White Water Rafting in Arenal

Ride the rapids of the Sarapiqui or Balsa River through the Costa Rican jungle for an adventure.

White Water Rafting Details

After hotel pickup in Arenal, a 50-minute drive will take us to the rafting starting point. This area has historical significance as a transport route since pre-Columbian times.

Following a safety talk from our guides, we will embark on our rafting experience, navigating class II and II rapids, including "Superman," "Ay Caramba," and "Confusion." This trip is suitable for both beginners and advanced rafters.

The rafting trip will last between an hour and a half and two hours, contingent on daily river flow. Participants can expect to see picturesque gorges, canyons, and waterfalls. Wildlife sightings may include monkeys, toucans, and other tropical fauna.

After rafting, enjoy a refreshing beer or juice before returning to your hotel about 4.5 hours after pickup.

Advanced Rafting

Experienced rafters can book the advanced-level activity featuring class III and IV rafting.

Activity Schedule

Beginners' rafting: starts at 10:30 am and ends at 3 pm, taking place in either the Sarapiqui River or Balsa River based on availability and season.Advanced rafting: starts at 10:30 am and ends at 6:30 pm, conducted on the Sarapiqui River.

Hotel Pickup

The tour includes pickup and drop off at the main hotels in La Fortuna. A supplementary charge applies for accommodations outside this area:

Zone 2: Arenal Lodge, Lost Iguana, New Moon, Chachagua Forest, Chachagua Rainforest and Tilajari, 45.20USD supplement each way.Zone 3: Leaves and Lizards, La Mansión, El Castillo, Observatory Lodge, Rancho Margot, and Lands in Love, 56.50USD supplement each way.Zone 4: Nueva Arenal Hotels, Termales el Bosque, El Tucano, 79.10USD supplement each way.

Balsa River Rafting & Abseiling

If you enjoyed rafting, consider the rafting and abseiling activity on the Balsa River in Costa Rica.