Whitewater Rafting Class III and IV
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience an amazing ride through the rainforest on the Tenorio River viewing wildlife - the adventure of a lifetime! Great for beginners too, this is sure to give you an adrenaline rush you won't forget. Rafting down Tenorio River 12 kilometers (about 2 hours) of the Tenorio River, passing through sections dominated by over 22 class III-IV whitewater rapids. In smoother sections, take a look around at the lush, forested scenery & spot tropical birds or monkeys high in the trees. This unique rafting tour finishes with the thrilling 12-foot waterfall drop, “Cascabel Falls.” When you arrive to the end of your exciting rafting journey at our private river exit, do a quick hike to the 4×4 vehicle, and then head back to to the tour base in Canas. After arriving back to the tour base, you’ll then be treated to a delicious Costa RIca Style lunch called a Casado with rice, beans, salad, plantains, and choice of protien. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
6:50 am
7:00 am
7:00 am
7:00 am
7:00 am
7:00 am
7:00 am
Hotel Pick up You will be picked up from your hotel and journey to Canas, where you will prepare for your adventure. You will then load into a 4x4 and be taken 30 minutes to the launch point on Tenorio River Rafting down Tenorio River Experience rafting 12 kilometers (2 - 2.5 hours depending on river level & time of year) of the Tenorio River, passing through sections which are dominated by over 22 class III-IV whitewater rapids.. During the smoother sections, take a look around at the lush, forested scenery and try to spot tropical birds perched high in the trees the opportunity to see plenty of other wildlife along the way such as iguanas and monkeys.. This unique rafting tour finishes with the thrilling 12-foot waterfall drop called "Cascabel Falls.” When you arrive to the end of your exciting rafting journey at our private river exit, do a quick hike to the 4x4 vehicle to drive out of this isolated, unspoiled region of Costa Rica, and then head back to to the tour base in Canas. Costa Rica Style Lunch After arriving back to the tour base, you’ll then be treated to a delicious Costa RIca Style lunch called a Casado with rice, beans, salad, plantains, and choice of protien. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. You will be able to use the changing rooms before heading on your way to your hotel in time for a glorious Pacific sunset.
7:00 am
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 183 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Fabulous White Water tour! Book it!
Fantastic white water experience! I’m so sorry I don’t remember our guides name and he was excellent! 5 starts on fun, friendly and safety! I would highly recommend for all ages, families and groups! Sadly we didn’t get to see any wildlife but the river was great, we had fun and always felt safe and I would highly recommend any one to this group!
4Amazing experience, fantastic guide!
Best experience ever, definitely a highlight from our family vacation to Cost Rica! From start to finish, this trip was organized, FUN, educational, and exciting. We really appreciated the convenient pick-up/drop-off at our hotel, everything running on time, and the kindness and knowledge of all staff. Yeiner was the BEST guide. He was so knowledgeable, skilled, and hilarious. Our whole family of 4 (including a 13-yr old girl and 10-yr old boy) had the best time and are still talking about this experience 2 weeks later. We are so glad we got the photo package, too! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
5Best part of our week long trip!
I was nervous, but Jason was the best! He helped make it fun the whole way and his energy was contagious. Not only was it beautiful, but it was a perfect route that started small and built to the bigger rapids and drops. I felt very safe and cared for the entire time by Jason and the other guides. We saw howler monkeys and white faced monkeys having a ‘turf war’ in the trees, lots of birds, and some fish. It’s a good balance of ability to watch for wildlife while also experiencing the action. You will get wet, the whole time, but it helps you stay cool and comfortable. This should be a must do for your trip. My only critique is that you end up in several different vehicles at different points, so it’s hard to know where to leave your bag. I recommend taking it all the way to the river in the 4x4 bus with rafts on the trailer(picture below). Then you can change in the bathrooms while all are getting a snack as you get off the river. They take photos that you can buy after. Worth it to not have to try to fuss with gear while in the raft. You likely wouldn’t be able to anyway with paddling. I’d do it all again if we were staying longer. The whole team was amazing, but get in Jason’s boat if you can!
5Fun in the rapids!
We had so much fun navigating the rapids with another couple and our amazing guide, Luis! He was fun, knowledgeable, and calm. He also managed his crew well (there were 5 rafts on this trip) to ensure everyone was safe and having a good experience. Thanks Luis! I also want to mention another guide, Allison, who was leading a raft with 3 adults, one of whom was not paddling. She single handedly kept them all safe throughout the trip and prevented the raft from capsizing them on more than one occasion. Cool, calm & collected!
5Awesome Trip
Juan was an amazing guide!! Very knowledgeable and helpful. Always made us feel safe. The whole family had a blast! It was an exciting and fun day for us all!
5Family Adventure
Rafting through the jungle down a volcano is a wonderful way to see Costa Rica. Lots of time to look around with some adventure thrown in. The guides were fantastic.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 7:00 AM
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Native's Way Costa Rica
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
How it compares in Tamarindo
- Its from-price is 23% below the median of the 668 experiences we list in Tamarindo.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 34 of 668.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tamarindo
Tamarindo is a surf town on Costa Rica's Guanacaste coast, with a wide sandy bay, an estuary and a strip of beach bars looking west to the sunset.
Tamarindo grew from a fishing village into the main beach town of Guanacaste, with its beach, shops and restaurants strung along one main road. The bay has gentle waves for beginners, and surf schools line the sand, while more powerful breaks lie a short drive along the coast. The estuary at the northern end shelters mangroves where herons and the occasional crocodile are seen from kayaks.
Top-ranked sights in Tamarindo: Tamarindo Beach.
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