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Safari Float by Kayak on Rio Penas Blancas

Arenal ・ Arenal Zone 2 ・ Arenal Zone 3 ・ Nuevo Arenal ・ Chachagua Rainforest Hotel
From
$86
Per Person
Overall
94%
71 Guest
Ratings

The Safari Float by Kayak on the Rio Penas Blancas is a great way to observe wildlife while enjoying a fun outdoor adventure. Imagine kayaking down a river surrounded by jungle and tropical wildlife!

The day starts when you are picked up from your Arenal Volcano area hotel. After all participants have been picked up you will be brought to the Penas Blanca River, about 20 minutes from La Fortuna. Your guide will give you paddling plus safety instructions and help you into your kayak which may be the kind where you sit on top, or inflatable.

While the river gently pushes you downstream, you will use your paddle to steer along the banks viewing the wildlife that is visible on the day of your visit. As you drift down the river your guide will attempt to spot sloths, howler monkeys, toucans, waterfowl, crocodiles, iguanas, turtles, and much more. The river and its banks provide a perfect habitat for numerous critters and tropical wildlife. At the end, you'll take out at a traditonal family-operated Costa Rican ranch to taste tortillas, coffee and chocolate.

Transportation will be provided back to your hotel following the tour. In total, including round trip transfers, the tour is expected to last 4.5 to 5.5 hours, though timing is always subject to change. This laid back river tour includes transportation, equipment, bilingual guide, and snacks.

Highlights

  • Kayak on a jungle river
  • Observe tropical wildlife in a natural habitat

This supplier maintains a zero-plastic policy, so no water bottles will be offered, only a refrigerated water dispenser for visitors to refill their own reusable bottles.

What to Bring

Camera, wet/dry bag, change of clothes, sunblock, insect repellent, binoculars, river shoes or enclosed sandals, rain gear, reusable water bottle.

Includes

Transportation, equipment, guide, and snacks. This supplier maintains a zero-plastic policy, so no water bottles will be offered, only a refrigerated water dispenser for visitors to refill their own reusable bottles.
Location and Availability

Available in: Arenal, Arenal Zone 2, Arenal Zone 3, Nuevo Arenal, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel

Tour Times

8:00 12:00

Tour Type

  • Adventure
  • Nature
  • Learning/Family

Location

Lattitude: N 10° 30' 28.74" (10.507982)
Longitude: W 84° 30' 33.56" (-84.509323)

Recent Reviews

Overall
94%
Cleanliness
94%
Expectations
94%
Staff
94%
Comfort
95%
Value
94%
8/25/2024
Our guide Lidier was terrific. We saw all kinds of wildlife on the river.
6/27/2023
Our guides were very knowledgable and helpful. They def need to not have people trying to paddle against current, especially for the more inexperienced kayakers. Parts of the kayaking were very frustrating. We loved the chocolate experience afterwards!
5/9/2023
Bryan was awesome!

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