Sarapiqui River Extreme White Water Rafting Class IV
Description
The Sarapiquí River is one of the most exuberant rivers in the area with continues rapids class 4 and 3 for over 2 hours, with lots of wildlife during the descent like sloths, monkeys, toucan’s and more. This river is considered a Natural Monument of Costa Rica due to its nature and cultural history. The 3,739-hectare La Selva Biological Station is located in this region, one of the three most important neotropical ecological research and conservation stations in Costa Rica, owned by the Organization for Tropical Studies. In simple words you can enjoy the adrenaline and nature offered by our rafting tours, inside one of the most important biologicals territories in the world.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
-Secure closed-toed shoes are required for rafting (flip flops or crocs are NOT ALLOWED). Bring comfortable clothes to get wet and move while paddling, and also a change of clothes. -Make sure you show up at the reception of your hotel or pick-up place at the right time. Guides and drivers only wait a maximum of 5 minutes after the pick up time. If you are not sure about your PICK UP TIME call or send a whatsapp message to +506 89342626. Please Note: "Pick up time" refers to the time we pick you up at the hotel, "Start Time" refers to the time when the tour starts at our office. Pick up service is included ONLY for hotels located 5 km around La Fortuna Central Park. We DO NOT offer pick service on Airbnb, however you can drive or take a taxi to our main office in La Fortuna, where we offer safe parking and more facilities.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- You must know how to swim.
- Minimun age is 12 years old.
- A Good Physical Condition is Required for this tour!
- Not recommended for people with obesity or weights over 120 kilos (260 pounds)
Reviews(837)
Ryan Chesky was our guide and he was amazing! He had us laughing and enjoying ourselves even as we gripped those paddles for our lives! This was hands down our favorite experience of our 10 days in Costa Rica and Arenal Rafting is the best! PURA VIDA!
Amazing time in the raft - and out of the raft a few times too. Our guide Luis was very good - felt safe, even with some shenanigans. Carlos was the bus attendant and he was funny. Everything was explained in English and Spanish. Rafting time was 2 hours, with very exciting rapids. Lunch was delicious.
I have so many good things to say about the company and experience as a whole. All the guides made this experience a 10/10. I would highly recommend Arenal Rafting to anyone visiting Costa Rica. We had such a blast. I would do this again! The food, water, fruit, everything was phenomenal!
What a fantastic experience. From the very start we were welcomed by cheerful, happy and positive crew. Everyone was extremely knowledgeable, professional and fun and fun same times. We enjoyed every minute of the adventure. Our driver David and bus guide Carlos were great. We had a fantastic raft guide- Jorge who made this extreme experience so much fun and made sure our adrenaline was hyped at all times. Amazing experience and highly recommend Arenal Rafting
Such a fun experience. Highly recommend. I appreciated the break with the pineapple and watermelon freshly cut up. Lunch provided was also very good!
Wow, what a rush. The first section was mostly class IV. It was so exhilarating. Hard work paddling when required but well worth the effort. My wife and I are both 65 and we loved it from start to finish. Our guide Bryan (Chesky) was brilliant. He made sure we had thrills but 100% safe throughout. A call out for Braulio too, who was our escort in the tour bus and who also provided the safety briefing. Sorry whilst I am at it, I should also add the fruit stop and lunch at the end of the trip were also really good. All in all, just a wonderful afternoon which we won’t forget.
Hello, Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish, especially knowing how much you appreciated the mix of excitement and effort on the river. That first section can definitely be a rush, and it’s great to hear you embraced it and had fun with it. Bryan (Chesky) will be very glad to know he helped make the trip both thrilling and safe for you and your wife. That balance is exactly what we aim for on every run. We’ll also make sure Braulio hears your kind words about the transport and safety briefing , he plays an important role in setting the tone for the day. And of course, we’re happy you enjoyed the fruit stop and lunch as well. It’s those little breaks that make the adventure even more complete. It really means a lot to us that this was such a memorable afternoon for you both. We hope to see you again one day for another adventure on the river.
Great guides and very fun river with calm patches between the rapids. The fruit break in the middle was nice. Definitely lives up to Class IV.
Hello, Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it. We’re glad you enjoyed the mix of excitement and calm moments on the river those breaks in between the rapids make the whole experience even more special. And the fruit stop is always a nice way to recharge and take in the surroundings. It’s great to hear the guides made a good impression as well. We take a lot of pride in keeping things fun while making sure everyone feels comfortable and safe out there. We’re happy the river lived up to your expectations, and we hope to have you back for another adventure soon.
The transportation services were great and our guide, Oso, was very informational on what to do, what to expect, and had a great sense of humor. Our rapids guide Cana was great as well and had a high energy level, was great at directing us, and had a great sense of humor as well. The rapids were a challenge at times but not impossible as a first time white water rafter. Be sure to wear clothes you are prepared to be fully submerged in water in. The fruit break halfway through was delicious and there is a cliff you can jump off of into the water at the break area. The lunch at the end was very delicious and the staff was very good at keeping safety a top priority. Overall a 10/10 experience!
Jorge es el mejor. El tiene patience, es simpatico, y professional. Nos enjoyed our time with all of the professionals at Arenal Rafting Co.
Had an awesome time! Thank you Alvarez for being a great guide
