Costa Rica Rafting Trips in 2025/2026

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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.

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Costa Rica Rafting Tour: White Water Rafting Balsa River |class Ii And Iii From Arenal

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White Water Rafting Balsa River |class Ii And Iii From Arenal

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This Family friendly white water rafting adventure is a great option for all levels of rafting. Enjoy a fun filled 2 hours on the the river followed by a great locally prepared lunch.

Rafting

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

13-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna

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Duration6 hours

From

USD 100

USD 82

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Costa Rica Rafting Tour: White Water Rafting Reventazón River From Puerto Viejo De Talamanca (limón)

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White Water Rafting Reventazón River From Puerto Viejo De Talamanca (limón)

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Its lush surroundings, abundant bird life and plentiful rapids make this trip a perfect introduction to river running.

Rafting

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Limon, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

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Duration6 hours

From

USD 169

USD 139

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USD 30

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Costa Rica Rafting Tour: White Water Rafting Pacuare River Full Day Tour From San Jose

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White Water Rafting Pacuare River Full Day Tour From San Jose

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The Pacuare’s class 3 and 4 rapids are suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers, ages 12 and older, who are ready for adventure and being physically active all day. After an early pick-up at your San Jose area hotel, we will drive to Cartago – Costa Rica’s historic capital city – and through small towns and countryside to the rafting hub of Turrialba. We’ll stop for breakfast (included) and afterward head to the Pacuare River put in. At the river, your guides will outfit you with rafting equipment and give a paddling explanation and safety talk. Then the fun begins! We’ll paddle 18 miles downriver through class 3 and 4 rapids like “Huacas,” “Rodeo,” “Pinball,” “Cimarrones,” and “Dos Montañas.” Along the way, we’ll stop for a riverside picnic lunch. After finishing rafting, you’ll be able to change into dry clothes before driving back to San Jose.

Rafting

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose

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Duration9 hours

From

USD 146

USD 120

Saving

USD 26

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Costa Rica Rafting Tour: White Water Rafting Naranjo River |class Iii From Manuel Antonio

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White Water Rafting Naranjo River |class Iii From Manuel Antonio

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Round trip transportation is provided and you will be picked up at your hotel and drive 40 minutes to town of Londres, where the river put in is located. During this scenic drive, your guide will talk about the history of the town of Quepos. ONLY OPERATE IN RAIN SEASON

Rafting

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

7-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Punta Arenas

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Duration4 hours

From

USD 118

USD 97

Saving

USD 21

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Costa Rica Rafting Tour: White Water Rafting Savegre River |class Iii From Manuel Antonio

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White Water Rafting Savegre River |class Iii From Manuel Antonio

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The transport provided by the tour operator will pick you up at your hotel and drive 1 hour and 20 minutes to the Savegre River. During the road trip to the tour site you will see picturesque views of the African palm plantations, small towns, small rivers and jungle vegetation. Your guide will be happy to explain everything about what you see along the way. Occasionally they will stop to use the bathroom or take pictures.

Rafting

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Punta Arenas

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Duration5 hours

From

USD 148

USD 122

Saving

USD 26

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Costa Rica Rafting Tour: Canopy And Rafting Full Day Adventure With Lunch From San Jose

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Canopy And Rafting Full Day Adventure With Lunch From San Jose

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Leaving San José the tour traverses the majestic scenery of Braulio Carrillo National Park and arriving at Sarapiqui we will enjoy two adventurous attractions: the Canopy Tour in the middle of a secondary forest with trees of high altitude and after lunch the White Water Rafting in the agitating waters of the Sarapiqui River.The Canopy Tour takes about one and a half hour. We go through nine cables of different lengths, stretching over the forest, with the last one crossing the Sarapiqui River.The rafting at Sarapiqui River has different levels between class II and class III, presenting a vibrant scenery to those who want to participate in this exciting activity. Nine miles of unexpected rapids in combination with calm and relaxing intervals makes this an unforgettable experience for bird watchers, nature, and adrenaline lovers. In lieu of the white-water rafting, you may opt for a horseback riding tour.

Climbing Rafting

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

9-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose

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Duration10 hours

From

USD 192

USD 158

Saving

USD 34

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White Water Rafting Balsa River |class Ii And Iii From Arenal

White Water Rafting Reventazón River From Puerto Viejo De Talamanca (limón)

White Water Rafting Pacuare River Full Day Tour From San Jose

White Water Rafting Naranjo River |class Iii From Manuel Antonio

White Water Rafting Savegre River |class Iii From Manuel Antonio

Canopy And Rafting Full Day Adventure With Lunch From San Jose

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White Water Rafting Balsa River |class Ii And Iii From Arenal

White Water Rafting Reventazón River From Puerto Viejo De Talamanca (limón)

White Water Rafting Pacuare River Full Day Tour From San Jose

White Water Rafting Naranjo River |class Iii From Manuel Antonio

White Water Rafting Savegre River |class Iii From Manuel Antonio

Canopy And Rafting Full Day Adventure With Lunch From San Jose