Arenal, Costa Rica Rafting

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Rafting in Arenal

Zip Line and Balsa River Adventure

On this tour, buckle up for the 7 most intense zip lines in Arenal. From the zip lines, you’ll have an incredible view of the Arenal Volcano’s jungle surroundings.

From $153

Rafting Sarapiqui River Class III-IV

The Sarapiquí River is known as a rafting hotspot. These Class III and Class IV rapids offer significant technical challenges as well as lush, jungle scenery.

From $108

Whitewater Rafting Class II - III at Sarapiqui River

Experience the thrill of rafting on the Sarapiquí River's Lower Section, a Class III adventure that winds through the lush rainforest lowlands of Costa Rica's northern region. The Sarapiquí River is a stunning waterway that flows from the Cordillera Central mountain range, carving its way through the dense tropical rainforest and offering breathtaking scenery and exciting rapids.

From $100

Whitewater Rafting Class III - IV at Sarapiqui River

The Sarapiquí River's San Miguel section offers an unforgettable adventure and thrilling experience for those who embark on its Class III-IV rapids. This stunning waterway flows from the Cordillera Central mountain range and winds its way through the lush rainforests of Costa Rica's northern region, providing breathtaking scenery and continuous rapids.

From $112

Balsa River rafting – Class II–III

You can reach the Balsa River after just a 50-minute drive from La Fortuna. During this tour you’ll cover Class II and Class III rivers.

From $94

Cucaracho River Rafting

Venture to the little-known Cucaracho River and go on adventure through one of the Costa Rica’s most pristine tracks of rainforest in Rincón de la Vieja National Park. The Rincón de la Vieja Volcano creates an atmosphere that invites particularly diverse wildlife and giving the landscape an especially vibrant luster.

From $235
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Explore hand-picked Costa Rica itineraries designed by local insiders who know every hidden corner. Each trip is completely flexible, customized to your pace, travel style, and budget.

9 daysFrom $1,126 per person

Pura Vida Adventure Together

We both love nature and hiking so Costa Rica is ideal for both of those. We went during what’s considered the rainy season so you need to be aware of that going in. It rained at some point almost every day we were there but we still had a very enjoyable time. We visited La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio. We enjoyed La Fortuna more. La Fortuna was more jungle whereas Manuel Antonio was more coastal and felt more touristy.

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8 daysFrom $1,543 per person

Adventure Through Costa Rica's Wild Heart

Costa Rica was just magnificent. The people, food, jungles, beaches were all fantastic. Can’t wait until my next trip back.

Adventure Through Costa Rica's Wild Heart

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9 daysFrom $1,324 per person

Big Multi Family Group Adventure

Embark on a vibrant Costa Rican adventure that juxtaposes bustling urban energy with lush, untouched rainforests, delivering a dynamic escape from everyday routine. From San José’s lively streets you’ll head to Monteverde’s cloud‑forest canopy for sky tram rides and hikes, then dive into Rio Celeste’s turquoise waters and trek El Silencio’s volcanic paths. Friendly locals and knowledgeable guides will immerse you in coffee farms, rainforest sounds, and volcanic vistas, leaving you with lasting memories of Costa Rica’s spirited hospitality and natural wonder.

Big Multi Family Group Adventure

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8 daysFrom $1,077 per person

Sisters Adventure Together

Incredible tours, hotels, and communities.

Sisters Adventure Together

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Winter Romantic Adventure

The people are so friendly!

Winter Romantic Adventure

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12 daysFrom $2,556 per person

Matt and Fran’s Costa Rica holiday

Costa Rica has a diverse landscape and every area is unique and different. We easily rented a 4 wheel drive vehicle and drove from the Caribbean to the Pacific!

Matt and Fran’s Costa Rica holiday

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Family Time in Costa Rica

Michelle and her family embarked on a multi‑generational adventure in Costa Rica, where mist‑cloaked cloud forests meet surf‑kissed Pacific beaches, offering a vibrant contrast of cool heights and warm tides. Your journey weaves through Monteverde’s canopy zip lines and canyoning thrills, the turquoise Tenorio River’s Class III/IV rapids, and La Leona waterfall’s lush river tubing. Guided by local experts and supported by a comfortable van, your family will soak up Pura Vida hospitality, returning home with shared stories of soaring forests and surf‑side sunsets.

Family Time in Costa Rica

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8 daysFrom $1,406 per person

Family Adventure Through Costa Rica

Rachel and her family of four spent a week moving across Costa Rica, from Arenal to the Pacific coast, with every transfer and tour arranged door to door. In Arenal they rode the Sky Adventures aerial tram and ziplines, took on the Balsa River's Class II–III rapids, and walked the EcoGarden trails to find sloths in their actual habitat, not a roadside stop, then the falls at La Fortuna. On the coast at Manuel Antonio they hiked the national park with a local guide, snorkeled the reef, and chased the Mulguri waterfall. As Rachel said, these weren't tours with twenty other tourists trailing the buses. They were the real thing, reachable only through local connections, with the family's days handled start to finish.

Family Adventure Through Costa Rica

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13 daysFrom $3,994 per person

Dream Honeymoon Adventure in Costa Rica

Embark on a honeymoon that swaps city bustle for Costa Rica’s emerald rainforests and sun‑kissed beaches, where romance meets adventure in every sunrise. From Monteverde’s misty cloud forest trails to Arenal’s volcanic hot springs, then Playa Conchal’s Pacific surf and Damas Island’s mangrove kayak tours, you’ll hike, soak, and sail. Friendly local guides and vibrant community flavors will weave unforgettable memories, leaving you with a deeper connection to nature, Costa Rican warmth, and each other.

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Costa Rica Off Season Adventure

We found Costa Rica to be really beautiful. I loved the flowering plants everywhere, but the wildlife is the main reason we went. We didn't see monkeys in every tree or even toucans up close, but we did see them from a distance. We also saw lots of colorful birds in the National Forests that we have never seen before.

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