Sarapiquí River Rafting: Wildlife and Rapids

Experience the exhilaration of white water rafting on the Sarapiqui River, with class IV rapids and vibrant wildlife. Discover the natural beauty of Costa Rica’s Natural Monument and the renowned La Selva Biological Station.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Virgen - The Sarapiqui rapids are the best option for adventure junkies who want to enjoy some challenging rapids with diversity of obstáculos and big splashing waves. Our professional guides, will guide you safely on a raft for 6 people over more than 30 rapids by 2 hours of emotions and adrenaline. Guides will ask you to paddle hard and do a…
What's Included
  • Fresh Fruits
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Transportation from hotels located less than 6 km away from our main office
  • Lunch
  • Towels
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase) we will show you the pictures at the end of the tour.
  • Pick up service to hotels over 6 km away from main office
Additional Information

The Sarapiquí River is renowned for its vibrant rapids, featuring continuous class 4 and 3 rapids that provide over two hours of thrilling adventure. During the descent, adventurers can spot a variety of wildlife, including sloths, monkeys, toucans, and more.
This river is recognized as a Natural Monument of Costa Rica, celebrated for its natural beauty…

Location
Arenal Rafting
If you do not need to pick up, you can get to our office at 8:15 am. We are located 100 meters north from the police station, avenue 333 street 460. You can find us on Waze or google maps as ARENAL RAFTING COMPANY.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rachel_a
Apr 4, 2026
A must do in La Fortuna! - We had so much fun!! All of the staff members were kind, professional, and funny! It was such a thrill, Braulio and Oso made it a great experience.
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Brian_j
Apr 2, 2026
Wonderful Day - Definitely one of our favorite days in Costa Rica. Jorge was an awesome river guide. Rapids were super fun. We saw a sloth from the river, had some really good fresh pineapple part way down tue river. Lunch was very good as well. Would definitely recommend this trip for any family that loves adventure and excitement.
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V5082cqjamesp
Mar 28, 2026
Don't hesitate - book this adventure! - We traveled as a family of two adults and four teenagers, and for our very first white water rafting experience, this ended up being the absolute highlight of our entire vacation. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. Our guides, Luis and Braulio, were outstanding—professional, reassuring, and a lot of fun. Safety was clearly their top priority, which made it easy to relax and fully enjoy the experience. And wow!! It was the perfect mix of excitement, adrenaline, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Their skill and energy truly made the trip special. On top of that, the lunch provided afterward was hands down the best meal we had during our stay, and the photos captured the day perfectly. We’re still talking about this adventure and already wishing we could go back. Highly recommend!
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Silvia_s
Mar 27, 2026
Don't miss out on this trip ! - Best rafting trip I've been on! Big thanks to Carlos for his hospitality! I was not feeling well and he made sure I was alright throughout the trip, I really appreciate all he did! Thank you Carlos! The food was great and all the guides were amazing, our boat guide Hanzel made sure we hit all the good rapids. Would definitely come back! Great memories!
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Paul_c
Mar 24, 2026
Great day on the water... - Great day on the water with incredible scenery Guides are excellent Wonderful way to see a different part of the region
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Johan_e
Mar 23, 2026
Wild rafting experience - Wild experience! I have never tried white water rafting before, but had a great time. Our boat flipped over a few times, which for sure is a part of the fun, but be prepared to get a few (mild) bruises. The guide on our boat, Jorge, was very professional and set a positive vibe. The whole organising with transport back and forth from La Fortuna went smoothly.
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Andrea_w
Mar 18, 2026
We have been white water... - We have been white water rafting several times and this was by far our favorite. Carlos our guide and all the other guides were knowledgeable and kind. They made the experience very fun. The river was action packed. We had lunch at the end of the trip and it was delicious. Overall, I highly recommend this rafting experience.
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K6301dxcolinb
Mar 16, 2026
Cat IV rafting - Great experience. Some challenging Rapids. Hanzel was a great guide. Definitely recommended for the more adventurous
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Ryan_m
Mar 16, 2026
Scenic and exhilarating tour! - Truly one of the highlights of our trip to Costa Rica. The scenery of the Sarapiqui is truly beautiful. Our main guide, Carlos, was fantastic and informative, made us feel ready for the journey. Our raft guide Phileppe gave us excellent instructions on the river, and really made our raft feel like one cohesive unit. If your looking for a day of true fun and excitement, do not skip this tour.
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Tatiana_v
Mar 15, 2026
Super fun and very... - Super fun and very exciting. Oso (aka Jack Sparrow) was a great guide and helped us navigate the whole way. Very organized group and lunch was amazing. Great staff 11/10
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).