Sarapiqui River White Water Rafting at a glance
- Our pick: Sarapiquí River white water rafting: Class IV rapids, 2 hours, US$ 85 per person (5h, 4.96★ · 846).
- Best value: Rafting Sarapiqui River Class II-III: 12 rapids for families, US$ 60 per person (3h, 5.00★ · 59).
- Also recommended: Sarapiquí River Rafting: Class II & III Rapids for Families, US$ 85 per person (3h, 4.93★ · 201).
Price per person across the 14 options priced per person: US$ 60–US$ 225 (median US$ 93). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 14.
Of the 14 options: 14 with live guides in English, 14 with free cancellation, 13 with instant confirmation, 10 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly and 11 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Sarapiqui River White Water Rafting
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14 options
Sarapiquí River white water rafting: Class IV rapids, 2 hours Paddle Class IV rapids on the Sarapiquí River for over 2 hours with a professional bilingual guide, fresh fruit and lunch included. Every day · 08:20 · Pickup available · Ages 14–65 ★ 4.96 (846 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Sarapiquí River Rafting: Class II & III Rapids for Families Paddle Class II and III rapids on the Sarapiquí River for three hours with an internationally certified guide, lunch, and all safety gear included. Every day · 08:30, 10:30, 12:00 and 15:30 · From age 8 ★ 4.93 (201 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Sarapiquí River Rafting: Class II–III Near Arenal Paddle Class II–III rapids on the Sarapiquí River near La Fortuna with a bilingual naturalist guide, equipment, lunch and hotel pickup included. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.96 (101 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 106 per person
Rafting Sarapiqui River Class II-III: 12 rapids for families Raft 12 rapids on the Sarapiqui River through rainforest with certified guide, equipment and transport included. Halfway break in a natural pool for swimming. Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 · Ages 7–60 ★ 5.00 (59 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Sarapiqui River Rafting: Paddle Class II-III Rapids Paddle the Sarapiqui River's Class II-III rapids in a morning or afternoon session with a certified guide, lifejackets and all gear included. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (27 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Sarapiqui River safari float: 2-hour wildlife paddle tour Two-hour paddle down the Sarapiqui River's quiet lower section with a bilingual guide pointing out monkeys, sloths, tropical birds and river otters. Every day · 08:30 and 12:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (23 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 93 per person
Sarapiqui River Kayaking: Class I–II Rapids for Beginners Paddle 12 km down the Sarapiqui River on Class I–II rapids with a certified guide, safety gear and instruction included. Every day · 08:30 and 12:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.80 (30 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Sarapiqui River Day Trip Day trip from San Jose to La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Sarapiqui River with bilingual guide, hotel pickup, buffet lunch and all entry fees included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (13 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Sarapiqui River tour from San Jose La Paz Waterfall Gardens features five cascades and rescued wildlife, followed by a two-hour Sarapiqui River safari-style boat ride through tropical forest near San Jose. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (13 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Sarapiquí River Rafting Class 2-3: La Fortuna to San Jose Whitewater rafting on the Sarapiquí River from La Fortuna to San Jose with hotel pickup, guide, equipment and lunch included. Next departure: 13 Jun 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 4.76 (17 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 122 per person
Whitewater Rafting Sarapiquí River Class 3-4 from La Fortuna Whitewater rafting on Costa Rica's Sarapiquí River with class 3-4 rapids, guide, equipment and lunch included. Pickup from La Fortuna, eight hours total. Next departure: 13 Jun 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 4.92 (12 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 122 per person
Sarapiqui River Safari Float: Paddle Through Rainforest Paddle the Sarapiqui River through rainforest reserves on a guided float from San Jose, spotting sloths, otters, tropical birds and iguanas. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 4.83 (6 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 111 per person
Sarapiquí River Wildlife Safari: Family Rafting Tour Float the gentle Sarapiquí River spotting howler monkeys, sloths and toucans with a certified guide, certified guide, kayak and lunch included. Every day · 08:30 and 12:00 · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Sarapiqui River safari float: Wildlife and rainforest by paddle Float the Sarapiqui River for 2½ hours with a bilingual guide spotting sloths, otters, tropical birds and iguanas from your canoe, then eat lunch at the riverside lodge. Every day · 09:00 and 11:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 82 per person
The top 12 of 14 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarapiquí River white water rafting: Class IV rapids, 2 hoursOur pickPickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 5h | 4.96★ · 846 | Every day · 08:20 | English, Spanish |
| Rafting Sarapiqui River Class II-III: 12 rapids for familiesBest value | US$ 60 per person | 3h | 5.00★ · 59 | Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Sarapiquí River Rafting: Class II & III Rapids for FamiliesAlso recommended | US$ 85 per person | 3h | 4.93★ · 201 | Every day · 08:30, 10:30, 12:00 and 15:30 | English, Spanish |
| Sarapiquí River Rafting: Class II–III Near ArenalGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 106 per person | 8h | 4.96★ · 101 | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Sarapiqui River Rafting: Paddle Class II-III RapidsPickup offered | US$ 79 per person | 3h | 5.00★ · 27 | Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Sarapiqui River safari float: 2-hour wildlife paddle tourPickup offered | US$ 93 per person | 6h | 5.00★ · 23 | Every day · 08:30 and 12:00 | English, Spanish |
| Sarapiqui River Kayaking: Class I–II Rapids for BeginnersGroup of up to 8 | US$ 95 per person | 3h | 4.80★ · 30 | Every day · 08:30 and 12:00 | English, Spanish |
| La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Sarapiqui River Day TripPickup offered | US$ 225 per person | 10h | 5.00★ · 13 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Sarapiqui River tour from San JosePickup offered | US$ 225 per person | 9h | 5.00★ · 13 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Sarapiquí River Rafting Class 2-3: La Fortuna to San JosePickup offered | US$ 122 per person | 8h | 4.76★ · 17 | Next departure: 13 Jun 2027 | English, Spanish |
| Whitewater Rafting Sarapiquí River Class 3-4 from La FortunaPickup offered | US$ 122 per person | 8h | 4.92★ · 12 | Next departure: 13 Jun 2027 | English, Spanish |
| Sarapiqui River Safari Float: Paddle Through RainforestPickup offered | US$ 111 per person | 4h | 4.83★ only 6 reviews | Every day · 06:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Sarapiquí River Rafting: Class II–III Near Arenal (US$ 106 per person) · Sarapiqui River Kayaking: Class I–II Rapids for Beginners (US$ 95 per person)