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Sweet adventure!! When you combine the Nature Wildlife Safari with the Chocolate Tour -- nothing could be sweeter. Rafts are designed to allow the naturalist guides to put you on the edge of the river bank as you search for howler monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, sloths and coatamundis! As you cruise down the lush, peaceful Peñas Blancas River you might see some of the other residents: Long-Nosed bat, iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards, owls and much more. But this is much more than just a nature safari, you will also treat your senses to the rich aromas and taste of chocolate! Learn about the local history and production of cacao during this hands-on discovery tour where you will participate in the production and best of all you will get to sample some of these high-quality gourmet chocolate products! Pure natural indulgence! See why Costa Rica is PURA VIDA!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotels outside of normal route may have an extra transportation charge.
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Itinerary
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Your day of adventure and sweet indulgence begins with a Safari Float down the Peñas Blancas River, a wonderful experience for nature lovers of all ages. Specially designed rafts allow you to get close to the riverbanks to spot wildlife, flora, and fauna. After hotel pick-up in the La Fortuna area, enjoy a short drive to the river dock, where your friendly guide will assist with life jackets before boarding the raft. During the two-hour float, your guide will share local history and insights while you move at a gentle pace, increasing your chances of seeing monkeys, iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards, owls, bats, and more. After the float, continue to the Sweet Chocolate Tour, where you’ll learn about the history of cacao and participate in harvesting, drying, grinding, and chocolate-making processes. Finish by sampling delicious gourmet chocolate before returning to your hotel.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum Age 8
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum Age 8
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Weather dependent. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is flooding or other government river closure. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Participants will get wet, please dress ready to raft in bathing suit and shoes that will stay on feet.
- Not responsible for items lost or damaged on river, please do not take anything on the river that you are not willing to lose.
- Not responsible for items left on transfer bus or on tour, please check carefully before getting off bus and at end of tours
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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