White Water Rafting in Arenal

La Fortuna, Costa Rica

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

A full-day white-water rafting trip on the Arenal River
Class 2-4 rapids suitable for intermediate-level rafters
Use of kayaks, helmets, life vests, and paddles with lunch
Hassle-free round-trip transportation from La Fortuna

What's Included

Snacks
Helmets, life vest and paddles.
Private transportation
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Bottled water

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We have some of the best rivers near La Fortuna, ranging from class 2 to 4. All tours include transportation, guides, equipment, lunch, and safety kayaks guides. No passengers will be take in under the influence of alcohol or drugs. There is an intermediate level of physical activity, you have to paddle for around 2 hours. Comfortable clothes for getting wet, shoes that strap to your feet, change clothes, sunblock.

Meeting point

Arenal Rafting
Av 333 y Calle 460, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica
Meet us at our office. We have parking available.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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
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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

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Great activity....

Laurie_L, Dec 2025

Great activity. Everything was a 10. From pick up to guides, to experienced guides and ended with a very good lunch. Professional and the rapids were great.

Whitewater rafting

Jeffrey_M, Feb 2023

This whitewater rafting trip was so fun,so glad we ended up going and would highly recommend this trip for anyone that is thinking about it.

Fun, amazing experience!

Italy, Oct 2022

The river was perfect, adventurous and fun! We enjoyed the stops we made, particularly when the guides cut our fruits by the river. The tour guides were amazing! Alex was fun, informative, friendly and made our experience unforgettable!