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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.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
La Fortuna
Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
5.0(2,018)·5 hours
from$73/ person
via Viator
Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
La Fortuna
Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
5.0(1,964)·5 hours
from$77/ 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(1,151)·12 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting Class II and III
La Fortuna
White Water Rafting Class II and III
5.0(891)·6 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio
Quepos
Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio
5.0(795)·6 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Whitewater Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Whitewater Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna
4.9(315)·4 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting Manuel Antonio Quepos Savegre River
Quepos
White Water Rafting Manuel Antonio Quepos Savegre River
5.0(258)·8 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José
San Jose
White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José
4.7(240)·10 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste Combo: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife
Alajuela
Rio Celeste Combo: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife
5.0(222)·11 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Whitewater Rafting Naranjo River from Manuel Antonio Class III-IV
Quepos
Whitewater Rafting Naranjo River from Manuel Antonio Class III-IV
5.0(216)·5 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
Tubing in Rio Celeste
La Fortuna
Tubing in Rio Celeste
4.9(195)·2 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Río Celeste Nature Hike and Swimming experience at the blue river
La Fortuna
Río Celeste Nature Hike and Swimming experience at the blue river
4.9(173)·8 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Tubing in Rio Celeste: A Perfect Blend of Nature and Adventure
La Fortuna
Tubing in Rio Celeste: A Perfect Blend of Nature and Adventure
4.9(155)·3 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Tubing in Rio Celeste
La Fortuna
Tubing in Rio Celeste
5.0(148)·2 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Mambo Combo Canyoning and Rafting near the Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna
Mambo Combo Canyoning and Rafting near the Arenal Volcano
5.0(120)·6 hours
from$192/ person
via Viator
La Leona Waterfall Hike and River Tubing
Guanacaste And Northwest
La Leona Waterfall Hike and River Tubing
4.9(108)·5 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Río Celeste: Tubing Adventure in the Río Celeste
La Fortuna
Río Celeste: Tubing Adventure in the Río Celeste
5.0(91)·2 hours
from$51/ person
via Viator
Combo White Water Rafting and Tubing in La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Combo White Water Rafting and Tubing in La Fortuna
5.0(83)·7 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste, Sloth Watching & Waterfall Rainforest Experience
Liberia
Rio Celeste, Sloth Watching & Waterfall Rainforest Experience
4.8(82)·10 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna white water rafting + Authentic Costa Rican Lunch
La Fortuna
La Fortuna white water rafting + Authentic Costa Rican Lunch
5.0(56)·5 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste Tubing & Swimming Adventure
La Fortuna
Rio Celeste Tubing & Swimming Adventure
4.8(55)·2 hours
from$55/ 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(42)·5 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Experience Canyoning Rafting and Water Tubing in Costa Rica
La Fortuna
Experience Canyoning Rafting and Water Tubing in Costa Rica
5.0(28)·9 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Balsa River White Water Rafting in La Fortuna & Costa Rican Lunch
La Fortuna
Balsa River White Water Rafting in La Fortuna & Costa Rican Lunch
5.0(4)·6 hours
from$78/ 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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