Sarapiquí River Rafting: Class III-IV Rapids Adventure

Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Sarapiquí River from La Fortuna. Navigate Class III and IV rapids, enjoy a riverside snack break, and refuel with lunch. Pickup and drop-off included.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Río Sarapiquí - Embark on one of the most extreme and exhilarating whitewater rafting experiences in Costa Rica! Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure as you paddle through the intense class 3 and 4 rapids of the powerful Sarapiquí River. It’s an unforgettable journey that promises heart-pounding thrills and an awesome time on the water.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide expertise
  • Lunch included
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Photographer services available (photos for purchase)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Take a rollicking ride down Sarapiquí River on this white-water rafting tour from La Fortuna. A guide leads your group down Class III and IV rapids that have names like the Terminator and Dos Locos. Take a riverside snack break at the halfway point and after you’re done riding the rapids, refuel with lunch at a local restaurant. Bonus: Pickup and…

Location
Desafio Adventure Company
Our office in the center of La Fortuna 1 km south of the Central Park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tammy
Aug 14, 2025
Thrilling White Water Rafting on the Sarah Peaky River – A Must-Do Adventure! - My husband and I are both white water guides, so we came into this trip with high expectations—and we were not disappointed! Rafting the Class III and IV sections of the Sarapiqui River was an absolute blast. The Class IV stretch was especially impressive—long, technical, and full of exciting maneuvers that kept us fully engaged from start to finish. Even the Class III section delivered tons of fun and great waves. We got soaked, shared countless laughs, and had smiles on our faces the entire time. The energy in our boat was awesome, and the river delivered exactly the kind of excitement we were hoping for. Big shoutout to the guides—everyone was incredibly welcoming and professional. Rollo really stood out with his energy and hospitality, and our boat guide Gabriel did a fantastic job balancing safety with fun. We felt confident and cared for the whole trip, which let us fully enjoy the ride. Whether you’re experienced rafters like us or totally new to the river, this trip is 100% worth it. Can’t recommend it enough!
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Ady_b
Aug 4, 2025
Great rafting with Aurelio - This tour was great. Aurelio was exceptional. We were two families with teenage children (ages 13,16,16,17). Aurelio made everyone feel safe and everyone had a great time. Felix, Rolo and David were also very good. They all made sure we had fun.
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Kewruk
Jun 7, 2025
Amazing adventure - Our experience was amazing from start to finish. The bus driver and guides were so friendly, fun, and professional. The Whitewater rafting was an experience we’ll never forget. The guides did so many fun things while on the water to challenge those who were up for it like going down the river sitting backwards or sitting on the nose of the raft through a rapid. The lunch at the end was the most delicious meal I’ve had in Costa Rica. Thank you for a wonderful memory and experience.
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Francoise
Jun 2, 2025
To do! - Excellent service, good organization, good presentation of instructions... even for beginners, even a little old this experience is affordable, refreshing. The JJ guide is great, expert in rafting but also birds, fish, monkeys etc. The proposed photos ($5 per person for a group of 6) are taken by the kayak pilot). They are of very good quality and make a good memory! Very good experience!
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Trip573743
May 6, 2025
Whitewater Rafting from La Fortuna on the Sarapiqui River (Class II - III) - Wonderful, safe and very personal experience! Good and clear instructions, great facilities and the meal after the float. Would do it again and again. Just bring dry clothes with you on the shuttle :-)
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Evamt3474yp
Apr 13, 2025
Increible - Excellent tour, very good guide Gabriel! We had so much fun! I recommend it for families who like adventure
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Smartwmn
Mar 16, 2025
Super fun activity - We had a great experience with Diego as our guide. He was awesome! The lunch provided was great and the pictures taken came out exceptionally good.
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Shelley
Mar 16, 2025
1st Time Rafting and it was Great!!! - The rafting was fantastic! Diego was a terrific guide. He was interesting, fun and kept us laughing. 100 % recommend this company.
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Lesnkev
Mar 16, 2025
In our 60’s - if we can do it so can you!! Awesome Adventure!! - Fantastic rafting day with Diego as our guide! Couldn’t have been better!! He had us prepared and trained, we listened to his directions and followed them exactly. We felt safe but went through some crazy rapids. All 4 of us are in our 60’s but healthy and love adventure. So glad we did this! Loved the snack they prepared for us during the river trip and our lunch afterwards. They even pulled us over to see a mommy and baby sloth resting above in trees. The pictures and videos they did of us were unbelievable! Book it… don’t hesitate!
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Compass51385504868
Mar 14, 2025
Top adventure too! - We made a radical descent through the Sarapiquí River with all the safety of the team who instructed us in the necessary way to be part of the adventure through remades. An adventure full of adrenaline!
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From $83
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).