• Peñas Blancas - Your day of adventure and cultural immersion begins on the Peñas Blancas Safari Float, the perfect spot for everyone from the very youngest to the very oldest nature lover in your group to get close enough to hear the sounds of the wildlife.

After a short drive from La Fortuna to the river dock, your guide will supply life jackets and help you aboard the raft for your two-hour float down the Peñas Blancas. Your guide will share his love of Costa Rica and the knowledge and history they know from living in the region.

On this relaxing float down the Peñas Blancas River, you move slowly and stealthily so you won’t disturb the ambiance, which greatly improves your chance of seeing the abundant life that inhabit this river. Monkeys, the Long-Nosed bat, iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards, owls and much more reside along the banks of the Peñas Blancas River.

After returning to the dock, you will depart for the Doña Mara Tortilla Making Experience, and visit with a local family. This time at Doña Maras home will give you a better understanding of the meaning of “Pura Vida” (pure life) experienced by rural Costa Ricans. This authentic cultural experience should be a part of everyone’s visit to Costa Rica!

You will be welcomed with a tropical drink (pineapple, orange and coconut water) at the “rancho” (like a gazebo) and enjoy a delicious typical lunch prepared on Doña Mara’s rustic wood-fired stove. While lunch is cooking, you will get an opportunity to try your hand at making tortillas from freshly ground corn “masa.” You will learn how to flatten the dough into perfect circles, ready for cooking – and for the best part – you will get to enjoy the fresh home-made tortillas served with lunch!

Guests are encouraged to practice their Spanish and learn about the Costa Rican culture while eating lunch with the family.

At the end of the tour, your driver will take you back to your La Fortuna area hotel.

• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
• Professional guide
• Lunch
• Driver/guide
• Snacks
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Provided equipment: tube, vest and helmet
• Beverages
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

• Alcoholic drinks

Embrace the local life! Our Safari Float & Tortilla Making combo excursion is the ideal choice for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Our river guides will steer your raft close to wildlife, giving you the opportunity to spot monkeys, birds, and crocodiles, while you float on the serene and scenic Peñas Blancas River. You’ll also get a taste of local culture through a special activity – learning the craft of tortilla-making at Doña Mara’s house. Savor a lunch freshly cooked on a wood-burning stove, prepared by one of the many warm-hearted local families. This unique, hands-on experience is bound to be a standout highlight of your journey. It’s not just about touring, it’s about being a part of Costa Rica! This tour will certainly be an unforgettable memory.

• Minimum Age 8
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Weather dependent. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is flooding or other government river closure. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Participants will get wet, please dress ready to raft in bathing suit and shoes that will stay on feet.
• Not responsible for items lost or damaged on river, please do not take anything on the river that you are not willing to lose.
• Not responsible for items left on transfer bus or on tour, please check carefully before getting off bus and at end of tours
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.