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Costa Rica Rafting: Class III & IV from La Fortuna
4.9
141 Ratings
La Fortuna
Experience the thrill of White Water Rafting Class III-IV on the Sarapiqui River in La Fortuna-Arenal, Costa Rica. Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure surrounded by stunning scenery!
Experience the thrill of White Water Rafting Class III-IV on the Sarapiqui River in La Fortuna-Arenal, Costa Rica. Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure surrounded by stunning scenery!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- WAVE Rafting Costa Rica - Join us and get prepared for an exciting and thrilling time with a full day of challenging class III & IV white water rafting!. Set deep in the Costa Rican rain forests, Sarapiquí River, declared as National Patrimony, gives us the perfect blend of natural beauty and one of the best white water rafting in the country,…
- WAVE Rafting Costa Rica - Join us and get prepared for an exciting and thrilling time with a full day of challenging class III & IV white water rafting!. Set deep in the Costa Rican rain forests, Sarapiquí River, declared as National Patrimony, gives us the perfect blend of natural beauty and one of the best white water rafting in the country, with big waves and amazing technical rapids. After meeting with your river guide we will drive 90 minutes to the put in in where the fun begins! Your guides will explain the safety security procedures and safety equipment before embarking down the river. Then we will take the PLUNGE and start the adventure! Halfway through our journey we will “re-fuel” on the river bank and enjoy some delicious tropical fruits while soaking in the tropical surroundings. At the end of our journey, a cold drink and dry towel will await you before a short ride where you can change into dry clothes and have a delicious Typical Costa Rican Lunch.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Driver and professional guide
- Full rafting equipment provided
- Lunch included
- Snacks and beverages
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Souvenir photos (available for purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Driver and professional guide
- Full rafting equipment provided
- Lunch included
- Snacks and beverages
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Souvenir photos (available for purchase)
Additional Information
Begin your Costa Rica vacation with a thrilling Class III & IV White Water Rafting experience from La Fortuna.
Recognized globally for its superb rafting, the Sarapiqui River’s Class II & IV will undoubtedly live up to your expectations.
The start of your rafting journey in Costa Rica is marked by a beautiful 1-hour ride that takes you through vast…
Begin your Costa Rica vacation with a thrilling Class III & IV White Water Rafting experience from La Fortuna.
Recognized globally for its superb rafting, the Sarapiqui River’s Class II & IV will undoubtedly live up to your expectations.
The start of your rafting journey in Costa Rica is marked by a beautiful 1-hour ride that takes you through vast farmland abundant with papaya, pineapple, and yucca, all set against the stunning backdrop of the towering Arenal Volcano.
On reaching the commencement point, the highly trained and competent guides of Wave Expeditions will acquaint you with the safety guidelines and regulations that govern your paddling duties. Once you’ve mastered the rules and proven your familiarity with the commands, you’re all set to kick off your tour of Costa Rica.
Your rafting adventure with Wave Expeditions promises to be one of the most memorable parts of your Costa Rica trip. Pura Vida!
- 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
Location
WAVE Rafting Costa Rica
Avenida 331
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(141 Ratings)
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Scenic818840
Sep 8, 2024
Fantastic adventure for my family! - Wonderful day - our guide (I believe Jorge) was amazing and prioritized safety. He gave perfect instructions and the river and water were beautiful! Such great memories for us and our 3 boys!
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Jet46249028376
Jul 7, 2024
Highlight of our La Fortuna trip! - Rafting with Wave was an absolute blast and the service was top notch! From our driver, Warner to our trainer/line guide, Brandon to our raft guide Jorge, we were big fans of everyone we had contact with. I would HIGHLY recommend this trip!
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P892okkarlam
May 7, 2024
Rafting on the Sarapiqui River - It was an incredible experience, a dream come true for me. I want to thank the wave team that took care of us and guided us during the trip to the Sarapiqui River.
Brandon took some incredible photos of us and Momo was an excellent guide who made us feel very comfortable and fun.
Thank you, I hope to return soon!!!!!
Pure Life!
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Eahighland
Apr 18, 2024
Whitewater Rafting - My wife, son and I had the pleasure of whitewater rafting with Wave Expeditions. We were picked up at our hotel by Oscar, our driver and Brandon (Tato) our guide. The ride to our starting point on the Sarapiqui river took about an hour. During the ride Tato taught us about Costa Rica in general, including eco-tourism in La Fortuna. He also went over safety instructions that we would need to know for our rafting trip. We enjoyed chatting with Oscar about New York City where we are from and where Oscar had lived. Upon arrival at our raft launching point, we were joined by Momo, who would be our in raft guide. Momo once again went over the safety and paddling instructions for our river trip. Here I have to mention that our 37 year old son is atypically autistic. I was overwhelmed by Momo’s patience in explaining everything to our son, making sure that my son understood everything. As we proceeded to paddle down river, I can only say the scenery and natural beauty of the river was breathtaking. The trip itself was exciting, and needless to say we were thoroughly soaked shooting the rapids. At points where the river was placid, we were encouraged to jump out and just float down river in our PFDs which my son loved. About halfway through the 12 kilometer trip we stopped for an excellent snack of fresh pineapple and watermelon.
After arriving at our destination, we were greeted by Oscar with a choice of excellent Costa Rican beer or water. We then took a 5 minute ride to a local restaurant where we had an outstanding meal of the local cusine. After lunch we were back in the well equipped van for our ride home.
I have to commend Momo, who really bonded with my son on the way down the river. My son speaks a little Spanish and never hesitates to use it. Momo not only encouraged my son to use his Spanish but also added to his vocabulary. My son and Momo spent as much time laughing with each other as they did paddling. The pictures that Tato took of our expedition will be treasured forever. Everyone associated with Wave Expeditions went above and beyond to make our rafting trip a special experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this company for any rafting trips you may take during your time in this area.
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Tmr182010
Apr 3, 2024
Tons of fun! Pura Vida! - We had so much fun white water rafting for the first time as a family with our two teens. Georgie was the best guide who made the experience even better than we could have asked for! He even found us a sloth hanging in the trees! He was super knowledgeable and fun for my two teens! Thanks for a great time.
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Worlldtraveller
Mar 28, 2024
Best activity so far in Costa Rica - Class III-IV river rafting with Jorge (MOMO) as our guide. Absolutely amazing. Such a great experience. It has been our favorite so far. Picked us up at hotel at 7:30, after rafting, lunch, we were back at the hotel by 2:30. Couldn't have been any better.
Fuimos con Jorge "Momo", el mejor guia. Nos ayudo y nos enseno muchisimo. No hay mejor.
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Discover531100
Feb 9, 2024
Excellent Guides - The adventure was fabulous. Best white water rafting trip we have been on. Our guide guided us through the rapids expertly. We loved that there was very little just floating. After we finished they provided a great lunch too!
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Chriskn5251ad
Dec 30, 2023
10/10 would recommend - Incredible views and scenery. Saw tons of animals in the jungle. We had Momo and he was the best guide ever!
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Cathyleskol
Dec 2, 2023
Exhilarating, thrilling say no more!! - Rafting with Wave on the Sarapique River was so exhilarating. A must do! The guides were great and kept us safe on incredible class III-IIII rapids. #waverafting
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63rickyw
Aug 9, 2023
Awesome day on the river. - The guides were awesome! They were well prepared and ensured we had a great day on the river. The rafting was challenging yet not overwhelming especially for a first timer.
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