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Whitewater Rafting Rio Sarapiqui Costa Rica

Whitewater Rafting Costa Rica- Rio Sarapiqui

Río Sarapiquí Class 3-4 White Water Rafting. Heart-pumping Adventure!  

Bring on the adrenaline! Whitewater rafting in Rio Sarapiqui is for experienced and first-time rafters who love adventure. A full-day, class 3-4 rafting on one of Costa Rica’s most exuberant rivers: a perfect rafting trip for adventurous paddlers. You’ll get about 2 - 2.5 hours of rafting with more than 12 continuous, class-3-4 rapids along more than 10 km of lush, vibrant rainforest. Make your way through exciting rapids like “The Pipeline,” “The Terminator,” and “Dos Locos”.

This fast-flowing river has its origins in the mountains of central Costa Rica and runs to the border of Nicaragua. The Sarapiquí winds down a narrow waterway, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, as well as farmland and towering trees.

The area is a habitat for several different species of birds such as toucans and hummingbirds. Frequently spotted are monkeys, iguanas, sloths, and river turtles. The river is a mixture of exciting whitewater rapids and quieter sections for wildlife viewing and relaxing!

Once at the river, our experienced guides will give you a thorough safety talk, get you set up with your helmet, life jacket, and paddle, and then you're off – we'll stop along the way for a nice, tropical fruit break and afterward we take you out for a typical Costa Rican “casado” lunch.

The tour picks up in La Fortuna (Arenal) and you'll return to La Fortuna and the Arenal Area around 3:30-4:00 pm. Also, you can come from San Jose or get dropped in San Jose (see below).

No time to visit Arenal? No problem! There is a one-day tour from San Jose and returning to San Jose.

Adventure Connection

ADVENTURE CONNECTIONS: If you are not already in Arenal you can still go rafting by taking our Adventure Connection!  It departs from San José & meets up with the rafters from the Arenal Volcano area. Or, if you are traveling from Arenal to San Jose, why not do rafting along the way and turn a travel day into a fun adventure with lunch included and all transport?

 

What to Bring?

  • Clothes to get wet in

  • change of clothes

  • secure shoes and a big smile

Includes

  • Transport to/from your hotel (check if your hotel is within the pick up zone)

  • fun professional guides who love their job

  • tropical fruit break

  • delicious home-cooked meal (beer & other beverages extra)

  • warm towel and lots of adventure

Times

  • 7.30am approx (earlier if coming from San Jose)

Duration

  • 7-8 hours (includes lunch, breaks, transport and time on river)

Please take in consideration before booking

  • Life Jackets fit 58 inch or less.

  • 200lb weight limit. Ages from 15 years old

  • For tours for tomorrow please chat with us

  • Prices below without tax

  • MIn of 2 people (if traveling solo, please check if tour running)

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Booking and Prices (without tax)

Prices valid until 31-December-2025 Click for prices from 01-January-2026

Adults

Students

Childrens

Book Sarapiqui Rafting Class 3 & 4 (to and from La Fortuna/Arenal area) 7.00am approx

$105

$105

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Subtotal: $105

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Book San Jose to Arenal (rafting on Sarapiqui along the way) 7.30am approx

$105

$105

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Subtotal: $105

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Book Arenal to San Jose (rafting on Sarapiqui along the way) 7.00am approx

$105

$105

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Subtotal: $105

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