La Fortuna · Arenal
Safari Float — Peñas Blancas River by Raft
Half day · multiple departuresAges 3+
Highlights
- The most kid-friendly wildlife tour in La Fortuna
- Almost guaranteed sloth sightings (60+ live in the area)
- Authentic Tita Yolanda farmhouse snack — real local culture
- Inflatable raft, no paddling experience required
About this tour
A relaxing half-day wildlife float guided by a bilingual naturalist. Just 25 minutes from La Fortuna, you'll embark on a peaceful 10 km (6.2 mi) journey down the Peñas Blancas River, where lush tropical flora and diverse wildlife take center stage. You'll have the chance to spot sloths, howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, toucans, crocodiles, iguanas, turtles, and many tropical birds. At the end of the tour, enjoy a homemade traditional Costa Rican snack at "Tita Yolanda" — tortillas, ripe plantain, fresh cheese, freshly brewed coffee — plus a brief look at traditional chocolate-making and sugarcane juice preparation with tastings.
What's included
- Round-trip transportation
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Inflatable raft & life jacket
- Homemade Costa Rican snack
- Coffee, chocolate & sugarcane tasting
- Water refill
What to bring
- •Water shoes or sandals
- •Sunscreen
- •Insect repellent
- •Change of clothes
- •Hat
- •Binoculars
- •Camera
Departure times
Departure
07:50
Returns ~11:50
Departure
12:30
Returns ~16:30
Departure
13:50
Returns ~17:50
Departure
06:30
Returns ~10:30
Pickup area: La Fortuna - Zone 1 (hotels Jardines del Arenal to Tabacón). Hotels outside this zone may have a small extra transport fee — we'll quote it before you book.
Traveling with kids
Minimum age 3 · 3–11 years 40% off



