Peñas Blancas River Wildlife Float: Nature and Pura Vida

Join us as we glide down the Peñas Blancas river, seeking all kinds of wildlife, confident in the bounty that Mother Nature will provide, in this place where ‘Pura Vida’ is a mantra.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

The trip begins with a 20-minute drive from Fortuna to the river. Float down the river for approximately two hours, during which you will have an opportunity to see much of Costa Rica’s famous wildlife and have an interactive conversation with the guide.
The boat trip down the Peñas Blancas River offers a relaxing way to enjoy the abundant wildlife…

What's Included
  • Snack
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
  • Its important to know that we require at least 2 adults per kid as we require 1 adult to paddle and the other one to take care the kid. If there is 1 adult per kid we will charge a extra fee to get an extra person to paddle with us for this tour
Location
Green Vacations Costa Rica
There is parking for your car and a spy place for you, your guide will pick you up at At the time indicated by the tour operator, the guide wears a black shirt as a uniform
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Janine_w
Feb 15, 2025
Feathered, furry, friends and reptile fun float. - Fantastic tour operators (JC and Gio, thank you). We saw a lot of wildlife. Peaceful, low key time on the river. Perfect tour for wildlife enthusiasts. We saw lost of monkeys. The food and beverage at the farm was amazing. Highly recommend the tour.
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Aimee_j
Feb 11, 2025
Wonderful crew that... - Wonderful crew that certainly loves their job! Ten of us had great relaxing day. We saw otters, monkeys, bats, different types of birds, and snake. They gave us their own history and that of the river. Coffee, juice, and homemade breads served at the end were delicious and the perfect end to the day! Cafe Mila also had a monkey visitor while we were there. JC and Wilbur made the day enjoyable, fun, and interesting. Great job!
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Robert_f
Feb 8, 2025
A Phenomenal and Enjoyable Experience - We had a phenomenal experience. Our guide, Hector, was so knowledgeable and wonderful. We saw a sloth, many monkeys, a toucan, and even a weasel on the move. We learned a lot from Hector about each animal as well as the various trees, flowers and the river itself. We were able to stop the raft and observe animal behavior up close. At the end we were treated with delicious traditional Costa Rican homemade snacks that you wouldn't get anywhere else. A five star educational and enjoyable experience!
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Davidrv9929oy
Feb 8, 2025
Amazing Safari River float - Green Vacations Safari float was amazing! Our guide Hector was exceptional and very knowledgeable. We saw so much wildlife like sloths, monkeys, birds, iguanas plus more. Hector even called the howlers monkeys and got them to howl back! The trip ended at a local farm for some delicious Costa Rican snacks. Would highly recommend this trip.
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Kathryn_b
Feb 5, 2025
Very fun, saw lots of monkeys and other animals - Such a fun adventure with incredible wildlife! We saw tons of monkeys, a river otter, a crocodile, and so many birds. Heads up—wear flip-flops or water shoes because your feet will be submerged for hours. You’ll also need to paddle a bit, so don’t expect to just sit back and relax, but it’s 1000% worth it! The tour ends at a charming farm with delicious snacks—definitely save room for those. Our guide was fantastic and even made monkey calls to get them to react!
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Carina_p
Feb 5, 2025
Great guide, great experience! - Great time. Many animal’s. Great guide Val was very knowledgeable and took her time explaining what we saw & how the animals would most likely react.
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Anne_b
Feb 2, 2025
Excellent morning! - Super tour. I was a bit nervous because the river was high and flowing quite fast but we felt super safe with Hector as our captain! Some really interesting wildlife, and super snacks at the end.
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Mike_g
Jan 24, 2025
Great experience - Great experience . . . And great choice if rapids aren’t your thing. Did not require a lot of paddling and moved at a calm pace. Very relaxing and saw a lot of wildlife - especially howler monkeys. Our tour guide Will was great - and very knowledgeable.
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Lora_b
Jan 8, 2025
Bats, monkeys, and a 2-toed sloth - You can’t predict nature. We had a wet day which generally keeps the critters hiding. Even so, Juan Carlos (JC) worked hard to give us an unforgettable experience. After a quiet first half we saw a flash of a caiman and an assortment of wild birds. For a brief moment, the sun peeked out. To our delight (not our daughter’s) we disturbed a family of pointy nosed bats enjoying a tree trunk. When they resettled we were able to get close enough for photos. We then found a troop of white faced monkeys and got to float-anchored right under the tree while they entertained (and tried to pee on) us. JC spotted a Howler monkey in the tree tops, but to us it was a fur lump in the sky. The snack was our most authentic local experience — a lovely family cafe. On the drive back JC took a detour that brought us within 20 feet of a 2 toed sloth on a low branch. He dropped us at Fortuna waterfall (as a convenience to us) and found a 3 toed sloth high above that parking lot. Our experience and the photos — BEAUTIFUL — what felt like luck (bats, monkeys and a close up sloth encounter) was a lot of work from JC.
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Randi_m
Jan 8, 2025
Made my Daughters wish come true! - Such a great experience! Me, my husband, and our young daughter had an amazing time with Mario and Juan Carlos! They were so friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. My daughters one wish for CR was to see a Scarlet Macaw. We jnew it would be tough as they are rare and it isn’t mating season, but JC and Mario even asked around and made a quick detour based on a tip for a local who had seen them and made her wish come true. It was SO special. As a travel professional I will suggest them to all clients, and as a family we will use them for every CR vacation!
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