White Water Rafting on the Sarapiqui River

Ride the rapids of the Sarapiqui River at full speed through the Costa Rican jungle. A real adventure!

White Water Rafting on the Sarapiqui River

After hotel pickup in Arenal, we begin a 50-minute drive to the Sarapiqui River, known for its historical significance as a transport route. Our rafting trip starts near the La Virgen Bridge, where expert guides will provide a safety talk. We will embark on a rafting journey through class II and II rapids, including names like "Superman," "Ay Caramba," and "Confusion," suitable for both beginners and advanced rafters.

The trip lasts between 1.5 to 2 hours, contingent on daily river flow. Participants will experience the Costa Rican jungle, viewing gorges, canyons, and waterfalls, while possibly spotting local wildlife like monkeys and toucans.

After the rafting, we return to land for a refreshing beer or juice, concluding with transportation back to hotels in Arenal approximately 4.5 hours after the initial pickup.

Advanced rafting

For experienced rafters, the advanced activity includes class III and IV rafting, providing a challenging experience.

Schedule

Beginners rafting: starts at 10:30 am and ends at 3 pm.Advanced rafting: starts at 10:30 am and ends at 6:30 pm.

Pickup

The tour includes pickup and drop-off at main hotels in La Fortuna. Additional charges apply for accommodations outside this area:

Zone 2: Arenal Lodge, Lost Iguana, New Moon, Chachagua Forest, Chachagua Rainforest, and Tilajari, 30 USD each way.Zone 3: Leaves and Lizards, La Mansión, El Castillo, Rancho Margot, Lands in Love, 35 USD each way; Observatory Lodge: 40 USD round-trip.Zone 4: Nueva Arenal Hotels, Termales el Bosque, El Tucano, 50 USD each way.

Balsa River Rafting and Abseiling

If you enjoyed rafting and would like to do it again, check out the rafting and abseiling activity on the Balsa River in Costa Rica.