Whitewater Rafting in Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica: Experience Class III-IV Rapids
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99 Ratings
La Virgen

Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica. Navigate Class III-IV rapids, admire stunning scenery, and spot wildlife on this intense adventure through the jungle.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sarapiqui Outdoor Center - Costa Rica - Experience the thrill of a class 3-4 rafting adventure on one of Costa Rica’s most vibrant rivers! This exhilarating journey through the Costa Rican jungle is sure to captivate you. The Sarapiquí River is renowned for offering some of the finest rafting experiences in Costa Rica.
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What's Included
  • Round-trip river transportation
  • Insurance coverage
  • Private parking
  • Lunch included
  • Certified guides
  • Safety equipment provided
  • WiFi access
  • Pre-river safety instructions
  • Tropical fruits and cassava snack
  • Safety box
  • Dressing rooms
  • Lockers available
What's Not Included
  • Transportation - Private Shuttle
  • Photos and videos
  • Tips
Additional Information

Prepare for an exhilarating whitewater rafting experience on Costa Rica’s Sarapiquí River. Navigate through lush jungle canyons and tackle thrilling rapids such as Morning Coffee, The Terminator, and Dos Locos. Enjoy breathtaking views of waterfalls, volcanoes, and mountain scenery as you journey down the river.
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Location
Sarapiqui Outdoor Center - Costa Rica
We are approximately ***2 hours*** from the city of San Jose. Take into account the departure time and access routes to avoid delays with the tour schedule.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Magali_f
Jan 19, 2026
Fantastic!!! - Absolutely fantastic! 1st of all huge thanks to our guides, Steven and David! This was an amazing experience, we loved it. Also many many thanks again for waiting for us for 45 minutes to start the activity!!!! The lunch was excellent and it was fun getting the sugar cane at the end. MUCHAS GRACIAS E PURA VIDA.
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Marypowel_t
Jan 8, 2026
Amazing rafting trip - Oh, my goodness, what an amazing day! We did the Class III-IV trip, and it was fabulous. Steven trained us very well on how to follow his paddling instructions, and once he was confident that we'd absorbed the lessons, he gave us so much positive reinforcement, calling us "Familia" (which was so sweet) and praising our teamwork. The rapids were really exciting, and it was fun to get drenched! (Glad I switched out my glasses for contacts, though.) We felt 100% safe, and in the milder stretches, Steven pointed out birds and other sights. David, the owner, went ahead of us and took photos and videos, which were so much fun to have. He's the second generation for the business, and he talked about how they've been taking more and more care of the environment. After the river run, we had a delicious Costa Rican lunch, complete with cacao nibs, and we juiced sugar cane for dessert! Everyone was so sweet, and they made us feel really at home. And Mauricio did a great job driving us up the mountain to the put-in spot! Oh, and we loved the place where we stayed the night before, Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat. It's only 15 minutes away, which made for a very relaxed morning. The day before, we had a tour at Costa Rica Best Chocolate, which was also wonderful--and turns out to be run by a childhood friend of David's! All in all, the rafting trip was one of the best things we did in Costa Rica. Highly recommend!
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David
Jan 8, 2026
Fantastic! Great experience - Fantastic experience. We searched around and after exploring many options, we landed on this company. 10/10 the right choice. Really nice people and a great experience. They made sure we had everything we needed and I appreciated the emphasis on safety. Our raft guide, Steven, had a great mixture of fun and seriousness when it was needed (big waves!). David photographed us and took some amazing videos during our trip. After we got out, it we were treated to a delicious lunch, fresh fruit, and coffee, and neat also to make our own sugarcane juice. Felt like we were being treated to a meal in someone’s home. We absolutely got our money’s worth and much more. We left feeling like family. Really good people and definitely would love to go back in the future! Woohoo! Thanks guys 🙏🏼
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Q5062gesergiom
Dec 1, 2025
The rapids are excellent, everyone is always seeing that safety is paramount and also enjoy! - The tour is too good! The guides are all too pure life, the deal and as such the experience is amazing. 100% recommended!! If you want to go, don't think twice.
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Lucstk
Nov 29, 2025
Amazing rafting tour - We had an amazing time on the river with Steven. The rapids were really exiting and we even saw toucans and a sloth on the riverbanks. Thank you so much for the amazing tour!
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Jong873
Nov 15, 2025
Great team and great fun. - The guys could not have been more welcoming and concerned that we had a good time and were safe. They were all so enthusiastic and friendly. Steven was our lead on the raft and he was so positive - we need more Stevens in the World!
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Patjevw
Jul 17, 2025
The best whitewater rafting experience ever! - The best rafting experience ever! Wild water at its best under the guidance of 2 fantastic guides (2 brothers) who not only shared their knowledge on the water, but also their knowledge of nature, plants and animals with us. The subsequent lunch is highly recommended! Lastly, we were allowed to press sugar cane and toast a successful trip together! We can only be grateful! Pura Vida!
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M9254cgjavierv
Jun 23, 2025
Epic ride! David guided us through Class II-IV rapids — pure adrenaline and fun! - Epic ride! David guided us through Class II-IV rapids — pure adrenaline and fun!Thrilling experience with David! RaftedAdrenaline-packed day with David! Rapids Class II-IV were wild and awesome!
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Nathanpc5837rg
Apr 27, 2025
Amazing Experience! - What an amazing experience! My partner and I booked the full day Class III/IV Rapids tour, it included two sessions on the river (approx 1.5 hours each). The team/staff were phenomenal, explained everything and did an effective safety briefing, we felt we were in good hands before we even got in the raft. The first half was more aggressive rapids and and the second was smaller rapids and more sight seeing - both were incredibly enjoyable. We booked on a Saturday and were in a boat by ourselves with two staff - it felt like a private tour! Between the sessions we had some amazing fresh fruit and then after the second session we had lunch. The entire experience was phenomenal, personalized and high quality. This experience was WAY better then anything I’ve done in the US, and way better then the typical mass group tours done here in CR or elsewhere. Def book with this company! Carlos was an awesome guide in our raft!
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Mariaby6644xa
Apr 16, 2025
Best river trip ever! - David and Carlos were amazing! I was solo, so did a tandem kayak down the Sarapiqui River and it was absolutely perfect. Carlos was my guide and he explained everything extremely well, kept me safe, and pointed out wildlife when we had downtime. It was a perfect experience that everyone should plan for when visiting!
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