Rafting Sarapiqui River Class III-IV

Location: Arenal
Set deep in the Costa Rican rain forest and fed by waters from the Poas volcano, the Sarapiqui River winds 12 km (8 miles) through a canyon, filled with dramatic scenery and heart thumping excitement.
 





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"Excellent time. Professional, safety conscience, fun and entertaining. Highly recommend."

"The best day ever. Everyone there was nice, friendly, and talented. The rafting was adventurous and thrilling. The pictures the took were beautiful. Everything was absolutely fantastic. I would not trade a minute of this day for anything. "

"This was our favorite day! The logistics were as promised. the rafting experience was a blast! Gerald from Wave Expeditions made the tour. He was friendly, went out of his way to give some background of the area. He was the only guide on this week long trip that really talked about Costa Rica with pride and knowledge. The meal was also very good!"

"The BEST adventure in Arenal. Great time and fantastic guide. Thank you Ariel for the amazing time on the water. The pictures they provided were the best."

"WOW ! HA - That was the VERY best part of Costa Rica... Absolutely by far the funnest thing we have EVER done..... Want to do again ! Ariel our guide was the best ."


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Rafting Sarapiqui River Class III-IV Details

The Sarapiqui River offers some of Costa Rica's best rafting, with big waves, technical rapids and continuous whitewater. This trip is full of nonstop class 3 and 4 rapids that will challenge even the most experienced rafters.

The journey begins with a scenic drive through the eastern portion of central Costa Rica. The group will travel through the beautiful pineapple, papaya and yucca fields, with Volcano Arenal set in the backdrop. Upon reaching the destination, the trained, skilled guides will review the rules and safety guidelines for the river. Then the group will take the plunge and head down river.

You will enjoy the spectacular scenery and a thrilling ride. Halfway through the journey, the group will "re-fuel' on the river bank and enjoy some delicious tropical fruit while soaking in the tropical surroundings. At the end of the journey, the group will indulge in ice cold refreshments, followed by a typical Costa Rican lunch, filled with gallo pinto and fresh fruit.

The goal is to offer the most professional and highest quality rafting experience available. Only top of the line river rafting equipment is utilized to ensure your safety and comfort. Guests will certainly appreciate the qualified, friendly staff that does everything it can to ensure you have the most memorable rafting adventure.

Pick up time is between 8:00 AM and 8:30, depending on which hotel you are staying at. The tour is recommended for children 12 years and older.

Rafting Sarapiqui River Class III, IV: $90
Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

ImportantNo pregnant women are allowed on this tour.

What to Bring: Strap sandals or closed toed shoes, easy drying clothing, sunscreen. We recommend bringing a change of cloths because you will get wet on this tour. Changing rooms are available after the tour.

What this Tour Includes Quality service, transport, bilingual guides, equipment, fruit break, post river drinks, lunch.




About Sarapiqui River

Originating from clear mountain streams, the Sarapiqui River runs from the Central Mountain Range just north of San Jose to the San Marcos River which runs along the shared border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The river is considered a national monument because of the vital service it provided in transporting arms, goods and soldiers in the 1856 war against the filibusters.


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Available as a side trip!

This tour is available as a side trip between the following destinations:


Monteverde and Arenal


To book as a side trip: click the destination name above that you will be departing from, and reserve a Private Transport between two of the destinations as shown above. Next, book this tour for the same date as the private transport, without selecting any extra transportation services on the booking form. Then, contact us to make sure we aware you would like to combine this tour with your Private Transport and we will finalize everything on your behalf.


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us for help!





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