Wildlife River Floating & Rainforest
Introduction
Wildlife River Floating & Rainforest
About this Experience
A slow, quiet morning on the Río Corobicí, drifting through Costa Rica's tropical dry forest while monkeys, iguanas, herons and crocodiles go about their day along the banks. After the river, a traditional Costa Rican lunch, then a guided walk through a private reserve to look for sloths. Easy, unhurried and suitable for all ages and fitness levels — just you, your group and your guide.
Your day, step by step
The Itinerary
Private pickup at your hotel or villa
Your bilingual guide meets you at the door. Snacks and bottled water or seasonal fruit are on board for the road.
Rate for pickups in Guanacaste Zone 2: Tamarindo, Flamingo, Potrero, Pinilla and Catalinas.
Staying somewhere else? We'll send you a personalized quote for your location
Drive to the Río Corobicí
Duration1 hour and 30 minutes
A scenic drive inland through Guanacaste's countryside. We'll stop for a restroom break along the way whenever you'd like one.
Private river float
Duration2 hours
Drift down the Río Corobicí through Costa Rica's tropical dry forest. No paddling needed — just sit back and watch the riverbanks for monkeys, iguanas, herons and crocodiles sunning on the shore.
Costa Rican lunch
Time11:30pm
A traditional Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant after the river. Vegan and vegetarian options are always available.
Guided walk in a private reserve
Duration1 hour
Your guide leads you through a private reserve where the chances of spotting sloths are high, along with whatever else the forest decides to show us that day.
Return to your hotel
Departure
Private reserve
3pmDestination
Your hotel
Arrival time depends on the road and on how long you linger along the way.
What's Included
What's included
Private round-trip transportation
Two-hour private float on the Río Corobicí
Certified bilingual wildlife guide
All flotation equipment
Entrance to the private reserve
Costa Rican lunch, with vegan and vegetarian options
Snacks and bottled water or seasonal fruit
What's not included
Gratuities
Alcoholic beverages
What to Bring
What to Bring to this Experience
— Comfortable clothes
— Closed-toe shoes for the nature walk
— Water shoes for the river
— Sunglasses and sunscreen
— Insect repellent
— Your camera
— A dry change of clothes for the ride back
— A light rain jacket
— Your sense of adventure
— Raincoat or poncho
Map
A. Flamingo Costa Rica
Provincia de Guanacaste, Playa Flamingo, Costa RicaB. Rio Corobici
Rio Corobici, Provincia de Guanacaste, Cañas, Costa RicaC. Guided walk in a private reserve
Provincia de Alajuela, Bijagua de Upala, Costa RicaWe are guests in their home
To protect the wildlife and the reserve, a few simple rules apply on every After Dark experience.
Every animal you'll see is wild and living free — never in captivity. We choose places where your chances of seeing wildlife are high, but every sighting depends on nature and on the animals themselves. To protect them, a few simple rules apply:
No touching or handling animals
No feeding wildlife
No taking plants from the forest
No pets or domestic animals
GOOD TO KNOW
Important Information to Know
All times are approximate. This is Costa Rica — the weather, the roads and the forest set the pace, and we'd rather adjust than rush you.
100% personalized. This itinerary is our starting point. You choose the date and pickup time, and we shape the day around your group. Share your preferences at checkout and we'll reach out to confirm every detail.
Minimum 2 travelers. Private experience — just you, your group and your guide.
We don’t keep animals in cages, and we never will. Every sloth, owl or frog you see is wild and living free in its own home. We take you to the places where they’re most likely to appear, but in the end, nature decides. Every night is different, and that’s the magic of it.
Investment
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Our policies, in short
CANCELLATIONS
More than 48 h
Full refund of the tour price
24 – 48 h
50% refund of the tour price
Less than 24 h
Non-refundable, as are no-shows and unused parts of the tour
Please cancel in writing by email or WhatsApp with your name, number of travelers, date and tour. Your cancellation counts once we confirm we received it.
LATE ARRIVALS
Your guide waits up to 15 minutes at the pickup point. After that, we'll try to reschedule based on availability.
If rescheduling isn't possible, the full tour price may be charged. If we start late, we may not be able to complete the full itinerary, and missed parts aren't refunded.
WEATHER & CHANGES
Rain alone doesn't cancel a tour — it's the rainforest. If conditions are unsafe, we reschedule at no extra cost or give you a full refund of the tour price. Date or time changes are free more than 48 hours ahead, subject to availability.
HOW REFUNDS WORK
When a refund applies, we refund the tour price. Card processing fees and payment platform fees are charged by third parties and are not refundable. Refunds go back to your original payment method: we start the process within one business day of approval, and your bank usually takes 5 to 15 business days to show it.
Full terms and conditions → afterdarkrainforestexperiences.com/terms-and-conditions