NATURE · GUANACASTE
Corobicí & Tenorio River Safari Float
The Corobicí and Tenorio rivers run slow and green through Guanacaste's dry-gallery forest, shaded by giant kapok and fig trees — and from the raft, the whole world slows with them. There are no rapids to fight and nothing to paddle: your guide rows while you sit back and watch the banks come alive. It's one of the best stretches of river for birding in the region — aracaris, kingfishers, trogons, motmots, herons and the towering jabiru stork all work the water's edge — while howler and white-faced monkeys move through the canopy and crocodiles, iguanas, otters and coatis sun themselves below. Calm enough for kids and grandparents (it's a class I–II float, not a whitewater tour), rich enough that serious birders bring two lenses. We close the morning back at the starting point with a typical Costa Rican lunch — and since it sits just 20 minutes from Llanos de Cortés, it pairs into an easy half-day.
Duration
1.5 Hours
Group
100% Private
Guide
Certified Naturalist
Level
Easy
Type
Add-On
What You'll Experience
- A calm float down the Corobicí and Tenorio rivers — class I–II, no whitewater, just you and the current
- Some of Guanacaste's best river birding — aracaris, kingfishers, trogons, herons and the giant jabiru stork
- Wildlife along the banks: howler and white-faced monkeys, iguanas, basking crocodiles, river otters and coatis
- A naturalist guide who rows the raft and spots what you'd miss, so you just relax and look
- A typical Costa Rican lunch back at the starting point
Good to Know
- Easy and family-friendly — gentle class I–II water, great for kids and grandparents alike
- This is a float, not a whitewater rafting tour — calm and relaxing throughout
- About 1.5 hours on the river; the river-access ticket is included
- An add-on to the Miravalles Volcano and Rainforest Combo experiences — or pair it with Llanos de Cortés, 20 minutes away
- Bring binoculars and a camera — the birding is the highlight
- Sun hat, sunscreen, sandals or water shoes, and a reusable water bottle
- Best birding is the dry season (Dec–April), though wildlife is active year-round
Photos from the River
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It’s a calm float on class I–II water; your guide rows the whole way while you relax. No experience or paddling needed.
Yes — it’s one of our gentlest experiences, great for all ages and mobility levels.
The river is a birding hotspot (aracaris, kingfishers, trogons, herons, jabiru storks) plus howler and white-faced monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, otters and coatis along the banks.
No — your naturalist guide rows the raft. You just watch and photograph.
Absolutely. It’s 20 minutes from Llanos de Cortés waterfall, so it makes an easy half-day combo.
Ready to drift the Corobicí?
Tell us your dates and we’ll build the private float — or pair it with Llanos de Cortés — around your group.
Part of our Nature Experiences