Top Guanacaste and Northwest Rafting

Prepare to ‘take the plunge’ during this fun-filled, full-day, whitewater rafting excursion between Arenal and San Jose. Feel the adrenaline during a safe, but fun, adventure on the Class III and IV rapids of the Rio Sarapiqui or Rio Toro. Rafting equipment, snacks, beverages, and a Costa Rican-style lunch are also included.

Immerse yourself in the culture, nature, and adventure of Costa Rica on this all-day experience. First, learn about coffee, sugar cane, and ceramics, then head out on a ziplining adventure or traverse the hanging bridges. Go for a horseback ride through the forest. Finally, relax in a natural hot water pool and slather yourself in volcanic mud.

Experience two thrilling activities in one day on this action-packed full-day tour from La Fortuna. Get your adrenaline pumping as you rappel, climb, and zip-line on a canyoning adventure, then tackle Class II and III rapids as you try white water rafting on the Balsa River. Hotel pick-up and lunch is included.

This full-day family adventure from La Fortuna combines an ATV tour with a white-water rafting trip. Ride an all-terrain vehicle (single or double rider) through the tropical rainforest against the scenic backdrop of Arenal Volcano. After lunch, you’ll paddle Class II–III rapids on Rio Balsa with your guide.

Experience the thrill of navigating class III and IV white waters on this incredible 2.5-hour tour of Tenorio River. Get an up close look at local wildlife as you paddle your way through raging rapids. Ideal for first-timers and experienced travelers alike. This popular tour is sure to be an adrenaline rush!

Get the ultimate adrenaline fix with this action-filled combo tour and spend a full day exploring the foothills of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. First, take to the treetops for an exhilarating canopy tour, complete with high-speed zip-lines, a Tarzan Swing and a climbing wall, then float down the Rio Colorado on a tube. After lunch (included), saddle up to complete your adventure with a scenic horseback ride through the forest, then finish with a relaxing mud wrap and soak in the hot springs.

Get your adrenaline pumping on a whitewater rafting trip down the Tenorio River, located in a red-rock canyon in the Guanacaste mountain range. Depart from Tamarindo for a day trip to Costa Rica’s nearby forests, including lunch.

Get the ultimate adrenaline fix with this action-filled combo tour and spend a full day exploring the Colorado River Canyon in Guanacaste. First, strap on your safety harness and take to the treetops for an exhilarating canopy tour, complete with high-speed zip-lines, hanging bridges, a climbing wall and observation platforms overlooking the dramatic canyon. After lunch (included), tackle the class II and III rapids of the mighty Colorado River as you hurtle downstream on a water tube. Finally, saddle up to complete your adventure on horseback, with a scenic trek through the forest.

Scan the treetops from a suspended bridge hanging over the rainforest canopy during this full-day adventure that includes a white-water rafting trip. The combo tour includes lunch, followed by a paddle down Class II-III rapids on Rio Balsa with your guide. Family fun amid nature is the goal.

Experience the thrill of a lifetime during your Costa Rica adventure with this Tenorio River rafting tour. Navigate the fast-paced white waters on Class III and IV rapids with an expert guide during this daredevil day that combines almost 12.5 miles (20 kilometers) of rapids.

Combine a the best of Costa Rica’s adventure tourism into a single day-long excursion from the Guanacaste coast to the foothills of Rincon de la Vieja volcano. Fill your day with rock climbing, rappelling, tubing, and horseback riding, topped off by a rejuvenating mud wrap at a volcanic hot spring.

Get the ultimate Colorado River experience with a full-day adventure tour from Tamarindo, and explore a tropical forest, natural sauna and mud baths. Soar between the trees on a zip line, rappel and climb a riverside cliff, then then gear up for a trip down the river in a raft or inner tube. Splash and swirl your way through five miles of Class II-II rapids, stop for a rock jump and rope swing, and finish your day by rolling in warm volcanic mud and relaxing in thermal hot springs.

Navigate the powerful rapids of the Tenorio River on this all-day rafting trip. You’ll maneuver your way along the waters through the Guanacaste mountain range, taking in the surrounding landscape of the lowlands. The river boasts Class 3 and 4 rapids; participants should be in good physical condition in order to take part.

Leave the beach behind to experience the best of Rincon de la Vieja National Park on this dual hiking and tubing adventure from the Guanacaste area. Walk down the Las Pailas Trail with a guide to see bubbling geothermal activity and wildlife like howler monkeys and iguanas, and then change into your swimsuit for a tubing trip down the Rio Negro.  This tour includes all transportation, activities, and meals as per itinerary.

Get a dose of Costa Rica's ‘pura vida’ lifestyle on this full-day combo tour featuring plenty of sweet treats, adventure, and relaxation. Navigate the rapids of the Balsa River on a whitewater rafting trip, learn how to turn raw cacao beans into delicious chocolate at a cacao farm, and savor lunch at a traditional country estate. The tour includes all food, drink, and equipment, plus round-trip transport from La Fortuna hotels for a stress-free day sampling Costa Rican highlights.

Enjoy a private activity-packed adventure at the base of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. You will get an amazing video of the experience, while you are enjoying a zipline slide over the tree tops, an amazing 1200ft waterslide down the jungle, horseback riding, local lunch, mud paint, hotsprings and much more.

Skip crowded boat tours for this private yacht experience packed with watersport activities. The crew helps you maximize your time on the ocean and takes you to the best spots for swimming and fishing with tournament-grade equipment. Your boat has gear for nearly any water activity, including wakeboarding, waterskiing, tubing, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and more. An onboard lunch is included.

When sailing the river course, the raft riders encounter turbulent waters, exciting waterfalls, quiet pools, high rock walls, and wildlife, while being splashed and thrilled.

Relish the tranquil beauty of the Peñas Blancas River during this 4-hour float from La Fortuna. At a relaxed pace perfect for families, you’ll cruise past tropical wildlife that call the banks of Peñas Blancas River home: with luck, you’ll glimpse toucans, monkeys, and sloths. Enjoy tropical fruit, cold drinks, and lunch during onshore breaks, and relish the convenience of round-trip transport from your La Fortuna accommodation.

Go full out when you’re in Costa Rica with this adventure combo package, which includes a canopy tour, tubing, horseback riding, and a dip in the hot springs. Experience the activities the area is known for, all in one day. Enjoy rock climbing, rappelling, and a Tarzan swing on your canopy tour, and then go tubing down the Rio Colorado. Stop for lunch at a ranch, and end your day with horseback riding through a tropical forest and a mud soak at a hot spring.

Get your adrenaline pumping with this full-day white-water rafting excursion from Playa Flamingo, including lunch. A thrilling choice for first-time rafters, you’ll tackle the Class III and IV rapids of the Tenorio River and hurtle down a 12-mile (20km) stretch of river, in the shadows of the Tenorio Volcano.

Discover Costa Rica’s dry tropical climate in the lesser-visited Guanacaste region during this small-group, private, full-day, guided, white-water rafting tour that is totally customizable. Set off down the river to paddle over rapids with your guide and feel the thrill of rolling over the waves. Choose your own adventure and take advantage of the many national parks, wildlife reserve, hot springs and other natural wonders.

Take on the Tenorio River on a full-day white water rafting adventure from Tamarindo, and splash, paddle and maneuver your way through eight miles of Class III and IV rapids. Learn the basics of river safety and gear, then launch into waves and drops that twist and turn along the river’s course. In between the churning rapids, enjoy the sights and sounds of a lush tropical forest that’s home to bright birds and butterflies, chattering monkeys and shy reptiles, and enjoy a riverside lunch before returning to Tamarindo.

Spend a full day in Brasilito Guanacaste searching for adrenaline by tubing, ziplining, rappelling, horseback riding, and then relaxing in the hot springs on this tour. There is a lot to fit in today. Your guide will pick up you and your group (maximum 4) to take you to all the activities. Discuss which one is your favorite over the included lunch.