Safaris in La Fortuna at a glance
- Our pick: Peñas Blancas River float: Wildlife watching near La Fortuna, US$ 70 per person (4h, 4.96★ · 516).
- Also recommended: Caño Negro: Wildlife Boat Trip & Costa Rican Lunch from La Fortuna, US$ 96 per person (9h, 4.83★ · 233).
- Also recommended: Peñas Blancas River Wildlife Safari Float from La Fortuna, US$ 71 per person (3h 30m, 4.90★ · 220).
Price per person across the 11 options priced per person: US$ 65–US$ 211 (median US$ 89). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 11.
Of the 11 options: 11 with live guides in English, 11 with free cancellation, 11 with instant confirmation, 11 with hotel pickup, 10 kid-friendly and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Safaris in La Fortuna
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
11 options
Peñas Blancas River float: Wildlife watching near La Fortuna Float the Peñas Blancas River for 4 hours watching sloths, monkeys, iguanas and birds from a raft boat. Every day · 08:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.96 (516 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Caño Negro: Wildlife Boat Trip & Costa Rican Lunch from La Fortuna Feel 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. Every day · 07:15 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.83 (233 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 96 per person
Peñas Blancas River: Wildlife Safari Float & Farm Snack Float quietly down Costa Rica’s Peñas Blancas River, spot wildlife, and share homemade snacks at a local farm: includes hotel pickup and local guide. Every day · 07:50 and 13:50 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.87 (302 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 83 per person
La Fortuna safari float: Wildlife on the Peñas Blancas River Float the Peñas Blancas River near La Fortuna spotting wildlife in rainforest, then return for organic lunch and a sugarcane demo where you taste fresh juice. Every day · 09:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.94 (296 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · DA · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Peñas Blancas River Wildlife Safari Float from La Fortuna Float the Peñas Blancas River near La Fortuna with a naturalist guide spotting monkeys, tropical birds and iguanas. Includes hotel pickup and farm snack. Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.90 (220 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 71 per person
Peñas Blancas River Safari Float: Wildlife from a Quiet Raft Float the Peñas Blancas River near La Fortuna with a naturalist guide who spots camouflaged species in dense forest, hotel pickup included. Every day · 08:30 and 14:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.92 (161 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 101 per person
La Fortuna tour: Safari float, waterfall swim, volcano hike Float the Penas Blancas River spotting wildlife, swim at La Fortuna Waterfall, and hike Arenal Volcano's rainforest base with a guide and lunch. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.92 (93 reviews) Duration: 9h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 211 per person
La Fortuna: Twilight River Safari & Nocturnal Wildlife Boat Tour Dusk 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. Every day · 15:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.92 (62 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Arenal & Peñas Blancas: Kayak Safari Float with Local Lunch Feel the calm of Peñas Blancas River by kayak, spot monkeys & sloths, then share a homemade snack at Tita Yolanda’s ranch. Includes pickup from Arenal hotels. Every day · 07:50 and 13:50 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.87 (82 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Sarapiqui River safari float: 2-hour wildlife paddle tour Two-hour paddle down the Sarapiqui River's quiet lower section with a bilingual guide pointing out monkeys, sloths, tropical birds and river otters. Every day · 08:30 and 12:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (23 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 93 per person
La Fortuna: Safari Float & Waterfall Swim Half-Day Half-day La Fortuna Waterfall tour with Peñas Blancas River safari float, wildlife spotting and family lunch. Local guide, hotel pickup included. 4–5 hours. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.96 (53 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 170 per person
All 11 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peñas Blancas River float: Wildlife watching near La FortunaOur pickGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 70 per person | 4h | 4.96★ · 516 | Every day · 08:00 and 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Caño Negro: Wildlife Boat Trip & Costa Rican Lunch from La FortunaAlso recommendedPickup offered | US$ 96 per person | 9h | 4.83★ · 233 | Every day · 07:15 | English, Spanish |
| Peñas Blancas River Wildlife Safari Float from La FortunaAlso recommendedGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 71 per person | 3h 30m | 4.90★ · 220 | Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 | English, Spanish |
| Peñas Blancas River: Wildlife Safari Float & Farm SnackGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 83 per person | 5h | 4.87★ · 302 | Every day · 07:50 and 13:50 | English, Spanish |
| La Fortuna safari float: Wildlife on the Peñas Blancas RiverPickup offered | US$ 65 per person | 4h | 4.94★ · 296 | Every day · 09:30 | English, Danish, Spanish |
| Peñas Blancas River Safari Float: Wildlife from a Quiet RaftGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 101 per person | 3h | 4.92★ · 161 | Every day · 08:30 and 14:30 | English, Spanish |
| La Fortuna tour: Safari float, waterfall swim, volcano hikeGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 211 per person | 9h 30m | 4.92★ · 93 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| La Fortuna: Twilight River Safari & Nocturnal Wildlife Boat TourGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 79 per person | 3h | 4.92★ · 62 | Every day · 15:30 | English, Spanish |
| Arenal & Peñas Blancas: Kayak Safari Float with Local LunchPickup offered | US$ 89 per person | 4h | 4.87★ · 82 | Every day · 07:50 and 13:50 | English, Spanish |
| Sarapiqui River safari float: 2-hour wildlife paddle tourPickup offered | US$ 93 per person | 6h | 5.00★ · 23 | Every day · 08:30 and 12:00 | English, Spanish |
| La Fortuna: Safari Float & Waterfall Swim Half-DayGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | US$ 170 per person | 7h | 4.96★ · 53 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
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