Whitewater Rafting in Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica: Experience Class III-IV Rapids
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Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica. Navigate Class III-IV rapids, admire stunning scenery, and spot wildlife on this intense adventure through the jungle.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sarapiqui Outdoor Center - Costa Rica - This is an exciting, class 3-4 Costa Rica rafting river

  • Sarapiqui Outdoor Center - Costa Rica - Embark on an exhilarating, class 3-4 white-water rafting journey

  • You’re going to love this intense, Costa Rica adventure of the Costa Rican jungle!

  • You’ll be thrilled by this dynamic Costa Rican jungle escapade!

  • The Sarapiquí River is one of Costa Rica’s most-exuberant rivers for some of the best rafting Costa Rica has to offer!

  • The Sarapiquí River stands out as one of Costa Rica’s most vibrant rivers, offering some of the finest rafting experiences available!

  • 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.

  • Situated close to the Arenal Volcano, San Jose, and the Caribbean, this river boasts over 45 continuous class-3-4 rapids, stretching across more than 14 miles of Costa Rica’s lush and lively rainforest.

  • 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.

  • Your adventure begins at the Sarapiqui Outdoor Center in La Virgen de Sarapiqui, where, after registration, you’ll be transported by van to the town of San Miguel de Sarapiqui to commence the class 3/4 rapids.

  • 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

  • Upon arrival at the Sarapiquí River, your skilled and accredited rafting guide will provide comprehensive safety briefings, equip you with premium adventure gear like a helmet, life jacket, and paddle, and then the excitement begins

  • you’ll be paddling for more than 2 hours!

  • prepare to paddle vigorously for over two 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.

  • The expertise of our seasoned guides truly enhances the experience as you navigate through the maze of rocks, holes, and waves. They will ensure your comfort and safety throughout the journey with their professional demeanor and readiness to assist.

What's Included
    • Safety equipment provided for the tour
    • Complimentary snacks
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Transportation - Private Shuttle
Additional Information

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. 

  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • 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
  • For your safety, the 1:00 p.m. time slot has been eliminated due to the low river level at this time of year.
Location
Sarapiqui Outdoor Center - Costa Rica
We are approximately ***2 hours*** from the city of San Jose. Take into account the departure time and access routes to avoid delays with the tour schedule.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Go36193694612
Mar 22, 2024
Fun and amazing - David was our captain and he did an amazing job !! The overall experience was lot of fun. We had a great vegan snack waiting at the end. They also had towels and changing rooms were neat and clean. Finally, we made the sugarcane juice in the machine and had a fresh sugarcane juice. The family was kind enough to give sugarcane juice to our daughter as well, who could not come to this adventure. Overall great experience.
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Christiankx8586al
Feb 20, 2024
Best rafting I've experienced in CR - I've done a number of rafting trips in the Arenal/surrounding areas and I'm convinced this is the best place to go. They make the whole experience feel personal and unique and it does not feel like part of a big tourist trap. Our guide Stanley was remarkable, and the rest of the crew at SOC was so accommodating and friendly, we felt like a group of friends by the end of the day. Hope to be back soon.
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Stephenierice
Jan 29, 2024
Best White Water Rafting Tour Ever! - This was the best-guided tour I have ever been on. We stayed in the cabins at SOC in the "glamping" area and it was so beautiful, and the river was literally in the backyard!! We got to experience two days of guided white water rafting tours through the Sarapiqui River with the best instructors in the country! Thank you for letting me visit your office, David & Arturo...it was a trip of a lifetime and one that I will recommend to everyone I know. I cannot wait to book my next adventure with you guys!
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Sophiat585
Nov 29, 2023
Must Do Excursion for Adventurous Souls - This white water rafting was THE highlight of our trip to Costa Rica! It was literally our favorite activity. The rapids were super fun and the water was super fresh and clear. Our guide was great and definitely made us feel safe and comfortable in the raft. Also, the food after the rafting trip (which we were not expecting) was delicious. They gave us Cassava and salsa and juiced sugar cane with us. Would highly recommend this excursion to anyone wanting some adventure as part of their trip!
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Ourtownn
Sep 13, 2023
Must do experience!! - Best part of our trip!! It's a must do! Our guided were amazing and super knowledgeable. Andres was the best!
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Itxar0z
Aug 25, 2023
Unforgettable experience, formidable team! - Excellent guide Arturo, and very good attention, especially Raúl. We enjoyed rafting immensely. There were two of us with Arturo and Jordi, a guide who was training for level IV. Deluxe!
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547jeaninel
Aug 21, 2023
Super!! - Very well organised, beautiful and neat accommodation. Good communication via WhatsApp. Rafting with experienced and enthusiastic guides on a super challenging river. Afterwards we were given some fruit and drinks and an explanation about sugar cane. The children were allowed to squeeze this out. Great morning!!
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Inspire26353309357
May 25, 2023
Amazing service, activities and location, must visit! - The whole day was incredible. Larry, our driver, picked us from San Jose in the morning and broke up the 2 hour journey with stops at coffee plantations, strawberry fields and waterfalls, which was an unexpected, but very pleasant surprise. We arrived at the outdoor centre abit early, so Larry took us to see a pineapple plantation and also a local friends’ farm, where we cut down and drank from fresh coconuts. Another very appreciated bonus! A very nice touch, rather than being sat waiting around for our tour to start. The lunch the centre provided was amazing. They gave us the menu to choose from the day before, and the food was fresh and tasty. Plenty to choose from for all dietary preferences. The rafting itself was great fun too, highly recommend. The river was beautiful and the team were friendly and helpful the entire time. We were then given fresh fruit and traditional Costa Rican snacks after the activity. Again, this was unexpected but very pleasant and a lovely gesture. Larry then drove us all the way back to San Jose where we finished. Highly recommend the centre/tour, incredible service all day long!
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Adreana_n
Apr 7, 2023
Great guide = Great time - I really enjoyed this tour. Both the guide and the owner were so kind and informative! They taught us how to work together as a team to really maneuver the rapids safely. I promise we felt like an Olympic rowing team by the end of the excursion. lol We also got some great action shots out of it as well. Definitely recommend.
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Jackff5630kc
Jan 9, 2023
Rafting experience - The guides were very experienced and helpful. One of the rafts did flip but everything turned out just fine.
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