7-Hour Rapids And Wildlife Day

Sarapiquí Rafting: Class II-III Rapids & Wildlife

from $103 per person

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Duration: 7 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Costa Rica Groups

Overview

This full-day trip leaves from La Fortuna and spends roughly two hours on the Sarapiqui River, running Class II and III rapids with a certified guide. The stretch near La Virgen is suited to first-timers as well as paddlers after some genuine splash, and no prior rafting experience is needed. Before launching, the guide walks everyone through a safety briefing and hands out rafting gear and safety equipment.

Between rapids the pace eases and the rainforest takes over. The Sarapiqui area is one of Costa Rica's most biodiverse regions, and the tour flags possible sightings of monkeys, sloths and tropical birds along the banks. A fruit and snack stop on the river keeps energy up.

The day runs about seven hours door to door, including a bus ride each way and a sit-down lunch at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup is available; you add your lodging when booking. Trips run in English or Spanish, and the minimum age to take part is seven.

What's Included

Included

Professional guide
Safety equipment
Rafting gear
Fresh fruits
Snacks
Hotel pickup available; add your lodging when booking

Not Included

Gratuities
Photos

Itinerary

Hotel pickup, La FortunaHotel pickup is available; add your lodging when booking, ideally at least 24 hours before the activity starts.
Bus to the riverA coach transfer of 80 minutes takes the group from La Fortuna toward the Sarapiqui River.
Safety briefing and raftingA guided river run of 2 hours covering Class II and III rapids, with a safety briefing first and fruit and snacks along the way.
Lunch at a local restaurantA 70-minute lunch stop at a local restaurant.
Return transferA coach ride of 1.5 hours back to La Fortuna, where the tour ends.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing will help you arrive prepared for a wet, active day on the river.

Getting wet. Plan on getting soaked. The listing is blunt about this and recommends a change of clothes for after the run.
What to wear. Swimwear, comfortable clothes and water shoes are the suggested kit. Sunscreen and insect repellent both make the packing list.
Fitness level. Participants should be in good physical condition. The listing states this as a requirement for taking part.
Food and drink. Fresh fruits and snacks are included on the river, and lunch at a local restaurant is part of the itinerary. Bring your own water, and note that food and drinks are not allowed in the vehicle.
Photos. Photos are listed as not included. Any pictures beyond that are not part of this booking.
Kids and age. The minimum age is seven years old. Weapons, sharp objects, smoking, alcohol and drugs are all prohibited, including alcoholic drinks in the vehicle.

Common issues. The honest limits come straight from the listing rather than complaints. Gratuities and photos are not included, so budget for those separately. The day involves long coach transfers, roughly 80 minutes out and 1.5 hours back. You need to be in decent physical shape, and you must give your pickup hotel at least 24 hours in advance or communication about the start gets harder. Cancellation is free only up to 24 hours before the tour.

Common Questions

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup is available. You add your lodging when booking, and the listing asks you to indicate your pickup hotel at least 24 hours before the activity starts.

What is included in the price?

A professional guide, safety equipment, rafting gear, fresh fruits and snacks are all included, along with lunch at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup is available as part of the booking. Gratuities and photos are not included.

Do I need rafting experience?

No. The tour runs Class II and III rapids, which the listing describes as suitable for beginners as well as adventure seekers. A certified guide gives a full safety briefing before you get on the water.

Can children join the tour?

Yes, the minimum age is seven years old. Anyone taking part should be in good physical condition.

What should I bring?

Swimwear, a change of clothes, water shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, water and comfortable clothes. Expect to get wet, so the spare outfit matters. Food and drinks are not allowed in the vehicle.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Inside that window the listing does not promise a refund.