White Water River Rafting Class III-IV From La Fortuna-Arenal
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
08:30 AM Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this timeTimes are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
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Return Details :
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Jump start your Costa Rica holidays with White Water Rafting Class III & IV from La Fortuna.Costa Rica is known for world-class rafting and the Class II & IV of the Sarapiqui River wont disappoint.
Your Costa Rica rafting adventure tour begins with a 1-hour scenic drive that winds through plantations of papaya, pineapple, and yucca at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano.
Once you reach the put-in spot, Wave Expeditions skillful, trained guides will go over the safety procedure and rules to prepare you for your paddling responsibilities. Once you know the rules and show you are familiar with the commands you are ready to start your Costa Rica tour.
Your rafting trip with Wave Expeditions is sure to be one of the highlights of your Costa Rica tour. Pura Vida!
Itinerary:
Join us and get prepared for an exciting and thrilling time with a full day of challenging class III & IV white water rafting!. Set deep in the Costa Rican rain forests, Sarapiquí River, declared as National Patrimony, gives us the perfect blend of natural beauty and one of the best white water rafting in the country, with big waves and amazing technical rapids. After meeting with your river guide we will drive 90 minutes to the put in in where the fun begins! Your guides will explain the safety security procedures and safety equipment before embarking down the river. Then we will take the PLUNGE and start the adventure! Halfway through our journey we will “re-fuel” on the river bank and enjoy some delicious tropical fruits while soaking in the tropical surroundings. At the end of our journey, a cold drink and dry towel will await you before a short ride where you can change into dry clothes and have a delicious Typical Costa Rican Lunch.
Inclusions
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Driver and professional guide
- Equipment: raft, paddles, rafting vest and helmet
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult (Min Age 12)
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Weather dependent. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is flooding or other government river closure. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Participants will get wet, please dress ready to raft in bathing suit and shoes that will stay on feet. No flipflops allowed
Not responsible for items lost or damaged on river, please do not take anything on the river that you are not willing to lose
Tour requires 1 adult minimum to book
Traveler Reviews
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The guides were awesome! They were well prepared and ensured we had a great day on the river. The rafting was challenging yet not overwhelming especially for a first timer.
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This was an excellent rafting trip for a family that hasn't done it before! We did the Class III-IV trip to the Sarapiqui with our 12 and 13 year old boys. There were no other kids on this trip, but it's definitely doable for 12+. There is a fair bit of paddling but your guide is likely doing all the work! We were in a boat of six plus guide - our guide Gerald was the best. He was a great conversationalist on the bus, clearly a people person who enjoys what he does. He was very enthusiastic on the river and we felt very safe with him. The ride from La Fortuna ended up taking close to two hours, as we were the first to be picked up (at Arenal Springs), and made several stops along the way, including one where the customers were quite late because they were finishing breakfast and getting coffees to go, with zero regard for the people in the bus. Gerald had to be firm with them after we waited for 15 minutes - tough for him to do but he did the right thing. The ride back from the falls only took about 1 hour and 15 minutes with all the drop offs. Lunch was a little disappointing, very little meat was given and it was very clear that only one serving of meat could be given. Fresh pineapple and watermelon was sliced up in the middle of the river and that was a very nice treat. Highly recommend this trip!
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Gerald was our raft guide and he was the best ever! He made the trip adventurous and very fun! Highly recommend this trip!
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My family (46, 43, 18 and 13) as well as my mom spent a day rafting the class III and IV rapids. It was such a fun and challenging experience. The lead of our group was Gerard and our raft lead was Jude. Both were so pleasant, knowledgeable and skilled. They shared information about the river and worked hard to keep us safe. My husband and I were thrown from the raft once at the same time and Jude moved incredibly rapidly to get us back into the raft and disinfect my scrapes. The pictures that were an additional charge were wonderful and well worth the $40 cost. I would certainly do this again if given the opportunity.
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My husband and I did the white water rafting level 3/4 with Gerald in April. We had so much fun! In fact, it was our favorite activity while in Costa Rica! Gerald was AMAZING! He made me feel safe and made the whole day FUN! Thank you Gerald! Wave Rafting was our FAVORITE excursion while in Costa Rica! We would definitely recommend Wave Rafting and Gerald! We'd love to do it again! The water was nice, not cold at all. We can't say enough about the experience, the company and GERALD! A bonus is that they have a photographer the whole way to capture photos of your group, which are available to purchase at the end. We got over 100 pictures, which were all fantastic for a really reasonable price. Thank you for a great time and wonderful memories!!!
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We had a fantastic experience. Guides were great- its a work out! Highly recommend going with this team. Highlight of our vacation.
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What an amazing experience! Gerald was so fun and made the trip that much more enjoyable. My kids had a blast for their first white water rafting experience! This was my 2nd time, and it did not disappoint. Gerald even talked us into jumping! Thanks again for a great time!!
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This was my first time ever white water rafting. The first set of rapids scared the crap out of me. However, with our amazing guide Yudd, it was one of the best times of my life. He had us laughing from the start and kept us safe. Us 4 chicas laughed and screamed with joy. Thank you Yudd, for the amazing experience.
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This was the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. The staff were so professional and friendly. Even though it was very exciting we also felt safe. I would go back to CR just to do this again!! Thank you MoMo, Brandon, Warner and Javier!
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On Feb 8 we had our guide call " Momo " who was a very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, informative and attentive to make our experience unforgettable and awesome. We old 4 ladies had a blast. Recommend this experience to any body.