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Peñas Blancas River Safari Float from La Fortuna
4.6(9)La Fortuna4 hours
VIATOR4.7(6)TRIPADVISOR4.3(3)
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At a glance
Duration
4 hours
Price from
$81 / person
Location
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Rating
4.6 / 5 · 9 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 20
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Costa Rica Groups Travel Company
Description
Embark on a one-of-a-kind safari float through the serene waters of the Peñas Blancas River and immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and soothing sounds of Costa Rica's rainforest. This tranquil journey offers an up-close encounter with nature, where you’ll have the chance to capture memorable photos of wildlife such as playful monkeys, relaxed sloths, river turtles, sunbathing crocodiles, and colorful birds.
With expert guides leading the way, you'll gain fascinating insights into the diverse flora and fauna surrounding you, making this not only a scenic adventure but also an educational experience. Whether you're an avid nature lover or simply seeking a peaceful escape, this safari float is the perfect way to experience Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity in an intimate and unforgettable setting. Don’t miss the chance to connect with nature like never before!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
7:30 AM and 1:00 PM
Next available
Mon, Oct 12
Adult (ages 12–90)
$81
Child (ages 5–11)
$73
Infant (ages 0–4)
Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Peñas Blancas River Safari Float from La Fortuna
Pickup included
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Snacks
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotels in La Fortuna (Verify if pick-up is available from your hotel)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
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How it compares in La Fortuna
Starting price $81 is 16% below the typical $97 for tours of similar length in La Fortuna
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Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Peñas Blancas River Safari Float from La Fortuna take?
Peñas Blancas River Safari Float from La Fortuna lasts about 4 hours.
How much does Peñas Blancas River Safari Float from La Fortuna cost?
Prices start at $81 per person for this La Fortuna experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Peñas Blancas River Safari Float from La Fortuna run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
How much does Peñas Blancas River Safari Float from La Fortuna cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $73, adults from $81. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Peñas Blancas River Safari Float from La Fortuna for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Hotels in La Fortuna (Verify if pick-up is available from your hotel) Pickup points include Regina Hotel, Cabinas Lumbres Del Arenal.
What languages is Peñas Blancas River Safari Float from La Fortuna offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Peñas Blancas River Safari Float from La Fortuna worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Costa Rica Groups Travel Company.
Reviews(9)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Realistic_travellers
April 10, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Gentle rafting trip for 2hrs seeing various birds & animals...
We booked this trip on our tour companies recommendation (half day trip).
There were 6 adults plus a guide in each of the boats (about 6 boats in our group but spaced out well).
It was a relaxing 2 hour float with the guide pointing out numerous animals and birds. Sloth, monkeys, Brazilian long-nosed bats etc in the trees. Finished off with a chocolate presentation and a drink / late breakfast at the end. Orlando and Joseph our guides were great.
Operator response
Dear participants,
We acknowledge receipt of your message and thank you for taking the time to write to us.
We sincerely thank you for choosing our activities to experience the beauty of Costa Rica. It was truly an honor to host you, and we hope you enjoyed every moment as much as we enjoyed having you here.
We encourage you to leave a review on the platform about your experience. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, as it helps us improve and inspires other travelers to discover the magic of this destination.
Costa Rica will always be here to welcome you again. Until the next adventure!
Warm regards,
Costa Rica Grouops Team
J
Jagroop_S
April 5, 2024 · via Viator
Excellent Trip
Enzo and Mauricio were very knowledgeable guides and told us all about the plants and animals along the trip. They were able to show us toucans, howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, iguanas and even an owl. It’s was a great trip for our family.
Operator response
Dear participants,
We acknowledge receipt of your message and thank you for taking the time to write to us.
Thank you so much for joining us on this unique experience in Costa Rica! We are thrilled to have had you as part of our activity, and we hope you take unforgettable memories with you from your visit.
If you enjoyed your time with us, we kindly invite you to share your experience on our platform. Your feedback not only inspires us to keep offering the best but also helps other travelers learn about the wonders of Costa Rica.
We look forward to welcoming you again very soon!
Pura vida,
Costa Rica Grouops Team
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Linda_L
March 13, 2024 · via Viator
Gustavo was great.
Loved seeing and hearing the monkeys
Gustavo was wonderful and full of fun knowledge. He made it fun despite the rain
Operator response
Dear participants,
We acknowledge receipt of your message and thank you for taking the time to write to us.
We sincerely thank you for choosing our activities to experience the beauty of Costa Rica. It was truly an honor to host you, and we hope you enjoyed every moment as much as we enjoyed having you here.
We encourage you to leave a review on the platform about your experience. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, as it helps us improve and inspires other travelers to discover the magic of this destination.
Costa Rica will always be here to welcome you again. Until the next adventure!
Warm regards,
Costa Rica Grouops Team
L
Lidia_A
March 9, 2024 · via Viator
Great safari float
Amazing tour. Full of information, beautiful sites. We saw monkeys, toucans, all sorts of birds etc.
Operator response
Dear participants,
We acknowledge receipt of your message and thank you for taking the time to write to us.
We sincerely thank you for choosing our activities to experience the beauty of Costa Rica. It was truly an honor to host you, and we hope you enjoyed every moment as much as we enjoyed having you here.
We encourage you to leave a review on the platform about your experience. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, as it helps us improve and inspires other travelers to discover the magic of this destination.
Costa Rica will always be here to welcome you again. Until the next adventure!
Warm regards,
Costa Rica Grouops Team
H
Houman_V
January 28, 2024 · via Viator
Ok but not worth the heavy price tag
Not a bad tour and our guide Savioni was great but a couple of things stood out relative to our other activities. 1. It was shorter than anticipated (1 1/2 hours on water). 2. The price was too high relative to our other activities. We some some random birds and a troop of howler mo keys. It cost more than our other half day activities and yet my kids ranked it at the bottom.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear participants,
We acknowledge receipt of your message and thank you for taking the time to write to us.
We sincerely thank you for choosing our activities to experience the beauty of Costa Rica. It was truly an honor to host you, and we hope you enjoyed every moment as much as we enjoyed having you here.
We encourage you to leave a review on the platform about your experience. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, as it helps us improve and inspires other travelers to discover the magic of this destination.
Costa Rica will always be here to welcome you again. Until the next adventure!
Warm regards,
Costa Rica Grouops Team
J
J_L
May 24, 2023 · via Viator
Worth it, Book it
Carlos and Carlos were our guides and were excellent! Knowledgeable and funny. We saw a lot of howler monkeys, iguanas, birds, and a sloth. Few other animals too. You can get really close. Tour was relaxing and fun. Water was crystal clear so could also see fish. Best tour we took, and we did quite a few during our week stay in La Fortuna. Worth the money and to wake up early. Saw the most wildlife on this your than any hike. Carlos was able to point out so much that we would have missed.
Operator response
Dear participants,
We acknowledge receipt of your message and thank you for taking the time to write to us.
We sincerely thank you for choosing our activities to experience the beauty of Costa Rica. It was truly an honor to host you, and we hope you enjoyed every moment as much as we enjoyed having you here.
We encourage you to leave a review on the platform about your experience. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, as it helps us improve and inspires other travelers to discover the magic of this destination.
Costa Rica will always be here to welcome you again. Until the next adventure!
Warm regards,
Costa Rica Grouops Team
R
RomanHCologne
October 18, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Unforgettable experience in tropical rainforest
These tours are also available on the green river Rio Celeste, we had decided on a several-hour drive on the Rio Penas Blancas and did not regret it. Whether it was the same organizer as here, I can't say any more.
The Rio Penas Blancas is a brown river, quite wide in some places, churning through the middle of the tropical rainforest. We were equipped with life jackets, for headgear, binoculars and sun protection they should provide themselves. Also suitable for children, they are guaranteed not to get bored.
Right at the beginning, our guide attracted a horde of howler monkeys, which he attracted by mimicking their sounds. We have seen countless of them in the huge trees during the whole journey. Also impressive are the many, quite large crocodiles that rested on the shore or swam around. In addition to kingfishers, toucans and parrots, there were still untamed other species of birds or butterflies on display. Sloths, nose bears, turtles and anteaters were also seen throughout the ride. The rainforest itself was the most overwhelming, with all its colourfulness and sounds. You must have experienced this yourself.
In between, we rested on the shore, where we got besides a delicious snack also drinks and melons, as well as the advice, on ,no way to go to the water or wash our hands there,.crocodiles smell every chance ;-)
In our case, the unforgettable tour ended at "La Concina Tita Yolanda", where we had something too hot to eat and the farewell drink. I can only recommend a trip on the Rio Penas Blancas by inflatable boat.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Vielen Dank für diese tolle Beschreibung! Was für ein Tag — Brüllaffen, Krokodile, Tukane, Faultiere und Ameisenbären, und das alles mitten im Regenwald. Schön zu hören, dass unser Guide die Affen mit ihren eigenen Lauten angelockt hat — das ist immer ein besonderer Moment für unsere Gäste!
Und der Hinweis mit den Krokodilen am Ufer... absolut richtig — die wittern wirklich jede Gelegenheit 😄
Wir freuen uns, dass der Ausflug von Anfang bis Ende gestimmt hat, einschließlich des Abschlusses bei Tita Yolanda. Hoffentlich bis bald wieder in Costa Rica!
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Katey_B
May 29, 2021 · via Viator
Great experience
We loved this trip. Transportation was on time. Everyone was friendly. We saw monkeys, a sloth, and a couple crocodiles. There was some light occasional paddling involved which was fun. Would recommend 100%!!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear participants,
We acknowledge receipt of your message and thank you for taking the time to write to us.
We sincerely thank you for choosing our activities to experience the beauty of Costa Rica. It was truly an honor to host you, and we hope you enjoyed every moment as much as we enjoyed having you here.
We encourage you to leave a review on the platform about your experience. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, as it helps us improve and inspires other travelers to discover the magic of this destination.
Costa Rica will always be here to welcome you again. Until the next adventure!
Warm regards,
Costa Rica Grouops Team
S
STEPHEN B
January 10, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Relaxing
We booked this trip on a recommendation.
There were 6 adults, a child and the guide. It was a relaxing 2 hour float with the guide pointing out numerous animals and birds. Sloth, monkies and a Jaguarundi in the tree tops. All finished off with an excellent lunch.
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear participants,
We acknowledge receipt of your message and thank you for taking the time to write to us.
We sincerely thank you for choosing our activities to experience the beauty of Costa Rica. It was truly an honor to host you, and we hope you enjoyed every moment as much as we enjoyed having you here.
We encourage you to leave a review on the platform about your experience. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, as it helps us improve and inspires other travelers to discover the magic of this destination.
Costa Rica will always be here to welcome you again. Until the next adventure!
Warm regards,
Costa Rica Grouops Team
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