Peñas Blancas River Safari Float from La Fortuna

La Fortuna, Costa Rica

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a tranquil journey through Costa Rica's amazingly biodiverse rain forest on this half-day safari float down the Peñas Blancas River near La Fortuna. Paddle through the calm waters without a motor so you can appreciate the many sounds of the jungle and observe wildlife like sloths, turtles, birds, and monkeys without disturbing them. Travel with a professional guide, who will point out passing plant and animal species and enhance your appreciation of the incredible ecosystem.

Choice of morning or afternoon departure
Family friendly
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Informative, friendly and professional guide

What's Included

Snacks
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Hotels in La Fortuna (Verify if pick-up is available from your hotel)

What To Expect

Costa Rica Groups Travel Company

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

J_L

Carlos and Carlos were our guides and were excellent! Knowledgeable and funny. We saw a lot of howler monkeys, iguanas, birds, and a sloth. Few other animals too. You can get really close. Tour was relaxing and fun. Water was crystal clear so could also see fish. Best tour we took, and we did quite a few during our week stay in La Fortuna. Worth the money and to wake up early. Saw the most wildlife on this your than any hike. Carlos was able to point out so much that we would have missed.

Reviews

4.6

based on 9 reviews

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Excellent Trip

Jagroop_S, Apr 2024

Enzo and Mauricio were very knowledgeable guides and told us all about the plants and animals along the trip. They were able to show us toucans, howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, iguanas and even an owl. It’s was a great trip for our family.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Dear participants, We acknowledge receipt of your message and thank you for taking the time to write to us. Thank you so much for joining us on this unique experience in Costa Rica! We are thrilled to have had you as part of our activity, and we hope you take unforgettable memories with you from your visit. If you enjoyed your time with us, we kindly invite you to share your experience on our platform. Your feedback not only inspires us to keep offering the best but also helps other travelers learn about the wonders of Costa Rica. We look forward to welcoming you again very soon! Pura vida, Costa Rica Grouops Team

Gustavo was great.

Linda_L, Mar 2024

Loved seeing and hearing the monkeys Gustavo was wonderful and full of fun knowledge. He made it fun despite the rain

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Dear participants, We acknowledge receipt of your message and thank you for taking the time to write to us. We sincerely thank you for choosing our activities to experience the beauty of Costa Rica. It was truly an honor to host you, and we hope you enjoyed every moment as much as we enjoyed having you here. We encourage you to leave a review on the platform about your experience. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, as it helps us improve and inspires other travelers to discover the magic of this destination. Costa Rica will always be here to welcome you again. Until the next adventure! Warm regards, Costa Rica Grouops Team

Great safari float

Lidia_A, Mar 2024

Amazing tour. Full of information, beautiful sites. We saw monkeys, toucans, all sorts of birds etc.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Ok but not worth the heavy price tag

Houman_V, Jan 2024

Not a bad tour and our guide Savioni was great but a couple of things stood out relative to our other activities. 1. It was shorter than anticipated (1 1/2 hours on water). 2. The price was too high relative to our other activities. We some some random birds and a troop of howler mo keys. It cost more than our other half day activities and yet my kids ranked it at the bottom.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Worth it, Book it

J_L, May 2023

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Great experience

Katey_B, May 2021

We loved this trip. Transportation was on time. Everyone was friendly. We saw monkeys, a sloth, and a couple crocodiles. There was some light occasional paddling involved which was fun. Would recommend 100%!!