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

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

5 hours

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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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Your day of adventure and cultural immersion begins with a relaxing Peñas Blancas Safari Float, an ideal experience for nature lovers of all ages. After a short drive from La Fortuna to the river dock, your guide will provide life jackets and assist you aboard the raft for a peaceful two-hour float along the Peñas Blancas River, sharing insights about Costa Rica’s wildlife, history, and local way of life. Floating quietly downstream increases your chances of spotting monkeys, iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards, owls, bats, and other species along the lush riverbanks. After returning to the dock, continue to Doña Mara’s home for a Tortilla-Making Experience with a local family. You’ll enjoy a refreshing tropical drink, learn how to prepare tortillas from freshly ground corn masa, and savor a traditional Costa Rican lunch cooked on a rustic wood-fired stove before returning to your La Fortuna hotel.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Driver and professional guide

Delicious typical lunch

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Use of life jacket

Beverages

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Alcoholic drinks

Gratuities

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Pickup points

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

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Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

North Carolinians had a great day!
Excursion476830,,Feb 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!!
Don’t miss this one. Class act, friendly, knowledgeable- Thank you Carlos and Luis!
BSach72,,Dec 25, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.