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Sarapiqui, La Virgen to Chilamate.
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Departure Province: San José
Region: Central Valley
Departure City
San José
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Languages
English
Español
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Full Description: This stunning rainforest river is an excellent choice for a first rafting trip in Costa Rica. The lush vegetation and thick tree canopy along the narrow, winding river are home to toucans, cormorants, kingfishers, howler monkeys, hummingbirds and much more.
After being picked up in the early morning from your hotel in San José, you will drive by private, comfortable, air-conditioned bus to a local restaurant for a delicious, typical Costa Rican breakfast. On the way to the river, you'll pass by majestic La Paz waterfall and rolling, verdant fields of coffee, papayas and ferns.
Upon arrival to Río Sarapiquí, your friendly and professional guides will outfit you with lifejackets, helmets and paddles and give you a safety orientation for the river. Rafting down the Sarapiquí, you can expect beautiful, clear water flowing down from Poas Volcano. You'll have fun going through exciting rapids interspersed with tranquil pools, and taking in the stunning tropical forest scenery. During the trip, you'll stop to enjoy a picnic lunch and swimming.
After finishing rafting, you'll enjoy the relaxing beauty of the Selva Verde restaurant and lodge where you can shower and change clothes. On the return drive to San José, you'll pass through Braulio Carrillo National Park and past Irazu Volcano.
Who can go? Anyone in normal healthy physical condition. Swimming experience is required. Min. age: 12-years-old accompanied by an adult.
Dificulty: Easy. Class III rafting: Moving water with a few riffles and small waves; few or no obstructions. Class II rafting: Easy rapids, waves up to three feet, and wide, clear channels that are obvious without scouting; some maneuvering is required.
Rafting Distance: 7 miles River time: From 2-1/2 to 3 hours - depending on water level.
Recommended gear:
This list represents what you will need on the river. Space on the raft is limited. Therefore, it is important not to bring anything extra.
On the River- Rubber-soled shoes that can get wet (Tevas, tennis shoes, booties or similar)
- Swimsuit / swim trunks; t-shirt and shorts of a quick-drying material
- Waterproof sunscreen lotion (SPF 15 or higher)
- Sun hat or bandana
- Croakies or straps to secure glasses
Clothing Change for After Your Rafting Tour- Towel
- Complete change of clothing including shoes
Itinerary: - 6:00-7:00 a.m.
Morning pick-ups at San José hotels. (Varies according to hotel location). Depart San José for breakfast (45 min. drive)
- 7:45 a.m.
Arrive at restaurant for breakfast.
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8:15 a.m.
Depart for Río Sarapiquí. Stop by La Paz waterfall forphotos (1-1/2 hr. drive)
- 9:45 a.m.
Arrive at Río Sarapiquí. Clients are outfitted with lifejackets and paddles.
- 10:00 a.m.
Orientation / safety instruction.
10:20 a.m.
Clients are divided into raft teams and given paddling instruction.
- 10:40 a.m.
Begin rafting.
- 12:00 p.m.
Stop for riverside buffet lunch.
- 1:00 p.m.
Continue rafting.
- 2:00-2:30 p.m.
Finish rafting. Drive to rest area.
- 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Arrive at rest area.
- 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Depart rest area for San José.
- 5:00-5:30 p.m.
Arrival at San José hotels (varies according to hotel location).
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Tour Includes: Professional bilingual guides, rafting equipment, breakfast, picnic lunch.
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Sports
Price: $75
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Minimum age: 12
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