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Home/Destinations/La Fortuna/Wildlife & Rafting

Wildlife & Rafting Tours

Discover Costa Rica’s “pura vida” nature: white-water rafting on the Balsa and Sarapiquí rivers through rainforest rapids, gentle wildlife safari floats on the Peñas Blancas River spotting sloths, monkeys and birds, and sloth-sanctuary visits paired with coffee and chocolate. Adventure and abundant wildlife around La Fortuna.

87 tours · prices per person, book with partner

La Fortuna: Peñas Blancas River Wildlife Safari Float Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna: Peñas Blancas River Wildlife Safari Float Tour
4.9(218)·3h 30min
from$71/ person
via Viator
Wildlife & Nature River Safari Float on Peñas Blancas Half-Day
La Fortuna
Wildlife & Nature River Safari Float on Peñas Blancas Half-Day
4.9(301)·5 hours
from$83/ person
via Viator
Wildlife Safari Float by Kayak in Peñas Blancas River from Arenal
La Fortuna
Wildlife Safari Float by Kayak in Peñas Blancas River from Arenal
4.9(82)·4 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Peñas Blancas: Top Wildlife Safari Float by Raft
La Fortuna
Peñas Blancas: Top Wildlife Safari Float by Raft
5.0(38)·4 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tour with Safari Float, Waterfall and Volcano Hike
La Fortuna
Full Day Tour with Safari Float, Waterfall and Volcano Hike
4.9(93)·9h 30min
from$211/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting Class II and III
−5%
La Fortuna
White Water Rafting Class II and III
5.0(934)·6 hours
from$62$65/ person
via Viator
Sarapiqui River Extreme White Water Rafting Class IV
La Fortuna
Sarapiqui River Extreme White Water Rafting Class IV
5.0(845)·5 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Safari Float and wild life experience in Arenal
La Fortuna
Safari Float and wild life experience in Arenal
5.0(515)·4 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna: Safari Float & Lunch at Local Tico Farm
La Fortuna
La Fortuna: Safari Float & Lunch at Local Tico Farm
3h 30min
from$77/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Tour with Safari Float and La Fortuna Waterfall
La Fortuna
Half-Day Tour with Safari Float and La Fortuna Waterfall
5.0(53)·7 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Nocturnal Nature Safari Float Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal
La Fortuna
Nocturnal Nature Safari Float Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal
5.0(2)·3 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
La Fortuna
Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
5.0(2,092)·5 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike, Safari Float Combo Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike, Safari Float Combo Tour
8–9 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna white water rafting + Authentic Costa Rican Lunch
La Fortuna
La Fortuna white water rafting + Authentic Costa Rican Lunch
5.0(57)·5 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Tour with Safari Float and Chocolate Experience
La Fortuna
Half-Day Tour with Safari Float and Chocolate Experience
5.0(12)·6 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Whitewater Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Whitewater Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna
4.9(326)·4 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Safari Float + Fortuna Waterfall + Lunch & Arenal Volcano Hike
La Fortuna
Safari Float + Fortuna Waterfall + Lunch & Arenal Volcano Hike
5.0(1)·10 hours
from$239/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting Adventures - La Fortuna, Costa Rica
La Fortuna
White Water Rafting Adventures - La Fortuna, Costa Rica
5.0(11)·6 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Nature Safari float by raft
La Fortuna
Nature Safari float by raft
5.0(1)·3–4 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Water Sports Combo: Rafting Costa Rica, Wildlife Safari & Thermal
La Fortuna
Water Sports Combo: Rafting Costa Rica, Wildlife Safari & Thermal
5.0(4)·12 hours
from$300/ person
via Viator
White Water Tubin in the river BALSA
La Fortuna
White Water Tubin in the river BALSA
4.9(46)·6 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Jungle Safari Float on Sarapiqui River from La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Jungle Safari Float on Sarapiqui River from La Fortuna
5.0(23)·6 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Private White Water Rafting with Arenal Rafting
La Fortuna
Private White Water Rafting with Arenal Rafting
5.0(27)·4 hours
from$500/ person
via Viator
Sarapiqui White Water Rafting from La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Sarapiqui White Water Rafting from La Fortuna
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Caño Negro Wildlife Boat Safari from La Fortuna (Full-Day Tour)
La Fortuna
Caño Negro Wildlife Boat Safari from La Fortuna (Full-Day Tour)
4.8(231)·9 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator
Rafting Costa Rica: Small Group Class IV white water
La Fortuna
Rafting Costa Rica: Small Group Class IV white water
5.0(19)·6 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Rafting Class II-III and Zipline Tour from La Fortuna and Arenal
La Fortuna
Rafting Class II-III and Zipline Tour from La Fortuna and Arenal
5.0(273)·9 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Safary Floating at Peñas Blancas River
La Fortuna
Safary Floating at Peñas Blancas River
5.0(1)·2–4 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Safari Float, Fortuna Waterfall and Typical lunch
La Fortuna
Safari Float, Fortuna Waterfall and Typical lunch
4.9(18)·6 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
Arenal White Water Rafting + Free Photos + Free lunch
La Fortuna
Arenal White Water Rafting + Free Photos + Free lunch
5.0(33)·5 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna Small-Group Whitewater Rafting and Tubing Combo Tour
−5%
La Fortuna
La Fortuna Small-Group Whitewater Rafting and Tubing Combo Tour
5.0(90)·6h 30min
from$86$90/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting and ATV Adventure, Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna
White Water Rafting and ATV Adventure, Arenal Volcano
4.6(28)·7 hours
from$167/ person
via Viator
Wildlife Safari Experience & La Fortuna Waterfall
La Fortuna
Wildlife Safari Experience & La Fortuna Waterfall
5.0(5)·8 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna: Small-Group Canyoning, Rafting, and Water-Tubing Tour
−15%
La Fortuna
La Fortuna: Small-Group Canyoning, Rafting, and Water-Tubing Tour
5.0(32)·9 hours
from$153$180/ person
via Viator
Canopy Tour + Tarzan Swing + White Water Rafting
La Fortuna
Canopy Tour + Tarzan Swing + White Water Rafting
5.0(6)·8 hours
from$193/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting Shared Experience
La Fortuna
White Water Rafting Shared Experience
5.0(2)·6 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting / Experiencia única
La Fortuna
White Water Rafting / Experiencia única
5.0(2)·5 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Combo zip line, Tarzán swing & White Water Rafting in Arenal
La Fortuna
Combo zip line, Tarzán swing & White Water Rafting in Arenal
5.0(2)·8 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator
Costa Ricas Finest White Water Rafting Adventure (Class 4/5)
La Fortuna
Costa Ricas Finest White Water Rafting Adventure (Class 4/5)
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Best combination :Rafting level III with canopy zip lines and Superman cable in La Fortuna zone
La Fortuna
Best combination :Rafting level III with canopy zip lines and Superman cable in La Fortuna zone
4.7(24)·7 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Sunrise Nature River Float Half-Day Tour in La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Sunrise Nature River Float Half-Day Tour in La Fortuna
5.0(3)·4 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Bijagua de Upala: Responsible Sloth Safari & Floating Lagoon
La Fortuna
Bijagua de Upala: Responsible Sloth Safari & Floating Lagoon
5.0(1)·2h 30min
from$43/ person
via Viator
Peñas Blancas River Safari Float
La Fortuna
Peñas Blancas River Safari Float
4.9(160)·3 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator

Wildlife & Rafting in La Fortuna — FAQ

Can you go white-water rafting from La Fortuna?
Yes — La Fortuna offers white-water rafting on rivers like the Balsa (class II–III, family-friendly) and the Sarapiquí (class III–IV), through beautiful rainforest with wildlife along the banks.
Where can you see sloths in La Fortuna?
Sloths can be spotted on wildlife safari floats on the Peñas Blancas River, on sloth-watching tours and at sanctuaries near La Fortuna, often combined with coffee and chocolate experiences.
Is a wildlife float tour worth it in La Fortuna?
Yes — a gentle Peñas Blancas safari float is a relaxing, family-friendly way to spot sloths, monkeys, caimans and tropical birds along the river.

More things to do in La Fortuna

Arenal Volcano & BridgesHot SpringsLa Fortuna WaterfallZiplining & Canyoning