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Half Day Nature Safari Float and Tortilla Making Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal

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Go Native!!  The Safari Float & Tortilla Making combo tour is perfect for Nature lovers of all ages. River guides put your raft up close as you search for monkeys, birds and crocs, as you make your way down the serene and beautiful Peñas Blancas River.  Plus you will enjoy an extra special treat -- you will be immersed in the local culture as you learn the art of tortilla making at the home of Doña Mara, and enjoy lunch prepared on a wood stove with one of the local area families.  This is truly a unique and meaningful experience that is sure to be one of the most memorable highlights of your trip.  Don't just go on a tour, get involved and really experience Costa Rica!  This is a tour you are sure to remember forever. 
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  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Provided equipment: tube, vest and helmet
  • Beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Alcoholic drinks
Departure Point

Av. 331, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Hotels outside of normal route may have an extra transportation charge.
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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

  • Provincia de Guanacaste, Peñas Blancas, Costa Rica
    Your day of adventure and cultural immersion begins on the Peñas Blancas Safari Float, the perfect spot for everyone from the very youngest to the very oldest nature lover in your group to get close enough to hear the sounds of the wildlife. After a short drive from La Fortuna to the river dock, your guide will supply life jackets and help you aboard the raft for your two-hour float down the Peñas Blancas. Your guide will share his love of Costa Rica and the knowledge and history they know from living in the region. On this relaxing float down the Peñas Blancas River, you move slowly and stealthily so you won’t disturb the ambiance, which greatly improves your chance of seeing the abundant life that inhabit this river. Monkeys, the Long-Nosed bat, iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards, owls and much more reside along the banks of the Peñas Blancas River. After returning to the dock, you will depart for the Doña Mara Tortilla Making Experience, and visit with a local family. This time at Doña Maras home will give you a better understanding of the meaning of “Pura Vida” (pure life) experienced by rural Costa Ricans. This authentic cultural experience should be a part of everyone’s visit to Costa Rica! You will be welcomed with a tropical drink (pineapple, orange and coconut water) at the “rancho” (like a gazebo) and enjoy a delicious typical lunch prepared on Doña Mara’s rustic wood-fired stove. While lunch is cooking, you will get an opportunity to try your hand at making tortillas from freshly ground corn “masa.” You will learn how to flatten the dough into perfect circles, ready for cooking – and for the best part – you will get to enjoy the fresh home-made tortillas served with lunch! Guests are encouraged to practice their Spanish and learn about the Costa Rican culture while eating lunch with the family. At the end of the tour, your driver will take you back to your La Fortuna area hotel.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum Age 8
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • 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 dress ready to raft in bathing suit and shoes that will stay on feet.
  • 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 transfer bus or on tour, please check carefully before getting off bus and at end of tours
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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.
Excursion476830
09 Feb 2019
Siviany was a wonderful guide. He was very informative and worked very hard to ensure a pleasant and rewarding trip. We saw lots of wildlife, but the highlight was when we saw a sloth in the road, and the driver pulled over, we all got out, and Siviany very carefully picked up the sloth, held it for us to see, and safely carried it in the direction it had been going, placing it carefully a ways off the road. We had a lovely lunch with Mara, who taught us how to make corn tortillas with cheese. Hospitality was wonderful and food was delicious. Perfecto! Muchas gracias!!
BSach72
25 Dec 2018
What a great family activity! Perfect for our party of 10, getting a private tour, that felt like it was customized for us. Carlos and Luis were lovely. We even saw Luis on an afternoon hike with another group and we were greeted like old friends, and his favorite group of all time. We stopped along the river to see all of the wildlife and become better at spotting them. Learned a ton about the ecosystem. The youngest is a very young for his age 10 yr old. Also ages 12, 13 and 14- which can be challenging in their own way. All were fully engaged. 4 45-55 yr old parents and 2 young grandparents. A few of us are more adventurous than lazy rivers, but this was beautiful and we didn’t feel left out from adventure. On to tortilla making Dona Mara. What an amazing time, to make our own tortillas the traditional way in a traditional home then be treated to Dona Mara’s fabulous cooking! You should not miss this tour.
This tour in Costa Rica is organized by Wave Expeditions

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