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Jungle Kayak Adventure In Sarapiquí

★ 4.8 (30 reviews) · By Sarapiqui Outdoor Center

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.

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Duration 3 hours

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Live tour guide

English, Spanish

Key facts

Duration 3 hours
Languages English, Spanish
Group size Up to 8
Ages Adult 7–75
Accessibility Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included

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

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    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.

    1.5 hours

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting 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.

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Cancellation & confirmation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
  • 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
  • May be cancelled for bad weather

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From $95.00 per person

Adult Age 7–75
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