Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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 you the best opportunity to take marvelous photos. Our naturalist guide will help you to find the secret living treasures of this world and describe them to you.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Snacks
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
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Penas Blancas, Penas Blancas, Costa Rica 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 darters, and passerines, along with the possibility of observing a reptile species called the basilisk lizard, which is capable of walking on water. The interesting vegetation includes dense branches of ficus, luehea, and kapok trees full of lianas and epiphytic plants, which intersect from both sides of the river forming tunnels full of various shapes and exuberant green colors where very little sunlight gets through.
This tour is perfect for those who do not want much walking, but plenty of opportunities to observe and photograph the natural beauty and wildlife. 120 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Allison_M
12 Apr 2023
This tour was great and well worth the price. We saw some interesting and beautiful animals that we would have missed if it weren’t for the experienced and knowledgeable guides. Our guide was incredibly friendly and hospitable, and he taught us a lot about the local wildlife.
AnnP850
11 Apr 2023
Incredible morning on the Peñas Blancas river. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and very safe. We spotted several troops of howler monkeys, a sloth, bats, iguanas, toucans, and more. We learned so much about nature in Costa Rica. This is a relaxing rafting trip and we enjoyed the snack at a local restaurant too. I would do more tours with this company - really easy to work with!
bustabrown21478
04 Apr 2023
This was a really relaxing way to see wildlife while floating down a river! Our guide Miguel was very knowledgeable and pointed out things that we would have never seen without him. We were able to see tons of Monkeys, a sloth, several Tucans and many other birds. Our excursion ended with a delicious snack at a beautiful little place. We loved everything about our time during this tour!
This tour in
Costa Rica
is organized by
Jacamar Naturalist Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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