Sarapiquí River Rafting: Wildlife and Rapids

Experience the exhilaration of white water rafting on the Sarapiqui River, with class IV rapids and vibrant wildlife. Discover the natural beauty of Costa Rica’s Natural Monument and the renowned La Selva Biological Station.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Virgen - The Sarapiqui rapids are the best option for adventure junkies who want to enjoy some challenging rapids with diversity of obstáculos and big splashing waves. Our professional guides, will guide you safely on a raft for 6 people over more than 30 rapids by 2 hours of emotions and adrenaline. Guides will ask you to paddle hard and do a…
What's Included
  • Fresh Fruits
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Transportation from hotels located less than 6 km away from our main office
  • Lunch
  • Towels
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase) we will show you the pictures at the end of the tour.
  • Pick up service to hotels over 6 km away from main office
Additional Information

The Sarapiquí River is renowned as one of the region’s most vibrant rivers, boasting continuous class 4 and 3 rapids for beyond two hours, and a rich array of wildlife such as sloths, monkeys, and toucans that can be observed during the descent.
Regarded as a Natural Monument of Costa Rica, this river embodies the country’s nature and cultural legacy….

Location
Arenal Rafting
If you do not need to pick up, you can get to our office at 8:15am. Please send us an e-mail. We are located 100 meters north from the police station avenue 333 street 460, you can find us on Waze or Google maps as ARENAL RAFTING COMPANY.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katherine_b
Mar 15, 2025
Amazing first experience! Great crew!! - Pablo Chole was an excellent guide who made the experience fun but kept us safe!!! I’ve never rafted before and this was a great introduction!! All of the staff were upbeat, helpful, and fun to be around! I’m so glad I went with this company and would highly recommend them!
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Fss205
Mar 13, 2025
Great day rafting with Braulio - Really cool and we had lots of fun! Even though the river had less water due to dry season, our captain Braulio made up for it by pulling stunts, making jokes and keeping the energy high. He also told a lot about the area and wildlife, since he was born and raised there. Food was good too! Great day, would recommend!
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Newell_j
Mar 9, 2025
Forward Paddle! - Awesome adventure, safely operated, a Costa Rica must do! Wear comfortable clothing you want to get wet. Any old tennis shoes will do. If you want to take your phone, make sure you can strap it to yourself somehow. Gerald was the best operator.
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X5378qfjessicag
Feb 20, 2025
GO FOR IT - We had a large friend group (8) visiting La Fortuna and everyone was onboard for rafting. We knew we would have a great time, but our adventure was beyond expectation! It started out with a little water fight while learning the directions of our guides, some practical education, if you will. All of the guides got all of the boats (12) interacting prior to our journey down the river. ALL of the guides were very river and passenger aware, and after seeing them on the river with their perspective crew, their experience was on display, and in the most fun way! Our group had 2 different rafts and guides. Mauricio and Machillo. Our boat was blessed with Machillo, who knew how to read our adventurous, and a bit rebellious nature. He knew our capabilities and challenged them, but without risk, and with plenty of preparation. We trusted him through every drop and turn, and with that, he helped us create a little extra self-imposed adventure. We had the absolute best time! This is the 2nd time I've been on a WWR tour with Arenal Rafting, and I can assure you, the guides know their audience. They also know Costa Rica, the land, the culture, the economy and LOVE what they do, they are all locals and love their home. I highly recommend Arenal Rafting. Machillo, you are gold, and we thank you so much for the BEST day of our time in La Fortuna! You made it so much more! Thank you for the adventure!! Also, I posted our best pictures, not everyone's adventure was this extreme, we just bought in and went for it!
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Ssal1234
Feb 18, 2025
Wonderful rapids, fun and safe with Gerald! - Gerald was the best guide, he ensured we had a safe and fun ride. The rapids were brilliant fun, we were also able to river jump twice, had delicious fruit stop and lunch was great . Thank you Gerald, you took fantastic care of us..
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Molly_h
Feb 17, 2025
Very Fun, Definitely worth it! - Very Fun, Definitely worth it! Whole experience was a blast. Rapids meet my thrill seeking requirements!
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M7981xplisac
Feb 16, 2025
Best rafting ever! - We loved our rafting trip. This was a Class III-IV and I felt very safe because the guides put safety first. Our guide Machillo Broulio was funny and fun and the best. The rapids were the best I had ever experienced, lots of adrenaline. They served fresh fruit at a stop along the way and then served a delicious lunch when we returned from the trip.
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Jennifer
Feb 16, 2025
Amazing! Book it now! - We had an absolute blast rafting!! Our guide, Oso, was fantastic! He ensured we stayed safe but also had so much fun! Had a few spots to stop and cliff jump too! Such a great time, would highly recommend!
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Element89
Feb 15, 2025
Highly recommend! - I had an amazing time on this whitewater outing with Arenal Rafting. They offer pick-up from most hotels in La Fortuna, our guide Bruillo on the shuttle ride to the river provided all the information we needed for a safe and fun adventure, while also sprinkling in tidbits of local knowledge along the way. Our river guide, Axel, kept us safe and made the rafting experience fun. Absolutely delicious fresh fruit snack break on the banks of the river (pineapple, watermelon, and the freshest mangoes of my life), plus a delicious filling meal at the end of the trip add great value. Spottings of King Fishers, Little Blue Herons, Egret, Howler monkeys, a sloth, and river otter along between rapid sets was a nice bonus, too! Thank you Bruillo and Axel, the photographers, and the entire Arenal Rafting team!
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Juanfranciscos850
Feb 12, 2025
A great experience to repeat 1000 more times. - I have been with my partner and it has been an amazing experience. Carlos Alvarez is a great guide and a great person who has made us enjoy the tour very much. Also highlight Don Luis who is very attentive and a great driver. Finally, the photographs of Chichu have been very funny.
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