Via 702, 500 meter south from the Catholic Church of La Fortuna, next to Supermarket "Super Rosvil", 21007, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Description
A unique way to experience Costa Rica's natural beauty and wildlife. Slowly floating down the Peñas Blancas River in a raft. With rainforest on both sides of the river, makes you surround by nature and wildlife. Family friendly experience, you bilingual nature guide will explain step by step about the environment.
The drive to the Peñas Blancas river is only 20 minutes. The float takes about two hours with a small fruit break half way down. When we get back to La Fortuna, we provide a typical organic Costa Rican lunch. We make you homemade coffee and take you for a small walk up behind the restaurant, to show you how we grow organic. We finish with a sugarcane demonstration where you get to take the pure sugarcane juice.
Tour Options
Safari Float
Pickup included
Itinerary
Costa Rica Descents
Admission included10 min
At our office you will have the chance to use the bathroom before we drive to the river.
La Fortuna
Pass by
On the way to the river we will drive though La Fortuna town, you will se La Fortuna park and church.
Admission included60 min
You will enjoy a delicious organic lunch - buffet style - at this amazing two floor restaurant with the with of Arenal Volcano.
What's included
Included
Fruits
Hotel pick up / drop off La Fortuna
Lunch
Transportation
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up times will vary based on the location of your hotel/accommodation.
A member of the Costa Rica Descents Team will reach out to coordinate timing and locations.
Traveller Ratings
4.9
294 reviews
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Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 Safari Float take?
Safari Float lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Safari Float cost?
Prices start at $62 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.
Can I cancel Safari Float 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. Pick up times will vary based on the location of your hotel/accommodation.
A member of the Costa Rica Descents Team will reach out to coordinate timing and locations.
Pickup points include Poshtel Arenal.
What languages is Safari Float offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN, EN, DA, DA, ES, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 60 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Safari Float worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 294 verified reviews; it is run by Costa Rica Descents.
Reviews(294)
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Flommmmmmmm
September 17, 2026
Amazing guide and experience
We had an amazing Safari Float tour with our guide Warner. He shared a lot of knowledge about the Flora, Fauna and Costa Ricas indigenous tribes. This really added to our tour. The Floating itself was also an amazing experience. Very relaxed way to explore Costa Ricas amazing wildlife. We saw a lot of different species, especially a lot of Howler Monkeys. All in all the tour was something to remember for a long time.
Operator response
Hello and thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us!
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Safari Float and found it to be a relaxing and memorable way to explore Costa Rica’s nature and wildlife. We are also happy to know that you appreciated the information about the local flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures throughout the tour.
It is great to hear that you had the opportunity to observe so much wildlife during your experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words and for choosing Costa Rica Descents.
It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica in the future.
Warm regards,
Costa Rica Descents
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Voyage11700454979
August 8, 2026
Excellent
Excellent experience, we saw several animals and an excellent guide, Kevin Artavia made the experience even better than it was.
Operator response
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra un montón saber que tuviste una excelente experiencia y que pudiste ver varios animales en el recorrido. Kevin Artavia es un guía extraordinario y le encanta ponerle ese toque especial a cada viaje para hacerlo inolvidable. Le pasaremos tus felicitaciones de inmediato, ¡le va a dar mucho gusto! ¡Pura vida!
Costa Rica Descents
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Joe_N
July 30, 2026
Great experience ...
Great experience
The nicest people ever
Our guide was so patient with our little kids and he brought fresh fruit and he knew/taught us about so many different animals
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such a great experience with us.
It’s especially nice to know that your guide was patient and attentive with the little ones, and that you enjoyed the fresh fruit and learning about the local wildlife. We love sharing the natural beauty and biodiversity of Costa Rica with our guests.
Thank you for choosing Costa Rica Descents and for your kind words. We hope to welcome your family back for another memorable adventure!
Heylen Muñoz
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shawndA936AP
July 13, 2026
Unforgettable
Warner was a phenomenal guide, pointing out animal after animal that we would have had no hope of seeing without his keen and experienced eyes. He tailored the trip to my wife so she could be best positioned to take photographs. He carefully explained in both English and Spanish the biology (down to scientific names!), geology, and local cultural significance of all we were seeing. Among the amazing things we saw were a boat-billed heron, a tiger heron, white-nosed bats, both types of sloth, a poison dart frog, a caiman, and howler monkeys. The highlight was a greater potoo, a bird I had not even hoped to see in Costa Rica, which Warner incredibly spotted 60 feet up in a tree while drifting at a healthy clip. He then got us over to a sandy spot on the bank so we could get out and view and photograph it. He then accompanied us back to the restaurant for a delicious traditional meal and gave us a tour of the little farm out back, explaining every fruit and herb. He even spotted a toucan for us on the way back to our resort. The entire company was committed to ensuring we had a great time, from Kevin and our drivers who picked us up to Melania who prepared our food. A truly unforgettable experience. Gracias a todos.
Operator response
Wow, what an incredible review! We are absolutely thrilled that Warner’s keen eyes helped you spot both types of sloths, the caiman, and especially that rare greater potoo bird 60 feet up—nature really showed out for you! Thank you for recognizing his effort to customize the boat for your wife's photography, as well as his bilingual biology insights. The entire team—from Kevin and our drivers to Melania in the kitchen—is deeply grateful for your kind words. ¡Muchísimas gracias!
Costa Rica Descents
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MARIE_H
July 11, 2026
River float
The river float was a very nice experience. The scenery was beautiful and we saw a lot of wildlife, like monkeys iguanas and a huge cayman. The tour guide Sanches was also knowledgeable on the ecosystem and really good guide.
Operator response
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. Providing an educational, high-quality look into Costa Rica's beautiful biodiversity is exactly what our safari floats are designed for, and we are delighted that Sanchez took such great care of you. Thank you for choosing us, and we are glad you had such a successful day spotting wildlife!
Costa Rica Descents
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110kirstyf
July 6, 2026
Safari Float
Our guide Kevin A was great, so fun and friendly. He made the tour great and we learned a lot!
Operator response
Thank you for the fantastic recommendation! We are delighted that you had such a great time learning and paddling with Kevin A. He is a wonderful guide, and we will gladly share your praise with him. Come back and tackle the river with us again soon!
Costa Rica Descents
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932radhikam
June 21, 2026
Peaceful safari float with lots of cool animals
The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate.
Operator response
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback! Our safari floats are designed to be a peaceful, educational, and immersive way to experience Costa Rica's stunning wildlife up close. Our guides take immense pride in being both highly knowledgeable and deeply passionate about our environment, and they will be delighted by your compliments. Thank you for choosing us for your river adventure!
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Maria D
June 15, 2026
Great experience!
We had an amazing experience on our safari float in Costa Rica! The river was calm, peaceful, and felt very safe, making it the perfect way to enjoy nature and wildlife.
Our guide, Carlos Sanchez, truly made the experience exceptional. His passion for his work shines through in everything he does. He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and has an amazing eye for spotting wildlife that most people would completely miss. Sanchez went above and beyond to make sure everyone had the best possible experience, taking the time to explain the animals, answer questions, and help us get great views of the wildlife.
We saw an incredible variety of animals and learned so much along the way. If you’re looking for a relaxing, family-friendly adventure and want a guide who genuinely cares about giving you an unforgettable experience, I highly recommend this safari float with Carlos. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Costa Rica! We went with two 5 year old girls.
Operator response
We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your wonderful experience on our safari float! It is fantastic to hear that the calm, peaceful river provided the perfect, safe environment for your family and the little ones. Carlos Sanchez takes immense pride in his work, and your compliments about his keen eye for wildlife and educational approach will mean the world to him. Thank you for highly recommending this family-friendly adventure, and we hope the memories of the wildlife you spotted stay with you all for a long time!
Costa Rica Descents
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Saundra_V
June 12, 2026
Kevin, awesome guide
Our guide, Kevin. Was awesome. Very knowledgeable about everything Costa Rica. Had an amazing time..
Operator response
What a wonderful review! Kevin loves sharing his passion and knowledge about Costa Rica, and we're so glad you had a blast with him. Thank you!
Costa Rica Descents
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Melanie W
June 9, 2026
Highly recommend
Carlos Sanchez was an amazing guide and made the experience unforgettable!
Operator response
Thank you so much! We are thrilled to hear that Carlos Sanchez was an amazing guide and made your experience truly unforgettable.
Costa Rica Descents
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