Is this tour private?

Yes. Your group travels with your own bilingual guide and private transport. On the river you raft with professional bilingual river guides.

How difficult is the Tenorio River?

It is a class III and IV river, with more than 22 rapids along 12 km. It is exciting and physical, and you paddle as a team with a river guide in every raft.

Do I need rafting experience?

No. The river guides give a full safety briefing before you start and guide every raft through the rapids.

What is Cascabel Falls?

The last drop of the run, a waterfall of about 12 feet (3.5 m) that the raft goes over with everyone on board.

A swimsuit or clothes that can get wet, water shoes or sandals with a strap, a change of clothes, sunscreen and a waterproof camera. Towels are provided.

Can I add another activity?

Yes. You can add the Sloth Encounter or the Chocolate & Coffee Tour to the same day. Ask us when you book.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Private, air-conditioned round-trip transport from your hotel is included.

Is it good for families?

Absolutely. It is a private tour, so we adapt the pace and stops to your group, including kids.

Can we choose our own date?

Yes. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size and we will confirm availability.

We will walk you through the options when you book. It is quick and secure.

Is there a minimum group size?

Yes. All our tours are for a minimum of 2 people.

Do you offer group discounts?

Yes. For groups of more than 4 people, ask us about our group discounts when you book.

What is your cancellation policy?

Free cancellation more than 48 hours before your tour or transfer. Cancellations between 24 and 48 hours before are charged 30%. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice, or no-shows, are charged 100%.

Tenorio River White-Water Rafting, Class III & IV

Q: Is lunch included?

Yes, it is included in the price. After the river you get fruit, snacks and drinks, and a typical Costa Rican lunch at the rafting base.

Q: What time do we leave?

We leave your hotel at 7:00 AM.

Overview

The Tenorio River, rapid by rapid

Twelve kilometers of class III and IV whitewater on the Tenorio River, near Bijagua, in the north of Guanacaste.

The river runs clear and fast through a canyon of volcanic rock, with more than 22 rapids along the way. Before you get in the water, the river guides give you a full safety briefing and fit your helmet, life jacket and paddle. Then you spend about two hours on the river, paddling as a team through drops, turns and long stretches of continuous whitewater.

The run ends at Cascabel Falls, a drop of about 12 feet (3.5 m) that the raft goes over with the whole crew on board. On the calmer stretches, keep an eye on the banks for birds, monkeys and iguanas.

After the river you get fruit, snacks and drinks, and a typical Costa Rican lunch at the rafting base, included in the price. We leave your hotel at 7:00 AM with your own bilingual guide and private transport.

What you can see

What the river gives you

22+ rapids

Class III and IV

Cascabel Falls

A 12-foot drop

Volcanic canyon

Clear water, black rock

Team paddling

Guided by river pros

Your day

Itinerary

7:00 AM

Hotel pickup

Your bilingual guide and private vehicle pick you up at your hotel.
Before the river

Safety briefing and gear

The river guides fit your helmet, life jacket and paddle and explain the commands.
About 2 hours

12 km of class III and IV

Paddle more than 22 rapids through the Tenorio River canyon.
The finale

Cascabel Falls

The run ends with a drop of about 12 feet, with the whole crew on board.
After the river

Snacks and lunch

Fruit, snacks and drinks, then a typical Costa Rican lunch at the rafting base.
Afternoon

Back to your hotel

Private transport back to your hotel.