Safari Float

5 (10 Reviews)
aprox. 4.0 hours Up to 12 people English, Español 7:30 AM, 1:00 PM
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Overview

Glide down the scenic Peñas Blancas River on this relaxing 2-hour floating safari. Gently paddle in inflatable rafts while your naturalist guide helps you spot monkeys, iguanas, sloths and colorful bird species along the riverbanks. Conclude your journey at a charming local farm where you will enjoy authentic homemade Costa Rican snacks and freshly brewed coffee.

Suitable for families and all skill levels.
Small group guarantees personalized attention
Roundtrip transportation from La Fortuna included
Interactive wildlife observation with an expert guide

Safari Float

Floating Safari on the Peñas Blancas River offers a relaxing way to enjoy the abundant wildlife that surrounds the banks of this river. The trip begins with about twenty minutes in our transportation from Fortuna to the river. For the river tour, inflatable rafts and paddles are used to navigate the river, the trip lasts approximately 2 hours, during which you will have the opportunity to see much of Costa Rica's wildlife and have an interactive conversation with your guide. At the end of the river, you will arrive at a farm, where the owner is a well-known Costa Rican horse breeder and trainer. His wife cooks delicious homemade snacks, drips coffee and prepares natural sodas. By the way, everything you eat at this farm comes directly from his land.

1
Pickup and transfer

We will stop for all group members at their respective hotels/meeting points at the designated time. This trip usually takes between 45 minutes to 1:30hrs.

2
Safari put-in

This is the entrance to the river. Our guide upon arrival will begin to set up our river equipment and we will have time to use the restrooms and enjoy the scenery while our team finishes setting up the river equipment.

3
Peñas Blancas River

Descent down the Peñas Blancas River. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, during which you will have the opportunity to see much of Costa Rica's wildlife and have an interactive conversation with your guide.

4
River Gate

This is our disembarkation point where we will spend approximately 40 minutes. Upon arrival, our staff will stow the life jackets and paddles and accompany you to the local farm where we will enjoy a delicious snack. The facilities have restrooms and while you enjoy your snack our staff will finish getting the equipment ready to return.

  • ✔️ Bilingual Guide
  • ✔️ Transportation
  • ✔️ Entrance Tickets
  • ✔️ Snack
  • Optical Equipment
  • Lunch
  • Bottled Water

Pickup details

Free pickups apply only for hotels in the La Fortuna area...

Pickup points

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  • Arenal Backpackers
  • Arenal Country Inn
  • Arenal Kioro
  • Arenal Manoa
  • Arenal Rabfer
  • Arenal Roca Lodge Bungalows
  • Arenal Roca Lodge Suites
  • Arenal Rooms
  • Arenal Springs
  • Arenal Volcano Inn
  • Arenal Xilopalo
  • Casa del Rio
  • Downtown Boutique Hotel
  • Hotel El Secreto
  • La Choza Inn
  • La Fortuna Downtown
  • La Fortuna Lodge
  • Lavas Tacotal
  • Le Petit Hôtel Costa Rica
  • Lomas del Volcán
  • Los Lagos
  • Lost Iguana
  • Miradas Arenal
  • Montaña de Fuego
  • Mountain Paradise
  • Nayara Gardens
  • Nayara Springs
  • Nayara Tented Camp
  • Paradise Hot Springs
  • San Bosco Inn
  • Socialtel La Fortuna
  • The Royal Corin
  • The Springs Resort and Spa
  • Viajero Hostel La Fortuna
  • Volcano Inn
  • Volcano Lodge
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Meeting points

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  • Catholic Church of La Fortuna TBD
  • Green Vacations CR Office TBD

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Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made 24 hours or more in advance will receive a 100% refund.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance, or in case of no-show, are non-refundable (0%).
- Rescheduling can be arranged at least 12 hours prior to the start of the service and is subject to availability.
- Refunds will be processed only to the same card with which the original purchase was made.
- For cancellations, rescheduling or inquiries, you may contact us via email at info@greenvacationscr.com or via phone/WhatsApp at +506 2479 1471.
Return and Refund Policy
- Refunds will only be made when the service cannot be provided due to causes attributable to Green Vacations Costa Rica (for example, cancellation of the service due to extreme weather conditions or justified operational causes).
- No refunds will be made if the client does not show up for the service or cancels after the deadline established in our cancellation policies.
- Refunds will only be processed to the same card used for the original purchase.
- The crediting time of the refund will depend on the bank or issuer of the card used.
- To request a refund or clarify doubts about your refund, you can contact us by email at info@greenvacationscr.com or by phone/WhatsApp at +506 2479 1471.

Customer reviews

Flotteur Safari

Debbie_W
Mar 28, 2026
★★★★★ (5/5)
An afternoon adventure!
Best tour we took on our vacation. We saw howler monkeys, white faced monkeys, all kinds of lizards and birds. We also saw a sloth. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took great care of us.
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David_B
Mar 28, 2026
★★★★★ (5/5)
Great trip and great...
Great trip and great guides. Thank you Pablo for showing us the river! We saw sloth, turtle, iguanas, lots of birds, monkeys and more
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Rebecca_T
Mar 20, 2026
★★★★★ (5/5)
Easy raft tour for our 4...
Easy raft tour for our 4 year old. The guide was excellent at naming the birds and we saw a family our howler monkeys swinging in the trees above.
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Chris_O
Mar 18, 2026
★★★★★ (5/5)
Such a great experience!
One of the best excursions we did while in La Fortuna. Hector was an amazing guide who had so much knowledge about not just the birds/animals but the history and culture of Costa Rica.

We checked off a lot of the things we wanted to see while on the very gentle ride (sloth, howler monkeys, iguanas, kingfishers and even a vulture).

Our 6yo son is a bit nervous about boats and had no issue at all with this, it really was a float, even in the “faster” sections.

The banana bread and fried plantains after was very good (I’m not a banana person at all but it was delicious).
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Madison_B
Mar 2, 2026
★★★★★ (5/5)
Wonderful!
Absolutely loved this! My boyfriend and I had an adventure packed morning so it was great to have a relaxing boat ride down the river. We saw a sloth, monkeys, turtles, an alligator, iguanas, beautiful birds, and amazing trees. Our guide was very knowledgeable and did most of the paddling which was nice to get a break. Highly recommend!
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Taylor_M
Feb 28, 2026
★★★★★ (5/5)
Great Tour
Great relaxing tour. Saw monkeys, a caiman and crocodile, turtles, and lots of birds! Snacks after were great - even saw a baby goat :) would recommend this tour.
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Margaret_K
Feb 15, 2026
★★★★★ (5/5)
Lovely raft trip. Hector,...
Lovely raft trip. Hector, the guide, very knowledgeable about plants, birds, mammals etc and good boating skills. Farm afterwards for local snacks was really good.
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Pamela_D
Feb 13, 2026
★★★★★ (5/5)
Great trip on Penas Blancas river float!
Hector was a great tour guide we had great conversation and he shared really interesting information about the animals he pointed out to us like monkeys, Iguanas and other lizards (way up in the trees and along the river) as well as a great lesson on hard at work cutter ants. He also shared information about trees and plants along the river. Followed up with a great snack, more like a meal of homemade cheese, banana and a native root breads, sweet plantains and juice. They made the experience very comfortable and fun! On time and communicative regarding our trip. A+
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Michelle_C
Feb 8, 2026
★★★★★ (5/5)
Saw tons of animals!...
Saw tons of animals! Snacks were delish! Hector brought great vibes. Your feet will be wet though so wear sandals !
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Ted_T
Feb 5, 2026
★★★★★ (5/5)
Lovely float down a...
Lovely float down a beautiful river loaded with animals. We saw a crocodile, cayman, several groups of howler monkeys, and so many special birds, including Tucans. We also saw a pair of Macaws after we got out of the river- our driver pulled over to show them to us. Our guide Chino is the best of the best, his knowledge of the ecosystem and passion for it (especially the birds, for which his knowledge is seemingly unmatched) makes for an incredibly fun and informative tour.
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