Recently Viewed
Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica: Class II-III Rapids and Natural Wonders
4.9
142 Ratings
La Virgen
Experience the adventure of rafting on the beautiful and clean Sarapiqui River in this 4-hour tour.
If you’re new to whitewater rafting or seeking something with moderate thrill, this section of river is perfect for you. Paddle down exciting rapids such as \
Experience the adventure of rafting on the beautiful and clean Sarapiqui River in this 4-hour tour.
If you’re new to whitewater rafting or seeking something with moderate thrill, this section of river is perfect for you. Paddle down exciting rapids such as \
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sarapiqui River - One of the most beautiful Costa Rican River, well know for his rapid and easy accessibility that make the river the perfect spot for nature and white water lovers.
- Sarapiqui River - One of the most beautiful Costa Rican River, well know for his rapid and easy accessibility that make the river the perfect spot for nature and white water lovers.
What's Included
- Kayak and safety equipment rental
- Certified instructor/tour guide
- Transportation to and from base sites to paddling location
- Tropical fruit and tropical coconut cocktail
- Sugar cane tour
- Self-guided botanical tour
- Fruits, yucca snack, and sugar cane demonstration
- Bath towel
- Kayak and safety equipment rental
- Certified instructor/tour guide
- Transportation to and from base sites to paddling location
- Tropical fruit and tropical coconut cocktail
- Sugar cane tour
- Self-guided botanical tour
- Fruits, yucca snack, and sugar cane demonstration
- Bath towel
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Photos (available for purchase after the tour with additional price of $35) it’s not mandatory
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Photos (available for purchase after the tour with additional price of $35) it’s not mandatory
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 8 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- You will be required to sign a waiver upon tour check-in
- Recommend you bring: Sunscreen, string or strap to secure your glasses, clothes to change into after the tour
- Recommend you wear: Swimsuit, Shorts or long pants (for sun protection only - no jeans), tennis shoes or sandals…
- Minimum age is 8 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- You will be required to sign a waiver upon tour check-in
- Recommend you bring: Sunscreen, string or strap to secure your glasses, clothes to change into after the tour
- Recommend you wear: Swimsuit, Shorts or long pants (for sun protection only - no jeans), tennis shoes or sandals with ankle straps (no flip flops), light rain jacket and/or polypropylene, wool shirts for cool or rainy days. Cotton T-shirts for sunny days only (they make you colder when wet)
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- For your safety, the 8.30 am schedule may change because the river level.
Location
Sarapiqui Outdoor Center - Costa Rica
We are approximately ***2 hours*** away from the city of San José.
Take travel time into account, verifying that access routes do not present interruptions to avoid delays in tour departures.
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
(142 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Jenniferdj4237ko
Sep 28, 2024
White water rafting with local Costa Ricans - My family of four spent 3 weeks in Costa Rica and this was one of our absolute highlights. We had an amazing time on the river, we felt safe and it was so much fun white water rafting and swimming- we laughed a lot! We also have an amazing set of photos! Then we returned to the base and the local Costa Rican family made us amazing Costa Rican food and showed us, among other things, local wildlife including red tree frogs (my favourite) and an iguana. We also learnt about and ate from the cacao fruit and sugar cane. It was absolute joy! A great family experience with a wonderful Costa Rican family. Most highly recommended for making the best memories.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Dwan_h
Sep 19, 2024
Great - Needed to push the start time back the activity a little and they were responsive and very helpful. My friends and I enjoyed it a lot and would do it again
Review provided by Viator
Nina_b
Aug 31, 2024
The Best Rafting Trip Ever! - Amazing experience. The rafting trip itself was incredible and perfect. Jordy and Rainer accompanied us and they were great instructors and made it a lot of fun as well. David the owner is amazing and so welcoming and they served us vegan nachos while waiting in their restaurant. After the rafting they had fresh fruit cut up for each of us, incredible coffee and tea and the instructors had us make our own sugar cane juice out of an old but still working cane sugar machine. Again, the white water rafting was so much fun and the best yet! I will come straight back here if I ever return to Costa Rica.
Review provided by Viator
9x24cksrt4
Aug 12, 2024
River rafting - Everybody was friendly, helpful, and fun. Our raft guide was knowledgeable and very good at piloting the raft. The scenery and thrills were nonstop. He let us float down the river. The snack was a meal and we made our own sugar cane juice. Would definitely do this tour again.
Review provided by Viator
Clarapl553bx
Aug 10, 2024
Great experience in joy and sharing - Great rafting experience. The team is super friendly very friendly. They made us know the local food after we went down the river with a nice little snack. Fresh fruit cocoa seeds, and well cooked yuca. We even had a demonstration of making cane syrup. The rafting descent went super well. In a good mood. I highly recommend this experience.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
V9431nrsarahn
Aug 8, 2024
Awesome trip-loved the rapids - We rafted here while staying in La Fortuna-it was about an hour drive but not bad at all. We had an afternoon session set up and arrived around 12 to eat lunch at the cafe beforehand. We are not vegan but very much enjoyed the food, although it took a bit of time to prepare as it was entirely from scratch, meaning that we were a bit late starting the trip. Prior to the trip we were given all equipment and our guide went over a safety presentation. The guides are very business like but friendly. I liked that there was a kayaker that went with us on the trip to help out if needed. The rapids were awesome! Lots of action throughout and not too much down time-time on the river was about 2 hrs. We felt safe the whole time. We saw some interesting birds. At the end you load up in a van to drive the short way back to the office where they gave us a very hearty snack of cut up fruit sugar cane juice that they showed us how to squeeze in a press and coffee/tea. The office and restaurant staff were lovely. Would definitely recommend!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Rajiv864
Jul 18, 2024
Excellent fun! - Really good fun, excellent safety instructions from David and then fun out on the rapids with Steve. Nice snack afterwards but lunch is also available. All family run and well looked after
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Joseph
Jul 6, 2024
Worth it - Our guide Diego was very friendly and helpful with out mother had the best experience with this company will definitely go back
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Discover562274
Jun 25, 2024
Right choice, unbeatable feeling - When we booked with Outdoor Center Sarapiqui we remained doubtful whether we would have chosen the most correct option, especially because we did it from Spain, without knowledge. Without experience in this type of activity, the insecurity is still greater.
Well tell you that everything has been amazing, well above expectations. From the reception of Ariadne, the preparatory, the environment, the security, closeness and tranquility that Yordi, Juan, has transmitted to us. In a spectacular environment, the wonderful river where in addition to the Rafting activity itself, Yordi has been in charge of acting as a biological guide showing us the wonderful biodivetsity of the environment. We have seen Oropendulas, Cormorants, Herons, Rainbow Toucans and the best, on the arrival dock......a sloth. To finish we have been delighted with an invitation of fruit and cocoa seeds very good in a dream space. Highly, highly recommended.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sarah_s
Jul 21, 2024
Rafting amazing - service bad - Rafting was amazing but afterwards they let us wait for 35 minutes in the cold before they picked us up. Afterwards no excuses and 30 dollars to pay for the pictures.
Review provided by Viator
