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Home/Destinations/Alajuela/Rafting & Rivers

Rafting & River Tours

Ride the rivers: white-water rafting tours tackle the rapids of Costa Rica’s jungle rivers, while gentler tubing floats and trips to the turquoise Río Celeste waterfall offer watery thrills for all. Wild water fun.

97 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba
San Jose
Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba
5.0(385)·6 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José
San Jose
White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José
4.7(250)·10 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
RÍO CELESTE COMBO: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife
Alajuela
RÍO CELESTE COMBO: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife
5.0(235)·10–11 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Rafting Pacuare River from Turrialba
San Jose
Rafting Pacuare River from Turrialba
5.0(196)·6 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting II and III Maquique Costa Rica La Fortuna
Alajuela
White Water Rafting II and III Maquique Costa Rica La Fortuna
5.0(47)·5 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
White water Tubing + Indigenous culture + FREE Thermal pools
Alajuela
White water Tubing + Indigenous culture + FREE Thermal pools
4.7(38)·1h 30min
from$65/ person
via Viator
Hike to Río Celeste Waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park
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Alajuela
Hike to Río Celeste Waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park
5.0(21)·3 hours
from$64$80/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste river waterfall, hike and hot springs tour from San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose
Rio Celeste river waterfall, hike and hot springs tour from San Jose, Costa Rica
4.4(7)·1 day
from$149/ person
via Viator
The Authentic Pacuare River Costa Rica Rafting Tour
San Jose
The Authentic Pacuare River Costa Rica Rafting Tour
4.6(5)·9 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator

Rafting & Rivers in Alajuela — FAQ

Can you go rafting near Alajuela?
Yes — rivers offer rafting for all skill levels.
What is Río Celeste?
A river with a striking turquoise waterfall in a national park.
Is rafting suitable for beginners?
Yes — gentler rivers and tubing suit first-timers.

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