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Safari Adventure Float
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Departure time: |
7:30 am in front Arenal Carmela Hotel in La Fortuna |
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Arrival: |
2:00 pm (approximately) |
Requirements: |
Be a nature lover because you will be part of it |
What to take: |
River trip: short pants or bathing suit, camera, binoculars, bug repellent. |
Hike trip: |
Long pants |
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Includes:
Transportations, tour guide, rubber boots, drinks and snack.
From La Fortuna we will take a twenty minute
drive to the Peñas Blancas River to
start the tour. Here we will start our trip of approximately
two hours in a inflatable raft (no motor) on the lower, slower
moving section of the river. You will be able to hear the
sounds of nature as our guide describes the flora and fauna
of the region.
During this time it is also possible to see howler monkeys,
crocodiles, and toucans, two species of sloth and different
bird species.
Once we complete this first part of the tour, it is time to
visit the farm of Don Pedro where he and his family will be
waiting for us. You will be able to snake his hand, calloused
from years hard work, and while you enjoying a snack you will
be able to ask Don Pedro and his family questions which will
invariably be answered with a smile.
After the visit with Don Pedro we will journey into the farms
Primary tropical Rain Forest. There we will find trees over 100 years old and have the opportunity
to see the “Blue Jean Frog” (Dendrobates pumilio).
You will also learn of an interesting relationship/comparison
between the frog and humans. Then we will be ready for the
next adventure, the “Jail Tree” where we can see
one of the smallest flying mammals in Costa Rica.
Throughout this part of the tour on guide will explain the
medicinal uses of many plants found in the rainforest.
Finally we will get back into the raft and float the remaining
40 minutes to Boca Arenal while we enjoy
the scenario.
Here the bus will pick us up and take us back to La
Fortuna allowing you an opportunity to see the extensive
agricultural system of San Carlos Country.
You can not miss!
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