The Peñas Blancas river is famous in Arenal for its wildlife and on this tour you will be able to float down the river in a rafting boat with a guide while he points out many animals, insects and plants of interest.

Some of the wildlife you can expect to see on this tour are monkeys, sloths, iguanas, tortoises, crocodiles, and several types of birds…

From La Fortuna a twenty-minute drive brings you to the Peñas Blancas River. There starts your trip of approximately two hours in an inflatable raft (without motor) on the lower, slower moving section of the river. You will be able to hear the sounds of nature as the guide describes the flora and fauna of the region. It will also be possible to see howler monkeys, crocodiles, toucans, two species of sloths and many different bird species.

Once you complete this first part of the tour its time to visit the farm of Don Pedro where he and his family will show you the farm’s Primary Tropical Rain Forest. For many this is truly the highlight of the trip. This fascinating elderly man has lived here for over 65 years with no roads, electricity or running water. There are trees over 100 years old and you will have the opportunity to see the “Blue Jean Frog” (Dendrobates pumilio). Throughout this part of the tour the guide will explain the medicinal uses of many plants found in the rainforest. Finally, you will get back into the raft and float the remaining 40 minutes to Boca Arenal. Here the bus will pick you up and take you back to La Fortuna.

This tour is great for all the family as it is a cross between light water rafting and a wildlife tour so is fun for all ages.