Tamarindo Whitewater Rafting Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Thrilling Class III and IV rapids
- Breathtaking rainforest scenery
- Expert local guides
- Authentic Costa Rican lunch
- Memorable adventure experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Tamarindo
- Professional rafting guide
- Safety equipment (helmet, life jacket, paddle)
- Gratuities for the guide
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum age requirement is 12 years old.
- Participants should be in good physical health.
- Rafting experience is not required; beginners are welcome.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable, quick-drying clothing and water shoes.
- Bring a waterproof camera to capture the adventure.
- Ensure you have a change of dry clothes for after the trip.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Traveler reviews
Amazing!
This was a great experience! The driver for pick up was good and professional, our water guide - Jason - was super fun and professional. I would definitely recommend this company and trip.
Perfect experience!
This company runs like a well oiled machine. We were picked up from Playa Conchal so it was a 2.5hr drive. Along the way we met up with another group and switched to a bigger vehicle to carpool to the final meet up spot where we switched to a bus for the drive to the river. I was impressed with the efficiency of this process. Everything was timed so perfectly that we were never waiting around and the drive went by fast. All the vehicles were very nice & comfortable. The drivers and tour guides had great energy! The raft guides were very professional and competent. Their instructions were clear and easy to follow. They had us laughing through it all. I felt like we were in good hands from the start and we had a blast! They have a camera guy that takes incredible pictures you can purchase for an additional charge at the end if you want and it was absolutely worth it! Though you see our paddles up in all of our pictures, please note that you WILL be paddling so prepare to use muscle for this experience!
Fabulous White Water tour! Book it!
Fantastic white water experience! I’m so sorry I don’t remember our guides name and he was excellent! 5 starts on fun, friendly and safety! I would highly recommend for all ages, families and groups! Sadly we didn’t get to see any wildlife but the river was great, we had fun and always felt safe and I would highly recommend any one to this group!
Amazing experience, fantastic guide!
Best experience ever, definitely a highlight from our family vacation to Cost Rica! From start to finish, this trip was organized, FUN, educational, and exciting. We really appreciated the convenient pick-up/drop-off at our hotel, everything running on time, and the kindness and knowledge of all staff. Yeiner was the BEST guide. He was so knowledgeable, skilled, and hilarious. Our whole family of 4 (including a 13-yr old girl and 10-yr old boy) had the best time and are still talking about this experience 2 weeks later. We are so glad we got the photo package, too! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Best part of our week long trip!
I was nervous, but Jason was the best! He helped make it fun the whole way and his energy was contagious. Not only was it beautiful, but it was a perfect route that started small and built to the bigger rapids and drops. I felt very safe and cared for the entire time by Jason and the other guides. We saw howler monkeys and white faced monkeys having a ‘turf war’ in the trees, lots of birds, and some fish. It’s a good balance of ability to watch for wildlife while also experiencing the action. You will get wet, the whole time, but it helps you stay cool and comfortable. This should be a must do for your trip. My only critique is that you end up in several different vehicles at different points, so it’s hard to know where to leave your bag. I recommend taking it all the way to the river in the 4x4 bus with rafts on the trailer(picture below). Then you can change in the bathrooms while all are getting a snack as you get off the river. They take photos that you can buy after. Worth it to not have to try to fuss with gear while in the raft. You likely wouldn’t be able to anyway with paddling. I’d do it all again if we were staying longer. The whole team was amazing, but get in Jason’s boat if you can!
