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Madison_Z, Jun 2026
Awesome experience
We had an amazing time white water rafting! The scenery was beautiful, the rapids were exciting, and the whole experience was well organized from start to finish. Our guide, Kevin, was absolutely awesome. He was knowledgeable, funny, and made us feel safe and confident the entire trip. His instructions were clear, and he kept the group entertained while making sure everyone had a great time. Kevin truly made the experience unforgettable. We would definitely come back and highly recommend this rafting company.
lori, Jun 2026
Excellent day of adventure!
Our guide Catalina was great. We started out with the lava hike. We hiked for quite a while and then ended up at a lovely café at a very high vantage point with beautiful gardens and a view of the volcano. Then we traveled to Mystico Hanging Bridges. The amount of wildlife she was able to point out was amazing. There is no way we would’ve seen any of those animals on our own. The gardens are beautiful. She set up a camera with an excellent lense, took photos and then shared them with us. Last, we went to the waterfall, so powerful and amazing to see! Bit wait, before we made it back to the first Hotel for drop off she alerted the driver to stop because she had seen a toucan in the trees calling. We were able to get out and view the toucan! Then we proceeded to drop people off and she saw a sloth in the tree and we once again stopped in the parking lot and we’re able to view the sloth for quite some time! Great day of adventure!
Dhara_P, Jun 2026
We had a blast and...
We had a blast and recommend doing this activity if you’re visiting La Fortuna. Our guide Braulio made the experience so much fun! Everything included from the hotel pick up, stops for refreshments, fresh fruit in the middle, and the traditional lunch at the end were all appreciated. It was easy for beginners on our boat and exhilarating for the more experienced individuals at the same time.
Jenny_R, Jun 2026
Highlight of our La fortuna aventure!
Rappelling: AMAZING GUIDES! Made the experience memorable. I was scared of the rappelling but it's one of those things that you overcome the first one, have a blast, and the can't wait to do the rest! Only recommendation for everyone is to wear rubber hiking-like boots instead of water shoes. I felt the soles of my swimming shoes wasnt thick enough and didn't have enough grip and I felt every rock and kept slipping off rocks. Also don't wear glasses, the currents will definitely knock them off. Wear contacts if needed. Photos available for purchase. Towels, lockers and bathroom available.
A burrito, plantain chips and juice snack was given in the shuttle ride to next activity.
Rafting: Alot of fun, our guide Aurelio was a great and funny guide! Water shoes are best for this activity. They provided freshly cut pineapple and water melon fruits in the middle then a buffet style lunch afterwards.
Shannon_B, Jun 2026
Professional and FUN!!
Absolutely top notch experience. We had a very anxious 13 year old and we were smartly paired off with raft guide Fabricio. He’s really good and super funny. He had us all belly laughing so it was hard to be anxious. We saw many people fall out but our guide gave such great instructions (between jokes and antics) we never came even close to falling and we even helped retrieve paddles a few times. We are still talking about how it has been one of favorite things if not most favorite of the trip so far!
Chelsea_B, May 2026
Great experience! Jairo...
Great experience! Jairo was very informative of the expectations of the tour during the bus ride, and his photos of the experience came out incredible! Our raft guide was Esteban and he did a wonderful job navigating a group of English and Spanish speaking people during stressful moments. We had a scary experience in the raft where it got wedged under a rock, but navigated everyone to safety and we all enjoyed the rest of the experience! I have white water rafted before in other countries and this experience is very equivalent and fair-priced.
Be warned if you don’t like long bus rides, there is a fairly long bus ride to and from the experience. However, they do provide drinks after the experience and an opportunity to change out of your wet swimsuits, which was awesome!
Karen_G, May 2026
Fun rafting experience!
So much fun! Bus ride was about an hour out and about 30 min back. We stopped at a souvenir shop on the way there. Our raft guide (Juriel) was amazing and kept us safe in the rapids. The ride started off with strong currents and ended with a more peaceful ride. We had a small break in the middle with fresh fruit - yum!! Came back to a traditional lunch and a tour of their farm led by JeanKa who was friendly and was also our guide on the bus. They take your photos, which is about $40 but split with the people in your raft. What a great experience!
Silvia_S, Mar 2026
Don't miss out on this trip !
Best rafting trip I've been on! Big thanks to Carlos for his hospitality! I was not feeling well and he made sure I was alright throughout the trip, I really appreciate all he did! Thank you Carlos!
The food was great and all the guides were amazing, our boat guide Hanzel made sure we hit all the good rapids. Would definitely come back! Great memories!
Petra_F, Mar 2026
We had a great time...
We had a great time rafting! The guides were very friendly and made us feel safe in the raft. The class 2-3 were perfect for us as there were many exhilarating rapids and it ended with a relaxing float down the river where our guides pointed out various animals and birds to us. We had a small group so it ended up just being my husband and myself on the raft which was an amazing private experience! We would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for some adventure and beauty in Costa Rica
Brady_W, Feb 2026
Sarapiqui River Class 3-4 whitewater rafting
We had fantastic morning of white water rafting and a nice meal included. The drive of about an hour to and from La Fortuna was comfortable. The guides were great and included safety kayakers which I’ve never seen before. The rafting was about two hours of 3-4 level rapids with short floats between and a couple of stops for swimming and fresh fruit. It was quite enjoyable!
Jailene_R, Dec 2025
This tour was an amazing...
This tour was an amazing experience. As someone who is afraid of both heights and water due to not being a strong swimmer, I was nervous going in, but I would absolutely recommend it. The scenery throughout the tour was stunning.
The ziplining portion did feel a bit rushed, and the photo and video package for ziplining wasn’t worth the cost. However the rafting portion was incredible and truly the highlight of the day. Our guide Moi/Moises was absolutely amazing, full of energy, incredibly enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. He even pointed out wildlife along the way and let us take turns riding in the front like a bull, which was such a fun touch. He is truly a gem and I highly recommend requesting him if possible. The rafting photos were high quality, beautiful, and definitely worth purchasing.
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Novice and expert rafters alike will rank La Fortuna white-water rafting as one of the best experiences in Costa Rica. The northern part of the country is home to Class II, III, IV, and V rapids, and you can choose an excursion based on your confidence and ability. Professional guides help you navigate these thrilling waters while also keeping you safe and comfortable.
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