Costa Rica Rafting: Class III & IV from La Fortuna

Experience the thrill of White Water Rafting Class III-IV on the Sarapiqui River in La Fortuna-Arenal, Costa Rica. Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure surrounded by stunning scenery!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • WAVE Rafting Costa Rica - Join us and get prepared for an exciting and thrilling time with a full day of challenging class III & IV white water rafting!. Set deep in the Costa Rican rain forests, Sarapiquí River, declared as National Patrimony, gives us the perfect blend of natural beauty and one of the best white water rafting in the country,…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Equipment: Raft, Paddles, Rafting Vest and Helmet
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Begin your Costa Rica vacation with a thrilling Class III & IV White Water Rafting experience from La Fortuna.
Recognized globally for its superb rafting, the Sarapiqui River’s Class II & IV will undoubtedly live up to your expectations.
The start of your rafting journey in Costa Rica is marked by a beautiful 1-hour ride that takes you through vast…

Location
WAVE Rafting Costa Rica
Avenida 331
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tjaredellis
Jan 6, 2026
Won't Regret! - Had a blast! Great team and perfect river. Was myself, wife and two boys 15 and 17. One of the highlights of the trip. Thanks guys!
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Jamiehb1121qp
Dec 29, 2025
Great adventure. - Guides are amazing. We took our younger kids 13 and 12 and it was intense but we felt safe the entire time. I recommend water shoes and a waterproof bag with towel so you can dry off for the bus ride back to the launch site. You top half way and enjoy some fruit and a beer. It was amazing!
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Safari50173587985
Dec 15, 2025
Rafting and wildlife half day adventure - Diego was an excellent rafting guide and birder that seamlessly shifted between giving rowing instructions and pointing out birds, iguanas, and sloths - a great trip!
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Shadfax1
Aug 26, 2025
Worth every penny! - We had gone on a class 3/4 before and this one was awesome. They were funny and informative on the way there. Our boat guide Ruper was very good and our boat only had 4 rowers but we rocked on the river! It is scary to start but even some of the guests on the other boats that went into the water had fun. The break for fruit was good and the dinner at the end was excellent. I don’t swim and I recommend this to all!
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Mm
Aug 25, 2025
Great adventure & Lots of fun!!! - We did yesterday the Rafting Tour - It was really exhilerating & lot‘s of fun!!! We had great safety instrutions and felt absolutely fine!! Great guides during the whole day! We are a Family with teenagers (15 and 17) , it was the Perfect Adventure for them (likewise for us)!! Great experience, absolutely recomendable!!!
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Purnellvet
Jul 19, 2025
- What an amazing day. A huge thank you to Alonso, Carlos and Antonio who really made the day for us. Lots of fantastic memories and photos to take home with us.
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Angelsg4551jv
Apr 27, 2025
Wild!!! - So much fun. Fox was an absolute superstar and made sure we had a wild ride!!! Marvin fought off a bunch of ninjas while we were on the River and kept my Red Bull safe on the bus. He’s a real Costa Rico hero.
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H7855yhkevinn
Apr 12, 2025
Our Favorite Thing - Our white water adventure trip with Wave Expeditions was the highlight of our trip. Our guide, Brandon, and photographer, Jose, were amazing! The hour car ride was pleasant as our driver was great and Brandon talked to us about the area and things we were seeing along the drive. The rafting was fantastic! Not too hard but steady and adventurous! After rafting we had a great meal at a local place as well.
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Jonathanci868mg
Apr 12, 2025
Water Rafting with Yude! - I had an amazing experience with Yude our White water guide! You made my experience very special! Lots of fun and I had to consume lots of Pina Colada’s after this adventure. Many thanks.
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Marilync190
Feb 7, 2025
Best Rafting in La Fortuna - This was our second time rafting in Costa Rica and we had a fantastic time. We rafted the class IV and III rapids. Our guide, Justin, was excellent and did an outstanding job navigating us through some narrow areas. From the booking experience, to check-in, to the safety briefing, to our time on the water, we had nothing but a positive experience with everyone at Wave Rafting. We would absolutely recommend them.
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From $113
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).