Rio Sarapiqui Rafting Class III Tour da tarde

Amazing rafting level III tour for 11:30 am departure for Rio Sarapiqui river. Highly recommend this. Special shout out to Fabricio (bus and our raft guide) was everything you can ask for (professional, informative, funny, patient, capable, safe), our bus driver, Mario, and the rest of the team who served us food, and looked after us on the water. Some details below (spoilers so be warned): - We street parked (plenty of space) at the departure location, checked in by confirming name and introducing our guide, and nice big waiting area with tables/seats and bathrooms and drinks (coffee/juice/water). - When I asked about lockers they recommended we just bring everything and leave in shuttle as it will be manned and looked after by our driver so that’s what we did. - Drive took about an hour and we signed waiver and the guide gave us some info (in Spanish and English) on the local scenery and rafting key words/actions instructions and safety. - On arrival to the river, we waited 5 min for the rafting cart to arrive so we could wear the helmets, and life vests. No bathroom or changing areas there so if you have to go it would have to be in the nearby wooded area. We took some photos there as we didn’t bring our phones. I think I could have had an over the neck pouch behind my vest to use later on our snack stop or in between rapids, but would be at your risk of losing it as no one would be able to find it if drops in. - The guide will inform you where to sit (based on experience, etc) as he will be in back to steer. I was in the front left, while an older lady was next to the guide, and younger kids in middle. - There is a kayak person who trails us to pickup anything that falls (like paddles) and there are photographers front and back pictures if you want to buy photos later - Listen to the guide as his key words mentioned in the shuttle prevented anyone from falling out at rough rapid moments. One of us most likely would have fallen out if he didn’t call out in time. The guide also had to get out a few times to move the raft stuck on rocks. - Guide pointed out multiple birds we saw and a Monkey in a tree. He was also entertaining us with daring jumps in boat and out. - About midway, we stopped for snacks like pineapple and watermelon. We also had opportunity to jump off an elevated hill into the water. Near the end, we will have opportunity to jump out and float to the end. - At the end, we help carry the raft out of the water to storage, get out stuff from the waiting shuttle to change/use bathroom, wash feet, they give towels and mini water bottles, then we walk over to their cafeteria for lunch wrap (chicken or veggie) with juice for an hour, show your photos on TV and can reserve photos (145 of them) via multiple emails, and head back to office to pay $40. I still had my phone and everything in the shuttle so had to borrow a phone tonscan the QR code to input my info. - I tipped the driver and my guide, who also happenned to be my raft guide too, as another group had someone else guide them on the river.

First white water rafting experience and we loved it! Be prepared to get wet 😀 The water was lovely and warm when we visited in March, and there were plenty of chances to pause and have a quick swim. The guides were great - they explained what we needed to do, pointed out and gave information about wildlife and vegetation on the way. Safety equipment was provided and we felt safe throughout - but still felt exhilarated.

Great trip…..very squared away organization. Timely on everything. Raft trip was great. Guide, Gabriel, was a lot of fun and made the experience all the better - exceptional job! Enrique took some fabulous photos as well. Highly recommended!

Absolutely incredible experience. Our guide Jimmy was awesome. He was so knowledgeable and we felt super safe with him. Could not recommend them more highly!

The experience was amazing! Super fun and suitable for kids, Jimmy was an awesome guide. We were a family of five with kids ages range of 5-11, and it was a fantastic experience.

It was an amazing trip full of excitement, the kids absolutely loved it. #teamwork We had a great time with our top guide Jimmy!

Carlos S is an absolute legend! We had so much fun learning about all the wildlife and local area, and he was so enthusiastic the whole trip. Couldn’t recommend more - Gwen & Emily😊

Very friendly staff Carlos Velasquez was a great and personable guide The small meal at the end was perfect Great way to spend an afternoon

Carlos was a great host and he made sure we all were safe. I would definitely recommend him to all the families, because he is very nice and friendly. He made sure we had a good time on the bus driving there.

Carlos was the most amazing guide for our Class 2&3 Rapids Rafting Adventure! We had the most amazing day of rafting, laughing, & dinning together as a team. Pura Vida!