Highlights

✨ See both day-active and nocturnal creatures, such as sloths, howler monkeys, bats, opossums, and owls.
✨ Drift gently on the river in near-darkness, accompanied by the ambient sounds of the rainforest.
✨ Enjoy a cultural visit to a local family’s home, where you’ll taste homemade Costa Rican snacks and sip fresh coffee.
✨ Small-group experience with bilingual guide ensures an intimate and educational adventure.

Full Description

As evening approaches, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in the La Fortuna area and driven through lush surroundings for about 25 minutes to reach the Peñas Blancas River. Once there, your naturalist guide will give a brief orientation and safety talk before you board the raft. As you float downstream at dusk, you’ll watch the fading light and feel the calm as the jungle around you darkens.

With a specially designed lighting system on the raft, your guide helps illuminate animals along the riverbanks. You may spot sloths, howler monkeys, bats, opossums, and even owls emerging. After the raft ride, the tour ends with a visit to a traditional Costa Rican “Hidalgo” family home, where you’ll be treated to a homemade snack and authentic Costa Rican coffee, while learning about local culture and traditions.

What’s Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in the La Fortuna region (including nearby areas)
  
  

• Safety orientation and all required rafting equipment
  
  

• Services of a bilingual, naturalist river guide
  
  

• Traditional Costa Rican snack and coffee at a local family’s home
  
  

What to Bring

• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
  
  

• Insect repellent
  
  

• Camera or binoculars for wildlife viewing
  
  

Why Travelers Love It

❤️ Guests consistently rave about how knowledgeable and passionate the guides are — they bring the jungle to life with stories and wildlife-spotting skills.
? The atmosphere of the river at dusk is magical — the gentle glide, the soft light, the sounds of the forest — making it a relaxing yet immersive experience.
?️ The visit to a local family’s home and the homemade snack and coffee add a warm, cultural touch that makes the tour feel personal and authentic.
? The small group size means there’s plenty of chance to ask questions, take photos, and really soak in the natural world without feeling rushed.