Safari Float Ending In San Jose

La Fortuna: Jungle Safari Float Sarapiqui to San Jose

from $122 per person

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Duration: 8 hours
Meeting point: La Fortuna
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Desafio Adventure Company

Overview

This tour turns the transfer from La Fortuna toward San Jose into a full day on the water. Pickup happens at your hotel in the La Fortuna area, and from there the group heads to a waterfall on the Pozo Azul River in Sarapiqui, where there is time to swim in the clear water. The main event follows: a two-hour float down the quiet, lower section of the Sarapiqui River, a class 1 stretch, described by the operator as a smooth paddle.

A bilingual nature guide paddles and steers the boat while pointing out wildlife along the banks. The route passes next to the San Juan La Selva Biological Corridor, part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, where sloths, howler monkeys, lizards and black river otters are all possible sightings. Birdlife is a big draw here, with ospreys, boat-billed herons, parrots, kingfishers and the endangered great green macaw among the species recorded in the area. Travellers who want to can hop out of the raft and cool off in the river along the way.

After the float, the group returns to the Red Eye Frog restaurant in El Roble for a traditional Costa Rican lunch, a casado, with coffee. The day ends with a drive to your next destination in an air-conditioned van with WiFi on board. The full outing runs eight hours, and because the paddling is gentle, the listing calls it great for nature lovers of all ages. Reviewers described the guides as professional and the staff as great, and one noted the trip works well as a first step before trying harder rafting sections.

What's Included

Included

Tropical fruit snack
Have a traditional Costa Rican lunch called “Casado” along with some amazing Costa Rican gourmet coffee
Helmet, paddle, rafting boat, life jacket
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Pickup included

Not Included

Alcoholic beverages
Breakfast
Pictures

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in La FortunaPickup is included from hotels in the La Fortuna area. The tour runs about eight hours in total.
Waterfall stop, Pozo Azul RiverThe first stop is a waterfall on the Pozo Azul River in Sarapiqui, with time to enjoy the cool, clear water.
Transfer to El Roble, SarapiquiThe group travels on to the Red Eye Frog restaurant in El Roble to prepare for the river section.
Two-hour jungle safari floatA guide paddles and steers the raft down the class 1 lower Sarapiqui while pointing out wildlife. There is a chance to get out and swim in the river.
Traditional lunchBack at the Red Eye Frog restaurant, lunch is a casado served with Costa Rican coffee.
Drive to next destinationThe day ends with a transfer in an air-conditioned van with free WiFi toward your next vacation destination.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help the day go smoothly, from what to pack to how the weather policy works.

What to bring. The listing recommends comfortable clothes and shoes, swimwear, water shoes, a change of clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent, water and cash. You will get wet at the waterfall and possibly in the river, so a change of clothes matters.
Fitness and pace. The float is class 1, so the paddling is gentle and the guide does the steering. Participants should be in good physical condition without recent surgery, heart conditions, pregnancy or injury, per the operator's guidance.
Food and drink. A tropical fruit snack and a traditional casado lunch with coffee are included. Breakfast and alcoholic beverages are not, so eat before pickup.
Photos. Photos are listed as not included, so bring your own camera or phone in something waterproof. Wildlife sightings depend on the guide spotting them from the boat.
Weather policy. Tours run rain or shine. If conditions are unsafe the operator may cancel or reschedule, and you can accept the alternative or decline for a full refund.
Guides and staff. Reviewers praised the professionalism and attitude of the rafting staff. One reviewer called the guide very professional, and another said the staff are amazing.

Common issues. This is a class 1 float, a smooth paddle rather than a white-water run; one reviewer did treat it as an opening step toward trying level 2 and 3 sections. Photos and breakfast are not included, and alcoholic beverages are excluded too. Pets are not allowed. The operator can cancel for unsafe conditions or reschedule, with a full refund if no tour runs. Insects, snakes, crocodiles and variable river levels are part of the natural environment, and the operator is not responsible for such events.

Common Questions

Is pickup included?

Yes, pickup is included from hotels in the La Fortuna area. The return leg drops you at your next vacation destination in an air-conditioned van with WiFi.

How long is the tour?

The full day runs eight hours. Of that, about two hours are spent floating down the Sarapiqui River, with a waterfall stop and lunch around it.

Is the float suitable for kids and beginners?

Yes. The float covers the class 1 lower section of the Sarapiqui, and the listing says it is great for nature lovers of all ages. Participants do not paddle or steer; the guide does.

What food is included?

A tropical fruit snack and a traditional Costa Rican casado lunch with gourmet coffee are included. Breakfast, alcoholic beverages and photos are not.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If the operator cancels or reschedules due to unsafe conditions, you may accept the alternative or decline it and receive a full refund.

What should I wear and bring?

Bring comfortable clothes and shoes, swimwear, water shoes, a change of clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent, water and cash. You will have chances to get in the water at the waterfall and possibly in the river.