Raft down raging whitewater rivers like the Pacuare, Sarapiqui, and Savegre while surrounded by pristine rainforest on your Costa Rica adventure. Costa Rica has warm, tropical, crystal clear waters with an abundance of Class III and IV rapids with exciting waves and holes perfect for beginners and experienced rafters alike. Come experience why Costa Rica is considered one of the top whitewater rafting destinations in the world. Contact one of our Costa Rica travel experts to find the perfect combination of rivers and adventure for your dream trip to Costa Rica.
Where to go Rafting There are three main rafting locations on our multisport adventure tours: Pacuare River
Features Class III-IV rapids
Access from: San Jose, Arenal
Travels through mountains & rainforest
Expect to see: howler monkeys, toucans, sloths, ocelots, and more
Sarapiqui River
Features Class II-III rapids
Access from Tortuguero, Arenal
Travels through La Virgen community
Expect opportunities to swim in calm waters along the way
Savegre River
Features Class II-III rapids
Access from: Manuel Antonio, San Jose
Travels through jungle gorges & waterfalls
Expect to see: egrets, osprey, kingfishers, cormorants, parrots and more
Whitewater Rafting Tips
DO:
Wear a life jacket at all times and keep it buckled
Listen carefully to your guide
Wear shoes, water shoes, or sandals with ankle straps, rather than flip flops
Advise your guide of any medical conditions
Help others back into the raft if they fall out
DON'T:
Stand up in a moving current
Splash people with your paddle or use it as a toy or weapon
Bring glass bottles or alcohol onto the raft
Go rafting alone
IF YOU FALL OUT OF THE RAFT, it's okay, just float on your back with your toes pointed up, facing downstream.
River Lodges for Whitewater Rafting Trips Many of the whitewater excursions are already built into the itineraries of our multisport and adventure tours, meaning that there's no need to decide which hotels to stay at. If you are planning to do a whitewater excursion as an extension, then consider these lodges:
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