Top Guanacaste and Northwest White Water Rafting

Share the incredible wildlife of Costa Rica with the whole family on this gentle float down the Corobicí River. Located right in the heart of the Guanacaste province, the Corobicí is a wide and fast-flowing Class I and II river with moderate waves. This float is great for all ages, safe enough for children (7+) and gentle enough for the elderly to enjoy. Nature lovers and bird watchers will appreciate the lush vegetation and abundant wildlife in this tropical dry forest.

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.

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.

If you are prepared for a huge adventure, you are surely ready for this. The Tenorio River will test your courage with its rapids class III and IV (irregular and medium waves, complex maneuverings in fast rapids in its class III; intense and powerful but yet predictable in the class IV).

Abundant white water and the promise of adventure draw travelers from around the world to Costa Rica’s raging rivers. Experience the thrill of white-water rafting through the tropics for yourself on this tour of the Tenorio River from the Guanacaste coast. After pickup from your coastal hotel, ride a 4x4 deep into the Guanacaste countryside and paddle down 12 miles (20 kilometers) of white water with your guide before completing your tour with a local lunch while you wind down.

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!

Navigate the white-water rapids of the Tenorio River on this tour from the Playa Hermosa area. After learning rafting commands and being outfitted with a rafting vest and helmet, head down the fast-moving river that includes a famous 12-foot (3.65-meter) waterfall drop. Plus, spot monkeys, lizards, and native birds in the surrounding land along the way.

Max out the adrenaline (and the fun) during this full-day adventure combining a white-water rafting trip and zipline excursion. Zoom through the rain forest canopy during a series of heart-pounding zipline rides, some on cable spans as long as 3,200 feet (980 meters). Then battle the Class II and III rapids of the Balsa River. Lunch, snacks, and rafting gear are all included.

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.

Go river rafting on the Balsa River during this 6-hour transfer from San Jose to Arenal. No experience is necessary; certified guides will teach you and lead the tour. Lunch, fresh fruit snacks, and beverages included. Pickup in San Jose and drop-off in Arenal included.

Take on Costa Rica’s main outdoor attractions with combination tour that includes white-water rafting, horseback riding, and waterfall hike. This full-day, guided tour treks through the lower lands on horseback to the jungle. Hike through the vegetation to see the La Fortuna Waterfall and wrap your adventure with a thrilling paddle down the rapids of the Balsa River.

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.

Experience Sarapiqui River’s white-water rapids on a thrilling half-day rafting trip. After a safety tutorial at La Virgen Bridge, get underway with a skilled guide and navigate class-II and -III rapids on a 9-mile (13-kilometer) journey. Watch for monkeys, toucans, and other tropical wildlife as you ride downriver. Then, enjoy an ice-cold beer or juice upon arrival at the take-out point.

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.

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.

The Balsa River is one of the best spots in Costa Rica to try white water rafting, and this 6-hour tour from La Fortuna is suitable for complete beginners. Tackle the Class II and III rapids, enjoy spectacular views as you cruise through the rainforest, and look out for wildlife such as monkeys, sloths and toucans. Hotel pick-up and 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.

A beautiful canyon fulfilled with ancient trees and green all over the way. Practice the best rafting on Guanacaste. Feel the adrenaline as you go downstream by the surprising rapids

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.

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.

Shoot the rapids in Quepo with a guide in the lead during this safe, adventurous excursion. You and a group of 15 people or fewer will paddle together down the river, braving whitewater and taking in the scenery. You’ll learn about the environment, flora, and fauna from your guide, who will also provide all instruction and equipment.

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.

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.

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.