Caño Negro Wildlife Boat Safari from La Fortuna (Full-Day Tour)
At a glance
Caño Negro Wildlife Boat Safari from La Fortuna (Full-Day Tour) is a 9h guided experience in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, operated by Canoa Aventura. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 231 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $96.05 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Lunch and snacks included, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Round-trip hotel transportation.
Highlights
- Rated 4.8/5 by 231 travellers
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 9h
- Group
- Small group, up to 40 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Explore the extraordinary Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge on this full-day boat safari adventure from La Fortuna. After a scenic ride through Costa Rica’s countryside, enjoy a welcome snack and drink before boarding your comfortable boat on the calm Río Frío.
With the help of your knowledgeable guide, search for a wide variety of wildlife — from colorful birds and howler monkeys to iguanas, caimans and more — as you cruise through one of the country’s richest ecosystems. The tour includes lunch, snacks, round-trip transportation and water refill, making it a relaxing, immersive nature experience perfect for families, photographers and animal lovers alike.
Indispensable practice friendly to the environment: BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE.
What's included
Included
- Lunch and snacks included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Round-trip hotel transportation
- Welcome drink
- Professional driver/guide
- Scenic wildlife boat ride on Río Frío
Not included
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 9h
Our tour starts in La Fortuna at 7:30 am. On the way to Caño Negro you will have the opportunity to learn about numerous agricultural plantations of Costa Rica such as yucca, papaya, pineapple, sugar cane and oranges.
Then we will arrive at the "El Caiman" restaurant, where we will enjoy a welcome drink and snack, before the boat tour on the "Rio Frio" river.
Here we will have 2.5 hours to see egrets, herons, monkeys, caimans, iguanas, bats and a variety of flora.
An excellent Costa Rican typical meal will be waiting for us, back at El Caiman Restaurant and while we have lunch, we can talk about the unforgettable experiences on the river.
Meeting point
Pick Up time will depend on the Hotel location. If your Hotel is not listed, please contact us!
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Hotel Pickup and drop-off is included if hotel location is between La Fortuna and Hotel Tabacón on Route 142, otherwise extra charges apply depending on hotel location.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Caño Negro Wildlife Boat Safari from La Fortuna (Full-Day Tour) take?
The experience lasts about 9h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $96.05 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Lunch and snacks included; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Round-trip hotel transportation; Welcome drink; Professional driver/guide; Scenic wildlife boat ride on Río Frío.
Where does it start?
Pick Up time will depend on the Hotel location. If your Hotel is not listed, please contact us!
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 231 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in La Fortuna.
