White Water Rafting in Arenal

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

White Water Rafting Details

After hotel pickup in Arenal, we will drive for 50 minutes to the rafting location. This area has been a means of transport since pre-Columbian times and will host our rafting trip.

Upon receiving a safety talk, we will board our rafts for an incredible rafting experience tackling class II and III rapids, including "Superman," "Ay Caramba," and "Confusion," suitable for all skill levels. The trip duration will range from 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on daily river flow. We will see gorges, canyons, and waterfalls while enjoying the jungle surroundings.

Wildlife sightings may include monkeys and toucans. At trip’s end, a refreshing beer or juice will be provided before returning to hotels, completing a 4.5-hour experience.

Advanced Rafting

For experienced rafters, we offer an advanced-level option featuring class III and IV rafting.

Activity Schedule

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

Hotel Pickup

The tour includes pickup and drop-off at the main hotels in La Fortuna. Additional charges apply for other locations:

Zone 2: Arenal Lodge, Lost Iguana, and others - 39.95USD each way (increases to 45.20USD after December 15).Zone 3: Leaves and Lizards, La Mansión, and others - 35USD each way (increases to 56.50USD after December 15).Zone 4: Nueva Arenal Hotels, Termales el Bosque, and others - 56.50USD each way (increases to 79.10USD after December 15).

Balsa River Rafting & Abseiling

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