Rafting Run, Fortuna To San Jose

Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River Class 2-3 Fortuna to San Jose

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from $122.04 per person

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Duration: 8 hours
Meeting point: Tabacón (Tabacon Thermal Resort, La Fortuna)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included

Overview

This trip solves a common Costa Rica routing problem: you leave La Fortuna, run the Class 2-3 whitewater stretch of the Sarapiqui River with Desafio Adventure Company, and end the day in San José instead of back in La Fortuna. Pickup happens at your hotel in La Fortuna, and after the river run a shuttle carries you onward to the capital. The whole experience runs about eight hours.

The rafting itself covers Class 2-3 rapids on the Sarapiqui River. All the gear, helmet, paddle, boat and life jacket, is part of the package. A tropical fruit snack is included, and lunch is a traditional casado plate served with Costa Rican coffee.

It suits travellers moving from La Fortuna toward San José who want the transfer day to double as an adventure, and who have moderate fitness. It does not suit wheelchair users, pregnant travellers, people with back problems or serious heart conditions. Groups run up to 25 people. Transport between legs is in an air-conditioned vehicle.

What's Included

Included

Snacks (Tropical fruit snack)
Lunch
Helmet, Paddle, Rafting Boat, Life Jacket
Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in La FortunaThe day starts with pickup at your hotel in La Fortuna. Bring your luggage ready if you are continuing to San José afterwards.
Transfer to the Sarapiqui RiverYou ride to the river by air-conditioned vehicle.
Class 2-3 rafting runYou paddle the Sarapiqui's Class 2-3 rapids with the crew.
Costa Rican lunchAfter the run, the group sits down to a traditional casado lunch with Costa Rican gourmet coffee. A tropical fruit snack is also included in the day.
Shuttle on to San JoséInstead of returning to La Fortuna, the vehicle continues to San José, dropping you at the end point of the roughly eight-hour day.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing shape how this day actually runs.

Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. Paddling is part of the run, since a paddle is included in the equipment.
Group size. A departure can carry up to 25 travellers, so this is a group experience by design.
What is provided. Helmet, life jacket, paddle and boat are all included, along with a tropical fruit snack, a casado lunch with coffee, and air-conditioned transport from pickup through to San José.
Who cannot join. The listing rules out wheelchair users, pregnant travellers and anyone with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Weather dependency. The listing states this experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled due to poor weather, a different date or a full refund is offered, so build some slack into travel plans.
Booking confirmation. Since the run ends in San José rather than La Fortuna, plan your onward accommodation there. Confirmation arrives at the time of booking, which is worth keeping handy for the pickup.

Common issues. The main constraints come straight from the listing. The trip is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Cancellations inside 24 hours of the start time receive no refund, and changes inside that window are not accepted. Weather can scrap a run, in which case you get a different date or a full refund, and a minimum number of travellers is required, with the same rebooking or refund options if it is not met. No reviews of this exact departure are available yet, so there is no traveller feedback to balance against the operator's terms.

Common Questions

Is pickup included?

Yes. The tour picks you up at your hotel in La Fortuna. After the rafting run, a shuttle takes you onward to San José rather than back to La Fortuna.

How long does the tour take?

The full experience runs about eight hours, from hotel pickup in La Fortuna through to the drop-off in San José.

Is food included?

Yes. A tropical fruit snack is served during the day, and lunch is a traditional Costa Rican casado with gourmet coffee. No meals are listed as extra costs.

What equipment is provided?

Helmet, paddle, rafting boat and life jacket are all included. Transport between pickup, the river and San José is in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Is this trip suitable for beginners or children?

The river run covers Class 2-3 rapids, and the listing asks only for moderate physical fitness. It is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions. The listing does not state a minimum age, so check with the operator before booking for children.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for bad weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you are offered a different date or experience or a full refund.