Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica: Class II-III Rapids and Natural Wonders

Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on Costa Rica’s Sarapiqui River. Navigate Class II-III rapids, swim in natural pools, and learn about the local flora and fauna from expert guides.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sarapiqui River - One of the most beautiful Costa Rican River, well know for his rapid and easy accessibility that make the river the perfect spot for nature and white water lovers.
What's Included
  • Round-trip river transport
  • Insurance coverage
  • Private parking
  • Certified international guides
  • WiFi access
  • Pre-river safety instructions
  • Complete safety equipment
  • Tropical fruits and cassava snack
  • Safety box
  • Dressing rooms
  • Lockers
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Photos and videos
  • Lunch
  • Tips
Additional Information

This adventure is ideal for both newcomers and adventure enthusiasts. Participants will navigate thrilling rapids such as “El Caño,” “Confusion,” “Superman,” and “Air Force,” and can refresh themselves with a swim in natural pools along the journey. Skilled guides will assist in enhancing paddling skills and ensure safety throughout the excursion….

Location
Sarapiqui Outdoor Center - Costa Rica
We are approximately ***2 hours*** away from the city of San José. Take travel time into account, verifying that access routes do not present interruptions to avoid delays in tour departures.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mauro_o
Apr 22, 2025
BEST rafting - The truth is we had a wonderful day rafting on the Sarapiquí River. Much of that had to do with our guide, Stanley Esquivel Mesen. You can tell he really knows the river like the back of his hand, so we felt safe the whole time, even in the most turbulent rapids. The whole team was 10 stars, very attentive the whole time and provided VIP service. It was a good mix between the excitement of rafting and being able to enjoy the beautiful scenery here in Sarapiquí. If you're looking to do something adventurous, I highly recommend it, and Stanley was a fantastic guide who made the experience even better.
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Kerry_m
Mar 31, 2025
Great time for our small group! - Jordy and David took us on a super fun adventure down the rapids. It was only my daughter (15) and me and we appreciate that they were willing to host such a small group. Jordy’s instructions were clear and kept us safe and having fun. We were on the water for 2.5 hours and had some fruit snacks and a secret dessert after. Definitely worth the trip.
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Pieterv118
Mar 24, 2025
This is what we came for! - Terrific experience. You know you are in good hands from start to finish. Deeply experienced guides, small scale, very attentive. Thank you Carlos and David! These will be good memories. We will let you know when we do the Elaho!
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Brittney_h
Jan 30, 2025
Great adventure - Jorge our guide was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and made sure we had a great time! The rapids were a blast and we had a small group which was a plus. The fresh fruit and other snacks were amazing! We even got to learn how to make sugar cane shots! Highly recommend this tour and company.
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Jo-anne
Jan 20, 2025
Fun! - Very good service and a great guide. Really enjoyed the thrill of the rapids and the beauty of the river and surroundings.
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J4870snkellyd
Jan 15, 2025
Really fun and exhilarating! - Experienced guide, felt safe. He pointed out animals for us. Afterwards they made us a nice local snack of fruits and baked cassava with fresh local condiments.
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Ben_finch
Jan 12, 2025
Super fun exciting rapids from a legit outfit. Safety taken seriously. - Super Guides, Thorough safety briefing, Exciting stretch of water, Super fun, Legit outfit, Wildlife surrounding the river was great, Snacks were a really good bonus, Great location. Pictures taken were another great bonus. Highly recommended.
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Ana_c
Jan 6, 2025
Amazing rafting experience - Amazing rafting experience, snacks and the best part was the super kind and fun staff of Sarapiqui Outdoor Center (10 out of 10). Tatiana was very welcoming and ensured we had everything we needed to have a great experience, David gave us a detailed and very clear safety briefing and took pictures during the whole experience, Felipe was our captain and wild life expert (spotting many animals together with David during the trip) and Hugo drove us smoothly back to the main base. After the rafting, we had a very tasty fruity snack and they showed us how to make sugar cane juice that we tried after. It definitely worths the money :)
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Kim_b
Dec 30, 2024
It is the BEST whitewater rafting adventure - David was an incredible guide! Rafting tour is off the beaten path and well worth the trip! The rapids were incredible and able to be expertly navigated with David’s guidance and when we weren’t in the rapids he was able to point out some of the beautiful wildlife along the way. Such a great adventure on our trip.
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Y1323itval_riem
Dec 30, 2024
Super family descent!!! To do - Very nice family experience. A descent with real sensations in white water. A big thank you to Jordy very professional and reassuring. Tatiana, David were very welcoming and particularly accommodating. We had a good time. To do without hesitation!!! Thank you again for this great time!! Valerie
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From $65
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).