Day Trip to Caño Negro Including Río Frio Boat Experience from La Fortuna

Highlights

River boat cruise offers rare views of the natural landscape
Guide points out easy-to-miss plants and animals
Lunch, round-trip hotel transport, and entrance fees included

Summary

Nature lovers will enjoy a day traveling along the Rio Frio in the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge--widely considered one of the most biologically diverse parts of Costa Rica. You'll see migratory birds, a variety of monkey species, lizards and more. Your friendly driver will collect you from your hotel and transport you in air-conditioned comfort to Los Chiles, about 1.5 hours away. This dynamic village near the Nicaraguan border is the starting point for your river exploration. The 2.5-hour floating safari through topical rain forest is led by a professional bilingual guide who will point out colorful bird species, a variety of monkeys and other wildlife unique to the area. After seeing one of the nation's most biologically diverse environments, you'll settle in for a traditional lunch that includes local coffee, fresh fruit and natural juices at the Rio Frio Restaurant.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

See more of Costa Rica’s natural landscape without the stress of navigating on this convenient day trip to Caño Negro—hotel transport included. The itinerary features a river boat safari through a wildlife refuge known for its birds, monkeys, and lizards, which you can spot and learn about with the help of your guide. Round out the tour with a well-deserved lunch at a local restaurant.

What’s included?

Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Beverages
Local taxes
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Aventuras Arenal

About operator:

Aventuras Arenal is a Costa Rican family company focus on giving our customers a total experience of the Arenal Volcano Area. Hiking, kayaking, fishing, boat tours, canoeing, safari floats, hot springs, caves, cultural, ecological and adventure tours plus the best ground transportation service all over the country with our caring, professional group of drivers. Join our services; we want to become part of your Costa Rica experience! Aventuras Arenal promotes the development of sustainable tourism projects, understanding by sustainability, the group of practices that reduce the negative impact in the social, economic and environmental areas.