Excellent experience, the treatment and knowledge of the subject is spectacular and the price is fair.





Rafting on the Sarapiqui River in the afternoon is the perfect rafting trip for those travelers who want to sleep in a bit or who have gotten into town later in the day, but still want to take advantage of an exciting rafting tour. This rafting tour is done by seasoned professionals who love their jobs. A certified, bilingual rafting guide will pick you up from La Fortuna around noon and you get to raft down the exciting Sarapiqui River during an awesome part of the day to experience the exuberance of the rainforest.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
We have an extra transport charge for hotels outside of our normal pick-up zone.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rafting Class 2-3 Sarapiqui AFTERNOON Trip lasts about 5 hours.
Prices start at $93 per person for this La Fortuna experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 12:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We have an extra transport charge for hotels outside of our normal pick-up zone. Pickup points include Poshtel Arenal.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 39 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Desafio Adventure Company.
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Excellent experience, the treatment and knowledge of the subject is spectacular and the price is fair.
We had an amazing experience! Diego was our raft guide. He spent plenty of time making sure everyone was ready. This was my first time rafting so I was terrified. I appreciated his professionalism and expertise. Not all raft guides come with that much experience and it made me feel very comfortable with these guys. Gorge, Manuel, Pelusa, Aurelio (the whole team) were awesome. They were all so fun to be around and were making sure everyone was having a good time. They helped make unforgettable memories!
What an incredible trip - picked up from La Fortuna and driven to the Sarapiqui river ( about an hour) by a lovely driver. Then met our river guide who was so friendly and talked us through everything - we also expected a large group but it was just the 2 of us and the guide which was a lovely surprise! Had an absolute blast down the rapids, a swim and jumped off the high banks which was insane. Saw some ace wildlife too which our guide was knowledgeable about. To top it all off at the end you are treated to honestly the best traditional Costa Rican meal with fresh juices and the absolute most welcoming people you could wish for. Photos are extra but they're 100% worth it to look back on the amazing rapids! If I could give 6 stars I would!
Thank you so much! We love hearing that the private experience, the rapids, the wildlife, and the meal all came together perfectly. Our team puts so much heart into every detail and it means the world to know you felt it. Thanks for choosing Desafío Adventure Company. We look forward to seeing you on your next adventure! 🌿
We loved everything!!! We did the rapids for the Sarapiqui River and our guide Joel and his photography partner was spectacular!! Excellent service👍 Just like our driver Roy. I recommend them with closed eyes! We want to come back🤩 Thank you very much for the experience!!!
Que felicidad que su experiencia haya sido tan exitosa y agradable, le haremos saber a Joel y a Roy sobre tu comentario, estaran muy felices. Gracias por elegir Desafío Adventure Company. ¡Esperamos verte en tu próxima aventura! 🌿
This trip is a MUST do. This company/raft trip did not disappoint! Gabriel was our guide. He had a great sense of humor and was very capable/confident on the river. He kept the trip fun and interesting. Enrique was in the Kayak ahead of us taking pictures and pointing out various wild life for us to see. We stopped for a break and had the best pineapple I have ever had. Enrique's pictures were fabulous and we were able to purchase them at the end for a very reasonable price. A large lunch was provided and it was delicious. I researched companies and decided on Desafio because of their reputation and great reviews. I highly recommend them.
¡Pura Vida! Thank you so much! Gabriel and Enrique will be thrilled to hear this — humor, safety, great photos, and the best pineapple of your life, sounds like a perfect afternoon on the river! Thanks for choosing Desafío Adventure Company. We look forward to seeing you on your next adventure! 🌿
Absolutely the highlight of our vacation and we did a lot of activities. What made it so amazing: our rafting Guide Justin knew the river very well and kept us safe and entertained the whole time. I was apprehensive when I signed up but right away when we got there I was put at ease by his expertise. The River is beautiful and the surroundings incredible. We ended our tour with a delicious lunch and, the cherry on the cake, Justin helped us locate some tamales for our Christmas Eve dinner. His kindness and professionalism made our day. The drive to the site went well. Just make sure you double check the pick up time as they may change the time and location depending on how many pick ups they schedule that day.
Thank you so much! Helping find tamales for Christmas Eve dinner — that is Justin going above and beyond! He will be so happy to hear this. We are thrilled the river, the lunch, and his expertise made it the highlight of your vacation. Thanks for choosing Desafío Adventure Company. We look forward to seeing you on your next adventure! 🌿
It was by far the best thing we’ve done while in Costa Rica. As a family we’ve done other rafting trips but this one just tops it all. Firstly, the staff: David and Gabriel were just amazing and so friendly. From the time we got picked up until we sat down for a late lunch, it was easy and smooth. I did find the ride from La Fortuna to the starting point quite long (around 1 hr) but we did get to see more of CR. If you need to shower after the ride, they have changing rooms and showers available including a towel. You can leave your belongings in the van and it’s super safe. We wore water shoes which were helpful as we did stop at one point during the ride to enjoy some snacks and climb up to a spot to jump into the river. Totally recommend doing this! The ride itself was super cool. The rapids were class 2 and 3 which were good enough for us as they were quite exhilarating. You get to also swim at some points during the ride which I recommend as the water is so refreshing. Our guide, Gabriel was also pointing out wildlife in between the rapids. We saw large iguanas sunning themselves in the trees (didn’t know they can climb so high), herons, egrets, vultures and cormorants.
Hi, Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that this was the highlight of your time in Costa Rica. We'll be sure to share your kind words with David and Gabriel—they'll be delighted to know they helped make your adventure so memorable. We're glad you enjoyed the exciting rapids, refreshing river swims, wildlife sightings, and the chance to experience more of Costa Rica along the journey. It sounds like you truly made the most of the day! Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome your family back for another unforgettable adventure in the future. Thanks for choosing Desafío Adventure Company, La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
If you are looking for adventure this is it!!!! Costa Rica white water rafting is on another level!!!! I can’t say enough about this company and their incredible guides! They explained everything so well and made us feel safe so that we could have the best time! Bonus, the tale amazing photos so you can capture the experience, they serve fresh fruit on the river, and they take you to their wonderful restaurant after you get off the river to enjoy a delicious Costa Rica meal! All of the guides are wonderful, but our guide Cesal was the BEST!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🌊🚣♂️ We're thrilled to hear you had the ultimate adventure with our white water rafting experience — Costa Rica style! 🇨🇷💥 Our guides, especially Cesal, truly shine in making everyone feel safe and well-informed while having a blast. 🛶😊 We're glad you enjoyed the fresh fruit 🍍🍌 on the river and the delicious meal at our restaurant afterwards 🍽️😋. Capturing those special moments with photos 📸 is definitely a bonus to remember the fun forever! Thanks again for choosing us for your adventure. We hope to see you back soon for more unforgettable experiences! 🌟✨ Pura Vida! 🌺 — The Desafío Team 💪😄
I had an amazing experience here!! Our tour guide Joel was amazing and the energy was awesome from him!! I left so safe with him as we did some of the safety precautions in the boat too! My friend fell out the boat and he helped her back in the boat right away. Overall so amazing, 10/10, would definitely go again!!!
Thank you for sharing your amazing experience! 🙌🚣♀️ We're thrilled to hear that Joel provided such great energy and made you feel safe throughout the tour. Safety is our top priority, and we're glad Joel was there to help your friend quickly and smoothly. 😊👍 A perfect 10/10 means the world to us! 🌟 We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure! 🎉🇨🇷 #PuraVida — The Desafío Team 💪😄
Joel, our guide, was awesome. He was knowledgeable, funny and kept us all safe. He made every effort to show us the wildlife as we were going down the river and gave us plenty of chances to ask questions. It was really a fun and awesome experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🙏🌟 We're delighted Joel made your experience both fun and safe. 🚣♂️🐦 His knowledge and enthusiasm for wildlife truly enhance the adventure. 🦥🌿 We're happy you enjoyed the trip and had plenty of opportunities to ask questions! 😊🐾 Looking forward to welcoming you back for more amazing experiences! 🇨🇷✨ #PuraVida — The Desafío Team 💪😄
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Rafting Class 2-3 Sarapiqui AFTERNOON Trip | 5 hours | 4.8 (39) | $93 | |
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