Sarapiqui River Kayak Tour: Wildlife and Scenery

Embark on a thrilling white water kayak tour on Costa Rica’s Sarapiqui River. Explore the jungle, spot wildlife, and paddle through class I and II rapids. Perfect for beginners and experienced kayakers alike!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

The tour starts at either 8:30 am or 11:30 am at our base in La Virgen de Sarapiqui, Heredia, Costa Rica. Our friendly staff will greet you and make you feel at home at our beautiful outdoor center. First, we will select the right gear for you, including a helmet, lifejacket, spray skirt, kayak, and paddle. Then, we will load up the van and take a short…

What's Included
  • Certified instructor/tour guide
  • Kayak and safety equipment
  • Safe lockers
  • Bath towel
  • Tropical fruit and Yucca snack
  • Demonstration of ‘Caña de Azucar’
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Photos and Videos with additional price of $35
Additional Information

Discover the picturesque landscape of the Sarapiqui area via the Sarapiqui River. This journey offers a glimpse into the multitude of fauna and flora unique to riverside sceneries.
Open to both novices and experts, this whitewater kayak ride (class I and II) brings a chance to explore unfamiliar waters and elevate your proficiency. While not a…

Location
Sarapiqui Outdoor Center - 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.
Cancellation Policy

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

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D8844bxkatrinas
Aug 8, 2024
A fantastic, unique way to experience the jungle! - The office staff (Tatiana) and guides (Miguel and Jordy) were all very friendly and helpful. The trip was well organized, and they did a great job helping to explain everything. Our guides helped us to feel safe on the river, and they also pointed out wildlife (especially birds) as we kayaked. They also took pictures that were available for us to see at the end. After the kayak tour, we also enjoyed the snack (fruit, cassava, and coffee) and got to participate in crushing sugar cane! This was a very fun experience for us. One tip: Be sure to wear clothes that can get completely wet. They will have you practice escaping from a flipped kayak, just in case it happens to you. Don't worry too much- there were a few small rapids but we never felt unsafe nor did we tip.
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Spencer_s
Mar 3, 2024
ADVENTURE AWAITS! - 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.
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Mkloomis
Feb 28, 2024
Highly recommended! - Sarapiquí Outdoor Center is a gem. Tatiana and David were so friendly and helpful. The kayaking was spectacular. David is a good guide and a good teacher. Our kayaking skills are pretty basic and he made sure we had a good time while staying within our abilities. We saw many different birds and enjoyed the quiet river and forest. The fruit snack afterwards was generous and delicious! We also stayed over at one of the "glamping" huts and it was about the most restful night of our whole Costa Rica trip. The setting is charming, with rock work and a small river. There were monkeys right there in the forest. The whole setup is rustic and homey.
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Jim_c
Jan 18, 2024
Super fun! - We loved that the rapids were almost constant. Rarely was there calm water which made it exciting the entire time!
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Claudia
Dec 9, 2023
An unforgettable day on Sarapiqui River - I can highly recommend this great tour. I am a kayac novice and David's introduction was very good, highly professional and made me quickly feel comfortable in my kayac. We saw so many birds and other animals, we even saw a crocodile up close. David was very good in finding and pointing out the animals. After the tour I had a snack and coffee offered at their lovely place outside close to the river. If you are in the area, don't miss this tour. It is a memory of a life time.
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Passenger39246818372
Aug 6, 2023
Wonder family-friendly tour! - We had a wonderful time with our Sarapiqui Outdoor Center tour. We originally booked a kayak river tour. Upon arrival, our tour guide David was concerned that our youngest son (10) would be a little small for the kayak, and it wouldn’t be safe. He offered a whitewater rafting trip instead. None of us had ever been whitewater rafting, but David was a great guide! He provided thorough instruction, and did a great job throughout the trip keeping us safe while pointing out the amazing wildlife along the Sarapiqui River. Arturo accompanied the raft in a kayak took many pictures and videos which they emailed to us a day later. After the trip, David and Arturo provided fruit, yucca, and freshly squeezed sugar cane while they explained the many different ways the food could be prepared. After the trip, our youngest son asked how long we were on the water. When I told him we rafted for about an hour and a half, he replied that it was the best hour and a half of his life. Thank you David and Arturo!
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Larissa_z
Jul 27, 2022
Incredible trip & lovely family business - 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!
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Elinf862
Dec 4, 2021
Healing, high vibration adventure stay - We had a rented camper van with our own whitewater equipment. We were offered a Riverside campsite (4x4) or a creekside spot surrounded with spectacular jungle botanicals, toucans, frogs and salamanders. Rasta was a world class kayak guide and showed us all the great lines. Davi (the owner) fed us beautiful healing vegan foods and was gracious and Informative company. The center offers ecologically sound journeys and stays with folk that understand and value the planet and human connections. This is a hidden gem in the agricultural Caribbean regions that will be well worth the drive. Pura vida!
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Tobyr841
Aug 1, 2021
Swiftwater Kayaking with amazing guides! - Two friends and I, who live in Costa Rica, kayaked on a Kayak Jungle Tour with Sarapiqui Outdoor Center. David was great to work with as I was making reservations for the tour and he was very patient with all my questions. Eric and Stanley were amazing guides and taught us how to "read" the river as we paddled on swiftly moving water. Before we started the trip down the Sarapiqui River they gave us an instructional safety session - teaching us to how to do "wet exit" from the kayak. As we paddled down river we saw iguanas in the trees and a Boat-Billed Heron with her nest! After the kayak adventure we had an amazing lunch on the property and tried our hand at "squishing" sugar cane to make sugar cane juice. I would highly recommend kayaking with Sarapiqui Outdoor Center.
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36mayad
Jan 2, 2021
Best Experience Ever! - Safety was their main priority and were extremely patient with beginner kayakers! From the clear instructions and lessons, to the valuable new knowledge of the wildlife, to the personalities, to the home-cooked food, this place is one of a kind! Definitely make this place part of your trip to Costa Rica. It’s a great way to get immersed into the culture and nature of Costa Rica. Fruit was fresh, food was delicious, safety was priority, Sarapiquí River was gorgeous, and the team was amazing and friendly! This was an exhilarating yet relaxing experience! Friendly for all ages!
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