3-Hour Wildlife Safari Float

Sarapiquí River Wildlife Safari Float

from $90 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Sarapiquí Outdoor Center, Puerto Viejo
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included

Overview

This three-hour float run by Sarapiqui Outdoor Center drifts down the Sarapiqui River with a certified guide in the boat, a wildlife safari float rather than a paddling workout. One recent reviewer described it as a unique and relaxing tour, noting that the group saw so many birds and animals, and that a spell of rain made no difference to the experience.

The trip starts and ends at the operator's center in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, in Heredia province. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so travellers make their own way to the meeting point.

Tropical fruit, a yucca snack, lunch, a towel, a sugar cane tour and secure lockers are all part of the package. It suits families with children aged four and up, since children must be accompanied by an adult, and the listing notes that most travellers can participate. Groups run at a maximum of fifty travellers.

What's Included

Included

Kayak and safety equipment
Certified instructor/tour guide
Transportation to the starting point on the river and back to the center
Tropical fruit, yucca snack and fresh
Sugar cane tour
Secure lockers
Bath towel
Lunch

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Photos, Additional price of $35

Itinerary

Meet at the centerMeet at Sarapiqui Outdoor Center in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Heredia, where secure lockers are available.
Transfer to the riverTransportation carries the group from the center to the starting point on the river.
Wildlife floatDrift down the Sarapiqui River with a certified guide, watching for birds and animals along the banks.
Snack and extrasThe package includes tropical fruit, a yucca snack, a sugar cane tour and lunch, though the listing does not fix their timing within the day.
Return to the centerTransport back to the center is provided and the activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical details shape how this tour goes, from footwear rules to photo costs.

Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. The meeting point is Sarapiqui Outdoor Center in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, and the listing notes it sits near public transportation.
What to wear. The listing recommends a swimsuit, shorts or long pants for sun protection, and tennis shoes, sandals with ankle straps or water shoes, with no flip flops. Bring sunscreen, a strap for glasses and a change of clothes for after the river.
Weather on the water. One reviewer floated through rain and said it did not matter at all. The listing suggests a light rain jacket or wool and polypropylene layers for cool or rainy days, and notes cotton shirts are only sensible in sunshine since they chill you when wet.
Photos cost extra. Photos are not included in the price and carry an additional charge of 35 dollars if you want them. One reviewer described a second guide in a kayak shooting pictures during the descent.
Group and pace. The tour caps at fifty travellers, and a minimum of two adults per booking applies. One reviewer's party had the raft to themselves with the guide, so group size can vary from departure to departure.
Food included. Lunch, a tropical fruit and yucca snack, and a towel are all provided. Lockers at the center are also included, so you can store dry clothes while on the river.

Common issues. Photos are sold separately at 35 dollars, which some travellers may not expect. Anyone with back problems or a pregnancy is advised against the tour, and the route is not wheelchair accessible. A minimum of two paying adults is required per booking, children need an adult with them, and the minimum age is four. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not part of the package, so transport to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui is on you.

Common Questions

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included in this tour. You meet at Sarapiqui Outdoor Center in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Heredia, and the activity ends back at that same point. The listing notes the center is near public transportation.

What is included in the price?

Kayak and safety equipment, a certified guide, transport to the river start and back to the center, tropical fruit and a yucca snack, a sugar cane tour, lunch, a towel and secure lockers. Photos are not included and cost an additional 35 dollars.

Is lunch provided, or do I pay extra?

Lunch is included, along with the tropical fruit and yucca snack. The only food or service item listed as an extra is photos at 35 dollars.

Can children join this float?

Yes, the minimum age is four years. Children must be accompanied by an adult, a child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults, and each booking needs at least two adults overall.

Is the tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible. It also advises against it for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers and anyone with serious heart or other medical conditions, while noting that most travellers can participate.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow the local time of the experience.