Rates per person - valid January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Rates can change, without prior notice.

What is included and other tips/requirements

You will be on the river between 1½ to 2 hours depending on water levels and taking out at the Chiquita brand banana plantations. After a fun and relaxing day you’ll finish your trip with a stop at our Operations Center for a delicious hot lunch, showers, optional drinks and souvenir store before the return drive to San José. This one-day adventure is unforgettable!
NOTE: This trip will be run with the same equipment and safety regulations as we use on or Class III-IV tours. The rapids for Class II + have very little inherent risk and allow us to invite participants from 7 years old to 99.

Rafting distance 8 miles - River time from 1½ to 3 hours depending on water levels - Difficulty easy rapids - 7 years and up.

RIO REVENTAZON - PASCUA SECTION (CLASS IV) If you’re ready for BIG water, the Pascua section of the Reventazón will challenge the most adventurous spirit with rapids by the names of "North Sea", "Horrendito" and "Indigestion". For those who have paddled with us before, this trip is a must! Non-stop thrills and action await you as you plunge through twists, turns and drops down 15 miles of intense, challenging rapids. This is an exciting, scenic trip for rafters with experience. All participants must be in good physical condition and ready to remain active all day. After take-out, you’ll stop at our New Operations Center for a delicious hot lunch, showers, cold and hot drinks and snacks, before the return drive to San Jose.

Rafting distance 15 miles - River time from 2½ to 3½ hours depending on water levels - Difficulty difficult - 16 years and up.

RIO PACUARE - LINDA VISTA TO SIQUIRRES (CLASS III-IV) The Pacuare River is one of the top five rafting rivers in the world for its scenery and rapids. This quintessential tropical river is a trip of pure magic, unsurpassed beauty, wildlife and exhilarating rapids. Located on Costa Rica’s Atlantic slope, the Pacuare River borders the Talamanca mountain range, home to native Cabecar Indians and an incredible variety of wildlife. After an early morning pick-up from your San José hotel, you will drive by private, comfortable bus to our Operations Center for a delicious, typical Costa Rican breakfast. Once at the river at our private put-in, you’ll raft 16 miles deep in the heart of densely vegetated gorges, past gushing waterfalls, serene pools and pounding rapids, in one of Costa Rica’s most impressive primary rainforests. On the river you will raft by Rios Tropicales Lodge, where guests stay on two and three-day trips. Intimate and charming, the lodge blends naturally into the forest on our 1,000-acre private reserve, with waterfalls and pools. After an adrenaline-packed afternoon running rapids like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montañas and many more, we finish with a short drive to Rios Tropicales Operations Center for a hearty and delicious lunch, showers, optional drinks and souvenir store. On the return drive to San José, you’ll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Irazú Volcano. This unforgettable trip will easily be a highlight of your stay in Costa Rica!

Rafting distance 16 miles - River time from 3½ to 5 hours depending on water levels - Difficulty moderate - 14 years and up.

RIO COROBICI - CANAS, GUANACASTE (CLASS I-II) This classic float trip is perfect for any client, especially birdwatchers and nature lovers. The scenery and wildlife along the Corobicí are legendary. As you leisurely raft along this tranquil river, you might spot one of the more than 300 species of birds from the nearby Palo Verde National Park. Among the more commonly seen birds are ospreys, kingfishers, cormorants, and blue, tiger and boat-billed herons. Other wildlife in the area includes otters, howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, iguanas and many other types of lizards. A delicious native-style lunch will be served at La Pacifica resort after you finish rafting. This is the calmest rafting trip in Costa Rica, suitable for everyone from children to the elderly and is a must in combination with your additional tours to Guanacaste beaches or Monteverde.

Rafting distance approx. 8 miles - River time from 2 to 3 hours depending on water levels - Difficulty easy - 7 years and up.

RIO SARAPIQUI - CHILAMATE TO PUERTO VIEJO (CLASS I-II) Comparable to the float on Río Corobicí, this calm, quiet section of Río Sarapiquí winds through tropical wet forest on the Caribbean side of the country and is perfect for nature lovers and birdwatchers. After being picked up in the early morning from your hotel in San José, you will drive by private, comfortable, air-conditioned bus to a local restaurant for a delicious, typical Costa Rican breakfast. On the way to the river, you'll pass by majestic La Paz waterfall and rolling, verdant fields of coffee, papayas, sugar cane and ferns. Upon arrival to Río Sarapiquí, your friendly and professional guides will outfit you with lifejackets and paddles and give you a safety orientation for the river. You will begin rafting where the Class III trip finishes and continue down to Puerto Viejo. In some parts of the river you will pass green pastures and farmland, and delight in the sight of local children frolicking along shore. The lower half of the river winds along the borders of the beautiful, protected La Selva Biological Reserve - thick with lush vegetation, towering trees, vines and flowers. Along the riverbank, you'll stop for a luscious buffet picnic lunch prepared by your guides. Then it's back on the river enjoying the peace and quiet of the rainforest, and to watch iguanas, turtles and numerous species of birds. After finishing rafting, you'll drive 15 minutes to our rest-stop where you can change into dry clothes and enjoy a cold or hot drink. On the return drive to San José, you'll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Irazú Volcano.

Rafting distance 7 miles - River time from 2½ to 3 hours depending on water levels - Difficulty easy - 7 years and up.

RIO SARAPIQUI - LA VIRGEN TO CHILAMATE (CLASS III) This stunning rainforest river is an excellent choice for a first rafting trip in Costa Rica. The lush vegetation and thick tree canopy along the narrow, winding river are home to toucans, cormorants, kingfishers, howler monkeys, hummingbirds and much more. After being picked up in the early morning from your hotel in San José, you will drive by private, comfortable, air-conditioned bus to a local restaurant for a delicious, typical Costa Rican breakfast. On the way to the river, you'll pass by majestic La Paz waterfall and rolling, verdant fields of coffee, papayas and ferns. Upon arrival to Río Sarapiquí, your friendly and professional guides will outfit you with lifejackets, helmets and paddles and give you a safety orientation for the river. Rafting down the Sarapiquí, you can expect beautiful, clear water flowing down from Poas Volcano. You'll have fun going through exciting rapids interspersed with tranquil pools, and taking in the stunning tropical forest scenery. During the trip, you'll stop to enjoy a picnic lunch and swimming. After finishing rafting, you'll enjoy the relaxing beauty of the Selva Verde restaurant and lodge where you can shower and change clothes. On the return drive to San José, you'll pass through Braulio Carrillo National Park and past Irazu Volcano.

Rafting distance 12 miles - River time from 2½ to 3 hours depending on water levels - Difficulty moderate - 12 years and up.

RIO NARANJO - VILLA NUEVA SECTION (CLASS III-IV) On this half day white water adventure you will encounter challenging rapids surrounded by a pristine jungle. If you are a first time or experienced paddler looking for the excitement of big waves, hydraulics, and stunning scenery, then this trip is for you!
The drive from your hotel, Manuel Antonio-Quepos area, to the put-in is only 30 min (aprox). At the river we will provide you with a flotation device, a helmet and a paddle and your professional white water rafting guide will give you a safety orientation. We will then jump in the rafts and start negotiating rapids like "Robin Hood" and "Hurracane Cesar". Half way through we will stop to catch our breath while enjoying some snacks and fresh fruit on the river shore. At the end of the trip our transportation will be waiting for you to take you back to your hotel.

Rafting distance 7 miles - Difficulty easy to moderate - 12 years and up.