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Boat Tours Departing From Arenal & La Fortuna


The majestic Arenal volcano sits in the Northern Volcanic Region in a town called, La Fortuna. It is safe to say that La Fortuna is one of few towns in the world that can brag about such magnificent views and is why it has become one of Costa Rica’s popular sites for the eco-minded traveler. Arenal Boat Tours bring you up close to nature with magnificent interactions with wildlife as only a Canoe or Kayak can do.

Apart from offering numerous exciting adventures by land, The Real Deal Tours has countless Arenal Boat Tour options as well. Whether you want to float down the Arenal River by raft, canoe the Lake Arenal, navigate Caño Negro in a Pontoon or connect you to your next location; on our Arenal Boat Tours you will be surrounded by Costa Rica’s bio-diverse world of rainforest and its wonderful abundance of flora and fauna. The Real Deal Tours thrives in finding the right kind of boat tour for every type of Costa Rica vacationer.



Arenal Boat Tours
Arenal Boat Tours & Safari Floats
Pontoon Caño Negro
Pontoon Caño Negro

Understanding that not all travelers to Costa Rica are interested in extreme adventures. The Real Deal Tours offers an ideal tour for you and your family to enjoy. The Pontoon Caño Negro tour allows you to take in all the wonderful sights and get up close to the wildlife in a leisurely way with a visit to the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.

Length: Approximately 8 hours.

Departure:7:30 AM approx.

Caño Negro Eco Safari
Caño Negro Eco Safari

Always striving for ways to combine eco-friendly technology with ecotourism in Costa Rica, we have a new eco-tour option that is great for all ages. Combining our comfortable rafts with the modern technology, our Eco Safari is the best way to connect with wildlife on the Rio Frio and the surrounding the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.

Length: Approximately 7.5 hours.

Departure:7:30 AM approx.

Peñas Blancas River Float Costa Rica
Peñas Blancas River Float Costa Rica

There are several boat tours in Arenal that are fun for the whole family. This Arenal rafting safari on the Penas Blancas River is perfect for the more adventurous families with children as young as 3 years old! Gently paddle down the river while your naturalist guide points out wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and more!

Length: Approximately 6 hours including transportation.

Departure:7:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Lake Arenal Sunset Cruise
Lake Arenal Sunset Cruise

Sipping on wine. Snacking on some of Costa Rica's best selection of local cheeses. Seeking out wildlife in their natural habitat. Watching the sunset with the Arenal Volcano as the backdrop. A boat ride on Lake Arenal. All this sounds like the perfect ending to the perfect day to you? Then our Lake Arenal Sunset Cruise is the perfect bout tour in Costa Rica for you!

Length: Approximately 2.5 hours not including transportation.

Departure: Departs daily at 4pm. Pickups begin around 3:30pm depending the hotel where you are staying.

Van Boat Van – Arenal to Monteverde Lake Crossing
Van Boat Van – Arenal to Monteverde Lake Crossing

Not yourt average Costa Rica shuttle service, our Van Boat Van Lake Crossing is by far is the fastest yet most scenic way to travel between the Arenal Volcano and the cloud forests of Monteverde or vice versa. The name pretty much sums up how the service works.

Length: Approximately 3 hours.

Departure: 8:00 AM approx (earlier departure from outlying hotels)

Peñas Blancas Nocturnal Safari Costa Rica
Peñas Blancas Nocturnal Safari Costa Rica

The rainforest is a completely different place when the sun goes down, and now you can see it for yourself! Join the night shift: bats, calmans, monkeys, birds and so much more get this evening party started as you float your way right through the center of it all.

Length: Approximately 3 hours including transportation.

Departure:Departs daily around 4:30pm. Pick up included for most hotels in La Fortuna. Pick up for hotels around Arenal available at additional charge. Please note your hotel when making your reservation and exact meeting instructions will be provided on your confirmation voucher.

Arenal Kayaking & Canoe Tours
Canoe Lake Arenal
Canoe Lake Arenal

Glide along the shores of Lake Arenal in your own canoe to witness some of the most awe-inspiring sights of the Arenal Volcan and catch glimpes of the natural wildlife at its finest. What better way to enjoy these incredible views than in the quiet serenity of a sturdy canoe? If you agree, then our Canoe Lake Arenal tour is just for you!!

Length: Approximately 3.5 hours.

Departure: 9:00 AM.

Canoe Caño Negro
Canoe Caño Negro

Caño Negro is a biosphere reserve & belongs to the RAMSAR Convention. What does this mean exactly? That Caño Negro is globally recognized for their protected wetlands. With over 300 species of birds and close to 100 different types of animals including over 7,000 caimans, find out why the Canoe Caño Negro tour is a photographers dream.

Length: Approximately 8.5 hours.

Departure: 7:30 AM approx.

River Kayak Safari Float Tour
River Kayak Safari Float Tour

Enjoy exploring this incredibly diverse biome by steering your own kayak along the river. Be amazed by the abundant wildlife found in this beautiful Costa Rican rainforest. If you enjoy exploring nature and want to learn more about Costa Rican wildlife, the River Kayak Safari float on Rio Arenal is your best bet!!!

Length: Approximately 5.5 hours.

Departure: 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Canoe Safari Float
Canoe Safari Float

The Real Deal Tours would like to introduce you to the striking, emerald green waters of Peñas Blancas and the volcanic waters of the Arenal River on this incredible Canoe Safari Float. While on this Canoe Safari Float tour, you'll enjoy the relaxing sensation and sounds of the rainforest while floating down a slow moving river.

Length: Approximately 4 hours.

Departure: 7:30 AM or 2:00 PM.

Canoe Tres Amigos River
Canoe Tres Amigos River

Let all other concerns slip away as you glide down Rio Tres Amigos, one of Costa Rica's experienced guides to show you the basics of canoeing for those who are new to the sport, and relax knowing that if you have any questions during the tour thye will be answered thoroughly!

Length: Approximately 10 hours.

Departure:8:00 AM.