Class 4 Rafting, Lunch Included

White Water Rafting Class 4 with Lunch - Arenal Tours

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from $122.04 per person

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Duration: 6 hours
Meeting point: La Fortuna
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included

Overview

A morning departure from La Fortuna at 08:30 sets this trip up: Jacamar Naturalist Tours collects guests at hotels around Arenal and La Fortuna, then drives out to the Sarapiqui River for roughly two hours on Class 4 whitewater. The operator asks for a strong fitness level and bars children under 13. Helmets and personal flotation devices are provided.

Back on land, the day slows down. Lunch, snacks and bottled water are all part of the package, so there is no need to carry food or buy a meal mid-trip. Hotel drop-off returns you to the same area you started from, with the whole experience lasting about six hours door to door.

This suits travellers with a strong fitness level who want the logistics handled. It is not a fit for pregnant travellers, anyone with serious heart or back conditions, or wheelchair users. Photos are available to purchase separately, and tips for the crew are not included.

What's Included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Safety gear (Helmet, Personal Flotation Device)

Not Included

Photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup covers hotels around Arenal and La Fortuna ahead of the 08:30 start.
Meet at La Fortuna officeThe main office sits upstairs of Lava Rocks Restaurant, beside La Fortuna Church, if you prefer to make your own way there.
Transfer to Sarapiqui RiverGround transport from La Fortuna out to the river put-in, with safety gear issued on arrival.
Raft the Sarapiqui RiverTwo hours on Class 4 whitewater, wearing the provided helmet and personal flotation device. Admission to the river section is included.
Lunch and snacksLunch, snacks and bottled water are included in the tour price. The listing does not specify when the meal is served.
Return and drop-offThe activity ends back at the meeting point in La Fortuna, with hotel drop-off provided.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape whether this tour is right for you and how to prepare for it.

Footwear matters. Water shoes, or any shoe that protects the feet and will not come off easily, are required. The operator states this plainly in the booking conditions.
Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a strong physical fitness level. Two full hours on Class 4 whitewater is a demanding outing.
Group size. The trip runs with a maximum of 15 travellers. It is a shared group experience rather than a private outing.
Food and drink. Lunch, snacks and bottled water are all included, so there is nothing extra to buy for the meal. Gratuities for the crew are not covered.
Photos cost extra. Photos from the river are available to purchase separately. They are not part of the tour price, so budget for them if you want shots of the rapids.
Weather dependency. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

Common issues. The main constraints come straight from the listing. Children under 13 cannot join, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with back problems or serious heart conditions. Photos and gratuities cost extra on top of the tour price. Weather can also scrap the day, though a rebooking or full refund is offered when that happens.

Common Questions

What is included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, snacks, bottled water, and safety gear in the form of a helmet and personal flotation device are all included. River admission for the rafting section is covered as well. Photos and gratuities are not.

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off cover hotels around Arenal and La Fortuna. The meeting point is the Jacamar Naturalist Tours main office, upstairs of Lava Rocks Restaurant beside La Fortuna Church, and the tour starts at 08:30.

Can children go on this rafting tour?

No. Children under 13 years old are not allowed on this experience. The Class 4 water and the required strong fitness level make it an adults-and-older-teens trip.

How long does the tour last?

The full experience runs about six hours from pickup to drop-off. Of that, two hours are spent rafting the Sarapiqui River.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window, no refund is given and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you get a different date or a full refund.

What should I bring and wear?

Water shoes or similar protective footwear that stays on securely is required. Lunch, snacks and water are provided, so no food is needed, though money is useful if you want to buy the photos.