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From the fast runs of the Pacuare and Reventazon to the gentle stretches of the Sarapiqui and Corobici, Costa Rica's spectacular whitewater rafting and kayaking is regarded as being among the world's finest. Several companies offer guided whitewater rafting and kayaking tours combining thrills, safety and a spirit of fun.

If you are looking for an overnight rafting adventure or a short day trip, whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will find yourself transported to an area that is usually inaccessible- a jungle setting undisturbed except for the loud cries of toucans, scarlet macaws and howler monkeys.

Rafting is a great addition to your trip. Rafting can be combined with a number of other day tours.

Corobici River - Class II

This is the calmest rafting trip offered in Costa Rica, safe enough for children, and gentle enough for the elderly to enjoy. This river provides leisurely rafting with a chance to see a multitude of birds and monkeys in the trees along the river banks.

Sarapiqui River - Class III

A wild, free-flowing river located in the northeastern area of Costa Rica. This is a good river for beginners since the rapids are moderate. The Sarapiqui flows north to the border of Nicaragua, offering challenging rapids and lush scenery.

Reventazon River - Class III

This is a truly delightful rafting experience that everyone will enjoy. You'll paddle through moderately flowing rapids that are interspersed with stretches of calm, tranquil water, and you'll have plenty of time to view the magnificent tropical scenery that surrounds you throughout the journey. Hawks, flycatchers, kingfishers, herons, and other birds native to Costa Rica, accompany you from above.

Pacuare River - Class IV-V

This popular rafting trip will treat you to one of the most exotic and scenic rivers in the world. The Pacuare is a swift running, rapidly changing river, making it one of the most invigorating rafting trips, picking your way through remote rapids, rafting past steep canyons where cascading waterfalls plummet hundreds of feet into the river below. The Pacuare provides unsurpassed beauty, exuberant wildlife and ravishing rapids!

Guided one day and multi-day rafting trips are available.Higher level specialty tours also available.

International Scale of River Difficulty

Class I

Moving water, a few riffles and small waves. Few or no obstructions.

Class II

Easy rapids with waves up to three feet, and wide, clear channels that are obvious without scouting. Some maneuvering is required.

Class III

Rapids with high, irregular waves often capable of swamping an open canoe. Narrow passages that often require complex maneuvering.

Class IV

Long, difficult rapids with constricted passages that often require precise maneuvering in very turbulent waters.

Class V

Extremely difficult, long, and very violent rapids with highly congested routes that nearly always must be scouted from shore.