La Fortuna Boat Tour 5 options
From US$ 79 · all run daily · departures between 07:15 and 17:00 · live guides in 2 languages
Caño Negro: Wildlife Boat Trip & Costa Rican Lunch from La FortunaFeel the wild side of Caño Negro on a Rio Frio boat trip from La Fortuna, spot monkeys and caimans, enjoy local lunch, with pickup included for easy booking.
- 232 reviews
- 4.83★
- Duration
- 9h
- Every day
- 07:15
La Fortuna: Twilight River Safari & Nocturnal Wildlife Boat TourDusk boat tour on Peñas Blancas River in La Fortuna with bilingual naturalist guides, snacks and hotel pickup. Small groups, 2–3 hours, wildlife spotting as light fades.
- 62 reviews
- 4.92★
- Duration
- 3h
- Every day
- 15:30
Caño Negro day trip from La Fortuna: Río Frio boat tourDay trip from La Fortuna to Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge with Río Frio boat tour, guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. Spot monkeys, sloths and caimans on the water.
- 59 reviews
- 4.76★
- Duration
- 8h
- Every day
- 08:00
Lake Arenal boat tour from La Fortuna: One hour with a captainOne-hour boat ride on Lake Arenal with a live Spanish-speaking captain who points out the volcano and shoreline. Transportation to the dock is separate.
- 26 reviews
- 4.00★
- Duration
- 1h
- start times · Every day
- 10
Lake Arenal boat tour and hiking: 360° viewsBoat ride across Lake Arenal and accessible 2-mile trail through Arenal Volcano National Park with sighting towers.
- 20 reviews
- 4.55★
- Duration
- 2h–3h
- start times · Every day
- 2
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-04| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caño Negro: Wildlife Boat Trip & Costa Rican Lunch from La FortunaOur pickPickup offered | US$ 96 per person | 9h | 4.83★ · 232 | Every day · 07:15 | English, Spanish |
| La Fortuna: Twilight River Safari & Nocturnal Wildlife Boat TourBest valueGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 79 per person | 3h | 4.92★ · 62 | Every day · 15:30 | English, Spanish |
| Lake Arenal boat tour from La Fortuna: One hour with a captainShortestPrivate | US$ 18.89 per personUS$ 170 per group (split 9 ways) | 1h | 4.00★ · 26 | Every day · 10 start times | Spanish |
| Caño Negro day trip from La Fortuna: Río Frio boat tourPickup offered | US$ 101 per person | 8h | 4.76★ · 59 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Lake Arenal boat tour and hiking: 360° viewsGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 119 per person | 2h–3h | 4.55★ · 20 | Every day · 2 start times | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (1): Lake Arenal boat tour from La Fortuna: One hour with a captain (US$ 170)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): La Fortuna: Twilight River Safari & Nocturnal Wildlife Boat Tour (US$ 79) · Lake Arenal boat tour and hiking: 360° views (US$ 119)
La Fortuna Boat Tour at a glance
- Our pick: Caño Negro: Wildlife Boat Trip & Costa Rican Lunch from La Fortuna, US$ 96 (9h, 4.83★ · 232).
- Best value: La Fortuna: Twilight River Safari & Nocturnal Wildlife Boat Tour, US$ 79 (3h, 4.92★ · 62).
- Shortest: Lake Arenal boat tour from La Fortuna: One hour with a captain, US$ 18.89 (1h, 4.00★ · 26).
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 18.89–US$ 119 (median US$ 96). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 4 with live guides in English, 4 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly, 1 private and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.
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