Sarapiqui River White Water Rafting Class IV: Experience Exhilarating Rapids Amid Vibrant Wildlife
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La Fortuna
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:
1 day
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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 good teamwork. This combination of sport, nature and adrenaline makes this tour an outstanding adventure.
Safety measures: safety kayaker, profesional & bilingual guides, personal flotation device, helmet, paddle and a safety speech for instructions.
INCLUDES: fruit on the river ,towels, water and a delicious Costa Rican lunch “Casado” and PURA VIDA time.
DEPARTS: every day at 08:30 until 14:30
WHAT TO BRING: Changing clothes, clothes to get wet, tennis shoes or water shoes.
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 as one of the region’s most vibrant rivers, boasting continuous class 4 and 3 rapids for beyond two hours, and a rich array of wildlife such as sloths, monkeys, and toucans that can be observed during the descent.
Regarded as a Natural Monument of Costa Rica, this river embodies the country’s nature and cultural legacy. The La Selva Biological Station, a 3,739-hectare haven, is situated in this area. It stands as one of Costa Rica’s three vital neotropical ecological research and conservation bases, owned by the Organization for Tropical Studies.
Put simply, our rafting tours allow you to savor the thrill and natural wonders within one of the world’s most significant biological zones.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Arenal Rafting
If you do not need to pick up, you can get to our office at 8:15am. Please send us an e-mail.
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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(613 Ratings)
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I9729zrloganc
Apr 12, 2024
Amazing experience - I have rafted 5+ times in the states and the Sarapiqui class 3 to 4+ rapids trip was much better than any previous trip. Our guide, Gerald, was amazing. He managed the raft very well and taught us a lot about the local land and culture. Highly recommend booking a trip and requesting Gerald as your guide.
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Nickag1697ry
Apr 9, 2024
Awesome white water rafting experience - The guides Juan.R and Braulio Chizo were excellent. They were very accommodating professional and friendly. The rafting was top notch and the facilities very nice.
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Jeesica_c
Apr 9, 2024
Experience - We’ve been rafting once before and thought it was the best experience. Yesterday by far exceeded our prior experience! Roberto was so fun and so helpful, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide!
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Maiagrace
Apr 8, 2024
Exhilarating! - The rapids are constant and it was a blast. Gerald was our guide and this was a terrific adventure for our family (2 adults/2 teens). These rapids are exhilarating, but not frightening. We went in the pouring rain and it was THE BEST. Thank you Gerald and Arenal rafting.
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Kellylu8664xy
Apr 8, 2024
Highlight of our trip - Family of 5 with 3 young teenagers. Our guide was Yader, who made sure not only that my three teenagers had all the thrills they were looking for, and that my wife, who is usually very cautious, had a blast. Two perfect hours of rafting in which we saw howl monkeys, tiger and white herons, and other wild animals.
100% recommendable.
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Z3470ktkatiag
Apr 7, 2024
Arsenal Rafting - So fun. Our guide Braulio was so knowledgeable. I was so nervous at first, but he put me at ease. It was such an amazing trip!
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293adinaz
Apr 5, 2024
BEST water rafting and the BEST GUIDE - I have never been water rafting and I was very skeptical about how dangerous it would be. The guide in my group was Braulio. He was amazing to hang out with and very experienced when it came to rafting. He made the trip fun and safe, The scenery was magnificent and the weather was perfect. Everyone was amazing and helpful with our safety being top priority. I would come back and do it again. It is a must on your La Fortuna visit
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Rosie_h
Apr 5, 2024
Super fun and amazing scenery - Rafting was an absolute blast. I had never gone white water rafting before and was super nervous, but this was the perfect mix of exciting but not too scary. We were given very clear instructions on what to do and our guide, Paolo Chole, was fantastic and very safety-focused. Not only was it super fun, but the river is beautiful as well, and we saw lots of cool wildlife. One of the best things I did in Costa Rica!
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Jessicarbsas
Apr 4, 2024
Amazing rafting! - Very good rafting, our guide Braulio is very friendly and makes you have the best adventure. Very good talk on the trip, we wish you the best!!
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Steven_bx
Apr 3, 2024
Fun - but bruising! - My partner and I enjoyed this trip, and overall it was well organised and fun. However, we did both leave with some injuries - so I'd advise others to be aware of the potential for injury and consider whether the class IV experience is the best choice. I cracked or bruised a rib as well as picking up a bunch of bruises and grazes, which has affected some other activities and sleep. I think this varies wildly by guide - some rafts on our tour didn't flip at all, but ours flipped 2 or 3 times and 3 of the 4 guests on our raft left with injuries. Whilst I do take responsibility for my participation, and am not too upset about things despite a bit of discomfort, I do think Arenal Rafting should be clearer about the types of injury which could occur so that customers could decide if it's worth the risks. Overall - a fun day out, but consider which level to do and be aware of potential for some bumps and scrapes.
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