Peñas Blancas River Safari Float: Immersion in Wildlife & Forest Tranquility

Embark on a tranquil river safari float along the Peñas Blancas River, immersing yourself in the beauty of the forest and encountering a variety of wildlife. Spot monkeys, sloths, iguanas, turtles, caimans, and a plethora of bird species. Capture stunning photos and learn about the hidden treasures of this natural paradise from our knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Penas Blancas - Get to know the tropical river ecosystem, experience the tranquility of the forest while floating slowly down the Peñas Blancas River with the opportunity to observe many species of arboreal and aquatic animals such as: monkeys, sloths, iguanas, turtles, alligators and different types of birds such as herons, cormorants, American…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the peacefulness of the forest floating down the Frío River with the opportunity to observe plenty of wildlife along it. Many different animals such as monkeys, sloths, iguanas, turtles, caimans and numerous bird species can be spotted. Our boat doesn’t use a motor, so, you can enjoy the sounds of nature as we paddle down the river offering…

Location
Penas Blancas
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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K9220hdelizabethp
Nov 25, 2024
Great tour - We enjoyed this tour with Orlando and Samuel, who were very friendly and informative. We caught the "rainy season" perfectly and got drenched during our float, but we were all prepared to get wet and had a great time, and Samuel and Orlando kept us in good spirits! We saw some bats and howler monkeys up close, which was really really cool. I would recommend bringing a towel in the van and some open toed shoes for this, it was nice to change when we got to the end. All in all, a great and fun tour!
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Joshuakx5124nq
Oct 31, 2024
Fantastic experience - Saw all sorts of amazing wildlife. Was the experience of a lifetime! Guide Carlos was friendly and knowledgeable and Jose was a great driver. 10/10 would recommend
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Clairewb9986cs
Oct 17, 2024
Amazing time highly recommend - Amazing guide!!!!!!!! Incredible experience. The views alone are worth it! But then we saw monkeys birds and lots of wildlife!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our tour guide was THE nicest guy!
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Adam_b
Oct 5, 2024
Worth it! - This was our first trip to CR and we had a list of wildlife we wanted to see. This tour pretty much checked off 75% of our list, thanks to our guide Diego (who was extremely knowlegable and patient). We went the first week of September, the beginning of rainy season... Didn't see a cloud in the sky, and it was very quiet. I'd recommend bringing binoculars, and wear a pair of shoes you don't mind getting mud on, as you have to board the boat from a muddy shore.
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Sandy
Aug 24, 2024
Amazing, Peaceful - We just finished the tour with Jario and Albany. They were amazing. Jario met us in the parking lot and immediately greeted us. They were both very professional. Jario was knowledgeable about the flora and animals. We saw monkeys, iguanas, a sloth and a variety of birds. The river was beautiful and peaceful! We went to a ranch and had the absolute best banana bread ever, we had to leave with extra.. haha
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Melissa_w
Aug 23, 2024
Relaxing and fun! - This was a wonderful, relaxing experience! We didn’t want it to end! Cezar was an excellent guide and he worked really hard to find animals in the trees and in the river banks to show us. We saw monkeys, lizards, iguanas, bats, toucans, and more! The snack at the end was delicious and the small farm we visited was lovely. Would definitely recommend!
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Amy_m
Aug 22, 2024
Fun afternoon out on the river - We had such an amazing time. My 13 year old son was really excited for this trip and it didn’t disappoint. We knew going in that nature can have a mind of its own and we weren’t guaranteed to see any animals but our guide was great at looking for them and we saw way more than expected. He even stopped on the way and pointed out a sloth from the road. The snack at the local farm was great and a nice way to finish the tour. Would definitely recommend.
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Ricardo_m
Aug 19, 2024
Wonderful experience - We were hoping to spot some wildlife and have a more relaxing experience than white water rafting. Pick up and drop off at our hotel was seamless. Our tour guide, Jose, did a great job- we were lucky to see a number of howler monkeys during our trip including a baby and he gave us a lot of other interesting info about Costa Rica. The snack at the farm after the trip was delightful and a great way to pass the time while José and our driver got everything ready for the return trip.
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Carina_r
Jul 20, 2024
Must see with children! - Great experience. Family of 5 (kids ranging from 2-8), everyone had a wonderful time . Guides were informative , César and Jose went the extra mile to help us find sloths & monkeys. The lunch included was delicious, we appreciated the fresh cheese , cake , and juice.
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Chuckwagon_nc-la
Jul 13, 2024
Family excursion in Costa Rica - This was an awesome adventure for our family. Carlos was an awesome guide and we enjoyed his narrating, familiarity with local wildlife, and knowledge of the area. He is an excellent photographer! We saw bats, sloths, iguanas, Cayman crocs, holler monkeys, spider monkeys, and lots of bird species. Our lunch with Wendy and her friends was delicious and a great picture of local cuisine and hospitality. It was a favorite for our family! Would highly recommend to get glimpse of Costa Rican culture, food and wildlife.
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