Arenal White-Water Rafting Adventure

Arenal White-Water Rafting Adventure

The Arenal White-Water Rafting Adventure is a great choice for travelers who want a real river adventure while staying in La Fortuna. This tour combines moving water, tropical scenery, teamwork, and the excitement of paddling through rapids with professional guides.

Unlike a calm safari float, this experience is more active and adrenaline-focused. You will paddle as part of a team, follow guide instructions, and enjoy one of Costa Rica’s classic adventure activities surrounded by nature.

Tour Highlights

• Enjoy a guided white-water rafting adventure from the La Fortuna area.
• Paddle through exciting river sections surrounded by tropical scenery.
• Experience teamwork, splashes, movement, and outdoor adventure.
• Receive safety instructions before entering the river.
• A great option for adventure lovers, families with children 6 years and older, and groups of friends.
• Snack, water, coffee, and lunch are included.

What to Expect

Rapids, Teamwork & River Scenery

The experience normally begins with check-in, equipment preparation, and a safety briefing. Your guides will explain how to paddle, how to sit in the raft, what commands to follow, and what to do during different river situations.

Once on the river, the tour becomes active and fun. You will paddle through moving water, enjoy splashes, and work together with your group while the guide directs the raft through the river.

A Real Adventure from La Fortuna

This tour is more active than a nature walk or safari float. Guests should be ready to paddle, get wet, and follow guide instructions throughout the experience.

River conditions can change depending on rain, season, and water levels. For that reason, the exact flow, intensity, and route may vary. The guide and operation team will always prioritize safety.

What’s Included

• Guided white-water rafting experience.
• Professional rafting guides.
• Safety briefing before the activity.
• Rafting equipment required for the tour.
• Helmet, paddle, and life jacket.
• Snack.
• Water.
• Coffee.
• Lunch.
• Transportation included in La Fortuna and nearby areas. Please check pickup availability before booking.
• Local support from Green Tours CR.

Departure Time

• 10:00 AM

Please be ready on time for your selected tour. If you are meeting directly at the self-drive point, please arrive 15 minutes before the activity.

Meeting Point & Pickup Information

Transportation is included in La Fortuna and nearby areas, but pickup availability should be checked before booking depending on your exact hotel, Airbnb, or meeting location.

Guests who prefer to self-drive can meet directly at the activity meeting point.

Open Self-Drive Meeting Point

Important Tour Information

• Departure time: 10:00 AM.
• Minimum age is 6 years old.
• This is an active white-water rafting experience from La Fortuna.
• Guests should be comfortable getting wet.
• Guests must be able to follow guide instructions during the activity.
• Snack, water, coffee, and lunch are included.
• Transportation is included in La Fortuna and nearby areas, subject to pickup availability confirmation.
• Self-drive guests should arrive 15 minutes before the activity.
• River conditions may vary depending on rain, season, and water level.
• The route or flow of the tour may change for safety reasons.

Tour Restrictions

For the safety of our guests, restrictions may apply depending on age, river conditions, weather, weight, health, and physical condition.

• Children under 6 years old cannot participate in this activity.
• Guests who are not comfortable in moving water may prefer a calmer activity.
• People with serious mobility limitations should contact us before booking.
• Guests with recent surgeries, heart conditions, spine problems, or relevant medical concerns should ask before booking.
• Pregnant women are not allowed on rafting tours.
• People under the influence of alcohol are not allowed to participate.
• The guide and operation team may adjust or cancel the activity depending on river and weather conditions.

Who This Tour Is Best For

• Travelers who want an active adventure from La Fortuna.
• Families with children 6 years and older looking for a fun river experience.
• Couples and groups of friends who enjoy teamwork, water, splashes, and adrenaline.
• People who want a stronger adventure than a safari float or nature walk.
• Travelers who are comfortable getting wet and moving through a natural river environment.

This Tour May Not Be Ideal For

• Children under 6 years old.
• Guests who do not want to get wet.
• Travelers who are uncomfortable in river environments.
• People with serious mobility limitations or medical concerns.
• Visitors looking for a quiet, dry, or slow nature activity.
• Guests who prefer gentle river observation instead of rapids.

What to Bring

• Clothes that can get wet.
• Secure closed-toe water shoes or shoes with good grip.
• Change of clothes.
• Towel.
• Reusable water bottle.
• Small dry bag for personal items.
• Waterproof phone case or action camera if you want photos or video.

Good to Know Before Booking

• This is a natural river activity, so conditions can change.
• You should expect to get wet during the tour.
• Minimum age is 6 years old.
• Water level and river flow may vary depending on weather and season.
• The tour route and order of activities may change for safety reasons.
• Guests must follow guide instructions at all times.
• Snack, water, coffee, and lunch are included.
• Transportation is included in La Fortuna and nearby areas, but pickup availability should be confirmed before booking.
• Self-drive guests should arrive 15 minutes before the activity.

Weather, river conditions, water levels, route, safety restrictions, pickup availability, transportation timing, and the order of the experience may vary. Your guides will always prioritize safety, comfort, and the best possible flow for the activity.