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 pickup from your hotel in Arenal, we will drive for 50 minutes to the Sarapiqui River, known for its transport history since pre-Columbian times. The rafting trip begins near the La Virgen Bridge, following a safety talk from our expert guides. Participants will tackle class II and III rapids, including "Superman," "Ay Caramba," and "Confusion," suitable for both beginners and advanced rafters.

The white water rafting trip lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours, influenced by daily river flow variations. Participants can expect to see gorges, canyons, and waterfalls while observing local wildlife such as monkeys and toucans. After the adventure, we will return to dry land and offer a refreshing beer or juice before heading back to the hotels, arriving about 4.5 hours after the pickup.

Advanced rafting

For experienced rafters, an advanced-level option is available, featuring class III and IV rapids for a more intense 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 the main hotels in La Fortuna. Other locations incur a supplemental charge:

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, and 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 try again, consider the rafting and abseiling activity on the Balsa River in Costa Rica.