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Home/Destinations/Playa Hermosa/Rafting & Rivers

Rafting & River Tours

Hit the water: whitewater rafting and gentle tubing trips on Guanacaste’s rivers offer everything from family floats to exciting rapids, surrounded by lush jungle and wildlife. A refreshing, scenic adventure away from the beach.

141 tours · prices per person, book with partner

La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike (Private Tour)
Guanacaste And Northwest
La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike (Private Tour)
5.0(653)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Guachipelin Zipline, River Tubing, Horseback Ride, Hot springs & Lunch Combo
Playa Hermosa
Guachipelin Zipline, River Tubing, Horseback Ride, Hot springs & Lunch Combo
4.8(273)·8 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
White Water River Rafting Class III-IV from La Fortuna-Arenal
Playa Hermosa
White Water River Rafting Class III-IV from La Fortuna-Arenal
4.9(157)·8 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
La Leona Waterfall Hike and River Tubing
Guanacaste And Northwest
La Leona Waterfall Hike and River Tubing
4.9(115)·4–5 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling from Playas del Coco
Playa Hermosa
Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling from Playas del Coco
4.7(99)·4h 30min
from$132/ person
via Viator
ATV Off-Road Tour to Guanacaste Beaches, Rivers & Forest
Guanacaste And Northwest
ATV Off-Road Tour to Guanacaste Beaches, Rivers & Forest
4.9(92)·2 hours
from$116/ person
via Viator
4-Hour Private Guided ATV Tour in Costa Rica
Playa Hermosa
4-Hour Private Guided ATV Tour in Costa Rica
4.8(52)·4 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Full Day Class II-III Rafting and Canyoning Rappelling from La Fortuna-Arenal
Playa Hermosa
Full Day Class II-III Rafting and Canyoning Rappelling from La Fortuna-Arenal
5.0(50)·9 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Class II-III Rafting and ATV Tour from La Fortuna
Playa Hermosa
Class II-III Rafting and ATV Tour from La Fortuna
4.9(48)·9 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Private Catamaran Tour Guanacaste Anna Holala Playa Del Coco
Playa Hermosa
Private Catamaran Tour Guanacaste Anna Holala Playa Del Coco
5.0(45)·4h 30min
from$395/ person
via Viator
Río Celeste Waterfall and Sloth Watching Tour From Guanacaste
Playa Hermosa
Río Celeste Waterfall and Sloth Watching Tour From Guanacaste
4.6(32)·6 hours
from$165/ 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
La Leona Waterfall and White River Tubing
Guanacaste And Northwest
La Leona Waterfall and White River Tubing
5.0(31)·4 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Waterfall and Hotsprings in Rincon de La Vieja
Playa Hermosa
Private Tour to Waterfall and Hotsprings in Rincon de La Vieja
4.9(31)·8 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
2 Hour ATV Private Tour in Costa Rica
Playa Hermosa
2 Hour ATV Private Tour in Costa Rica
4.7(31)·2h–2h 30min
from$85/ person
via Viator
ATV Tour from Guanacaste
Playa Hermosa
ATV Tour from Guanacaste
4.5(30)·2 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Boat tour to the exotic caves with snorkel from Playas del Coco
Playa Hermosa
Boat tour to the exotic caves with snorkel from Playas del Coco
4.9(29)·5 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Rafting Class III and IV in Tenorio River from Playa Hermosa
Playa Flamingo
Rafting Class III and IV in Tenorio River from Playa Hermosa
4.9(18)·8 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Class II-III Rafting and Hanging Bridges from La Fortuna
Playa Hermosa
Class II-III Rafting and Hanging Bridges from La Fortuna
5.0(18)·9 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Tenorio White Water Rafting from Guanacaste
Playa Hermosa
Tenorio White Water Rafting from Guanacaste
4.9(17)·9 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Tubing at Canyon River, Canopy and Hot Spring Combo Tour From Playa Hermosa
Playa Flamingo
Tubing at Canyon River, Canopy and Hot Spring Combo Tour From Playa Hermosa
4.6(13)·8 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Class II-III Rafting and Chocolate Tour from La Fortuna
Playa Hermosa
Class II-III Rafting and Chocolate Tour from La Fortuna
4.7(12)·8 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
White Water River Rafting Class II-III from San Jose to Arenal
Playa Hermosa
White Water River Rafting Class II-III from San Jose to Arenal
5.0(11)·6 hours
from$174/ person
via Viator
La leona waterfall hike & river tubing full day
Guanacaste And Northwest
La leona waterfall hike & river tubing full day
5.0(10)·5 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Private ATV Tour In Costa Rica - From Playa Panama
Playa Hermosa
Private ATV Tour In Costa Rica - From Playa Panama
5.0(9)·2–4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
La Leona Waterfall Hike & Canyon Swim – Private Tour
Guanacaste And Northwest
La Leona Waterfall Hike & Canyon Swim – Private Tour
5.0(9)·2 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Private Tubing Tour + Rainforest, Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano
Playa Hermosa
Private Tubing Tour + Rainforest, Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano
5.0(8)·7–8 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
River Tubing and La Leona Waterfall Tour with Lunch
Guanacaste And Northwest
River Tubing and La Leona Waterfall Tour with Lunch
5.0(7)·5h 30min
from$120/ person
via Viator
La Leona Waterfall Hike & River Tubing Adventure
Guanacaste And Northwest
La Leona Waterfall Hike & River Tubing Adventure
5.0(6)·4–5 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
River Adventure Half Day Tour
Playa Hermosa
River Adventure Half Day Tour
5.0(6)·5 hours
from$114/ person
via Viator
Sport fishing at El Coco in Guanacaste inshore half-day tour in the Pacific side
Playa Hermosa
Sport fishing at El Coco in Guanacaste inshore half-day tour in the Pacific side
4.7(6)·5 hours
from$261/ person
via Viator
Private Papagayo Jet Ski Tour In Costa Rica
Playa Hermosa
Private Papagayo Jet Ski Tour In Costa Rica
5.0(5)·2 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
White-Water Rafting Class III-IV
Playa Hermosa
White-Water Rafting Class III-IV
5.0(4)·8 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Beach Tour From RIU Guanacaste-Palace and Playa Hermosa Beach Guanacaste
Tamarindo
Beach Tour From RIU Guanacaste-Palace and Playa Hermosa Beach Guanacaste
5.0(2)·6 hours
from$256/ person
via Viator
Water Tubing and Hot Springs Eco Adventure at Rincon de la Vieja from Playa Hermosa
Playa Hermosa
Water Tubing and Hot Springs Eco Adventure at Rincon de la Vieja from Playa Hermosa
4.0(1)·9 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Whitewater River Rafting and Class Best Rafting in Guanacaste
Playa Hermosa
Whitewater River Rafting and Class Best Rafting in Guanacaste
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
1 Day Private Tour in Nicaragua From Guanacaste Costa Rica
Playa Hermosa
1 Day Private Tour in Nicaragua From Guanacaste Costa Rica
12 hours
from$236/ person
via Viator
River Rafting Class 3-4 from Playa del Coco area
Playa Hermosa
River Rafting Class 3-4 from Playa del Coco area
8 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator

Rafting & Rivers in Playa Hermosa — FAQ

Can you go whitewater rafting near Playa Hermosa?
Yes — rafting and tubing tours run on Guanacaste’s rivers, with options from gentle floats to lively rapids.
Is rafting suitable for beginners?
Yes — guides offer family-friendly floats and easier rapids alongside more thrilling options.
What will I see on a river tour?
Rivers wind through lush jungle where you may spot birds, monkeys and other wildlife along the banks.

More things to do in Playa Hermosa

Volcano & Hot SpringsCatamaran & SnorkelRio Celeste & WildlifeATV & AdventureBeaches & Playas del Coco