Costa Rica Whitewater Rafting    Full day Tour
Whitewater Rafting on the Reventazón River - Florida Section. Class III

    This section of the mighty Reventazón River is some of the fastest and best 10 miles of Class III rapids you'll ever paddle! If you're a first-time or experienced paddler looking for the excitement of big waves, hydraulics, and stunning scenery, then this trip is for you. The drive from San Jose takes you through the impressive Braulio Carrillo National Park , past rainforest and waterfalls across the Continental Divide to the Caribbean side of the country. At the Operations Center you will have breakfast, there are bathrooms, changing rooms and an area to buy last minute needs. After your safety orientation, the first rapid of the day will set the pace for more to come. As your raft rounds each new bend in this dam-controlled river, you'll be greeted with yet another breathtaking view of the Reventazón Valley . Look for toucans, kingfishers, herons, tanagers, iguanas and bright green "Jesus Christ" lizards. After a fun and exhilarating day of big waves, hydraulics and stunning scenery, you'll finish your trip with a stop at our Operations Center for a delicious hot lunch, showers, optional drinks and souvenir store before the return drive to San José. This one-day adventure is unforgettable! Rafting distance 10 miles River time: From 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 hours - depending on water level.
Departures: 6:00-7:00 a.m. Morning pick-ups at San José hotels. (Varies according to hotel location). 5:00-5:30 p.m. Arrival at San José hotels (varies according to hotel location).
Duration: 10 hours
Frequency Daily
Recommended: 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.
Includes: Professional bilingual guides, rafting equipment, breakfast, hot lunch, our Operations Center with comfortable open dining area and spacious changing rooms and showers, transportation.
Participant Requirements: anyone in normal healthy physical condition. Swimming experience is required. Min. age: 12-years-old.
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