4-Hour Rafting, No Meal

Rafting Adventure at Rio Sarapiqui

★ 5.0 29 verified reviews

from $70 per person

Opens the operator's official listing with live dates. Book there; nothing is charged on this site. Free cancellation.

Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

This four-hour rafting trip from Selva Adventures, Rafting Sarapiqui, begins and ends at the operator's base in La Virgen, Heredia, where guests can leave their car in a safe parking lot before heading out onto the Rio Sarapiqui. The run sits around class II water, which a recent guest described as great for first timers. Snacks are included as part of the package.

The whole experience is built around one straightforward loop: arrive at the office, raft the river, and return to the same point. With a cap of 42 travellers per departure, it can host a sizable group. A reviewer singled out the staff as super friendly and noted that they took great pictures along the way.

It suits travellers with moderate fitness who want a half-day on the water without a full-day commitment. It is less suitable for anyone with back problems, heart conditions, or who is pregnant, as the listing flags all three. Wheelchair and pushchair access are listed as available, and service animals are allowed.

What's Included

Included

Snacks

Itinerary

Meet at the baseArrive at the Selva Adventures office and base of operations in La Virgen, Heredia, located 175 meters north and 500 meters east of the Alfa y Alfa gas station. Guests can park in the safe parking lot on site.
Raft the Rio SarapiquiSnacks are included during the experience.
Return to the baseThe tour ends back at the same meeting point where it started, so cars are waiting where you left them.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and recent guest reports will help you arrive prepared.

Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. One reviewer found the class II water great for first timers.
Snacks included. Snacks are part of the package. The listing does not mention any other food, so check the booking page for the current details before you travel.
Group size. Departures run with a maximum of 42 travellers. The listing does not state the typical group size on a given day.
Photos. One reviewer praised the pictures the staff took on the river. The listing does not say how photos are handled.
Getting there. There is no hotel pickup. You drive to the operator's base in La Virgen, 175 meters north and 500 meters east of the Alfa y Alfa gas station, where a safe parking lot is available.
Accessibility. The listing states the tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible and allows service animals. Travellers with back problems, heart conditions, or pregnancy are advised not to join.

Common issues. The tour depends on good weather and a minimum number of participants; if either condition fails, you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted. The group cap of 42 means a larger, busier outing than a small-group trip. Guests with back problems, serious medical conditions, or pregnancy are explicitly advised against joining.

Common Questions

What is included in the price?

Snacks are included. The listing does not itemise any further inclusions. Check the live booking page for the current inclusions before you pay.

Is food or drink extra?

Only snacks are listed as included. The listing does not mention drinks or any other food. If you want a full lunch, plan for it separately before or after the tour.

Is there hotel pickup?

No. The tour starts and ends at the operator's base at 175 meters north and 500 meters east of the Alfa y Alfa gas station in La Virgen, Heredia. There is a safe parking lot on site for guests arriving by car.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. A recent reviewer said the class II water was great for first timers and recommended the trip. The listing does ask for a moderate level of physical fitness, and it is not recommended for travellers with back problems, heart conditions, or pregnancy.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Later cancellations are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted. If the operator cancels for weather or low numbers, you get a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

What should I bring?

The listing does not publish a packing list. Clothes and shoes that can get wet are the sensible baseline for a class II river run. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.