Top Central Valley Rafting

The Peñas Blancas River, which meanders through the rainforest near Arenal Volcano, is home to wildlife you’re more likely to spot from the water. On this experience, you’re picked up from La Fortuna and taken to the town of La Perla for a beer and safety briefing. Afterward, raft down the river with a guide in search of howler monkeys, sloths, caimans, iguanas, and many types of birds.

Enjoy a heart-stopping adventure during your time in Costa Rica on a small-group tour to the Arenal Volcano. Start with a challenging ATV ride through tropical jungle and mountainous terrain, navigating rugged terrain and taking in volcano views before a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Then, get ready to get wet on a thrilling rafting tour down more than 30 rapids, with transportation included for a seamless experience.

Our small raft company offers a personalized whitewater rafting experience that is perfect for those seeking a more intimate adventure. Unlike larger companies, our small group sizes ensure that each participant receives individual attention from our experienced guides, allowing for a truly customized experience. Our experienced guides will ensure that your trip is safe, enjoyable, and tailored to your skill level, making it perfect for both seasoned rafters and first-timers alike. With our small group sizes, you'll have ample opportunities to take in the stunning natural scenery around you, spot wildlife, and really immerse yourself in the adventure. Join us for a whitewater rafting experience that is truly personalized and unforgettable. We can't wait to share the adventure with you!

Float down a brilliant-blue jungle river on a 2-hour tubing adventure that takes you through wildlife-rich forest. With its alternating rapids and calm water, Rio Celeste combines adventure and relaxation—which means plenty of time to spot the monkeys, birds, and sloths that live in the surrounding canopy. Group size limited to 10 people offers extra peace of mind, as you’ll have plenty of personal attention from the guide.

Enjoy a unique adventure floating down Río Celeste in an exciting tubing experience. Navigate through rapids and natural pools where you can stop to swim and connect with nature. At the end, recharge with fresh fruit in a peaceful setting. Perfect for those seeking both adrenaline and relaxation in one place. Experience the true essence of Costa Rica with this unforgettable adventure.

The Arenal River has some of the best white-water rafting in Costa Rica, with outstanding class 2-4 level rapids near La Fortuna This full-day tour makes it as easy as possible to get on the water, offering transportation, guides, equipment, lunch, and kayaks. Suitable for more experienced rafters, this trip requires roughly two hours of paddling.

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.

Take a tranquil journey through Costa Rica's amazingly biodiverse rain forest on this half-day safari float down the Peñas Blancas River near La Fortuna. Paddle through the calm waters without a motor so you can appreciate the many sounds of the jungle and observe wildlife like sloths, turtles, birds, and monkeys without disturbing them. Travel with a professional guide, who will point out passing plant and animal species and enhance your appreciation of the incredible ecosystem.

The Balsa River is dam-controlled and is renowned for its relatively continuous Class 2 and 3 rapids, providing an exciting yet safe adventure for all skill levels. Most rapids are found in the first hour of the trip. These rapids offer excitement and safety, ensuring a memorable journey for beginners and experienced rafters. As you travel down the river, you'll be surrounded by the captivating beauty of Costa Rica's lush rainforests, pristine waterfalls, and a rich tapestry of exotic flora. You'll want to keep your eyes peeled for the abundance of wildlife that calls this area home. Bird enthusiasts will delight in the toucans, kingfishers, and herons as they dart and soar along the riverbanks. Howler monkeys might greet you with their distinctive calls from the treetops, and you might even be lucky enough to spot the elusive, slow-moving sloth hanging lazily from the branches overhead.

This trip will take you through one of the most important and well-known rivers in the world for its scenic beauty, rapids, waterfalls and crystal clear waters. This section of the river It is suitable for beginners in rafting (low/medium difficulty). After picking you up early in the morning at your hotel in San José we headed to the first capital of the country, Cartago. After crossing through the center of this province we will pass the towns of Paraíso, Cervantes, Juan Viñas and Turrialba, the capital of rafting in Costa Rica. During this journey of approximately 2.5 hours we will have a typical breakfast before starting the adventure of the rapids class III and IV. Our team will be waiting for you at the well-known Finca 3X, where you will be given a safety briefing on the riverbank before venturing out on the 18 miles that They run along the Pacuare River. Passing the popular rapids of Huacas, Pele el Ojo and Cimarrones.

Soak up the scenery of the Sarapiqui River without facing the fury of the white-water rapids with a relaxing safari float. Wind your way downstream along the gentlest part of the river and soak up the scenery of the Sarapiqui canyon along the way. The leisurely pace is ideal for wildlife spotting so keep a look out for howler monkeys, iguanas, sloths and hummingbirds as you drift through the rainforest. Best of all: this rafting tour is suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners, and anyone over 4 years old can take part!

This is the most acclaimed Tubing experience in the area. We differentiate ourselves by: 1. Perfect & Sensory Balance The Silence Experience: Our tour offers a unique blend of adrenaline and total relaxation. Enjoy the excitement of the rapids and, at the same time, moments of absolute peace. The tranquility of our route allows you to immerse yourself in nature, where the silence is broken only by the sound of the river and the magnificent singing of birds in the tropical rainforest. 2. Adventure and Exclusivity Tubing and Swimming: We are the tour that allows you to swim and cool off in the natural pools of the Río Celeste, an activity prohibited in the Waterfall area of the National Park. It is the only way to enjoy the blue river up close. 3. Safety and Family Trust 5-Star Safety: Our service is ideal and safe for all ages. We have expert guides who handle the ropes in the stronger rapids and guarantee your peace of mind and fun throughout the entire route..

Get your heart racing and see more of Costa Rica’s natural beauty on this white water rafting activity out of La Fortuna. Raft down Class 4 rapids, taking a break midway through for a snack and to admire the surrounding forest scenery. Finish with a large Costa Rican lunch and drinks to reward your efforts. This activity requires a moderate level of physical fitness.

Our professional staff will provide you with a personal experience while running some of Costa Rica’s most amazing rainforest rivers, like Balsa River. Spend a day on the river with us and you’ll be sure to have tons of fun and make lasting memories with new friends & family.

You book Jonatan — not a company. He has 24 years on the Pacuare River, personally plans your trip, and past guests have stayed at his house. That’s the Turrialtours difference. The Pacuare is National Geographic-ranked among the world’s top whitewater rivers. It runs through a pristine jungle canyon and the protected territory of the Cabécar people — Costa Rica’s largest indigenous community. No dam, no crowds, no highway views. Private 4x4 pickup — never a bus. Maximum 18 guests. World Rafting Federation-licensed guides, CPR/First Aid certified, fully insured. Everything included: transport, equipment, buffet lunch (+ breakfast from San José). No hidden costs, no surprises. Our guests say it best: “friends, not clients.”

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.

Get your adrenaline pumping double time with this private tour from San Jose combining two of Costa Rica's most popular outdoor adventures. Drive through gorgeous Braulio Carrillo National Park to a tropical secondary forest, where you’ll fly through the treetops on a thrilling 9-cable zipline tour. Then, tackle the class II and III rapids of the Sarapiqui River on a wet and wild whitewater rafting voyage led by an expert guide. Includes round-trip transport from your San Jose hotel in the comfort of a private vehicle.

Experience the thrill of racing down the Sarapiqui River and through exciting class III-IV rapids on a white-water rafting adventure from La Fortuna. The 9-mile (13-kilometer) course takes you through a lush jungle landscape, past places you couldn’t reach any other way. You’ll be given expert instruction before you get in the river, and will stop for snacks and refreshments half-way through.

Insert some thrills into your Costa Rican vacation. This tubing tour takes you onto the Celeste River (Río Celeste) so that you can experience the wild beauty of Costa Rica's coastline by letting the current carry you along. As you float along the river in a tube, you'll soak up the surrounding tropical nature and spot various wildlife.

Our experienced guides will tell you everything you need to know about whitewater rafting and guide your team safely through the exhilarating and breathtaking rapids. Not only are they trained whitewater guides, but they will also share their expertise on the abundant flora and fauna of Sarapiquí. La Virgen is particularly suitable for wildlife lovers given the more moderate pace of the rapids, allowing more time to explore the banks and treetops in search of birds, reptiles, and mammals. Halfway through the trip, we'll stop at our majestic lunch spot to offer a chance to stretch your legs and fill your stomach with a delicious riverside lunch.

The service and profesionalism, safety and fun will be together. People will do an extreme outdoor activity and at the same time our staff will take care of them.

Prepare to get wet and wild as you tackle the class III and IV rapids of the Sarapiqui River on this half- or full-day white-water rafting adventure from La Virgen. Marvel over the dramatic scenery and lush rainforest of the Sarapiqui canyon as you hurtle downstream, then re-fuel with lunch (full-day tour only) or refreshments by the waterfront. Best of all: the rapids are suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners, and anyone over 14 can give it a go!

Our experienced guides will tell you everything you need to know about whitewater rafting and guide your team safely through the exhilarating and breathtaking rapids. Not only are they trained whitewater guides, but they will also share their expertise on the abundant flora and fauna of Sarapiquí. La Virgen is particularly suitable for wildlife lovers given the more moderate pace of the rapids, allowing more time to explore the banks and treetops in search of birds, reptiles, and mammals. Halfway through the trip, we'll stop at our majestic lunch spot to offer a chance to stretch your legs and fill your stomach with a delicious riverside lunch.

The 230-foot (70-meter) high La Fortuna Waterfall, surrounded by verdant wet forest, is one of the region’s most photographed attractions. On this half-day tour, take the scenic route as you float down the river on a raft, then cool off with a swim beneath the falls. Along the way, look out for exotic birds, howler monkeys, and sloths; visit a traditional Costa Rican family home; and tuck into a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.