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Coati Tours

River Rafting Adventure

Whitewater rafting through exciting rapids on one of Costa Rica's rivers, starting from La Fortuna. About three hours on and around the water with a certified local team.

Rafters in a green raft raising yellow paddles on whitewater rapids
Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Moderate

If you want a few hours of real excitement during your stay in La Fortuna, this is the tour for it. You'll head out with your group to one of the rivers near town, get fitted with your gear, and paddle together through rapids with green rainforest on both banks.

Before you get in the water, the guides go over safety and paddling commands, so you know what to do when the river picks up. Then it's teamwork: following the calls, working through the rapids and enjoying the calmer stretches in between. The whole tour takes about three hours.

We rate this tour as moderate. It suits travelers who are comfortable in the water and happy to paddle and get soaked. If you're travelling with children, older family members or anyone with health or mobility concerns, message us first. We'll give you an honest answer about whether this river is a good fit, and if it isn't, we'll help you find something that is. Our guides speak English and Spanish.

To ask about dates or plan rafting as part of a longer trip, message us on WhatsApp or write to reservations@coatitours.com.

Highlights

  • Whitewater rafting through exciting rapids near La Fortuna
  • Paddling as a team with rainforest along the riverbanks
  • Safety briefing and equipment before you start
  • Pickup and drop-off from most hotels in the La Fortuna area
  • Guides who speak English and Spanish

What’s included

  • Transportation from most hotels in the La Fortuna area
  • Necessary rafting equipment

What to bring

  • Swimwear or quick-dry clothes
  • Shoes or sandals that strap on and can get wet
  • A change of dry clothes and a towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Water bottle

When

Where

Pickup and drop-off from most hotels in the La Fortuna area

Cancellation policy

Cancelling 60 to 46 days before arrival gets a 50% refund of the deposit; 45 to 1 day(s) before arrival gets no refund. Extra fees and peak season charges may apply.