Almost every tripHowler & capuchin monkeys
Monos congo y carablanca
Troops follow our raft through the canopy, calling to each other across the channel.
River safari · La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Navigate a river in La Fortuna, wide awake.
A river safari with ~2 h on the river (3 to 4 hours in total, including round-trip transfer) — toucans, sloths, monkeys, owls, caimans, herons and a snack on the river. Two daily departures so you can pick the rhythm that suits you best.
3 to 4 hours · EasyDepartures 8:30 AM and 1:30 PMFrom age 4La Fortuna · Arenal
Float the river
Book from $60 · adult01 — Overview
A serene, half-day jungle safari.
~2 h on the river on a river in La Fortuna, in one of Costa Rica's richest wildlife corridors — with the briefing it adds up to 3 to 4 hours in total. Monkeys, toucans, owls, sloths, caimans, lizards and herons watched from the raft, in silence, unhurried.
Halfway through, a pause for a snack on the river, then back downstream. Everything departs from and returns to Sloths Territory — two daily departures, morning or afternoon, you choose.
What's included
Bilingual naturalist guides
Local guides who know the river by heart — tracking sloths, calling birds, narrating in Spanish and English.
Start point: Sloths Territory
Make your own way to Sloths Territory in La Fortuna — from there we set out and return together at the end.
Life vests and gear
Premium vests in every size, rafts and kayaks ready when you arrive. No surprise costs.
Snack on the river
A mid-trip pause to refuel without leaving the raft.
Cold drinks and water
Hydration on the river — the canopy is generous, but so is the heat.
Dry towels for the ride back
Soft towels waiting when you disembark — so you board the transport comfortable and warm.
Quick facts
Everything you need to know, at a glance.
A relaxed half-day on the river — designed so families, couples and solo travelers all step off the raft with the same smile.
All-inclusive price
$60/ adult
Includes guide, transport, gear, snacks and taxes — no hidden fees.
Family rate
$40/ child
Kids 4 to 11 years — same experience, same gear.
- Duration3 to 4 hoursDoor to door · ~2 h on the river
- DifficultyEasyPerfect for families
- Minimum age4+ yearsAll ages welcome
- Departures8:30 AM · 1:30 PMTwo daily slots
- LocationA river in La Fortuna25 min de La Fortuna
- Group sizeUp to 6 peoplePrivate raft, never shared
02 — The journey
3 to 4 hours, unhurried.
Times shown for the 8:30 AM departure. The second departure at 1:30 PM follows the same arc and ends around 5:30 PM.
- Before departureStop 01
Arrive at Sloths Territory
Make your own way to Sloths Territory — our meeting point in La Fortuna. From here we head to the put-in together.
- 8:30 AMStop 02
Briefing and boarding
Welcome at the put-in. Vests, safety talk and into the water — no motors, just drift.
- MidwayStop 03
Wildlife on the water
The core of the tour. Monkeys in the canopy, sloths on the bank, caimans in the shadows, lizards in the sun, toucans and herons overhead.
- River pauseStop 04
Snack afloat
A short pause on the raft to refuel without breaking the river's rhythm.
- 12:30 PMStop 05
Return to Sloths Territory
A calm drift to the take-out, dry towels and back to Sloths Territory so you finish the day at your own pace.
What you'll see
A river wide awake.
This river is one of Costa Rica's richest wildlife corridors. These are the species we see most often — in silence, from the raft.
- Almost every trip
FrequentToucans
Tucanes
Enormous beaks against the green — their silhouette is the first one you learn to recognize.
FrequentTwo- & three-toed sloths
Perezosos de dos y tres dedos
Slow, sleepy, magical — your guide spots them before you even look up.
FrequentOwls
Búhos
Sometimes by day, almost always invisible until the guide points out where to look.
CommonCaimans
Caimanes
Silent drift past muddy banks, eyes just above the waterline.
CommonLizards & iguanas
Lagartos e iguanas
Sunbathing on warm river stones — from tiny basilisks to green iguanas.
Almost every tripHerons
Garzas
Bare-throated tiger heron, cattle egret, egrets — the river is their highway.
Packing list
What to bring with you.
Travel light — we provide all the technical gear. These are the things we ask you to pack.
Quick-dry clothing
PackWhatever you'll wear on the raft — technical fabrics or light cotton, both work.
Sunscreen
PackIdeally biodegradable. We're on the river, there's no constant shade.
Insect repellent
PackThe jungle has its own conversation with mosquitoes — we'd rather not mediate it.
Binoculars
PackOurs stay on the raft, but bringing your own helps with distant sightings.
Rain layer
PackEven if it doesn't rain — the river is generous with splashes and it's nice to have something.
Change of clothes (optional)
PackFor the ride back. If you'd rather arrive dry at your next stop, this is your best bet.
Closed footwear for the walk
PackThere's a short stretch of shore before boarding — strapped sandals or closed shoes.
We provide: life vests, dry bags, water refills, a snack on the river and dry towels for the ride back.
03 — Field album
Postcards from a sunlit hour.
Real frames from real mornings. Shot on the river by our guides.
Details and questions
Everything you might want to ask.
Real answers from our team. Missing something? Message us on WhatsApp — we reply in under an hour, every day.
- We run almost always
Rain is part of the jungle — we paddle through it. We only cancel for genuinely unsafe conditions.
- Start point: Sloths Territory
Make your own way to Sloths Territory in La Fortuna. We don't pick up at hotels — everything departs and returns from our meeting point.
The safari runs on a river in La Fortuna, within the Arenal corridor in Costa Rica. The meeting point is Sloths Territory — make your own way there, and from there we head to the put-in together. (Geographic detail: Río Peñas Blancas, San Carlos.)
- From age 4
- Bilingual ES / EN
- Insurance included