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Home/Destinations/Playa Flamingo/Rafting & River Tours

Rafting & River Tours

Explore Guanacaste’s rivers and wetlands: white-water rafting tackles exciting rapids, while gentle boat safaris on the Palo Verde and Tamarindo estuary drift past crocodiles, monkeys and a wealth of birdlife. From thrills to tranquil wildlife watching, the region’s waterways offer something for everyone.

136 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Guachipelin Volcano Combo: Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs
Tamarindo
Guachipelin Volcano Combo: Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs
4.8(1,570)·8–12 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
Tamarindo
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
4.6(1,181)·12 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Flamingo, Guanacaste All Inclusive Catamaran Snorkel Adventure
Playa Flamingo
Flamingo, Guanacaste All Inclusive Catamaran Snorkel Adventure
4.9(1,009)·4 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja
Tamarindo
Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja
4.7(790)·12 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari
−24%
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari
4.6(759)·2 hours
from$40$52/ person
via Viator
Marlin del Rey Catamaran – Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
Tamarindo
Marlin del Rey Catamaran – Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
4.6(683)·4h 30min
from$132/ person
via Viator
Rain Forest Canopy Tour from Tamarindo: Zipline, Hanging Bridge
Tamarindo
Rain Forest Canopy Tour from Tamarindo: Zipline, Hanging Bridge
4.9(347)·1–2 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde Boat Safari + Coffee & Culture – Wildlife & Flavor
Guanacaste And Northwest
Palo Verde Boat Safari + Coffee & Culture – Wildlife & Flavor
4.9(345)·6–7 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Estuary Tour
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Tour
4.8(307)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Whitewater Rafting Class III and IV
Tamarindo
Whitewater Rafting Class III and IV
4.9(183)·10 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
5-Hour Guided Sunset Boat Tour in Tamarindo Costa Rica
Tamarindo
5-Hour Guided Sunset Boat Tour in Tamarindo Costa Rica
4.6(179)·5 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde Boat Safari
Tamarindo
Palo Verde Boat Safari
4.6(163)·6 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary
−15%
Tamarindo
Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary
4.9(126)·7–11 hours
from$187$220/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour
4.8(122)·2 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
Private Blue Waterfall, Sloth Sanctuary and Coffee Tour Day Trip
Tamarindo
Private Blue Waterfall, Sloth Sanctuary and Coffee Tour Day Trip
5.0(102)·10–11 hours
from$250/ person
via Viator
Kayak to the Heart of the National Park
Tamarindo
Kayak to the Heart of the National Park
4.3(88)·3 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde Natural Park Boat Tour
Guanacaste And Northwest
Palo Verde Natural Park Boat Tour
4.8(80)·2–3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
ATV and Zipline Combo Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal or Riu Hotel
Tamarindo
ATV and Zipline Combo Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal or Riu Hotel
4.9(65)·2h 30min
from$140/ person
via Viator
Kayak and Snorkelling trip to Capitan Island; part of Las Baulas National Park
Tamarindo
Kayak and Snorkelling trip to Capitan Island; part of Las Baulas National Park
4.3(61)·3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Mangrove Forest National Park kayaking
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Mangrove Forest National Park kayaking
4.9(53)·2h 30min
from$55/ person
via Viator
ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach
Tamarindo
ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach
4.9(53)·3 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Costa Rica Catamaran Snorkel Kayak Paddleboard & Drinks
Playa Flamingo
Costa Rica Catamaran Snorkel Kayak Paddleboard & Drinks
4.8(53)·4 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Kayak Estuary Mangrove Tour
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Kayak Estuary Mangrove Tour
4.5(49)·2 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
ATV Mountain Tour From Riu Guanacaste or Nuevo Colon
Tamarindo
ATV Mountain Tour From Riu Guanacaste or Nuevo Colon
4.9(43)·2 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
Private Tamarindo Costa Rica Surfing Class
Tamarindo
Private Tamarindo Costa Rica Surfing Class
5.0(42)·2 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Sloths in their natural habitat & Blue river waterfall
Tamarindo
Sloths in their natural habitat & Blue river waterfall
4.8(32)·8–10 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Adventure Rafting Class III and IV in Tenorio River from Playa Tamarindo
Playa Hermosa
Adventure Rafting Class III and IV in Tenorio River from Playa Tamarindo
4.9(31)·9 hours
from$186/ person
via Viator
Tamarind Mangrove Tour and Wildlife Watching
−11%
Tamarindo
Tamarind Mangrove Tour and Wildlife Watching
5.0(18)·2 hours
from$40$45/ person
via Viator
RIO CELESTE RIVER: Tubing+Rainforest+Wildlife+Waterfall+Active Volcano (PRIVATE)
Tamarindo
RIO CELESTE RIVER: Tubing+Rainforest+Wildlife+Waterfall+Active Volcano (PRIVATE)
3.5(13)·7–8 hours
from$245/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo wildlife Estuary boat ride tour 1 hour and 45 minutes
Tamarindo
Tamarindo wildlife Estuary boat ride tour 1 hour and 45 minutes
3.9(10)·2 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Guanacaste Forest Zipline (Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Flamingo, Potrero)
Playa Flamingo
Guanacaste Forest Zipline (Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Flamingo, Potrero)
4.8(8)·3 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim
Tamarindo
Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim
3.7(7)·6–7 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting Tenorio River From Guanacaste
Playa Flamingo
White Water Rafting Tenorio River From Guanacaste
5.0(6)·7 hours
from$184/ person
via Viator
Palo verde boat tour -bird watching & Ceramic Pottery demo
Tamarindo
Palo verde boat tour -bird watching & Ceramic Pottery demo
5.0(5)·5–6 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Estuary Tour Wildlife Adventure in Guanacaste
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Tour Wildlife Adventure in Guanacaste
5.0(4)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Safari the mangroves and fauna of the Tamarindo National Park
Tamarindo
Safari the mangroves and fauna of the Tamarindo National Park
5.0(4)·2 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste Tour: Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall (PRIVATE)
Tamarindo
Rio Celeste Tour: Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall (PRIVATE)
5.0(3)·5–7 hours
from$230/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde National Park - a wild taste of Costa Rica
Playa Flamingo
Palo Verde National Park - a wild taste of Costa Rica
5.0(3)·8 hours
from$193/ person
via Viator
Tenorio White Water Rafting Level III & IV Class
Tamarindo
Tenorio White Water Rafting Level III & IV Class
5.0(1)·8–9 hours
from$220/ person
via Viator
Private Transportation between Tamarindo and Riu Guanacaste
Tamarindo
Private Transportation between Tamarindo and Riu Guanacaste
1h 30min
from$23/ person
via Viator

Rafting & River Tours in Playa Flamingo — FAQ

Can you go white-water rafting from Playa Flamingo?
Yes — white-water rafting on Guanacaste’s rivers offers grade III–IV rapids on full-day trips, with calmer floats also available.
What is the Palo Verde boat safari?
The Palo Verde boat safari cruises a river through a national park wetland, spotting crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas and many bird species.
Is the Tamarindo estuary tour worth it?
Yes — the gentle estuary boat tour through mangroves is great for spotting birds, monkeys and crocodiles, ideal for families and nature lovers.

More things to do in Playa Flamingo

Catamaran & SnorkelingZip-lining & ATVVolcano & Hot SpringsRío Celeste & Sloths