Costa Rica Rafting Tours
For hundreds of years, torrential weather has shaped Costa Rica’s valleys and canyons, creating a landscape whose twists, dips, and bumps are ripe for rafting opportunities. Some of the country’s most well known rivers – including the Reventazon, Pacuare and Corobici – carve through dense forests and meander along inspiring waterfalls. Rafting options exist for all ages and abilities, and can range from maneuvering through technical rapids to gliding along smooth stretches that are ideal for nature watching. Professional guides attend the adventures and ensure that all experiences are safe, fun and memorable.
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Waterfall Rapelling and Rafting Tour
From $395Combining two of the country’s most adrenalin-packed activities, this tour will have you rappelling down waterfalls and surging over white-water rapids! Set in Costa Rica’s Northern Lowlands near the base of the Arenal Volcano, the scenery for this tour couldn’t be any more beautiful.
Explore TourRafting on the Savegre River
From $263The Savegre River, one of the most pristine rivers in the country and surrounded by lush vegetation and meandering waters, features class II and III rapids that are perfect for beginner rafters.
Explore TourZip Line and Balsa River Adventure
From $287On 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.
Explore TourRafting Sarapiqui River Class III-IV
From $101The 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.
Explore TourWhitewater Rafting Class III - IV at Sarapiqui River
From $223The 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.
Explore TourTenorio River Rafting Class III/IV
From $266Paddle down the exciting rapids of the Tenorio River and enjoy the area's lush scenery while on this adventurous rafting tour.
Explore TourWhitewater Rafting Class II - III at Sarapiqui River
From $200Experience 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.
Explore TourSarapiquí River Rafting
From $165Sarapiquí River is one of Costa Rica’s loveliest and most exciting destinations for rafting. This tour takes you down some of the swiftest parts of the river, including some Class III and Class IV rapids.
Explore TourBalsa River Rafting
From $87You 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.
Explore TourRafting on the Naranjo River
From $219Costa Rica offers some of the world's best white water rafting. Wild and untamed, these big, brash rivers plunge through spectacularly beautiful, largely unexplored tropical wilderness.
Explore TourWhite Water Rafting
From $165One of the best ways to experience Costa Rica is on a white water rafting trip—you see places, animals, and scenery that are often otherwise missed. There are several options for this rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí River, including Class II and III tours, Class IV tours, and a safari float.
Explore TourCucaracho River Rafting
From $940Venture 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.
Explore TourOne Day Adventure Combo
From $700Costa Rica offers different kinds of white water rafting where the adrenaline shoots to the limit and fascinating canopy tours can be experienced from the top of the trees. Now you can enjoy both activities combined in a single tour.
Explore TourRainforest Birdwatching Tour
From $330This three-hour tour will take you into the rainforest to see an incredible variety of birds. This is an early-morning tour that begins at 5:00 am.
Explore Tour4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs
From $713This 4-in-1 tour takes you to Arenal’s most impressive sights, and you’ll have the chance to splash around some of Arenal’s prettiest swimming spots along the way. Get ready to see the sights with an experienced guide who can point out some of the unusual flora and fauna.
Explore TourBuena Vista Mega Combo Adventure
From $649This expedition at the Buena Vista Lodge allows tour members to enjoy canopy tours and horseback rides, and hot springs all in one day. Oh right and then there is that 400-meter waterslide through the forest.
Explore TourCorcovado National Park Day Tour
From $1,279Hike through the lush rainforests of Corcovado National Park and spot an incredible amount of biodiversity on this exciting all day tour.
Explore TourLake Arenal and El Castillo - Road Cycling Tour
From $276On this road biking trip around Lake Arenal, riders will coast along rolling hills and enjoy stunning scenery. This wonderful excursion is perfect for beginners and intermediate riders.
Explore TourSensoria Tour of Rincón de la Vieja
From $345This tour of the Rincón de la Vieja forest is an idyllic hike past waterfalls and pools of bright blue water. It begins with a drive through the fields of Guanacaste, and then the landscape will suddenly transform into a lush forest.
Explore TourPure Trek Canyoning Costa Rica
From $121This family friendly excursion, will begin with a 30-minute 4x4 trek through tropical rain forest while beneath the shadow of the Arenal Volcano.
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Combining two of the country’s most adrenalin-packed activities, this tour will have you rappelling down waterfalls and surging over white-water rapids! Set in Costa Rica’s Northern Lowlands near the base of the Arenal Volcano, the scenery for this tour couldn’t be any more beautiful.
From $395
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