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Peñas Blancas River Safari Float

La Fortuna · Northern Plains & Arenal

Peñas Blancas River Safari Float

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About this experience

This tour is perfect for those who do not want much walking, but plenty of opportunities to observe and photograph the natural beauty and wildlife. The raft makes for a quiet and peaceful trip, where you will only occasionally need to lightly paddle to avoid an obstacle. Its material allows it to be light, highly buoyant, and stable without affecting the river floor as it passes nor disturbing the animals that inhabit it. The boat captain is also an experienced naturalist guide with great knowledge to interpret the ecosystem and provide interesting information about it. His experience has also given him a unique ability to locate species in the dense vegetation, even those with camouflage and mimicry adaptations.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in La Fortuna

Picks up at 64 listed locations, including:

  • Regina Hotel
  • Cabinas Lumbres Del Arenal
  • Hotel Destinos Arenal
  • Hotel Fuego Arenal
  • Luigi's Hotel
  • Pura Vida Hotel & Restaurant
  • +58 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

Where

Penas Blancas

What you'll do

  1. Get to know the tropical river ecosystem, experience the tranquility of the forest while floating slowly down the Peñas Blancas River with the opportunity to observe many species of arboreal and aquatic animals such as: monkeys, sloths, iguanas, turtles, alligators and different types of birds such as herons, cormorants, American darters, and passerines, along with the possibility of observing a reptile species called the basilisk lizard, which is capable of walking on water. The interesting vegetation includes dense branches of ficus, luehea, and kapok trees full of lianas and epiphytic plants, which intersect from both sides of the river forming tunnels full of various shapes and exuberant green colors where very little sunlight gets through.

    2h here

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

  • Gratuities

Good to know

  • Moderate fitness needed

Guided in en, es.

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
2 more notes
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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