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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.

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(2,016)·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(1,963)·5 hours
from$77/ 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
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari
4.6(739)·2 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba
San Jose
Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba
4.9(362)·6 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde Boat Safari + Coffee & Culture – Wildlife & Flavor
Guanacaste And Northwest
Palo Verde Boat Safari + Coffee & Culture – Wildlife & Flavor
4.9(344)·7 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Wildlife & Nature River Safari Float on Peñas Blancas Half-Day
La Fortuna
Wildlife & Nature River Safari Float on Peñas Blancas Half-Day
4.9(296)·5 hours
from$83/ 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
Whitewater Rafting Naranjo River from Manuel Antonio Class III-IV
Quepos
Whitewater Rafting Naranjo River from Manuel Antonio Class III-IV
5.0(215)·5 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
Whitewater Rafting Class III and IV
Tamarindo
Whitewater Rafting Class III and IV
4.9(175)·10 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting Manuel Antonio Quepos Naranjo River
Quepos
White Water Rafting Manuel Antonio Quepos Naranjo River
5.0(160)·4 hours
from$120/ 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(154)·8 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting: Class III and IV on The Tenorio River
Monteverde
White Water Rafting: Class III and IV on The Tenorio River
4.9(112)·5 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour
4.9(101)·2 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting Pacuare River with Lunch From Puerto Viejo
Limon
White Water Rafting Pacuare River with Lunch From Puerto Viejo
4.8(60)·8 hours
from$147/ 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
ATV and Canopy Zipline Tour from Tamarindo
Tamarindo
ATV and Canopy Zipline Tour from Tamarindo
4.9(49)·1 hour
from$136/ 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
Peñas Blancas River: Wildlife Safari Experience by Raft
La Fortuna
Peñas Blancas River: Wildlife Safari Experience by Raft
5.0(37)·4 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Rafting La Fortuna the highlight of your vacation in Costa Rica - Lunch Included
La Fortuna
Rafting La Fortuna the highlight of your vacation in Costa Rica - Lunch Included
5.0(22)·5 hours
from$73/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting Adventures - La Fortuna, Costa Rica
La Fortuna
White Water Rafting Adventures - La Fortuna, Costa Rica
5.0(11)·6 hours
from$97/ 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
3.8(9)·2 hours
from$70/ 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
Costa Rican Wildlife Palo Verde National Park river safari cruise
Playa Hermosa
Costa Rican Wildlife Palo Verde National Park river safari cruise
5.0(4)·7 hours
from$285/ 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.

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