White Water Rafting in Arenal

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

White Water Rafting Details

Your adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel in Arenal, followed by a 50-minute drive to the rafting location. After a safety talk from expert guides, you will embark on an incredible rafting experience through class II and II rapids, including "Superman" and "Ay Caramba." The rafting trip will last between an hour and a half to two hours, influenced by daily river flow. You will encounter the beauty of gorges, canyons, and waterfalls while possibly spotting local wildlife such as monkeys and toucans. After the trip, enjoy a beer or juice before returning to your Arenal hotel about 4.5 hours after your pickup.

Advanced Rafting

For experienced rafters, an advanced-level activity is available featuring class III and IV rafting.

Activity Schedule

Beginners' rafting: 10:30 am to 3 pm on the Sarapiqui or Balsa River, based on availability.Advanced rafting: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm on the Sarapiqui River.

Hotel Pickup

Pickup and drop-off are included for main hotels in La Fortuna. Additional charges apply for other locations:

Zone 2: 30 USD each way.Zone 3: 35 USD each way, except Observatory Lodge, 40 USD round-trip.Zone 4: 50 USD each way.

Balsa River Rafting & Abseiling

For additional adventure, consider a rafting and abseiling activity on the Balsa River in Costa Rica.