From San Jose: Sarapiqui 2-Night Stay with Rafting

2-Night Stay With Rafting

From San Jose: Sarapiqui 2-Night Stay with Rafting

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Duration
3 days
Meeting point
San José
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meal
Meal included
Run by
Tui Destination Experiences

Overview

An early pickup from your hotel in the capital starts things off, and the rest of day one is yours to settle in at the lodge, watch butterflies and hummingbirds, or simply sit and listen to the forest.

The first evening brings a guided night walk at La Tirimbina, roughly two hours with a naturalist who points out insects, frogs and nocturnal mammals. Day two is the main event: a class III descent of the Sarapiqui River, a stretch the operator describes as mixing class II and III rapids with clear water through rainforest. The region's wildlife, including monkeys and birds, is one of the operator's stated highlights of the trip. Two breakfasts, a fruit buffet and one lunch are built into the stay, along with all entrance fees for the scheduled activities.

English and Spanish speaking local guides accompany the scheduled activities, though the operator notes you may not be part of one consistent group throughout. Accommodation comes in two categories, a 3-star standard at La Quinta Sarapiqui or similar, or a 4-star superior option at Sarapiqui Rainforest Lodge or similar. A final breakfast and a transfer back to San Jose close the trip on day three.

What's Included

Included

  • TOUR guide: Operated with English- and Spanish-speaking local guide during scheduled activities
  • Accommodation: 2 night's accommodation
  • Accommodation options: Day 1-2 Sarapiqui Standard Hotel Category = La Quinta Sarapiqui or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Sarapiqui Rainforest Lodge or similar 4*
  • Meals: 2 Breakfasts, Buffet of fresh tropical fruit (Day 2), 1 lunch (Day 2)
  • Transport: Arrival and departure shared transfer in an air-conditioning bus from/ to San Jose Hotel
  • Entrance FEES & activities: All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Jungle Night Walk at La Tirimbina (Day 1); Sarapiqui White Water Rafting Class III (Day 2)
  • Other: Meet & Greet
  • Your trip begins with pickup in San José.

Not Included

  • Visa fees
  • Domestic flights
  • International flights
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc

Itinerary

  1. Pickup in San JoseThe trip starts with an early pickup from your hotel in San Jose in a shared, air-conditioned bus.
  2. Arrive at Sarapiqui lodgeCheck in and enjoy free time at the lodge, with tropical plants, butterflies and hummingbirds around the grounds.
  3. Night walk at La TirimbinaA two-hour guided walk after dark, where a naturalist covers the natural history of nocturnal species such as insects, frogs and nocturnal mammals.
  4. Sarapiqui rafting class IIIDay two is the rafting run, with class II-III rapids and clear water through the tropical rainforest.
  5. Meals on day twoA buffet of fresh tropical fruit and one lunch are included on the rafting day.
  6. Final breakfastWake up to breakfast at the hotel on the last morning.
  7. Transfer to San JosePickup at the Sarapiqui hotel at the agreed time, then a shared transfer back to San Jose.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this package.

  • Pickup logistics. The tour begins with pickup directly from your hotel in San Jose, and the return transfer drops you back there. Transport is shared and air-conditioned. Be ready for an early start on day one.
  • What is included. Two nights of accommodation, two breakfasts, a tropical fruit buffet and one lunch are covered, plus all entrance fees and activities in the itinerary. Drinks during meals, gratuities and anything not listed are extra.
  • Fitness and pace. The rafting section runs class II-III rapids as rated by the operator. Day one is otherwise relaxed free time at the lodge, with the two-hour night walk as the only structured activity.
  • Guiding. Local guides speak English and Spanish and accompany the scheduled activities only. The operator states there is no guarantee of being part of the same group throughout the tour.
  • Accommodation choice. The standard category uses La Quinta Sarapiqui or a similar 3-star hotel, while the superior category uses Sarapiqui Rainforest Lodge or a similar 4-star property. Early check-in, late check-out and adjoining rooms depend on availability and are not guaranteed.
  • Weather flexibility. Itineraries and activities can change due to weather, technical or security reasons. If the operator makes critical changes for those reasons, travellers receive a guaranteed full refund.

Common issues. No traveller reviews were available for this exact package, so the honest limits come from the listing itself. The operator can change itineraries and activities for weather, technical or security reasons, with a full refund guaranteed only for critical changes. Shared transfers mean travelling with other guests, and group composition may vary between activities. Drinks at meals, optional tours and personal expenses are not covered, and triple rooms in Costa Rican hotels are often a double with an added bed, which the operator says falls below international triple-room comfort standards.

Common Questions

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes. The package starts with pickup from your hotel in San Jose and ends with a shared transfer back to San Jose in an air-conditioned bus. The listing describes the departure as an early pick-up, so plan for a morning start.

How long does the tour last?

Three days in total. You spend two nights at a hotel in Sarapiqui and return to San Jose on the third day after breakfast.

What meals are included?

Two breakfasts, a buffet of fresh tropical fruit on day two, and one lunch on day two. Drinks during meals are not included unless stated otherwise, and any meals not mentioned in the program are at your own expense.

Are entrance fees and activities extra?

No. All entrance fees and activities in the itinerary are included, specifically the night walk at La Tirimbina and the class III Sarapiqui rafting run. Optional tours and any visits not mentioned in the program are not included.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes, you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The operator also guarantees a full refund if it makes critical itinerary or activity changes for weather, technical or security reasons. There is no refund for unused services, and the package cannot be split.

What should I bring?

Bring money for drinks, gratuities and personal expenses, since drinks including mineral water, porterage and gratuities are not covered, and a camera or video camera fee may apply at some sites.

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