White water rafting en Costa Rica. Si lo que andas buscando es vivir una experiencia en los rápidos, déjame decirte que estás en el lugar indicado, aquí tendrás la oportunidad de ver las mejores empresas que operan white water rafting en Costa Rica, también conocerás acerca de los mejores ríos para la práctica de este energizante deporte. Es preciso mencionar que el río Pacuare es considerado como uno de los diez ríos más bellos del mundo y uno de los cinco mejores ríos para practicar rafting en el mundo. Los ríos, de acuerdo con su nivel de turbulencia, se clasifican en rápidos de distintas clases; estas son: Clase I. Muy fácil. Aguas casi planas, muy poco turbulentas con olas pequeñas. Clase II. Fácil. Aguas un poco turbulentas con huecos y hoyos de no más de 25 cm. Clase III. Intermedio. Aguas turbulentas con huecos y olas medianas. La navegación requiere buena técnica y conocimiento del río. Clase IV. Difícil. Aguas blancas muy turbulentas pero predecibles. Huecos y olas de hasta dos metros. La navegación requiere muy buena técnica y conocimiento del río. Clase V. Experto. Aguas blancas muy turbulentas poco predecibles con olas y huecos de más de dos metros. Necesidad de maniobras extremadamente técnicas. Clase VI. Extremadamente difícil o no navegable. Se considera muy difícil o imposible de navegar.
Arenal

Desafío Adventure Company:

Located: behind to the Catholic church in La Fortuna, San Carlos. Alajuela.

Duration: 2 ½ hours.

Description: Imagine rafting through exciting, action-packed rapids with names like “morning coffee,” "the Danish Taco," “coco loco,” “the eraser,” and the famous “B-F-W!” This thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime adventure leaves at 8:30am from our office in La Fortuna. The Río Toro is the closest class 3-4 river to La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano – only 1 hour away!

Contact:
Tel: (506) 479-9464

Wave Expeditions:

Located: Arenal Nacional Park, La Fortuna. Alajuela.

Duration: 2 horas

Description: Our expert bilingual guides will give descriptions of the areas plant and animal species en route while keeping an eye open for Monkeys, Toucans, Jesus Christ Lizards, caimans, iguanas and a wide assortment of bird species. Fresh Tropical fruit and ice cold drinks await us riverside at the end of our journey.

Contact:
Tel: (506) 479-7262

Sarapiqui

Aventuras del Sarapiqui

Located: chilamate village Sarapiqui. Heredia.

Description: remos arriba… disfrute de los rápidos de la manera más segura con los mejores guías. Con una trayectoria de 15 años de remar le garantizamos una experiencia llena de emoción y sonrisas. Es importante tener siempre en cuenta la condición física de las personas que quieren hacer esta actividad, así como su edad, disposición y experiencia previa.

Contact:
Tel: (506) 766-5101

Aguas Bravas

Located: Sarapiqui

Description: Enjoy the best rafting trip in the Sarapiqui River. It is done between two little communities La Virgen and Chilamate. It is a very safe section for it is formed by continuous rapids of crystal clear still water pools. On this trip you can enjoy of four rapids class II and twenty class III, all of them of a good technical level.
The Sarapiqui River characterizes by its crystal clear non polluted waters, this allows the tourists to enjoy a landscape full of natural life which they discover thanks to the assistance of our naturalist guides. In the middle of the way, a stop will be made in one of the river sides, a still water area where tourists will be able to swim and taste the delicious tropical fruits of the season.

Contact:
Tel: (506) 292-2072

North Pacific
Cañón de La Vieja Lodge

Located: 18 Km. east from Liberia International Airport, in Guanacaste province.

Duration: 1 ½ -2 hours.

Description: We leave the hotel with a tractor by 20 minutes until the river shore where begin this tour that can be called private; any person can do it, because in the ducky (inflatable kayak) goes only you and your guide. During 1½ to 2 hours (depending as large as the group) you will enjoy the beauties of the Colorado River Canyon, its impressive alive rock walls and their exciting rapids.
It is class  II  and  III, very easy for any age.

Contact:
Tel: (506) 200-0346 / (506) 665-5912 / (506) 665-5919

Ríos Tropicales

Located: 5km. north from Cañas, Guanacaste

Duration: 3 hours.

Description: If you are prepared for a huge adventure, you are surely ready for this. Guanacaste features a distinctive dry tropical climate and remains largely undiscovered by foreign visitors. Yet it offers natural treasures—including seven national parks, three wildlife reserves that make out of this province “the place” to enjoy of the wild rapids of the Tenorio. For those already rafters this trip is a must. Its continue challenges await you as you plunge through twists, turns and drops down 18 miles of intense, challenging rapids. All participants must be in a good physical condition.

Contact:
Tel: (506) 233-6455

Central Pacific

Iguana Tours

Located: Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas.

Description: Iguana Tours invites you to experience white water rafting in Costa Rica – all year long.  Whether you want a comfortable or even a high-octane experience, we offer 2 unforgettable river adventures to experience that come with lots of “perks”. For more experienced rafters, the Naranjo River runs from April to December and is a consistently adrenaline-pumping Class III and IV wild ride.  Our more family-friendly Savegre River provides Class II, III and some rare IV rapids that are more than manageable.  And of course you can expect that our internationally trained, bilingual guides and safety kayakers will expertly coach you through navigating either river. Join Iguana Tours on an unforgettable white water rafting adventure on the Savegre or the Naranjo, or maybe you might have time to experience both during your visit to our wildly exotic country, Costa Rica.

Contact:
Tel: (506) 777-2052

Amigos del Río

Located: Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas.

Description: A journey of unsurpassed beauty, jungle vegetation, and exploding whitewater. For the adventure some beginner and experienced rafter the class III rapids will have you filled with adrenaline as you paddle hard over the waves. Along the way you will be astounded by the awesome canyons, waterfalls, and primary rainforest of Costa Rica. The Savegre river one of the most pristine rivers in the country, and is surrounded by impressive views of the primary rainforest. The Naranjo is a Class III / IV half day challenge for more experienced paddlers. The Naranjo River drops steeply from the coastal mountain range above Quepos through a beautiful jungle gorge, and takes you on a wild ride to sea level passing nearby farmlands and palm plantations. For the advanced rafter, this is an exciting and refreshing ride through the Naranjo Canyon. As well, if you are a first time paddler who welcomes a challenge and is looking for the excitement of big waves, hydraulics, and stunning scenery, then this whitewater rafting trip is for you!

Contact:
Tel: (506) 777-0082


Pacífico Sur

H2O Adventures

Located: Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas. We operated in General river.

Duration: 1 day.

Description: The General is the longest, most continuously runnable whitewater river in Costa Rica. It’s unique for its scenery, a combination of pasture lands and tropical forests in the backbone of the Talamanca Mountain Region. The Welcome of this section is one fast and steady class II+ rapid, a little over a mile long. After such initiation, rapids like Sapollo and Palmares Bridge will certainly burst our adrenaline before we stop for lunch. We start paddling and soon after the Peñas Blancas River add in a significant amount of flow. The river turns bigger, making the run of “Trompo Rapid” a fantastic Class III chute. About 45 more minutes of Class III rapids still remain after the Bridge of the Panamerican Highway. This run is spectacular, it makes for a pleasant day trip and provides an interesting behind the - scenes look at the houses, farms and fields that parallel the Pan-American Highway.

Contact:
Tel: (506) 777-4092

Turrialba y Pacuare

Costa Sol Rafting

Located: Turrialba, Cartago.

Description: Pejibaye river, one of the most important natural areas in this region due to its crystalline water and its rain forest. It is adequate for rafting as people of any age can enjoy completely by mixing adrenaline with landscape beauty. When the guides and kayakers deliver life jackets, helmets and paddles. They will be waiting for you enthusiastically to offer a day full of emotions through the water of this wonderful river. They will also give a safety speech and once you are prepared into the boat, your life adventure is about to start!

Contact:
Tel: (506) 431-1183 / (506) 431-1184

Explornatura

Located: Turrialba, Cartago

Duration: 4 hours.

Description: The Pacuare River is ranked as one of the top five rivers in the world to white water raft. What earns the Pacuare River this acclaim is its eighteen miles of class III and class IV rapids and some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of Costa Rica. You will enjoy the thrill of the rapids, as well as the natural beauty that surrounds the river such as cascading waterfalls and a variety of tropical flora and fauna. We provide experienced, specialized rafting guides, top of the line equipment, and a day full of safe and exciting adventures on the Rio Pacuare.

Contact:
Tel: (506) 556-4032 / (506) 556-2070

 

 

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