3 Day Sarapiqui with River Rafting from San Jose

Duration3 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 17 travelers

Overview

Enjoy a lovely two-night-stay at the jungle of Sarapiqui; this is a well-known region for its amazing and rich biodiversity as well as for being an adventure seeker’s dream destination. Lying in the northeast of the country and bordered by Nicaragua in the north, Sarapiqui is a very popular tourist getaway for families and thrill-seekers alike.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Sarapiqui: A unique town and river area. The incredible biodiversity and adventure you can find in Sarapiqui are unbeatable. Sarapiqui is home to find several nature reserves, protected areas and national parks. Thanks to the Rio Sarapiquí the land is fertile, and agriculture thrives in this region.

Sarapiqui River: If you are in the mood of adventure and enjoy the outdoors, you must experience the white water rafting down the River Sarapiqui, one of the best places to do rafting in Costa Rica. This is a great way to catch a glimpse of this region’s wildlife including monkeys and birds plus lots of adrenaline!

Options

Double Room | Standard Hotel

Double Room | Standard Hotel Category

Triple Room | Superior Hotel

Triple Room | Superior Hotel Category

Single Room | Standard Hotel

Single Room | Standard Hotel: Single Room | Standard Hotel Category

Double Room | Superior Hotel

Double Room | Superior Hotel Category

Triple Room | Standard Hotel

Triple Room | Standard Hotel Category

Single Room | Superior Hotel

Single Room | Superior Hotel Category

What's included

Jungle Night Walk at La Tirimbina (Day 1); Sarapiqui White Water Rafting Class III (Day 2)
Operated with English- and Spanish-speaking local guide during scheduled activities.
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary
Breakfast
Arrival and departure shared transfer in an air-conditioning bus from/ to Juan Santamaria Airport
Meet & Greet

Visa fees
Domestic flights
International flights
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
Optional tours (if any)
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Porterage and gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances

What to expect

Day 1: ARRIVAL SAN JOSE – SARAPIQUI (90km – 2hrs)

Sarapiqui
12h

After landing at Juan Santamaria Airport, a representative will guide you to the transfer to the lodge (Pick-up can be also arranged from hotels in San Jose). Arrive in Sarapiqui and enjoy free time at the lodge surrounded by an impressive natural beauty. Enjoy the magnificent views covered with tropical plants, admire colourful butterflies and hummingbirds or simply relax at listening to the sounds of nature. When the sun goes down, discover the wonders of the forest when most species are active. During the two-hour walk, a naturalist guide will tell you about the natural history of the various nocturnal species of the tropical rainforest. The guide will focus on nocturnal species such as insects, frogs and nocturnal mammals amongst others, giving you a different perspective of the rainforest.

Day 2: SARAPIQUI

Sarapiqui
Pass by

Today, be ready to live the perfect combination of adventure and nature at Sarapiqui river rafting class III. This section is filled with class II-III rapids and clear, refreshing water that swerves its way through the tropical rainforest of Sarapiqui, making it a true paradise! Once you arrive, our certified guides will prepare you with your professional gear and a briefing with safety commands and paddling instructions. Then, the adventure begins! Rapids with names like “Roller Coaster”, “Superman”, and “Air Force” will thrill you while the incredible surrounding flora and fauna will leave you breathless. Halfway through the tour, we will make a stop to savour a colourful buffet of fresh tropical fruit and to recharge your batteries before continuing the remainder of the rapids (included).

Day 3: SARAPIQUI – SAN JOSE DEPARTURE (90km – 2hrs)

Sarapiqui
Pass by

Wake up to one last breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, pick-up at your hotel in Sarapiqui to transfer you to your next destination, either the Airport or your hotel in San Jose to continue your trip.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pick up is available from the main hotels in San José. You will be informed about the pick up time and place at least 48 hours before the start time of the activity.

End point

Pick up is available from the main hotels in San José. You will be informed about the pick up time and place at least 48 hours before the start time of the activity.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please be advised that the airport departure transfer is a shared service with an estimated arrival at the airport between 12:30 and 13:30. If you need to arrive at the airport earlier, an upgrade to a private transfer is necessary (available at an additional cost)
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
In many hotels in Costa Rica, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.