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Rafting Class 2-3 Sarapiqui AFTERNOON Trip

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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Head out on the Sarapiqui River in the afternoon for a thrilling ride down the Class II and Class III rapids. This activity is great for those who have other morning plans or arrive in town later in the day; most rafting trips offered have early morning starts. With a guide at the helm, you’ll be safe and comfortable and have all the instruction you need.
  • Afternoon departure to fit your vacation schedule
  • Small group of just six people or fewer for personalized attention
  • Snack served after your adventure
  • Guide provides all instruction

What's Included

  • Lunch
    Delicious Costa Rican wrap after rafting.
  • Snacks
  • life jacket, helmet, paddle, raft boat
  • Bottled water

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

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    Pickup details

    We have an extra transport charge for hotels outside of our normal pick-up zone.

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    Meeting point

    • Desafio Adventure Company
      Behind the catholic church, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica

      We are located behind the Central Catholic Church, 100 meters of the Central Park of Downtown La Fortuna.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .12:00 pm

    What To Expect

    1

    Sarapiqui River

    2

    Arenal Volcano

    3

    Desafio Adventure Company

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Not recommended for travelers with asthma
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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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    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 37 reviews
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    Simply Amazing!

    Anita_B, Dec 2025
    It was by far the best thing we’ve done while in Costa Rica. As a family we’ve done other rafting trips but this one just tops it all. Firstly, the staff: David and Gabriel were just amazing and so friendly. From the time we got picked up until we sat down for a late lunch, it was easy and smooth. I did find the ride from La Fortuna to the starting point quite long (around 1 hr) but we did get to see more of CR. If you need to shower after the ride, they have changing rooms and showers available including a towel. You can leave your belongings in the van and it’s super safe. We wore water shoes which were helpful as we did stop at one point during the ride to enjoy some snacks and climb up to a spot to jump into the river. Totally recommend doing this! The ride itself was super cool. The rapids were class 2 and 3 which were good enough for us as they were quite exhilarating. You get to also swim at some points during the ride which I recommend as the water is so refreshing. Our guide, Gabriel was also pointing out wildlife in between the rapids. We saw large iguanas sunning themselves in the trees (didn’t know they can climb so high), herons, egrets, vultures and cormorants.

    Awesome rafting tour

    Joel_E, Oct 2022
    Gabriel and Jeffrey were awesome. We had an amazing time and thoroughly enjoyed every drenching we got along the river

    Awesome Excursion!

    Insiya_P, Dec 2021
    Walter and Braulio made this rafting trip so much fun for me, my husband my kids. The rapids were a lot of fun and they pointed out lots of beautiful birds and wildlife! We were even able to jump into the river and given a yummy snack and lunch. It was the most memorable and fun excursion of our trip to Costa Rica. Thanks so much Walter and Braulio! Pura Vida!!

    Fun guide, lots of rapids

    Blue_W, Mar 2020
    Rapids began right off. Only 1 slow section to swim Yahoo! Be prepared for a long drive with a very talkative (but nice) guide.

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