White Water Rafting in Arenal

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

White Water Rafting Details

After hotel pickup in Arenal, a 50-minute drive will take you to the starting point for white water rafting. This area has served as transport since pre-Columbian times.

Participants will receive a safety talk from expert guides before embarking on a raft adventure through class II and III rapids, including "Superman," "Ay Caramba," and "Confusion," suitable for both beginners and advanced rafters.

The rafting trip lasts between one and two hours, depending on daily river flow. As we navigate through the Costa Rican jungle, you can enjoy views of gorges, canyons, and waterfalls, and possibly spot wildlife such as monkeys and toucans.

At trip's end, there will be a chance to enjoy a refreshing beer or juice before returning to hotels in Arenal approximately 4.5 hours after pickup.

Advanced Rafting

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

Activity Schedule

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

Hotel Pickup

Tour includes pickup and drop-off at main hotels in La Fortuna. Charges apply for other locations:

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

Balsa River Rafting & Abseiling

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