Nature Wildlife Safari Float Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Fun for the whole family is in store on this mellow 4-hour float trip down the Peñas Blancas River. This serene natural setting offers guests an opportunity to see tropical wildlife including mammals, reptiles, and colorful birds while enjoying a relaxing float downstream. Your guide does all the paddling on this 4-hour soft adventure. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off at La Fortuna hotels are included.
Description
Itinerary
Your safari float trip begins with a pickup at your hotel in the La Fortuna-Arenal area. The bus may make stops at other hotels to pick up other trip participants. At the put-in point, you'll board a stable raft that provides your means to explore this gentle river. You’ll drift quietly for an hour and a half or so as your guide points out wildlife, identifies birds, and tells you about the verdant foliage of the rain forest. Keep your binoculars at the ready for the best viewing prospects.
This gentle trip is one of Costa Rica’s few river outings that is suitable for small children. Life jackets are provided for all guests, but the likelihood of needing them is very minimal. All guests are advised to apply sunscreen and insect repellent, however. Small children and those prone to sunburn should wear a brimmed hat and lightweight long-sleeved shirt for added protection from sun exposure.
Enjoy a tropical fruit snack and cold drinks during a break midway through the trip, as you step ashore onto the riverbank. Lunch is included at the conclusion of your float trip. After lunch, a bus transfer is provided back to your hotel.
Stop At:
• Provincia de Guanacaste, Peñas Blancas, Costa Rica
Inclusions
- Beverages
- Snacks
- Driver and professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of life jacket
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Exclusions
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Minimum age 3 and children must be accompanied by an adult
- Tour may be conducted by a multilingual guide
- Weather dependent. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is flooding or other government river closure. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Participants will get wet, please wear shoes that will stay on feet. No heels.
- Not responsible for items lost or damaged on river, please do not take anything on the river that you are not willing to lose
- Not responsible for items left on bus, please check carefully before getting off bus
- This tour requires a 2 person minimum to book
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Outdoor Activities
Tubing
Rafting
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