Safari Float
Wildlife • Nature • Rainforest
From $73 per person. Normal departures: 7:00 AM & 2:00 PM.
Peñas Blancas River Wildlife Experience
Float peacefully through a tropical river environment while your guide helps you search the surrounding trees and riverbanks for wildlife.
- Relaxing river experience
- Professional guide
- Family-friendly option for eligible guests
- Bottled water included
- Small snack after the tour
- Transportation near La Fortuna
- Free secure parking
Choose Morning or Afternoon
7:00 AM
Start your day with nature and keep the afternoon available for hot springs, another tour or more exploring.
2:00 PM
Enjoy your morning in La Fortuna and explore the Peñas Blancas River later in the day.
Departure times may vary depending on availability, operational requirements and conditions. Please confirm your departure time when booking.
Keep Your Eyes Open
Depending on natural conditions, you may have opportunities to see monkeys, sloths, tropical birds, reptiles, butterflies and other wildlife. Your guide helps you look for movement in the canopy, along the riverbanks and around the surrounding vegetation.
🐒 Monkeys
Watch the treetops and listen for movement or calls.
🦥 Sloths
Look carefully into the canopy; they can be difficult to spot.
🦜 Tropical Birds
Costa Rica’s river environments can offer excellent birdwatching opportunities.
A Relaxed Option for Many Travelers
The Safari Float is lower-adrenaline than canyoning or white water rafting and can be a great choice for families, couples, nature lovers, photographers, birdwatchers and multi-generational groups.
Minimum advertised age: 2 years.
For very young children or guests with specific mobility or health considerations, please contact Maquique Adventure before booking.
What’s included
Peñas Blancas River Safari Float • professional guide • bottled water • small snack at the end • transportation near La Fortuna • free secure parking.
From $73 per person.
Stay Refreshed
Bottled water is included with your Safari Float experience.
A Little Something After the Tour
At the end of the Safari Float, enjoy a small snack before continuing your day.
Easy Logistics From La Fortuna
🚐 Transportation Included Near La Fortuna
Complimentary transportation is available from hotels and accommodations located in or near La Fortuna. If your accommodation is farther away, send us the hotel name and location before booking.
🅿️ Free & Secure Parking
Drive to our designated meeting point and leave your vehicle in our secure parking area at no additional cost. If you drive yourself, you can continue to your next activity after the Safari Float and included services are complete.
Comfortable Nature-Tour Essentials
- Comfortable lightweight clothing
- Secure comfortable shoes or sandals
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses with secure strap
- Necessary personal medication
Protect Your Devices
The Safari Float can offer excellent nature-photo opportunities. Protect phones and cameras appropriately from water and secure them whenever possible.
What Happens if It Rains?
Light or normal rain does not automatically cancel the Safari Float. Heavy rainfall can change river conditions. Our team evaluates current conditions and may delay, modify or cancel the tour when conditions are not appropriate.
Nature sets the conditions. Safety comes first.
Safari Float or White Water Rafting?
Choose Safari Float if you want…
- Wildlife and nature
- A peaceful river experience
- A lower-adrenaline activity
- A family-friendly nature tour
Choose Rafting if you want…
- Class II & III rapids
- More adrenaline
- Team paddling
- Approximately 10 km of white water
Wildlife & River Moments
Photos from Maquique Adventure experiences in Costa Rica.
Safari Float Questions
How much does the Safari Float cost?
From $73 per person.
Where does it take place?
On the Peñas Blancas River near La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
What are the normal departure times?
Normally 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Times may vary, so confirm when booking.
Is this white water rafting?
No. The Safari Float focuses on nature, wildlife and a peaceful river experience.
What is the minimum age?
The advertised minimum age is 2 years.
Is bottled water included?
Yes.
Is food included?
A small snack is provided at the end of the experience.
Is transportation included?
Yes, from hotels and accommodations in or near La Fortuna.
Can I drive myself?
Yes. Free secure parking is available.
What animals will we see?
Possible sightings may include monkeys, sloths, birds, reptiles and other wildlife, but no specific sighting can be guaranteed.
FLOAT. WATCH. LISTEN. DISCOVER.
Peñas Blancas River • Wildlife • Bottled Water • Small Snack • Transport • Free Parking