Pure Nature Safari Float | La Fortuna

📍 Arenal, Costa Rica

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See them in the wild

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Duration6 hours

FitnessEasy

CancellationFree cancellation 24h before start time

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Overview

Experience the tranquillity of the forest as you float down the Frio River in a silent and stable raft, while observing a wide variety of mammals, reptiles and birds. The Frio River descends from the outskirts of the Tenorio Volcano and continues all the way to the northern region of Nicaragua. The river is used by the Maleku natives for transportation and as a food source. It's also the main water source for the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, a RAMSAR site for wetland biodiversity.

wildlife highlights

What you will be doing

Río Frío River

The Río Frío River descends from the outskirts of the Tenorio Volcano and continues all the way to the northern region of Nicaragua. The river is used by the Maleku natives for transportation and as a food source. In addition, it is of vital hydric importance for crop irrigation and soil mineralization in the area. It is also the main water source for the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, which is considered by RAMSAR to be a site of international importance due to its wetlands biodiversity

Wildlife watching

Despite the agricultural expansion of the area, this river protects a good portion of the forest on its banks, connected through its tributaries with dozens of small patches of forest, creating a highway for several species of animals. They use the ground, water, and branches to move daily through the river in search of food and other needs. It is easy to observe monkeys, sloths, iguanas, turtles, caiman, and numerous species of birds, as well as dense vegetation of coastal trees that support the soil and prevent erosion and floods. We will use our senses of sight, hearing, and smell to locate animals. The boat captain is also an experienced naturalist guide with great knowledge to interpret the ecosystem and provide interesting information about it. In the end, we will share an unforgettable experience, visiting a Costa Rican family on their farm, and enjoying homemade snacks.

Local family visit

In the end, we will share an unforgettable experience, visiting a Costa Rican family on their farm, and enjoying homemade snacks.

Things to know

AccessibilityChildren friendly

Fitness levelEasy

Tour languageEnglish | Spanish

Licence requiredNone

Child rate applies only when shared with a minimum of 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
It is prohibited to participate in the tour by consuming substances that cause behaviours that affect the safety of the tour, as well as the enjoyment of other tourists
Please bring Binoculars, hiking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen, camera, rain cover

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Snack
Water
Tour guide

❌ Not included

Gratuities

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: de, Iglesia Católica, Costado Sur de la, Apartado Posta 40-4417, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 4417, Costa Rica

Instruction: Hotel pick-ups are included. We pick up within a 5-mile perimeter around our La Fortuna Main Office. If your hotel is not included in the pickup list, or is located outside the pickup perimeter, an extra payment will be incurred for the pick-up service. In this case, the booking won't be completed until the extra payment is made.

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.