Experience◎ Costa Rica

Jungle Kayak Adventure In Sarapiquí

★★★★★

4.8(30 reviews)

|⏱ 3 hrs|👥 Up to 8 travelers|✓ For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

About This Experience

Explore the natural beauty of Sarapiqui region from the waters of the Sarapiqui River. In this tour, you will see and learn about the variety of wildlife and plants that can be seen only from the river.

This white water kayak trip (class I and II) gives beginners and advanced the opportunity to gain experience and paddle a new river. This trip is not a kayak clinic, but is a wonderful opportunity to practice your kayaking techniques under the guidance of a qualified instructor in a calm section of the river.

The tour lasts about 4 hours in total and is great for passengers who are willing to paddle and follow instructions of the guide.

Meeting point

It is important to take into account that we are approximately ***2 hours*** away from San José, therefore routes must be verified and considered in advance to prevent any delays.

Itinerary

1.5 hrs

The tour starts at 8:30 AM or 11:30 AM at our base in La Virgen de Sara…

The tour starts at 8:30 AM or 11:30 AM at our base in La Virgen de Sarapiquí. After gearing up, we take a short drive to the calm section of the Sarapiquí River. You'll begin with a safety briefing and basic paddling practice, then enjoy a fun and scenic 12 km descent on Class I–II rapids — perfect for beginners. Your guide will lead the way, help you improve your technique, and point out wildlife and jungle plants. After about 2 hours on the water, we return to the base where you’ll get a towel, change, and enjoy a fresh tropical snack.

What's Included

✓We’ll drive you to and back of the river
✓Insurances
✓Private parking lot
✓Lunch
✓International certified guides
✓All your safety equipment
✓WiFi
✓Safety instructions before the river
✓Tropical fruits and local root yucca snack(cassava)
✓Safety box
✓Dressings rooms
✓Lockers

Not Included

✗Hotel pickup and drop-off
✗Photos and videos

Good to know

•Public transportation options are available nearby
•Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•Not recommended for pregnant travelers
•Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•Minimum age is 7 years
•May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
•You will be required to sign a waiver upon tour check-in
•Recommend you bring: Sunscreen, string or strap to secure your glasses, clothes to change into after the tour
•Recommend you wear: Swimsuit, Shorts or long pants (for sun protection only - no jeans), tennis shoes or water shoes, sandals with ankle straps (no flip flops), light rain jacket and/or polypropylene, wool shirts for cool or rainy days. Cotton T-shirts for sunny days only (they make you colder when wet)