Top Central Pacific White Water Rafting

Barrel down the Naranjo River on a half-day guided adventure for seasoned paddlers. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel into the Quepos mountains with a professional, first aid- and mountain rescue-trained guide. Get your thrills with steep drops and rushing rapids. Marvel at the lush scenery and enjoy a homemade lunch included in the tour price.  

Experience the thrill of the rapids on this day-long rafting trip along the Naranjo River. After receiving safety instructions, you’ll set off in your raft (which is built to hold a maximum of six passengers) and navigate the Class 3 rapids. The course is considered steep and challenging; guides will accompany you to ensure your safety. During the journey, take in the surrounding scenery including mountain views, jungle, farmlands, and palm plantations. Lunch is also included.

Two popular Costa Rica adventures come together into one adventure-packed day with this white-water rafting and canyoning tour from La Fortuna. During the canyoning portion, rock climb, rappel down a waterfall, and zipline—all under the watchful eye of your guide. Then, head down to the Balsa River for a 2-hour white-water rafting tour with class II to III rapids. When to action ends, wind down with a typical Costa Rican lunch.

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.

Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse areas of the planet and the Guanacaste region’s tropical dry forests are stunning. Discover this beautiful patch of forest yourself as you glide down the rapids of the Tenorio River. Challenging rapids await you as 10 miles of twists, turns, and drops take you through the jungle. An intense experience for adventurers, it’s an exciting way to see Costa Rica’s natural beauty on a thrilling ride.

Battle Class III rapids while looking out for sloths, howler monkeys, and more on this rafting trip down the Savegre River from Manuel Antonio. A professional river guide and safety kayaker ensure a fun and safe trip for beginners and experienced rafters alike.

Feel the rush of the rapids on the Naranjo River on this full-day, guided, white-water rafting tour with stop in historic Quepos included. Ride the challenging waves through the jungle, past mountains, near plantations and in view of farmlands tackling the waters as team. Take a break at the halfway point to refuel, relax and enjoy the view before finishing the course and floating into shore on calm waters.

Take a wild ride down Costa Rica's stunning Savergre River on this whitewater rafting tour on Class III rapids. It's an adrenaline-packed adventure that's perfect for the thrill-seeking traveler. Venture one hour outside Jaco and experience the best of this diverse nation's incredible natural landscapes.

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.

A personalize adventure for those who enjoy the nature running one of the cleanest rivers of Central America.

Navigate powerful Class IV to V rapids on the Naranjo River with this white-water rafting tour from Jaco. Test your adrenaline threshold on the short but intense section of the river known as El Chorro; a guide makes this trip suitable for even first-time rafters in good physical condition and over 16 years old. Tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Jaco lodging.

Challenge yourself with an exciting half-day adventure on the Naranjo River with this small-group excursion that is designed for more experienced paddlers. Tackle class III/IV rapids as you ride along the wild river as it makes a steep drop from mountain to sea level and through the Naranjo canyon.

Go rafting on the intense ‘Chorro’ section of the Naranjo River in this half-day whitewater rafting tour from Manuel Antonio or Quepos. Experience the thrills of class IV and V rapids as your guide leads you down technical routes with steep drops, narrow canyons, and cascading waterfalls. Suitable for participants in strong physical condition, this rafting tour spends about 1.5 hours on the water, and includes breakfast and lunch.

Tackle the rapids of one of Central America’s cleanest rivers on a whitewater rafting tour down the Savegre River. In between churning pools and chutes, enjoy the serenity of the rain forest on a short hike and stop to plunge under a tropical waterfall. Refuel with a typical Costa Rican lunch on the riverbanks, and relax while passing through teak plantations and mountain villages on the drive to and from Quepos.

The Savegre River inside Manuel Antonio National Park has some of the best white-water rafting routes in Costa Rica. This tour makes rafting on the river as easy as possible, offering an introductory briefing, all necessary gear and safety equipment, a river guide, a professional photographer, and lunch. Paddle down Class II and III rapids and see Costa Rican wildlife in its natural habitat throughout.

With a guiding team led by a former member of the Costa Rica national rafting team, this family-friendly white-water rafting tour offers groups of all skill levels the opportunity to cascade down class two and three river rapids. Get out of your comfort zone without the danger of a self-guided experience.

Access one of the more remote portions of the Savegre River on this 7-hour whitewater rafting tour from the Manuel Antonio area. Ride a 4x4 into the wilderness, and then head off down the river with highly-trained guides who guarantee that your trip is as exhilarating as it is safe. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel, as well as lunch.

Feel the rush of paddling down a rushing rapid on this full-day, guided, white-water rafting tour along the Savegre River in Manuel Antonio. After instructions and a safety briefing, paddle off with your guide down class III and IV rapids stopping along the way for breaks, swims, and to take in the plants and wildlife. End with a Costa Rican meal.

Skip the effort of organizing your own white-water rafting trip while you’re in the Quepos and Manuel Antonio area; and get everything laid on for you with this tour. With all your equipment supplied, simply sit in your shared raft and relish the fun as you descend the River Naranjo’s rapids before paddling along calmer waters and watching for birdlife. Return hotel transfers and snacks round out this family-friendly adventure.

Experience the thrill of white-water rafting on the River Naranjo, without having to worry about not knowing what to do or transportation. Relax on a drive to the jungle river; and climb into a shared raft with a guide to plunge through the Class IV-V rapids, tackling the drops and runs of a narrow canyon. Equipment, instruction, snacks, return hotel transfers, and a choice of departures make everything hassle-free.

This activity is for people who want to enjoy a lot of adrenaline in the rapids of the Rio Tenorio class 3-4

Experience the thrill of navigating class III and IV white waters on this adrenaline-pumping tour of the 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. After the adrenaline rush, refuel with a Costa Rican lunch before heading back to your hotel.