Costa Rica White Water Rafting Tour and Adventure Expedition
7 Days and 6 Nights
During this Costa Rica white water rafting tour and adventure expedition, you will raft over 12 miles of continuous Class III-IV rapids, through a canyon surrounded by verdant primary rain forest. Your resort near Rincón de la Vieja National Park features natural hot springs with four pools at varying temperatures.











Costa Rica White Water Rafting Tour Highlights
- White Water Rafting in the little known Cucaracho Class IV River
- Discover the volcanic activity in Rincon De la Vieja
- Zipping in the rainforest canopy of Arenal Volcano
- Explore the tropical beaches and wealth of rainforest wildlife in Manuel Antonio
- Small groups
- CRST has the best guides!

Whitewater River Rafting Costa Rica
Visitors can experience white water rafting in the Tenorio Adventure River Rafting Class 3-4 (one of the best white water rafting rivers in Costa Rica), the adventure of a lifetime in Costa Rica, the white water rafting capital of the world. The tour starts at 7:00 AM and is 7 hours in duration. Adventurers will experience 22 fun and exciting rapids along 12 miles of river. The tour includes a fresh fruit snack and bilingual tour guides, and wildlife such as iguanas, tropical birds, and monkeys can be spotted on the journey. At the end of the incredible Costa Rica white water rafting adventure, visitors will experience a thrilling 12-foot waterfall drop called Cascabel Falls. The tour concludes with a short hike to get to transport, and a traditional Costa Rican lunch will be provided.
This Costa Rica rafting adventure is provided by one of the best and safest Costa Rica river rafting companies.
Best Time to Whitewater Raft in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s rivers are typically higher during the green season (from May to December) and lower during the dry season (from January to April). There are many areas and places where you can enjoy White Water Rafting Tours in Costa Rica. Feel free to contact us if you would like some additional information.
Adventure Expedition Continues to Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio National Park
After enjoying the best white water rafting in Costa Rica tour, the adventure continues on to the Arenal Volcano. Which erupted violently on July 29th, 1968, destroying the region west of its base with hot gases, rocks, and, later, lava flows. Today the volcano steams quietly and heats local rivers that have been developed into popular hot springs and spas. Forest vegetation quickly returns and covers the massive rock fragments and lava flows, and rainforest wildlife flourishes in and around the park.
Your Costa Rica adventure continues at the Arenal Reserve (Sky Trek / Sky Tram) Tour. For the ultimate adrenaline rush, try Sky Trek. You will ride an open-air gondola from the ground to the heights where you’ll be dropped off at an observation deck for fantastic views of the volcano and land below. From the observation deck, return to the ground below by riding down on a circuit of zip lines stretching across canyons and between treetops.
There are currently ten zip line cables and they range in height from 30 meters to 200 meters and in length from 200 meters to 750 meters. Zipping along nearly two miles (three kilometers) of cables, you will see the rainforest as well as get a panoramic view of the volcano and lake from a whole new perspective. This private reserve is near El Castillo, on the north-facing slopes of the Cordillera de Tilarán, and offers phenomenal volcano views to be enjoyed from an aerial Sky Tram that rises 236 meters in a 1250 meters ride, taking visitors up to a mirador (lookout point) where the Sky Trek zip line circuit starts. The Sky tram ends in a wide observation platform on the highest point of the Arenal Reserve, where you can sit down on comfortable chairs to enjoy the view. You may stay as long as you wish on the platform admiring the Arenal Volcano, the lake, the mountain range and the rainforest. This tour is a full-age tour, even for people with some disability, thanks to the space of our gondolas that fit a wheelchair inside, without folding it. For those who choose not to zip-line, you’ll head back down the same way you camp up, on the Sky Tram. On the ride, you will be able to notice how the vegetation varies as the altitude changes once again.
End your stay in the Manuel Antonio National Park area. Neighboring the spectacularly scenic 680-hectare Manuel Antonio National Park and situated along Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, the bustling beachside village of Manuel Antonio offers a variety of comfortable accommodation options for eco-explorers and adventurers who flock here to explore this beautiful area. The undeniable highlight is the adjacent Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica’s smallest national park, featuring lush biodiverse rainforests, mangroves, lagoons, offshore coral reefs, pristine white-sand beaches, and abundant wildlife, including over 100 mammal species and almost 200 bird species. Visitors can enjoy a variety of exciting activities including fishing, swimming, snorkeling, wildlife viewing, bird watching, hiking, and relaxing on tropical beaches.
Itinerary
Rincón De La Vieja National Park
Costa Rica White Water Rafting Tour Day 1. Arrive in Liberia, Costa Rica – A private transfer will be provided to your hotel near the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Overnight at hotel.
Dinner on your own at the hotel’s restaurant
Rincón De La Vieja National Park
Costa Rica White Water Rafting Tour Day 2. Today enjoy a locally guided hike to Rincón de la Vieja National Park featuring natural hot springs with four different pools at varying temperatures.
Enjoy the beautiful nature of Costa Rica on this amazing hike past waterfalls, through beautiful national park trails, hot springs, and more. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a variety of incredible wildlife and flora unique to the area.
Hiking in the Rincón de la Vieja National Park on the Las Pailas loop trail takes you 2.5 miles (3.5 km) through dry tropical forest to see the best views of the volcano, incredible nature, volcanic activity, and wildlife. Our bilingual naturalist guide points out many of the 300 bird species that live here, and any other animals, like white-faced, howler and spider monkeys, armadillos, collared peccaries, iguanas, snakes, or white-nosed coatis.
When you finish your hike, get ready for a refreshing swim in the Oropendola waterfall. It is a short walk from the national park entrance on a trail with varying terrain to get down to the river bottom. The Oropendola waterfall plunges an impressive 82 feet (25 meters) to a sparkling turquoise pool in the lush canyon of the Rio Blanco (White River), creating a picturesque tropical oasis.
Dinner on your own at the hotel’s restaurant.
Overnight at your hotel
Activities and Services
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Included
- Breakfast + Lunch
Arenal Volcano National Park
Costa Rica White Water Rafting Tour Day 3. Today enjoy the Tenorio River Whitewater Rafting Tour Class III & IV Rapids. Pick up in Rincón de la Vieja – Drop off at Arenal Volcano –
During this exciting Costa Rica white water rafting tour, you’ll witness the impressive canyon of the Tenorio River along with many different types of flora and fauna – there is a unique contrast of the red rocks against the verdant green plants that line the canyon. Your guide will point out birds, monkeys and other types of wildlife as you make your way through highly technical and tight rapids along the way.
All told, you’ll experience over 20 thrilling rapids, and finish the tour by going over Costa Rica’s most extreme white water rapid that we have named Cascabel Falls – an intense 12-ft waterfall drop!
After a fun day in one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful rivers, travel to the Arenal Volcano and enjoy what this area has to offer.
Tonight dinner is on your own – you may enjoy the hotel’s terrace for al fresco dining or head into the town of La Fortuna and try some authentic local restaurants.
Overnight at your hotel
Activities and Services
Tenorio Adventure River Rafting Class 3-4
Included
- Breakfast + Lunch
Arenal Volcano National Park
Costa Rica White Water Rafting Tour Day 4. Today is all about the Arenal Reserve (Sky Trek / Sky Tram) Tour. For the ultimate adrenaline rush, try Sky Trek.
You will ride an open-air gondola from the ground to the heights where you’ll be dropped off at an observation deck for fantastic views of the volcano and land below. From the observation deck, return to the ground below by riding down on a circuit of zip lines stretching across canyons and between treetops.
There are currently ten zip line cables and they range in height from 30 meters to 200 meters and in length from 200 meters to 750 meters. Zipping along nearly two miles (three kilometers) of cables, you will see the rain forest as well as get a panoramic view of the volcano and lake from a whole new perspective.
This private reserve is near El Castillo, on the north-facing slopes of the Cordillera de Tilarán, offers phenomenal volcano views to be enjoyed from an aerial Sky Tram that rises 236 meters in a 1250 meters ride, taking visitors up to a mirador (lookout point) where the Sky Trek zip line circuit starts. The Sky tram ends in a wide observation platform on the highest point of the Arenal Reserve, where you can sit down on comfortable chairs to enjoy the view. You may stay as long as you wish on the platform admiring the volcano, the lake, the mountain range and rain forest.
This tour is a full age tour, even for people with some disability, thanks to the space of our gondolas that fit a wheelchair inside, without folding it. For those who choose not to zip-line, you’ll head back down the same way you camp up, on the Sky Tram. On the ride you will be able to notice how the vegetation varies as the altitude changes once again.
This afternoon is at leisure for an optional activity. There are many adventure tours available in Arenal – from waterfalls, hikes to the volcano, Sloths Sanctuaries, kayaking on the lake, organic farms and many more.
Take a stroll to downtown la Fortuna and try some small authentic “sodas” or local diners that offer a more affordable and delicious menus.
Activities and Services
Costa Rica Sky Adventures Arenal Sky Trek Zipline
Included
- Breakfast
Manuel Antonio National Park
Costa Rica White Water Rafting Tour Day 5. After breakfast, you’ll set off for Manuel Antonio Beach on the Central Pacific.
Manuel Antonio is a community which is composed largely of hotels, separated by trees on a hill overlooking beaches and the coastal Manuel Antonio National Park with rainforest growing to the edge of its beautiful cream colored sandy beaches.
The forest is home to a variety of wildlife that are accustomed to people and readily seen including sloth, monkeys, armadillos, scarlet-legged land crabs, iguanas, agoutis, pizotes, raccoons, parrots, and parakeets.
The ocean water temperature is always near a comfortable 80º F and great for swimming and other water sports. The region offers numerous other activities such as boating, river rafting, fishing, snorkeling, diving, canopy tours and more.
With a large number of excellent hotels and restaurants in the area outside the Park, visitors are assured a comfortable stay and a diverse offering of local and international cuisine.
Tonight, dinner is on your own. You may enjoy a quiet evening meal at the hotel or visit one of the delicious and authentic restaurants located walking distance . Many restaurants offer dinner al fresco with terraces overlooking the ocean and national park.
Included
- Breakfast
Manuel Antonio National Park
Costa Rica White Water Rafting Tour Day 6. This morning visit Manuel Antonio National Park with a local guide and small group.
Manuel Antonio is one of the country’s most popular parks because of its unique mix of beaches and forest trails. See how many different kinds of flora and fauna you can spot just in the span of a 2 ½ hour nature walk or hike. And at the end, enjoy some local fresh fruits and refreshments as you pause to savor your adventure thus far.
If you so desire, hike additionally through the trails and enjoy unspoiled, un-crowded, pristine beaches after your guided educational adventure ends, and maybe even snorkel after the hike on your own.
Learn about the history of the Quepoa Indigenous people and Costa Rica’s past in regard to this stunningly beautiful Manuel Antonio area, and come back with ideas as to how to help preserve this priceless ecosystem and national treasure for generations to come.
Try the local restaurants and shops around the national park and your hotel.
Dinner on your own – Cafe Milagro offers a great patio for dinners al fresco and also Emilio’s – offering views of the ocean and rain forests. Both are located within walking distance from the hotel.
Activities and Services
Included
- Breakfast
End of Itinerary
Costa Rica White Water Rafting Tour Day 7. Private departure land transfer to San José International Airport
End of services
After breakfast, say adios to Manuel Antonio and enjoy your scenic ride back to San Jose International Airport for your departure – We will trust you leave the country with a Happy Face !
Included
- Breakfast