Rafting Sarapiqui River Class III-IV

Rafting Detailed Itinerary

The journey begins with a 1.5 hour scenic drive through the Eastern portion of central Costa Rica through the beautiful pineapple, papaya and yucca fields with Volcano Arenal set in the backdrop. Once we reach our destination, our trained/skilled guides will review the rules and safety guidelines for the river to familiarize yourself with your job as paddlers. Then we will take the PLUNGE and head down river. We ill enjoy the spectacular scenery and a thrilling ride. Halfway through our journey we will "re-fuel" on the river bank and enjoy some delicious tropical fruit while soaking in the tropical surroundings. River time varies between 2.5 and 3 hours depending on changing daily water flow. At the end of our journey, a cold drink and dry towel await you before a short ride where you can change into dry clothes followed by a delicious Typical Costa Rican lunch. Our tour operator Wave Expeditions has 2 identical class 3-4 runs on 2 different rivers, the Sarapiqui river and the Toro river. Each are identical runs and only 15 minutes apart . We determine which river we run each morning depending on the most optimal water levels gauranting that you will have the most optimal river experience available.