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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.

182 tours · prices per person, book with partner

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
Sloth Watching Tour in La Fortuna - Wildlife Experience
La Fortuna
Sloth Watching Tour in La Fortuna - Wildlife Experience
5.0(2,067)·1h 30min
from$63/ person
via Viator
Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
La Fortuna
Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
5.0(1,993)·5 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour
4.9(1,876)·8–9 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna
Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano
5.0(1,400)·5 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting Class III & IV
La Fortuna
White Water Rafting Class III & IV
4.9(1,328)·6 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Sloth Watching Wildlife Tour in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
La Fortuna
Sloth Watching Wildlife Tour in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
4.9(1,019)·2–3 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting Class II and III
La Fortuna
White Water Rafting Class II and III
5.0(932)·6 hours
from$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
La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour
4.9(620)·8 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Rafting Class II & III + Local Farm Lunch & Cultural Tour
La Fortuna
Rafting Class II & III + Local Farm Lunch & Cultural Tour
5.0(544)·6 hours
from$94/ 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
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
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
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
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
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
White Water Rafting Class II & III in the Afternoon
La Fortuna
White Water Rafting Class II & III in the Afternoon
4.9(190)·4 hours
from$70/ 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
Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui Class 3-4 from La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui Class 3-4 from La Fortuna
4.9(136)·6 hours
from$122/ person
via Viator
Rio Sarapiqui Rafting Class III Afternoon Tour
La Fortuna
Rio Sarapiqui Rafting Class III Afternoon Tour
5.0(128)·5 hours
from$77/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting (Class III) with lunch - Arenal Area
La Fortuna
White Water Rafting (Class III) with lunch - Arenal Area
4.9(110)·5 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Pure Trek Canyoning & White Water Rafting Class II & III
La Fortuna
Pure Trek Canyoning & White Water Rafting Class II & III
5.0(101)·8 hours
from$205/ 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
La Fortuna Small-Group Whitewater Rafting and Tubing Combo Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna Small-Group Whitewater Rafting and Tubing Combo Tour
5.0(90)·6h 30min
from$90/ 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
Horseback Riding Adventure in La Fortuna with River Crossings
La Fortuna
Horseback Riding Adventure in La Fortuna with River Crossings
5.0(80)·2h 20min
from$65/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting class V
La Fortuna
White Water Rafting class V
5.0(79)·6 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Awesome Fun Rafting Class 3 Balsa River 5-Hour Tour in La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Awesome Fun Rafting Class 3 Balsa River 5-Hour Tour in La Fortuna
5.0(74)·5 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Combo Arenal Rafting and Canyoning Adventure
La Fortuna
Combo Arenal Rafting and Canyoning Adventure
5.0(70)·8 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Half Day Adventure from Arenal -2 tours in 1, 4 options to choose
La Fortuna
Half Day Adventure from Arenal -2 tours in 1, 4 options to choose
4.6(63)·7 hours
from$145/ 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 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
White Water Rafting II and III Maquique Costa Rica La Fortuna
Alajuela
White Water Rafting II and III Maquique Costa Rica La Fortuna
5.0(47)·5 hours
from$75/ 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
Safari Float at Peñas Blancas River
La Fortuna
Safari Float at Peñas Blancas River
4.9(29)·3h 30min
from$87/ person
via Viator
Rafting La Fortuna the highlight of your vacation in Costa Rica - Lunch Included
La Fortuna
Rafting La Fortuna the highlight of your vacation in Costa Rica - Lunch Included
5.0(23)·5 hours
from$73/ 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
Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River Class 2-3 Fortuna to San Jose
La Fortuna
Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River Class 2-3 Fortuna to San Jose
4.8(17)·8 hours
from$122/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna White-Water Rafting, Canyoning
La Fortuna
La Fortuna White-Water Rafting, Canyoning
4.9(16)·8 hours
from$150/ 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
Sloth Discovery Tour in La Fortuna Wildlife
La Fortuna
Sloth Discovery Tour in La Fortuna Wildlife
5.0(11)·3 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Peñas Blancas River Safari Float from La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Peñas Blancas River Safari Float from La Fortuna
4.6(9)·4 hours
from$81/ person
via Viator
Safari Float + Fortuna Waterfall & Lunch
La Fortuna
Safari Float + Fortuna Waterfall & Lunch
5.0(6)·6–7 hours
from$175/ 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
The Best Sloth Watching Tour in La Fortuna
La Fortuna
The Best Sloth Watching Tour in La Fortuna
5.0(2)·2h 30min
from$65/ person
via Viator
Safari Float in Penas Blancas River
La Fortuna
Safari Float in Penas Blancas River
4 hours
from$79/ 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