Whitewater Rafting in Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica: Experience Class III-IV Rapids

Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica. Navigate Class III-IV rapids, admire stunning scenery, and spot wildlife on this intense adventure through the jungle.

Duration: 3 hours
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Highlights
  • Sarapiqui Outdoor Center - Costa Rica - This is an exciting, class 3-4 Costa Rica rafting river

  • Sarapiqui Outdoor Center - Costa Rica - Embark on an exhilarating, class 3-4 white-water rafting journey

  • You’re going to love this intense, Costa Rica adventure of the Costa Rican jungle!

  • You’ll be thrilled by this dynamic Costa Rican jungle escapade!

  • The Sarapiquí River is one of Costa Rica’s most-exuberant rivers for some of the best rafting Costa Rica has to offer!

  • The Sarapiquí River stands out as one of Costa Rica’s most vibrant rivers, offering some of the finest rafting experiences available!

  • It is near the Arenal Volcano, San Jose and Caribbean with more than 45 continuous, class-3-4 rapids along more than 14 miles of lush, vibrant Costa Rica rain forest.

  • Situated close to the Arenal Volcano, San Jose, and the Caribbean, this river boasts over 45 continuous class-3-4 rapids, stretching across more than 14 miles of Costa Rica’s lush and lively rainforest.

  • The meeting point for this tour is the Sarapiqui Outdoor Center in La Virgen de Sarapiqui. After checking in, you will take a short van ride to the town of San Miguel de Sarapiqui, where the Class 3/4 section begins.

  • Your adventure begins at the Sarapiqui Outdoor Center in La Virgen de Sarapiqui, where, after registration, you’ll be transported by van to the town of San Miguel de Sarapiqui to commence the class 3/4 rapids.

  • Once you get to the Sarapiquí River, your experienced and certified rafting guide will give you thorough safety instructions, get you set up with top-quality adventure gear such as your helmet, personal flotation device, and paddle and then you’re off

  • Upon arrival at the Sarapiquí River, your skilled and accredited rafting guide will provide comprehensive safety briefings, equip you with premium adventure gear like a helmet, life jacket, and paddle, and then the excitement begins

  • you’ll be paddling for more than 2 hours!

  • prepare to paddle vigorously for over two hours!

  • The highly qualified guides make a difference in this labyrinth of rocks, holes, and waves. Your guide will always be there to make you feel comfortable and safe during the trip with a professional attitude and willingness to help.

  • The expertise of our seasoned guides truly enhances the experience as you navigate through the maze of rocks, holes, and waves. They will ensure your comfort and safety throughout the journey with their professional demeanor and readiness to assist.

What's Included
  • All equipment for safe operation
  • Snacks
  • Bath Towel
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Transportation - Private Shuttle
Additional Information

Experience a Sarapiqui rafting adventure on the most exciting section of the Sarapiqui River. You will love this exciting, intense adventure through the Costa Rican jungle!

Make your way through exciting rapids like “Morning Coffee,” “The Terminator,” and “Dos Locos.” Peer up at the canyon walls dripping with waterfalls and take in the majestic views of the mountains and volcanoes in the distance. 

Our highly qualified Instructors will make you feel comfortable and safe while rafting. Plus, they will point out a variety of birds, wildlife, trees, and other flora and fauna along the way. 

This activity is perfect for intermediate rafters, or those who are physically fit and are willing to paddle and work as a team. The minimum age to participate is 14 years and must be comfortable in white water, in good physical condition, and be able to paddle. 

  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • For your safety, the 1:00 p.m. time slot has been eliminated due to the low river level at this time of year.
Location
Sarapiqui Outdoor Center - Costa Rica
We are approximately ***2 hours*** from the city of San Jose. Take into account the departure time and access routes to avoid delays with the tour schedule.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mariabz6471ec
Aug 10, 2024
Brilliant rafting experience! - Really exciting and enjoyable rafting trip! We were unsure whether we had picked the right trip as have only been rafting once before but our guides David and Geordie were really skilled and we felt very safe in their hands despite us all ending up out of the raft at one point- we had been well drilled in what to do! All of us including our two teenagers absolutely loved it! We also enjoyed being shown around the family property and the delicious food and sugar cane juice making at the end. Would highly recommend!
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Lucas
Aug 4, 2024
Amazing! - Fantastic and exhilarating rafting trip on a beautiful river. David was a very well experienced and safety minded guide. The staff was super friendly and I highly recommend this trip. Best single day rafting trip I have ever had.
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321tanguyc
Aug 1, 2024
Masterful descent! - Masterful descent into a rampaging Rio Sarapiquí with incredible rapids! The “manana coffee” woke us up! Great sensations with Hansel our helmsman and Luis kayaking Frankly great! Safety ensured without worries. It’s sporty!!
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Safari568276
Jul 29, 2024
Insane raft - Amazing rafting experience. Really incredibly intense and beautiful sailing. Hard work and therefore so much fun. Super friendly owner who then also saw a nice drink and snack for. And even sugar beet pressed the old way to share this with you. A one-off.
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Stevenscl
Jun 19, 2024
Unforgettable experience - First time in Costa Rica and love trying new adventures. David and Eric were excellent guides who were informative, supportive, embodied a Pura Vida mentality, and also prioritized safety. We had such an amazingly fun time and enjoyed seeing many birds and animals between going through the rapids. Unforgettable experience!
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Arizona-randi
May 30, 2024
Highly recommend SOC - Highly recommend SOC for your white water rafting adventure in Costa Rica! Our guides David and Andres were highly skilled in navigating us through our half day tour down the Sarapiqui river. David was extremely welcoming to his family property and provided us a refreshing snack, coffee and homemade sugarcane juice after our rafting tour. Very kind and humble people and business.
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Angeliquen67
May 16, 2024
Super fun experience! - Fantastic experience. Very friendly reception. Experienced supervisor who immediately reassures you and provides you with an incredible activity. Recommended! Afterwards we were offered a snack and drink. Top!
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Go36193694612
Mar 22, 2024
Fun and amazing - David was our captain and he did an amazing job !! The overall experience was lot of fun. We had a great vegan snack waiting at the end. They also had towels and changing rooms were neat and clean. Finally, we made the sugarcane juice in the machine and had a fresh sugarcane juice. The family was kind enough to give sugarcane juice to our daughter as well, who could not come to this adventure. Overall great experience.
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Christiankx8586al
Feb 20, 2024
Best rafting I've experienced in CR - I've done a number of rafting trips in the Arenal/surrounding areas and I'm convinced this is the best place to go. They make the whole experience feel personal and unique and it does not feel like part of a big tourist trap. Our guide Stanley was remarkable, and the rest of the crew at SOC was so accommodating and friendly, we felt like a group of friends by the end of the day. Hope to be back soon.
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Stephenierice
Jan 29, 2024
Best White Water Rafting Tour Ever! - This was the best-guided tour I have ever been on. We stayed in the cabins at SOC in the "glamping" area and it was so beautiful, and the river was literally in the backyard!! We got to experience two days of guided white water rafting tours through the Sarapiqui River with the best instructors in the country! Thank you for letting me visit your office, David & Arturo...it was a trip of a lifetime and one that I will recommend to everyone I know. I cannot wait to book my next adventure with you guys!
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