Our Most Popular Tour - White Water Rafting - Sarapiqui River Class II-III

Name: Our Most Popular Tour - White Water Rafting - Sarapiqui River Class II-III
Brand: Dinghy Expeditions Outfitter Mountains Rivers and Coasts - Day Tours
SKU: cf3b6be7-1db5-4b60-a11f-f7a386a64a7a

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Summary

Welcome to our most popular tour and the best experience you will ever have. Your day will begin in the morning, when you will be picked-up from your hotel (if it is in the vicinity) or you will leave from our office for the beautiful Sarapiqui River just an hour drive from La Fortuna. Your transportation to the river will be very comfortable with a private driver and guide who is more than happy to point out interesting things along the way as you pass through rural areas and small villages. Once you arrive at the river, you will be provided with a helmet, paddle and life jacket. When you are all geared up you will be given a thorough safety speech with learn how to paddle and work in a team. Once your guide has decided that you have mastered these techniques well and have practiced them in the water, it is time to go rafting! You will be on the river for three hours running 17 km (10.5 miles) of fun safe rapids hitting waves, running drops, surfing and cliff jumping. Along the way, you will see and learn about many birds, plants and wildlife that surround you in the tropical rain forest. Half way down the river, you will take a little break and replenish yourself with some fresh tropical fruit. At all times, there will be a kayaker for added safety and photographer to capture your experience. At the end of your tour, you will be served one of the most tastiest meals that you will try in Costa Rican at our favorite local family run restaurant. You will enjoy a casado, a typical Costa Rican lunch, cooked on a wooden stove with a fresh fruit juice of your choice. Once your tummies are full, you will make your way back to La Fortuna. The Sarapiqui River is special in many ways and is loved by the rafting community. Many national rafting championships have been held on this river for the quality of the rapids and now you get to raft down them too. Enjoy the ride!

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

Our most popular white water rafting trip is great fun for families with children, enthusiasts who want try rafting for the first time or experienced rafters looking for a new adventure. This section of the Sarapiqui River runs for 17 km down friendly class II-III rapids surrounded by evergreen tropical rain forest. With San Juan - La Selva Biological Corridor right by, you are guaranteed to see lots of birds and animals. To add to the fun, you will have the chance to cliff jump, surf, swim down a little rapid, run an exiting drop and stop on the side of the river for some delicious fresh tropical fruit. Our small personalized and private tours are designed to give you the best quality service while you immerse yourself into nature and Costa Rican culture. Prepare yourself for an enjoyable day on the river topped off with a homemade traditional lunch cooked on a wooden stove! The tour includes: transportation, fruits, lunch, guide, safety kayaker, equipment and insurances.

What’s included?

Equipment
Fruits
Guide
Insurance
Juice
Safety kayaker
Small personalized tour
Transportation to and from your hotel (if in the vicinity of La Fortuna)
Water
Lunch
Snacks
Gratuities
Photos

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Dinghy Expeditions Outfitter Mountains Rivers and Coasts - Day Tours

About operator:

Dinghy Expeditions is a small family owned local business that offers personalized full and half day rafting, hiking, volcano and safari tours in the La Fortuna / Arenal Volcano area. We also specialize in multi day trekking and river expeditions taking visitors to some of the most unique, remote and off the beaten path places across Costa Rica. We focus on each client's needs and keep our tours small or private to maintain top quality service and low environmental impact.