Top Costa Rica White Water Rafting

Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River Class 2-3 Fortuna to San Jose

Rafting Class II-III and Zipline Tour from La Fortuna and Arenal

9 hoursFree Cancellation

The Sarapiqui River is a popular spot for white water rafting in Costa Rica with Class III and IV rapids. This tour is ideal for adventurers traveling between San Jose and La Fortuna—enjoy door-to-door one-way transfers and take part in an action-packed tour along the way. Admire views of the rainforest as you paddle along the river, tackle thrilling rapids, then enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing to your La Fortuna hotel

Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River Class 3-4 Fortuna to San Jose

Tenorio White Water Rafting from Guanacaste

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River Class 3-4 San Jose One Day

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Go full out when you’re in Costa Rica with this adventure combo package, which includes a canopy tour, tubing, horseback riding, and a dip in the hot springs. Experience the activities the area is known for, all in one day. Enjoy rock climbing, rappelling, and a Tarzan swing on your canopy tour, and then go tubing down the Rio Colorado. Stop for lunch at a ranch, and end your day with horseback riding through a tropical forest and a mud soak at a hot spring.

Combo Adventure: Canopy Tour, Tubing and Hot Springs Coco Beach

Price varies by group size

The Savegre River inside Manuel Antonio National Park has some of the best white-water rafting routes in Costa Rica. This tour makes rafting on the river as easy as possible, offering an introductory briefing, all necessary gear and safety equipment, a river guide, a professional photographer, and lunch. Paddle down Class II and III rapids and see Costa Rican wildlife in its natural habitat throughout.

Manuel Antonio National Park White Water Rafting Class ll & lll

Manuel Antonio National Park White Water Rafting Class ll & lll

Full day of Adventure and unique activities, it starts from when we pick you up at your hotel and take you to have a delicious typical Costa Rican breakfast, we take you to the banks of the majestic Rio Pacuare where the professional guides will help you to put on your safety equipment, and they give a safety talk about white water activity and instructions on how to row and work as a team. Begin your adventure going into the heart of the tropical jungle navigating this incredible river in the middle of this majestic tropical jungle, we have the opportunity to see wild animals such as river otters, Toucans, frogs with bright colors Morpho butterflies. We make a stop at a river beach where we will have lunch.After lunch we continue traveling the river until we reach our final point where our transport awaits us with our dry clothes, we return to their hotels in San José.

1 day Pacuare River Rafting with Transportation and Lunch

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Whitewater Rafting Savegre River Class II & III + Waterfall Break

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Costa Rica’s most beloved river has many tales to tell—and soon one could be yours. Departing San Jose, you’ll head for the waters of the Pacuare River, deep into the country’s wild, natural heart. Soon enough, you’re trained up and hitting Class II–IV rapids, navigating through canyons, gorges, and even past waterfalls, floating through second-growth forest, and experiencing one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet.

The Authentic Pacuare River Costa Rica Rafting Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Rafting Class III and IV in Tenorio River from Playa Hermosa

Discover Costa Rica’s dry tropical climate in the lesser-visited Guanacaste region during this small-group, private, full-day, guided, white-water rafting tour that is totally customizable. Set off down the river to paddle over rapids with your guide and feel the thrill of rolling over the waves. Choose your own adventure and take advantage of the many national parks, wildlife reserve, hot springs and other natural wonders.

White-Water Rafting Class III-IV

Shoot the rapids on the Pacuare River on this day tour from Turrialba. With a guide providing instruction and ensuring your safety, paddle down 18 miles (29 kilometers) of Class III and Class IV rapids through Costa Rica's lush landscape. Stop for guided hikes up waterfalls located in hidden canyons and at a base camp halfway for lunch. Learn about the surrounding ecosystem, flora, and fauna through your guides' commentary.

Rafting Pacuare River from Turrialba

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Whether you're a novice rafter or a rapid expert, this 8-hour trip down Costa Rica's Sarapiqui River is sure to please. Navigate Class III and IV rapids with a professional guide who ensures both your safety and your entertainment during the trip, which passes through 7.5 miles of tropical rain forest environments. This tour includes a typical Costa Rican lunch and round-trip transportation from your hotel.

Sarapiqui White Water Rafting from La Fortuna

Navigate the rapids on this all-day guided whitewater experience in Costa Rica. Be ready to paddle down 6 miles (10 kilometers) of Class III rapids with a guide. Then, relax and float by kayak or raft along the quiet waters of the Peñas Blancas River. Surrounded by a rich ecosystem, you’ll be able to observe monkeys, birds, sloths, caimans, iguanas, and other creatures. The tour ends with a stop at the Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa for a refreshing dip.

Water Sports Combo: Rafting Costa Rica, Wildlife Safari & Thermal

An activity for the whole family, where children from 7 years old can participate in this wonderful trip. We will start the tour from La Fortuna to the Sarapiquí area, once in the river our guides will give a talk on safety and equipment management. When we have finished with all the protocols, we will begin the tour on the waters of this majestic river, with tropical landscapes, warm waters, and continuous rapids. An unforgettable experience! While you have fun you can enjoy the flora and fauna of the place, we will make a stop to taste some delicious fruits and juices, ending with a delicious typical lunch in a typical restaurant in the area.

White Water Rafting Sarapiqui River From Arenal

7 hoursFree Cancellation

White Water Rafting Class II- III From Sarapiquí

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Navigate the white water and challenging rapids of the Balsa River on a rafting trip from La Fortuna that’s suitable for all experience levels. Suit up, cast off and paddle alongside your guides, then watch for the monkeys, sloths, iguanas and birds that congregate at the water’s edge. Splash your way through Class II–III rapids, enjoy lunch on the river, and take in the serenity of flat water between the waves before finishing your day with return transfer to La Fortuna.

White Water Rafting (Class III) with lunch - Arenal Area

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Canopy and Rafting Full Day Adventure with Lunch From San Jose

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Prepare for a remarkable journey as you embark on the Pacuare River Expedition, a thrilling encounter with Costa Rica's untamed beauty and rushing rapids. This adventure promises an adrenaline-pumping experience combined with moments of awe-inspiring tranquility. Your exploration of the Pacuare River will be accompanied by the comfort of our expertly designed package, allowing you to delve deep into nature's marvels while savoring an overnight stay at our picturesque accommodations.

Pacuare River White Water Rafting Adventure Tour, Costa Rica

Adventure-seeking travelers will love this combo tour that includes two of Costa Rica’s most exciting activities: a zip-lining forest canopy tour and white-water rafting. Start in the Arenal Volcano National Park, where you’ll travel between 13 platforms high up in the canopy. Jump from the Tarzan swing, if you dare. Later, splash down the river through moderate grade-3 rapids on a thrilling rafting tour, seeing areas you couldn’t otherwise access.

Canopy Tour + Tarzan Swing + White Water Rafting

Rafting Clase III-IV: ¡Esta experiencia está pensada para quienes buscan emociones fuertes y mucha adrenalina! Disfrutarás de los impresionantes rápidos del Río Tenorio, Clase III–IV, una de las rutas de rafting más espectaculares y emocionantes de la región. A diferencia de recorridos tranquilos, aquí vivirás la intensidad del agua blanca, la fuerza del río y paisajes naturales impresionantes: ideal para quienes buscan aventura real y descargar adrenalina en plena naturaleza.

Rafting Río Tenorio Clase III-IV from Monteverde

Abundant white water and the promise of adventure draw travelers from around the world to Costa Rica’s raging rivers. Experience the thrill of white-water rafting through the tropics for yourself on this tour of the Tenorio River from the Guanacaste coast. After pickup from your coastal hotel, ride a 4x4 deep into the Guanacaste countryside and paddle down 12 miles (20 kilometers) of white water with your guide before completing your tour with a local lunch while you wind down.

Private White Water Rafting Class 3 and 4 in Río Tenorio

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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White Water Rafting Class III & IV

Betsaida_C, Nov 2026

Rafting for 2 turned awesome!

Our hosts are quite charming and teach you a lot about the region along the drive. They take good care of you with respect to snacks, beverages, equipment, and training. The rapids were strong as it had just rained when we hit the water. The first half was intense! The second half was definitely more relaxing and allowed us to observe much more of nature, including birds, frogs, and of course, the natural wonders along the ravine and river banks. We stopped to view quite a few sloths, “peresosos”, enjoyed a delicious lunch, sugar cane juice, and a walk in a cute farm. I had a blast. The day flew by. I would definitely recommend spending the day with Orlando and Werner and the driver too! They make a great team and you’re sure to have a most memorable occasion.

Rafting Class II-III and Zipline Tour from La Fortuna and Arenal

Jocelyn_L, Oct 2026

Full day of adventure w/ Amazing Guides!!

10/10 experience! This was honestly one of the highlights of our entire Costa Rica trip with the girls. For the price, you get SO much out of this experience. Between ziplining, white water rafting, incredible views, delicious food, and amazing guides, it was absolutely worth every penny! The ziplining was so much fun, and you get to see the most incredible views of La Fortuna Waterfall. Afterward, they treated us to fresh fruit, which was such a nice touch. Even on the bus ride to white water rafting, they provided us with water and snacks. You can tell they really go out of their way to make sure everyone has a great experience. Our guides were amazing, especially Jairo! He made the experience even more memorable. He pointed out monkeys along the way, and we got to see so many of them in their natural habitat. He even let us stop for a bit to just enjoy watching them, which was such a special moment. We also had more fresh fruit and delicious traditional Costa Rican food afterward. And to top it all off, we all took a shot together! We did end up purchasing the pictures, and they were SO much fun to look through afterward. Definitely worth having those memories to look back on! It was truly a full day of adventure, beautiful scenery, laughter, and unforgettable memories. If you’re visiting Costa Rica, I would absolutely recommend this experience. You won’t regret it! 10/10!

White Water Rafting Pacuare River with Lunch From Puerto Viejo

Suzie_W, Oct 2026

An absolutely amazing...

An absolutely amazing experience! The Pacuare River is breathtaking, and the rafting was so much fun and exciting. Our guide, Roberto, was fantastic and made us feel safe throughout the trip. Everything was well organized, and the breakfast and lunch were great too. Highly recommend this adventure to anyone visiting Costa Rica!

White Water Rafting Class II and III

YOLANDA_C, Oct 2026

Exceptional

Very fun activity. A great team with a lot of professionalism and at the same time very approachable, friendly and fun who will convey security. The place is incredible and the instructions are clear. They also explain many things about the fauna and flora. We were able to see a sloth. Special mention to our instructor, Yuriel, all motivation, safety, dynamism, and professionalism. Highly recommended!!!!

Extreme White Water Adventure Class III & IV

yunninf, Oct 2026

A spectacular experience, 10/10! 🌊🔥

We had an incredible experience with Sarapiquí Outdoor Center on the class IV rafting tour. From the beginning, everything was excellent: they picked us up on time, gave us all the safety instructions, and offered us a safe place to store our valuables and vehicle keys. The rafting was simply spectacular, with extremely professional, trained, and attentive guides at all times, which allowed us to enjoy the adventure to the fullest with confidence and safety. In addition, the details at the end made the difference: they provided us with towels to dry off, and we enjoyed a snack, coffee, and delicious sugarcane juice. They also gave us the freedom to stay on the premises, use their spaces, and continue enjoying the river after the activity. The commitment, organization, and excellent service of the entire team are evident. An adventure full of adrenaline, fun, and first-class service! Totally recommended. Without a doubt, an experience to repeat. Many thanks to the entire Sarapiquí Outdoor Center team! 10/10. 🙌🚣‍♂️

Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica

MonaLy_R, Sept 2026

All the guides for the...

All the guides for the rafting were great. The shuttle ride to the river went by a breeze with Yader spotting sloths and telling jokes. Our raft guide was Roberto and he did a great job making the activity as a whole feel very safe, secure and fun. At first we were a little worried as it was our first time rafting, but Roberto made sure we were ok and also enjoying ourselves. He was very good at spotting wildlife, stopping to show us poison dart frogs, toucans and sloths. One of the highlights was the fruit they served, which to date is the best pineapple we have had ever.

Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica

Chelsea_G, Sept 2026

The best time!

We had the best time! This was an amazing experience. We traveled with a party of 7 including 3 kids. The class 2/3 was perfect for the whole family. The kids had a blast! And out captain Colon was awesome! Spotted lots of wildlife while floating on the calmer areas of the river also which was a cool bonus! The fruit stop was delicious and the food provided in our tour was amazing also! If you want to do any rafting in the area I highly recommend!!!!

White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José

Trinity_H, Aug 2026

10/10 experience!

Amazing experience. One of my favorite things we have done in Costa Rica so far. Be prepared to work! It’s not a lazy trip down the river. The scenery was beautiful and our guide Jose was very knowledgeable about the river, different birds we saw, and overall made the experience so wonderful for us.

Sarapiqui River Extreme White Water Rafting Class IV

J5073LXmathieul, Aug 2026

Rafting with Brian, the best!

Great organization with excellent rafting quality. Pick-up at our hotel and bus transport with the guide and host Carlos, a real pro and very friendly. Afterward, upon arriving at the river, we had the best guide in my opinion, Brian, a REAL crazy guy!!! A great organization and great activity to do father and son!

Whitewater Rafting Class III and IV

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!

Whitewater Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna

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!!