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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.

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
Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba
San Jose
Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba
4.9(363)·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(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(216)·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 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
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
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
Private Sailing Tour from Playa Flamingo - Explore Costa Rica's Gold Coast
Playa Flamingo
Private Sailing Tour from Playa Flamingo - Explore Costa Rica's Gold Coast
4.8(60)·4 hours
from$180/ 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
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
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
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(30)·9 hours
from$186/ person
via Viator
Río Celeste Waterfall and Sloth Watching Tour From Guanacaste
Playa Hermosa
Río Celeste Waterfall and Sloth Watching Tour From Guanacaste
4.5(28)·6 hours
from$165/ 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
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
Tenorio White Water Rafting from Guanacaste
Playa Hermosa
Tenorio White Water Rafting from Guanacaste
4.9(17)·9 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
La leona waterfall hike & river tubing full day
Guanacaste And Northwest
La leona waterfall hike & river tubing full day
5.0(9)·5 hours
from$100/ 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
River Tubing and La Leona Waterfall Tour with Lunch
Guanacaste And Northwest
River Tubing and La Leona Waterfall Tour with Lunch
5.0(5)·6 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Combo Adventure: Canopy Tour, Tubing and Hot Springs Coco Beach
Playa Flamingo
Combo Adventure: Canopy Tour, Tubing and Hot Springs Coco Beach
5.0(5)·8 hours
from$195/ 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

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.

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