Whitewater Rafting Class III and IV
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the thrill of navigating class III and IV white waters on this adrenaline-pumping tour of the Tenorio River. Get an up-close look at local wildlife as you paddle through raging rapids. Ideal for first-timers and experienced travelers alike. After the adrenaline rush, refuel with a Costa Rican lunch and enjoy included hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Whitewater rafting on the Tenorio River
- Navigate class III and IV rapids with an expert guide
- Get an up close look at nature
- Lunch and hotel transfers are included
What's Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Itinerary
Playa Langosta (Pass By)
Tamarindo Beach (Pass By)
Tamarindo (Pass By)
Playa Conchal (Pass By)
Playa Flamingo (Pass By)
Playas del Coco (Pass By)
Playa Panama (Pass By)
1
Tenorio National Park
9 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Playa Hermosa (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Mario our guide on the river was exceptional! He made our experience fun and kept us safe. The food was good, facilities clean, and everyone was professional! Mario was very knowledgeable about the area and nature. I would recommend this tour.
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Juan was an amazing guide!! Very knowledgeable and helpful. Always made us feel safe. The whole family had a blast! It was an exciting and fun day for us all!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We’re delighted to hear that your family had such a fun and memorable experience!
It’s wonderful to know that our guide helped make your adventure special with his knowledge, helpfulness, and commitment. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him!
Thank you for choosing to explore with us. We’re thrilled that the whole family had a great time, and we hope to welcome you all back for another exciting adventure in Costa Rica!
Pura Vida,
Native's Way
It's very fun and safe. Guide are professional and they know what they doing. Very well recommended.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your great review! We're happy to hear you had a fun and safe experience with us. Our guides work hard to provide a professional, enjoyable, and secure adventure for all our guests, so we truly appreciate your kind words.
Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Pura Vida!
Native's Way
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!
Great organized day full of adventure! Everything went smoothly! River was so fun! Our guide did a great job pointing out interesting things along the way!
It's a very long drive.......it's like 3.5hours each way. It would so much better if it were closer. It's a whole entire day. 7am to 5pm
So much fun. This was my second time doing this and noticed the water was down quite a bit vs when we came in March 2023. But it did not seem to affect the experience. Love this tour.
The river was beautiful and we had a very fun time rafting. Our kids are 17 and 14 and the class 3 and 4 rapids were no problem. This was the highlight of our trip!
So much fun. We saw lots of wildlife. We were safe and our guide was excellent. Would recommend this trip if you want a little adventure. We were a group of six she’s between 30 to 62
Loved our guide, Leo. Made our family of first-time rafters feel very safe and he was a super nice guy. We were there in December so the river wasn’t at its peak (ie, not as fast) but still very fun. We enjoyed the gorgeous scenery during the slower sections and we had a blast going over the bigger rapids sections. There’s a spot where several of the boats tipped over but the guide gives you the option of staying tucked into the boat or staying seated on the side (which makes your chances of falling out more likely). So it’s up to you.
The lunch at the end was surprisingly delicious. Only downside is that the bus ride to/from launch site is a bit long and bumpy. Still worth it.
Had a great experience. Our guide, Mario was fun and knowledgeable about the area and the plants and animals in the river.
My husband, daughter, and I rafted the Tamarindo and had an amazing time! It was a super fun river, very different from others we've rafted in Costa Rica, and our guide, Luis, made us feel very safe. I would definitely do this again if in the area.
Amazing time! Best experience ever! The guides were experts and made you feel safe the whole time. Will be doing every time I come back.
Not too difficult- but thrilling!!!! 3/4 passengers did fall out of the raft but it was so fun. Our guides Mario and Jason were entertaining and knowledgeable!
This is our 2nd time taking this trip (first time in low water season, now in high) and it was absolutely incredible. Our guide, Luis, was fabulous- a total pro who made us comfortable (even our nervous kiddo) and navigated us through some huge rapids with ease! It’s absolutely beautiful jungle and the rapids are super fun. Will do again!
We had so much fun!!! The rapids were exhilarating. Our tour guide (Mario) had 20+ years of experience and was very knowledgeable of all the different trees and wildlife along the river. His personality coupled with the rapids made our experience full of fun and excitement
Juan made this experience. He taught us along the way and made it exciting. Juan was so much fun we talked about him the rest of the trip! Thanks Juan!!!
The guides were very informative, knowledgeable and courteous. They were very pleasant which helped us enjoy the rafting trip
All instructors were very professional and nice.
They take very good care of all tourists.
The trip was amazing, not dangerous for us at all.
Third and fourth level is only for instructors.
The rapids were great. Our guide Jason made us feel safe. I would recommend this tour to friends and family.
Guides are experts, great for family outing! Our family ranged from Grandma 72yrs to Grandson 11yr old.
Sergio was great! He has a great sense of humor and was a great guide. Food included was good. Worth every penny.
Some of the most exciting whitewater rafting I've ever done. We felt completely safe and the 12 foot drop was a total thrill but don't let it scare you off, there's a big pool with no current a and lots of rescue ropes at the bottom. Also saw lots of wildlife including the .most butterflies I have ever seen, a toucan, and a few howler monkeys.
Great experience! I was terrified before we left but Luis did a great job ensuring our trip was safe and fun. Delicious food and great pictures too! Thank you!
Mario our guide on the river was exceptional! He made our experience fun and kept us safe. The food was good, facilities clean, and everyone was professional! Mario was very knowledgeable about the area and nature. I would recommend this tour.
We had a group of 5 friends so they split us into 2 rafts. It was approximately 1 1/2 hours from our resort in Guanacaste to the starting point, Then we traveled about another 45 minutes to get to the starting point on the river. We were on the water about 2 hours. The guides were super friendly and made sure we all had a great and successful rafting trip. We followed the trip with a wonderful snack before heading back to the starting point to have an excellent lunch.
It was amazing and exciting! The staff was great and our river boat guide Jason was fantastic ! Exhilarating raft ride with true professionals
Great rafting trip for our family including two daughters 10 and 13. We’ve done several rafting trips before and this was the best by far. Luis was amazing!
Our day on the river is a memory we will never forgot!! The rafting was incredible & the final drop was the real deal!! Our guide Sam was the best! He was patient & very funny & he made sure we were safe at all times.
Really great guides. Jose with Trenorio Adventures was tremendous with my two boys, ages 14 & 11. Fantastic experience.
The terminator did not disappoint. Thanks to Sergio for his excellent navigation of the river. We were on the river for about 2 hours. Afterwards we had a well cooked meal. This excursion was one of the best that we have experienced.
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