Nocturnal Nature Safari Float Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Costa Rica Wildlife on a peaceful float trip down Penas Blancas river. Discover the tranquility of the rainforest and the sound of the tropical setting.
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NOCTURNAL WILDLIFE FLOAT
Pickup included
What's included in Nocturnal Nature Safari Float Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Penas Blancas
The Peñas Blancas Nocturnal Safari Float is the perfect spot to hear the sounds of wildlife with family or friends. Moving slowly and quietly trying not to disturb the nighttime ambiance to improve our chance of seeing the abundant life that inhabits this river. The Long-Nosed Bat, monkeys, caimans, iguanas, birds, and owls all reside along the banks of the Peñas Blancas River, and nature lovers of all ages will love this tour. After a short drive from La Fortuna to the river dock, your guide will take you on a two-hour float down the Peñas Blancas, sharing his knowledge and telling the history of the area. You will pass family-owned farms along the way, and at the end of the tour stop at one where a local family will share coffee, bread, plantains, cheese, or other local dishes with you. After returning to the dock, your driver will take you back to your La Fortuna area hotel.
Inclusions
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Driver and professional guide
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of life jacket
- Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age 5 and children must be accompanied by an adult
- Tour may be conducted by a multilingual guide
- 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 wear shoes that will stay on feet. No heels.
- 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 bus, please check carefully before getting off bus
- This tour requires a 4 person minimum to book
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Hotels outside of the normal route may have an extra transportation charge. o Arenal Lodge o Lost Iguana o Luna Nueva o Bosque de Chachagua o Chachagua Rainforest o Tilajari o Leaves and Lizards o Observatory Lodge o La Mansion o El Castillo o Rancho Margot. o Nuevo Arenal Hotels o Termales el Bosque o El Tucano o Lands in Love o La Garza
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Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
