Tamarindo Whitewater Rafting Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Thrilling Class III and IV rapids
- Breathtaking rainforest scenery
- Expert local guides
- Authentic Costa Rican lunch
- Memorable adventure experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Tamarindo
- Professional rafting guide
- Safety equipment (helmet, life jacket, paddle)
- Gratuities for the guide
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum age requirement is 12 years old.
- Participants should be in good physical health.
- Rafting experience is not required; beginners are welcome.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable, quick-drying clothing and water shoes.
- Bring a waterproof camera to capture the adventure.
- Ensure you have a change of dry clothes for after the trip.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Traveler reviews
Amazing 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!
Best 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!
Fun 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!
Awesome 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!
Family 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.