Jungle Float From La Fortuna, Meal

Jungle Safari Float on Sarapiqui River from La Fortuna

★ 5.0 23 verified reviews

from $92.66 per person

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Duration: 6 hours
Meeting point: La Fortuna
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included

Overview

This is a gentle float, not a whitewater run. From La Fortuna you ride in an air-conditioned vehicle out to the Sarapiqui River, climb into a large raft, and drift downstream with a guide who does the rowing instruction and wildlife spotting. One reviewer described a few baby rapids near the start, calm enough that a family with young children found the whole trip easy and fun.

The guides are the repeated theme in traveller accounts. Several reviewers praised their guide for knowing the birds and other wildlife, pointing out sloths, toucans, iguanas and howler monkeys, and keeping things entertaining across ages. There is time to swim in the river.

The trip runs about 6 hours in total, door to river and back, with lunch served after you come off the water rather than before. It suits families and anyone who wants scenery and wildlife without a workout. The tour carries a maximum of 30 travellers.

What's Included

Included

Lunch
Snacks
Helmet, life jacket, raft boat, paddle
Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Pickup in La FortunaThe tour departs from La Fortuna. Check the booking page for your specific pickup details.
Drive to Sarapiqui RiverTravel to the river in an air-conditioned vehicle. One reviewer put the drive at roughly an hour.
Sarapiqui River floatThe river portion, listed at 6 hours for the full itinerary, is a calm float with a guide pointing out birds and other wildlife. Admission is free. Swimming is optional.
Lunch after the floatLunch and snacks are included and served once you finish on the water.
Return to La FortunaRide back to La Fortuna in the tour vehicle.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what past travellers and the listing suggest you prepare for.

Eat beforehand. One reviewer noted lunch comes after the float, about 90 minutes after arrival at the river, so plan to eat something before pickup. Snacks are included as well.
Wear swim gear. The same reviewer recommended a swimsuit, water shoes and a change of clothes, since you have the option to swim in the river.
Wildlife watching. Wildlife sightings are a highlight across multiple reviews: toucans, sloths, iguanas, howler monkeys and plenty of birds. A guide who knew every bird call was one traveller's standout memory.
Group feel. The tour carries a maximum of 30 travellers, and reviewers describe families with children from around age 6 up riding together.
Calm water. Reviewers consistently call the float easy and non-threatening, with only small rapids at the start. It suits people who want to avoid real whitewater.

Common issues. The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems or who are pregnant. It requires a minimum number of travellers to run, and good weather; if it is cancelled for either reason you are offered a different date or a full refund. One reviewer suggested eating before arrival since lunch is served after the float. Groups can reach 30 people, so the raft and the vehicle are shared rather than intimate.

Common Questions

What is included in the price?

Lunch, snacks, the raft, paddles, helmet and life jacket are all included, along with transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Admission to the Sarapiqui River is free. The listing does not flag any items as excluded.

Is lunch included, or do I pay extra?

Lunch and snacks are included. They are served after the float finishes, roughly 90 minutes after arrival at the river by one reviewer's account, so plan to eat breakfast or an early snack before pickup.

Is pickup included from La Fortuna?

The tour departs from La Fortuna and transport is by air-conditioned vehicle. Check the booking page for the specific pickup details for your hotel or meeting point.

Is this suitable for kids?

Yes, according to multiple reviews. A family with children aged 6, 12 and 17 called it perfect, and the water is described as calm with only small rapids at the start. Reviewers also mention a rope swing into the river on their trip.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for weather or low traveller numbers, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What should I bring?

Reviewers suggest a swimsuit, water shoes and a change of clothes if you want to swim. The raft, paddles, helmet and life jacket are provided, so you do not need to bring your own gear.