Almost every tripHowler & capuchin monkeys
Monos congo y carablanca
Howlers announce themselves loudly as the sun drops — their call fills the canyon before nightfall.
Sunset Safari · La Fortuna · 1:30 PM departure
The river,
as the light falls.
The golden hour. The same river safari — sloths stretching, caimans surfacing, monkeys crossing the canopy — departing at 1:30 PM and drifting back in the warm light that sets the jungle aglow before dark.
3 to 4 hours · EasyDeparts 1:30 PM · returns 5:30 PMGolden hourLa Fortuna · Arenal
The light falls
Book from $60 · adult01 — Overview
A serene safari in golden light.
~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 of experience. Monkeys, toucans, owls, sloths, caimans, lizards and herons watched from the raft, in silence, unhurried — bathed in the warm light only the end of the day can give.
Halfway through, a pause for a snack on the river, then back downstream just as the canopy turns honey-colored. Everything departs from and returns to Sloths Territory — a single afternoon departure, designed to close the day calmly.
What's included
Bilingual naturalist guides
Local guides who know the river by heart — tracking sloths, calling birds, narrating in Spanish and English as the light falls.
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, right as the light turns to gold.
Cold drinks and water
Hydration on the river — the jungle at dusk 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 afternoon departure on the river — designed so you close the day with the raft adrift in gold.
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
- Departure1:30 PMReturns 5:30 PM
- LocationA river in La Fortuna25 min de La Fortuna
- Group sizeUp to 6 peoplePrivate raft, never shared
02 — The journey
3 to 4 hours, as the light falls.
A single departure at 1:30 PM to close the day with wildlife active before dusk. Approximate return at 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 before casting off.
- 1:30 PMStop 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 stretching on the bank, caimans surfacing, lizards in the fading sun, toucans and herons overhead.
- River pauseStop 04
Snack afloat, in gold
A short pause on the raft to refuel without breaking the river's rhythm — right as the warm light begins to set the canopy aglow.
- 5:30 PMStop 05
Return to Sloths Territory
A calm drift to the take-out with the jungle already honey-colored, dry towels and back to Sloths Territory before night sets in.
What you'll see
A river waking at dusk.
This river is one of Costa Rica's richest wildlife corridors. These are the species we see most often — in silence, from the raft, as the light falls.
- Almost every trip
FrequentToucans
Tucanes
Enormous beaks against the burning sky — their silhouette is the first one you learn to recognize.
FrequentTwo- & three-toed sloths
Perezosos de dos y tres dedos
More active at dusk — they stretch, climb down, reposition. Your guide spots them before you do.
FrequentOwls
Búhos
They begin to wake in the low light. 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
Soaking up the last sun 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 as the light falls.
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. Even as the sun drops, it stays warm until the very last minute of the day.
Insect repellent
PackThe jungle at dusk 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 an hour aglow.
Real frames from the river. Shot from the raft by our guides and a couple of production visits.
Details and questions
Everything you might want to ask.
Real answers from our team. Missing something? Message us — 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