Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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 won’t 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 Expedition’s 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!
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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)
Departure Point
Av. 331, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Hotels outside of the normal route may have an extra transportation charge.
o Arenal Lodge
o Lost Iguana
o Luna Nueva
o Bosque de Chachagua
o Chachagua Rainforest
o Tilajari
o Leaves and Lizards
o Observatory Lodge
o La Mansion
o El Castillo
o Rancho Margot.
o Nuevo Arenal Hotels
o Termales el Bosque
o El Tucano
o Lands in Love
o La Garza
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Mathematics5656888
18 Dec 2022
Augustus was very knowledgeable and gave good instructions. Georgio was a great guide! Beautiful scenery, good rapids. Really enjoyable!
ChelseaL0106
04 Dec 2022
I highly recommend this whitewater rafting adventure! The guides are so friendly and fun. We smiled the entire time. It was such a great experience!
mackenzie C
04 Nov 2022
Wonderful experience! We had an amazing time. The water was great and the rapids were thrilling! The guides couldn’t have been better and the staff was incredibly helpful and kind. I would definitely do this again with Waves again.
This tour in
Costa Rica
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Wave Expeditions
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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