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 - Discover the vibrant tropical river ecosystem and enjoy the peacefulness of the forest as you gently float down the Peñas Blancas River. This journey offers the chance to see a variety of arboreal and aquatic wildlife, including monkeys, sloths, iguanas, turtles, alligators, and numerous bird species such as herons, cormorants,…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This tour is ideal for those who prefer minimal walking but desire ample chances to observe and photograph the stunning natural scenery and wildlife. The raft offers a serene and tranquil journey, requiring only occasional light paddling to navigate around obstacles. Its construction ensures it is lightweight, highly buoyant, and stable, without…

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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M4195wujessicac
Mar 12, 2026
Great time - We had a great time on this trip. Super easy and made for a nice relaxing day. We saw monkeys, iguanas, toucans, etc. our guide was great and made sure we had the best chance to spot all the wildlife. The farm at the end was cool too. We walked through and checked out their chickens, horses and goat.
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Tracyhargreaves1959
Feb 26, 2026
A wonderful experience - My daughter and I did the floating tour with Adrian who made the trip so enjoyable for us both. He was super friendly from the time he picked us up and was very knowledgeable about all the wildlife and Costa Rica. During our trip we saw a sloth, toucan, howler monkeys, crocodile, cayman, turtles and lots of different birds. The snacks at the farm after were amazing and we sat right in front of the birds feeding which was amazing. Adrian took some videos which he shared with us on the way back to the hotel. I would highly recommend this trip and Adrian as your guide, we loved it.
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Jeffniners
Feb 24, 2026
Highly recommend! - Had a great time on our river safari float. Diego, our guide, was great - very relaxed, knowledgeable and fun. We saw howler monkeys, toucans, a crocodile and more. Got some great photos; he helped take some with his scope. The snacks at the farm were great to enjoy while they packed things up for us to head back. Highly recommend booking this, what a great way to start our trip.
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Daydream80751
Feb 23, 2026
Absolutely do it - Absolutely the best. It was just the right amount of time with a person that knew exactly what to look for. Also calming, a great experience.
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Jennifer_k
Feb 23, 2026
Highly recommend! - Loved our river float! Diego our guide was relaxed, knowledgable and fun. We saw howler monkeys, a crocodile, toucans, sloths, and more. Highly recommend, it was a great way to start our trip.
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Gajaybird
Feb 16, 2026
Well worth it, even in the rain! - It rained, so all we saw animal-wise was a quick view of a crocodile before it went under, howler monkeys in the trees, and some lizards in the trees. The tour guide was amazing, full of personality. Would absolutely do this again.
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Skiinghotshots
Feb 14, 2026
Chilling experience but with super wildlife spotting and an amazing snack stop! - Have an amazing guide in Estoban, he was relaxed, informative and extremely knowledgeable. Our drift down river was so relaxing we barely paddled but did so when needed with good clear instruction. The wildlife we encountered were monkeys, a crocodile, many many types of birds along with iguanas and bats. Well worth it.
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Brianexeternh
Feb 12, 2026
Gentle River Float in Small Inflatable Boat - Our guide, Adrian, was an expert both with the boat and with explaining nature. The van ride to the river was short, and the snack at the end was welcome after the boat trip.
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387ians387
Feb 9, 2026
Great tour operator - relaxing way to spend a morning - We had a great private morning float safari on the Peñas Blancas River. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spotted things we would not have seen on our own
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Joboies
Feb 6, 2026
Walk on the water and in the rain - The activity was rainy, but as it was already paid for, we decided to participate anyway. The guide picked us up directly from the house, which is very convenient, then drove us to the embarkation point for the inflatable boat. The seat in the boat is not very comfortable and, with the constant rain, we were quite soggy. The guide was however very friendly and made real efforts to show us birds, monkeys and iguanas despite the conditions. The scenery is very beautiful and it feels like we are alone in the world. After about an hour and a half, back on land where a little snack was served to us before taking us home. The experience would certainly have been much more pleasant in good weather.
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From $92
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).