The Floating Tour

Hike, swim, and float — a half-day in primary rainforest that ends drifting down a quiet river in a life vest.

What’s included

✓Transport from Drake Bay to the trailhead
✓Guide
✓Life vest (doubles as the float)
✓Fruit and snacks at the waterfall
✓Lunch at the finish beach

Itinerary

Drive to the trailhead

About 30 minutes by car from Drake Bay to the edge of the primary forest.
Rainforest hike (~1 hour)

Up through primary forest to a hidden waterfall deep in the trees.
Waterfall swim and snack

Cool off in the pool under the falls. Fruit and snacks before moving on.
Float the river

Hop into a life vest and drift downstream. Watch for monkeys, basilisk lizards, and tropical birds along the way.
Finish at the beach

A 45-minute walk from the river exit to a nearby beach for lunch.
Car back to town

End of the tour.

Wildlife you may see

Spider and capuchin monkeys
Basilisk lizards
Tropical birds

Note on difficulty. This is not an easy tour — the hike in primary forest can get slippery in rainy season. Tennis shoes or closed light shoes are essential.

What to bring

Tennis shoes or closed lightweight shoes, shorts, t-shirt, and a waterproof camera.