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Peñas Blancas River: Wildlife Safari Experience by Raft

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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

The Peñas Blancas River, which meanders through the rainforest near Arenal Volcano, is home to wildlife you’re more likely to spot from the water. On this experience, you’re picked up from La Fortuna and taken to the town of La Perla for a beer and safety briefing. Afterward, raft down the river with a guide in search of howler monkeys, sloths, caimans, iguanas, and many types of birds.
  • A wildlife rafting safari on the Peñas Blancas River
  • Spot howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and many birds
  • Travel down the river on double kayaks or rafts
  • Hassle-free round-trip transportation from La Fortuna

What's Included

  • Life jacket, paddle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
    Pinneapple
  • Certified guide
  • Insurance
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Hotels out of downtown has an extra cost. Please double check

or

Meeting point

  • Calypso Adventures Costa Rica
    F9H9+5M8, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica

    Eco Quintas, comunidad Campestre La Finca lote D# 55

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

La Fortuna Arenal Volcano Rain Forest Reserve

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0
based on 34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome safari on the river

Poonam_S, Apr 2025
Amazing experience by Calypso Tours- owned and operated by a woman, Bethshive, who went above and beyond to make our experience special and memorable. you were able to see a lot of animals on the river, including a sloth!! We had a great time and highly recommend other families to take this tour!

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Amanda_Y, May 2024
The tour was s great experience, complete with funny, knowledgeable guides. The float down the river was a relaxing chance to be in the middle of nature and to see diff wildlife. We saw monkeys, lizards, various birds and there's a chance to see even more. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Greetings! Thank you so much for your preference. We are happy to know that you enjoy scaping the crowds and got to enjoy our nature and wildlife.

From $84.99

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 5 days in advance.

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