Sarapiquí River Jungle Kayak Tour

Recommended by 93% of travelers

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San Jose, Costa Rica

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Beginner kayakers are at ease on this Sarapiqui River kayaking tour. Roll over mild class I and II rapids on your way to wildlife watching zones along the river, which runs through a biodiverse section of the jungle. You might see tropical birds, wild orchids, and more as you follow your guide along the course.

Sarapiqui River kayaking tour for beginners
Class I and II rapids are a good introduction to kayaking
See wildlife like birds, fish, and tropical plants in the wild
Tropical fruit included as a snack

What's Included

All your safety equipment
Safety instructions before the river
Tropical fruits and local root yucca snack(cassava)
International certified guides
We’ll drive you to and back of the river
Lockers
Dressings rooms
WiFi
Private parking lot
Safety box
Insurances
Lunch

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Photos and videos

$30.00 per booking

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sarapiquí Outdoor Center - Costa Rica
75 metros norte del ebais, Heredia, Puerto Viejo, 41002, Costa Rica
It is important to take into account that we are approximately ***2 hours*** away from San José, therefore routes must be verified and considered in advance to prevent any delays.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Sarapiqui River

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

Minimum age is 7 years
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
You will be required to sign a waiver upon tour check-in
Recommend you bring: Sunscreen, string or strap to secure your glasses, clothes to change into after the tour
Recommend you wear: Swimsuit, Shorts or long pants (for sun protection only - no jeans), tennis shoes or water shoes, sandals with ankle straps (no flip flops), light rain jacket and/or polypropylene, wool shirts for cool or rainy days. Cotton T-shirts for sunny days only (they make you colder when wet)
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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

ellenb71

We had such a great time with Stephen! To be honest, he did all of the paddling work so my husband could take photos. Where we stopped for a swim we saw spider monkeys! He was excellent at pointing out animals, especially birds. The lunch was fantastic too and everyone who works there is so friendly.

Reviews

4.8

based on 29 reviews

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Excellent trip with Stephen

ellenb71, Jan 2026

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your comment, we are very happy that you had a good time and that you enjoyed the lunch, thank you very much for visiting us.

ADVENTURE AWAITS!

Spencer_S, Mar 2024

Awesome experience for kayaking and seeing wildlife along the river. Great introduction to kayaking with lots of safety instruction at the start, such as practicing a kayak flip exit and learning basic paddle maneuvers. David was an amazing instructor and made sure we all felt safe and comfortable before going on the river.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

great!!! thanks for comming

Super fun!

Jim_C, Jan 2024

We loved that the rapids were almost constant. Rarely was there calm water which made it exciting the entire time!

Incredible trip & lovely family business

Larissa_Z, Jul 2022

This trip was truly incredible! My boyfriend was more experienced than me, so I was quite scared at first, but our guide ("Bob") made me feel so at ease, he was very experienced and kind. And it was amazing to see the wildlife from this perspective, we even saw a monkey swim! Besides, he made some really nice pictures and videos for us/of us which we received for free. Also his family was really kind by the way, because (I think it was) his wife cooked a lovely meal for us and he showed us how they prepare their food, such as sugarcane. He also showed us the river from their backyard, which was a beautiful sight. Super grateful for this amazing experience! Definitely recommend!

Pura vida on the sarapiqui river

David_F, Jan 2026

David, the monitor is a pure Costa Rican product "pura vida" Professional at the beginning of the experiment , he knows how to get the one who understands the beauty of his country to share all its beauties through his smile and joie de vivre. We had the chance to walk the green river under the sun and we even had a wink of Monsieur tapir in addition to the other birds, iguanas and monkeys. Exceptional experience both sporting and human. And what about a typical Costa Rican meal made with cassava, various vegetables and other fruits of the country. The finishing touches, "the jungle viagra" as David so aptly put it. One word go for it is a unique experience on sarapiqui.

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Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you very much for visiting us, we are very happy that you had a good time and that you were able to see Mr. Tapir. It was a pleasure to have you with us

Expérience merveilleuse

yamilay_C, Mar 2024

Expérience merveilleuse! On a adoré de le faire en solo avec un guide que pour nous! Tous le personnel était super gentil et disponible. Guide expérimenté, connaisseur et amateur de la nature, merci Éric ! Collation très bonne et dégustation de jus de cannes à sucre. Merci pour tout!