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Karen_R, Jun 2026
Fun tour, very accommodating
First time water rafting with my 8 and 10 year old kids and they loved it. The rapids were not too strong and there were calm breaks in between. Our guide Jason was funny and very informative on the rides to and from the rapids. Our guide Elmer who guided our raft was very nice and funny. The waterfall during our break from the rapids was the cherry on top. Absolutely beautiful and completely kid friendly. They offered juicy sweet pineapple and delicious local crackers as a snack while at the waterfall. The guides made clay masks from the waterfall rocks and shared with everyone. They also provided lunch at the end of the trip back to their headquarters and the meal was delicious. The whole was great. Highly recommend.
Jennifer_K, Jun 2026
Best Experience!
This is my most favorite experience in Costa Rica. This is the second time I have rafted with Arenal Rafting and it was fantastic both times. Jader was our guide and he did a fantastic job! Carlos was our bus guide and he was also very good. The whole crew is very informative and safety is a priority. My family had never been and they all loved it. If you are in CR and are wanting to try this, this is the only company you should work with! Pura Vida!
Nathan_Y, Jun 2026
Rafitng with Ronald
Our family had a blast on the river with Ronald as our guide. We saw lots of wildlife, including 3 sloths. The lunch provided was fantastic and we learned about the coffee production in Costa Rica as well as extracting sugar from sugar cane and feeding a variety of farm animals. This was much more than just a rafting trip. Very safe for all ages with a bit of an adrenaline rush as you would expect.
Pe_B, Jun 2026
Wild Ride!
Wow!!! Super exhilarating experience! The rapids were crazy! We laughed so hard during this excursion. Our guide was amazing at taking care of us! The put-in point is about 45 min from the meeting point, but it's worth it! One of our best excursions in CR!
Hannah_I, Jun 2026
Lots of fun!
A stand out activity for us!
My partner and I did this tour in April and loved it, very much a highlight of our trip.
Our guide (Braulio M) was great, very energetic and enthusiastic!
During the rafting we encountered a surprise rapid(?) that had not been there the day before, this did several cause boats including ours to completely capsize, however there was plenty of staff around helping everyone out the water and making sure everyone was safe!
The fruit provided was great, and the meal after the rafting was also good. There was also the option to purchase photos after the tour.
Would recommend!
Vanessa_R, May 2026
A MUST in Guanacaste!
Our white-water rafting excursion was easily one of the highlights of our trip! A huge thank you to our guide, Junior, who made the entire experience unforgettable. As first-time rafters, we were a little nervous, but Junior was incredibly friendly, professional, and knowledgeable from start to finish.
He explained everything clearly, kept us informed throughout the trip, and most importantly, made us feel completely safe on the river. His confidence and expertise allowed us to relax, have fun, and enjoy the adventure.
The rafting itself was exciting, beautiful, and well-organized, but Junior's outstanding service truly made the experience special. If you're considering this excursion, we highly recommend it—and if you get Junior as your guide, you're in excellent hands!
Thank you, Junior, for an amazing adventure and memories we'll never forget!
Karina_G, May 2026
AMAZING experience!
Booked this experience because we had to fill one of our last days, and went into it with no expectations. Although I was a little nervous at first, it ended up being so fun! Our guide Aurelio was super nice and informative, and had an amazing vibe! We also felt super safe as there are many other rafts and individual guides in the river that go and help out when people get pulled in the water (although this is rare). Overall amazing experience, and even though this seems like more of an adrenaline excursion, at times it felt like a nature one as well because of the AMAZING views and huge amount of wild life (especially birds) that we got to see. Overall a 10/10 and I would highly recommend this if you’re looking for something fun and different for your trip!!
Maiyah_R, May 2026
A must do while in Costa Rica
This adventure is 100% worth the drive from San Jose. The views were breathtaking, the guide was so knowledgeable. If you do this tour, ask for Estebàn! He made the trip worth it with great group morale. At one point you can even jump in the river and float. As someone who has never been white water rafting I felt safe the entire time.
Brian_J, Apr 2026
Wonderful Day
Definitely one of our favorite days in Costa Rica. Jorge was an awesome river guide. Rapids were super fun. We saw a sloth from the river, had some really good fresh pineapple part way down tue river. Lunch was very good as well. Would definitely recommend this trip for any family that loves adventure and excitement.
Magali_F, Jan 2026
Fantastic!!!
Absolutely fantastic! 1st of all huge thanks to our guides, Steven and David! This was an amazing experience, we loved it. Also many many thanks again for waiting for us for 45 minutes to start the activity!!!! The lunch was excellent and it was fun getting the sugar cane at the end. MUCHAS GRACIAS E PURA VIDA.
Meret_H, Jan 2026
Recommended!
Great experience! Good safety instructions and measures, great organisation (shuttle, food etc). We were first timers and had a great rafting experience with Esteban. Only small minus: there was no wildlife to be seen (wrong time of the day and also quite far away on the river), not like described.
Katherine_B, Dec 2025
Amazing river rafting experience!
Absolutely amazing experience! I was a bit nervous going into it because I had never been river rafting before but it is totally doable and enjoyable! It is evident that the guides are very knowledgeable and LOVE what they do. Unreal views of the forest, can see wildlife, super sick drive on a “tractor” to the river. Would definitely book again.
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White-water rafting tours in Costa Rica let you enjoy thrilling rapids, river swims, natural beauty, and a whole lot of fun. Seasoned river rafting guides lead each boat, ensuring everyone stays safe and gets the most out of the experience. Full-day excursions generally include a Costa Rican lunch and some tours even combine rafting with exploring nearby farms and seeing sloths and iguanas in their natural habitat.
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