Best Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica, Class III-IV
Overview
Experience a Sarapiqui rafting adventure on the most exciting section of the Sarapiqui River. You will love this exciting, intense adventure through the Costa Rican jungle!
Make your way through exciting rapids like “Morning Coffee, ” “The Terminator, ” and “Dos Locos.” Peer up at the canyon walls dripping with waterfalls and take in the majestic views of the mountains and volcanoes in the distance.
Our highly qualified Instructors will make you feel comfortable and safe while rafting. Plus, they will point out a variety of birds, wildlife, trees, and other flora and fauna along the way.
This activity is perfect for intermediate rafters, or those who are physically fit and are willing to paddle and work as a team. The minimum age to participate is 14 years and must be comfortable in white water, in good physical condition, and be able to paddle.
Make your way through exciting rapids like “Morning Coffee, ” “The Terminator, ” and “Dos Locos.” Peer up at the canyon walls dripping with waterfalls and take in the majestic views of the mountains and volcanoes in the distance.
Our highly qualified Instructors will make you feel comfortable and safe while rafting. Plus, they will point out a variety of birds, wildlife, trees, and other flora and fauna along the way.
This activity is perfect for intermediate rafters, or those who are physically fit and are willing to paddle and work as a team. The minimum age to participate is 14 years and must be comfortable in white water, in good physical condition, and be able to paddle.
Inclusions
- Snacks - Tropical Fruit, Drink and Snack
- All equipment for operate in safety the tour
What to expect
Itinerary
This is an exciting, class 3-4 Costa Rica rafting river — You’re going to love this intense, Costa Rica adventure of the Costa Rican jungle! The Sarapiquí River is one of Costa Rica’s most-exuberant rivers for some of the best rafting Costa Rica has to offer!
It is near the Arenal Volcano, San Jose and Caribbean with more than 45 continuous, class-3-4 rapids along more than 14 miles of lush, vibrant Costa Rica rain forest.
The meeting point for this tour is the Sarapiqui Outdoor Center in La Virgen de Sarapiqui. After checking in, you will take a short van ride to the town of San Miguel de Sarapiqui, where the Class 3/4 section begins.
Once you get to the Sarapiquí River, your experienced and certified rafting guide will give you thorough safety instructions, get you set up with top-quality adventure gear such as your helmet, personal flotation device, and paddle and then you're off – you'll be paddling for more than 2 hours!
The highly qualified guides make a difference in this labyrinth of rocks, holes, and waves. Your guide will always be there to make you feel comfortable and safe during the trip with a professional attitude and willingness to help.
Stop At:
• Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica
• Sarapiqui Outdoor Center, Mts Norte del Ebais 75, La Virgen 41002 Costa Rica
This is an exciting, class 3-4 Costa Rica rafting river — You’re going to love this intense, Costa Rica adventure of the Costa Rican jungle! The Sarapiquí River is one of Costa Rica’s most-exuberant rivers for some of the best rafting Costa Rica has to offer!
It is near the Arenal Volcano, San Jose and Caribbean with more than 45 continuous, class-3-4 rapids along more than 14 miles of lush, vibrant Costa Rica rain forest.
The meeting point for this tour is the Sarapiqui Outdoor Center in La Virgen de Sarapiqui. After checking in, you will take a short van ride to the town of San Miguel de Sarapiqui, where the Class 3/4 section begins.
Once you get to the Sarapiquí River, your experienced and certified rafting guide will give you thorough safety instructions, get you set up with top-quality adventure gear such as your helmet, personal flotation device, and paddle and then you're off – you'll be paddling for more than 2 hours!
The highly qualified guides make a difference in this labyrinth of rocks, holes, and waves. Your guide will always be there to make you feel comfortable and safe during the trip with a professional attitude and willingness to help.
Stop At:
• Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica
• Sarapiqui Outdoor Center, Mts Norte del Ebais 75, La Virgen 41002 Costa Rica
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Minimum age is 14 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required; Use "Special Requirements" field to advise information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Near public transportation
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- For your safety, the 3pm schedule may change due to the low level of the river at this time of year.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Thomas S
February 2020
I think our guide and his team were wondering what a couple of 66 year old gringos were doing on a class III-IV rafting trip. But, my wife and I had done a fair amount of canoeing, kayaking, and rafting in whitewater and we had a blast! Our team leader, Arturo, was an expert navigator and knew th...
I think our guide and his team were wondering what a couple of 66 year old gringos were doing on a class III-IV rafting trip. But, my wife and I had done a fair amount of canoeing, kayaking, and rafting in whitewater and we had a blast! Our team leader, Arturo, was an expert navigator and knew the river like the back of his hand. Juan Carlos came along in a kayak as a scout and photographer and was amazing to watch as he worked the rapids. It was a great exhilarating trip that we thoroughly enjoyed. We were even served fresh coconut juice, cassava, and fresh fruit at the end. Along with a demonstration on pressing sugar cane. And Luis had also taken us on a short nature hike along the river explaining a lot of the flora and fauna next to the river. Again, a wonderful experience with a top- notch outfit.RHDavies
November 2019
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT EXPERIENCE!! We went white water rafting here for the first time yesterday and had such an amazing time. From the very first moment we arrived I knew it was going to be good, the staff were professional and everything was very clear and chilled. The venue has everything you n...
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT EXPERIENCE!! We went white water rafting here for the first time yesterday and had such an amazing time. From the very first moment we arrived I knew it was going to be good, the staff were professional and everything was very clear and chilled. The venue has everything you need and is in a beautiful setting. We has some food at the start; fresh fruit and coconut water, which was delicious and after the white water rafting changed our plans to stay on longer to eat lunch there, which was really worthwhile. The food was delicious and the hosts were absolutely brilliant. All the staff were so friendly and helpful. The white water rafting was without doubt the best outdoor activity I have ever done! After we'd had a relaxing drink a bite to eat and met the other tourists, we all got in a bus with the rafts behind us and during the 20 min drive had the safety briefing. We arrived and quickly got equipped with the necessary gear and were in the boat with our instructor, Louis, who was so clear and calm and made the experience so enjoyable. There were 8 of us in total so split up 4 in two boats. As soon started paddeling, I could not stop smiling on our way down the rapids; it was such an amazing experience! I can't wait to do it again. I would 100% recommend Sarapiqui Outdoor Center; absolutely brilliant in all areas. I will definitely be back to Costa Rica just to experience this again!Tom W
November 2019
Did a lot of research before picking a place to do white water rafting - totally new to it and did not know what to expect. Best experience in Costa Rica hands down. Amazing guides, helpful and safe. No wasted time on this trip, brilliant organisation with a real emphasis on fun. 100% doing it ag...
Did a lot of research before picking a place to do white water rafting - totally new to it and did not know what to expect. Best experience in Costa Rica hands down. Amazing guides, helpful and safe. No wasted time on this trip, brilliant organisation with a real emphasis on fun. 100% doing it again. No photo of the place does it justice - unbelievably gorgeous river full of wildlife along the way. Do the toughest grade on offer - you won’t regret it.christief2911
November 2019
This was such an amazing experience! The scenery along the river was beautiful and our guide pointed out lots of different kinds of birds, plants, and other animals as we rode along (while there were no rapids). I felt safe the entire time because we were well prepared with instructions beforehan...
This was such an amazing experience! The scenery along the river was beautiful and our guide pointed out lots of different kinds of birds, plants, and other animals as we rode along (while there were no rapids). I felt safe the entire time because we were well prepared with instructions beforehand. I could not stop laughing the entire time because the rapids were so fun! Afterwards, we had freshly cut pineapple, oranges, yuka, and coconut and even got to grind sugarcane into juice. The location of the site was so beautiful and our tour guide David was so passionate and fun. This is a family-run business and the staff made us feel like part of the family. If you are looking for white water rafting, this is the one to choose!!nfromlondon
August 2019
Our family of four (including two teenage boys) enjoyed our half day of class III-IV whitewater rafting under the expert guidance of David. Our boys thought it was one of their best days out in Costa Rica. Though it was definitely a challenge negotiating the rapids, the very professional and sa...
Our family of four (including two teenage boys) enjoyed our half day of class III-IV whitewater rafting under the expert guidance of David. Our boys thought it was one of their best days out in Costa Rica. Though it was definitely a challenge negotiating the rapids, the very professional and safety conscious approach was reassuring - and kept us focused on the task at hand. David also made sure to keep me (definitely the weakest and most fearful member of our team) safe - and most importantly in the raft! His upbeat attitude more generally was appreciated - as was his knowledge about the local area and wildlife. We also enjoyed the food and sugar cane juice tasting after the rafting. The video of our experience (bought at extra cost) is also a nice memory.O1778QUandys
July 2019
This family run business should not be left off your list of activities in Costa Rica. There is a through safety briefing and drills before going on the river. The guide was very knowledgeable about both rafting and all the wildlife you see on the river. He is clearly very experienced. Afterward...
This family run business should not be left off your list of activities in Costa Rica. There is a through safety briefing and drills before going on the river. The guide was very knowledgeable about both rafting and all the wildlife you see on the river. He is clearly very experienced. Afterwards we were treated to some local Yuca, pineapple and coconut milk followed by a lesson on a sugar cane drink. I have done this type of activity a number of times before and this was a fantastic experience. Well worth the time and money. Tip- They are very responsive if you enquire via FB messenger and we did the entire trip direct as they also arranged our transport there and back. All very easy. muchas gracias, Pura Vida 👍🏻