White Water River Rafting Class III-IV from La Fortuna-Arenal
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Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Prepare to ‘take the plunge’ during this fun-filled, full-day, whitewater rafting excursion between Arenal and San Jose. Feel the adrenaline during a safe, but fun, adventure on the Class III and IV rapids of the Rio Sarapiqui or Rio Toro. Rafting equipment, snacks, beverages, and a Costa Rican-style lunch are also included.
- Enjoy a whitewater rafting adventure on Costa Rica's Rio Sarapiqui or Rio Toro
- Challenging Class III and IV rapids are thrilling and fun without being dangerous
- Optional one-way transfer at end of excursion to San Jose
- Includes all rafting gear, snacks, beverages, and Costa Rican lunch
- Great way to enjoy an outdoor adventure while visiting Costa Rica
What's Included
- LunchDelicious typical lunch
- SnacksFresh Fruits in the river
- Bottled water
- Equipment: Raft, Paddles, Rafting Vest and Helmet
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.8:00 am
What To Expect
Receive a morning pickup from your hotel in the La Fortuna area. You’ll have space aboard your transport for a backpack, toiletry items, and a change of clothing for the end of your rafting adventure. You’ll wind your way from La Fortuna through the Costa Rican countryside, passing through lush plantations ripe with pineapple, yucca, and papaya crops along the flanks of Arenal Volcano.
You’ll eventually reach your chosen rafting destination for the day, a site that will be selected by your guide on either the Rio Sarapiqui or Rio Toro depending on current conditions. Before setting off you’ll be given all necessary rafting gear and learn the proper rafting commands and safety procedures from your guides.
Then set off on a thrilling, 9-mile (13-kilometer) rafting trip, spending between 2.5 and 3 hours total on the water. Prepare to get wet as you challenge a range of Class III and IV rapids, stopping to catch your breath in the calm sections and look for toucans, monkeys and other wildlife in the surrounding forests. At the trip halfway point, you’ll take a break to enjoy an included snack of fresh fruit on the river bank before braving more rapids for the second half of the trip.
When your whitewater adventure comes to an end, enjoy an icy-cold beverage along with a dry towel and included Costa Rican-style lunch. After your meal, you’ll be delivered back to your hotel between 3:30 and 4pm. Guests who are interested can also select a one-way transfer to San Jose after the rafting trip (please arrange at the time of booking).
You’ll eventually reach your chosen rafting destination for the day, a site that will be selected by your guide on either the Rio Sarapiqui or Rio Toro depending on current conditions. Before setting off you’ll be given all necessary rafting gear and learn the proper rafting commands and safety procedures from your guides.
Then set off on a thrilling, 9-mile (13-kilometer) rafting trip, spending between 2.5 and 3 hours total on the water. Prepare to get wet as you challenge a range of Class III and IV rapids, stopping to catch your breath in the calm sections and look for toucans, monkeys and other wildlife in the surrounding forests. At the trip halfway point, you’ll take a break to enjoy an included snack of fresh fruit on the river bank before braving more rapids for the second half of the trip.
When your whitewater adventure comes to an end, enjoy an icy-cold beverage along with a dry towel and included Costa Rican-style lunch. After your meal, you’ll be delivered back to your hotel between 3:30 and 4pm. Guests who are interested can also select a one-way transfer to San Jose after the rafting trip (please arrange at the time of booking).
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Sarapiqui River
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult (Min Age 12)
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Weather dependent. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is flooding or other government river closure. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Participants will get wet, please dress ready to raft in bathing suit and shoes that will stay on feet. No flipflops allowed
- Not responsible for items lost or damaged on river, please do not take anything on the river that you are not willing to lose
- Tour requires 1 adult minimum to book
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 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
GAIL_P
This was without a doubt the best adventure of our trip. Everything we did was fun in Costa Rica, but this was an adventure. Our guides were awesome, MAX was a superhero on the raft. I give this a 10 star.
Reviews
4.9
based on 154 reviews
Keirsten_H, Nov 2024
Amazing day.. the tour guides were excellent and took safety seriously. The rapids were excellent fun and would highly recommend this activity for those seeking a thrilling day out.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Excellent!, We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our Rafting trip.
Rafting is a must-do experience, even once in life, is an exciting but safe activity with the right company.
Our Guides are very knowledgable professionals and passionate about what they do. Travelers rafting with us are in good hands.
Hope to see you back on the river soon.
Pura Vida
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GAIL_P, Jun 2019
This was without a doubt the best adventure of our trip. Everything we did was fun in Costa Rica, but this was an adventure. Our guides were awesome, MAX was a superhero on the raft. I give this a 10 star.
wellovec9109, Jan 2018
Favorite part of our trip to Costa Rica!!! Fun rapids without being too dangerous. We saw an iguana and sloth along the shore. They take you to a delicious organic farm for authentic CR cuisine after the rafting trip. It was incredible. Highly recommend with amazing staff!!!
Shoukat N M, Dec 2017
The adventure was perfect. Donnet was the worst guide we ever had in any excursions anywhere.
Taran B, Jan 2017
A challenging, fun, not dangerous rafting trip. The guides were great. The river awesome. Pineapple is sweet and the lunch home made. A great day and the highlight of our Costa Rica Trip.
FRANK L, Oct 2016
Great Experience!!! Our tour, took us down the Sarapiqui River. The river was dangerously beautiful. The rapids were swift and water was cool. There were many great views and guide gave us opportunities for pictures. We had a nice break, which included very fresh and juicy fruit. Our driver kept us informed of stops and breaks. It was a very safe and organized trip.
Trey_W, Aug 2016
Amazing.. great guide... great rapids... great casado lunch... great transportation... everything.
Geert_V, Feb 2025
Heel prettige ervaring. Spannend en avontuurlijk, met inachtname van de veiligheid. Vanuit La Fortuna en uurtje rijden maar met wat uitleg over Costa Rica van de gids des te interessanter. Aanrader.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had an exciting and adventurous experience while feeling safe throughout the trip. The drive from La Fortuna may take about an hour, but we love that our guides make it even more interesting with insights about Costa Rica along the way!
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure.
Pura Vida!
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