White Water Rafting on the Sarapiqui River

White Water Rafting on the Sarapiqui River

After picking you up from your hotel in Arenal, we'll set off on the 50-minute drive to the Sarapiqui River. This natural paradise has been used as a means of transport since pre-Columbian times and will be the setting for our rafting trip.

Our adventure will begin on the Sarpiqui River near the La Virgen Bridge. Once our expert guides have given us a safety talk, we'll climb onto our rafts and set off on our incredible rafting experience through the white water. We'll tackle class II and II rapids, including "Superman," "Ay Caramba," "Confusion," and many others with equally exciting names - ideal for beginners and advanced rafters alike!

The white water rafting trip will last between an hour and a half and two hours, depending on the river flow, which changes daily. As we crash through the Costa Rican jungle, we'll admire the spectacular gorges, canyons, and waterfalls along the river and feel the spray of water on our skin.

Suppose we're lucky, along the river. In that case, we'll also see some local wildlife like monkeys, toucans, and other tropical animals - an exciting afternoon getting to know Costa Rica's wild side!

At the end of the rafting trip, we'll return to dry land, and you'll be treated to a refreshing beer or juice before we return to the hotels. After a full day of fun, we'll take you back to your hotel in Arenal about 4 and a half hours after pickup.

Advanced rafting

Are you a rafting pro? If so, we recommend booking the advanced-level activity, which includes class III and IV rafting. Get ready for an amazing 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. If your accommodation is located elsewhere, you'll have to pay a supplementary charge on the day, which varies depending on location:

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

Balsa River Rafting and Abseiling

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