White Water Rafting · San José
The essentials
This 9-hour combo from Greenway Tours stacks two back-to-back adrenaline hits: a zipline canopy tour followed by whitewater rafting down the Sarapiqui river, at 222 € per person. Rated "Occasionally sporty", it suits first-timers willing to push themselves without prior technical training. Guides run the full experience in English and Spanish. Book early in the May-to-September season, when the Sarapiqui runs at its most powerful from seasonal rainfall.
The offer
Zipline Canopy Tour and Whitewater Rafting down the Sarapiqui river, San José
Frequently asked questions
What's the most intense moment of this experience?
Do you need prior rafting or zipline experience?
How long does the full day actually run?
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Practical info
Season
May – September
Coordinates
9.9545°N, -84.0641°EEquipment
Wear quick-dry clothes and secure water shoes or sandals with heel straps since you'll be wet for the rafting section. For a 9-hour "Occasionally sporty" day, bring sun protection, a change of dry clothes for the return trip and a small waterproof bag for your phone and valuables.
Getting there
Pickup is arranged directly at your hotel in San José, so no independent transport to the meeting point is needed.
See also
White Water Rafting elsewhere
Updated on 3 March 2026