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Sarapiqui Outdoor Center

La Fortuna / South side of the catholic church, Alajuela 506, Costa Rica
506 2479 7522
Ranked #1 of 4 tours in Alajuela
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: WHITEWATER RAFTING & KAYAKINGSince 1990, Sarapiqui Outdoor Center has offered the best in Costa Rica whitewater rafting trips and kayaking clinics for...... more » Owner description: WHITEWATER RAFTING & KAYAKINGSince 1990, Sarapiqui Outdoor Center has offered the best in Costa Rica whitewater rafting trips and kayaking clinics for adventurers of all abilities, from beginners to experts.Based out of our most convenient location in La Virgen de Sarapiqui, and with offices in La Fortuna & San Jose Sarapiquí Outdoor Center river trips and instructional clinics are only 80 minutes from La Fortuna - 50 minutes from San Jose and 90 from Limon City.Enjoy the abundant wildlife of the numerous species of birds that live here, swim in a natural pools, hike our trails, use the community kitchen, private parking and hammock lounge. If you want some more adventure in your day, check out our rafting trips and kayaking clinics.Sarapiquí River is a Natural Monument of Costa Rica. The Best River for White water rafting in The Area. Class : II & III – III & IV - IV & V.Go white whater Rafting with the us…. « less
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Portsmouth, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

My friend and I had a great time rafting here! It was our first white water rafting experience, and the guides explained everything well and clearly. We did Class II and III, since the water was too low to go on the Class IV section. We stopped once along the way for a pineapple and watermelon break, and there was... More

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Swindon, UK
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

I regret to say this is not a serious or courteous company; be careful when booking because I had a really bad experience unfortunately. I made the reservation for my group more than 3 weeks in advance; only the day before, at 5:17pm, I received an email saying to please contact them. I was on vacation, so I was very... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012
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Rafting class2-3 on sarapiqui river doesn't knock you out of the boat, but it was a perfect into to our 7and 9 yr olds. They thought it was a bit boring...adrenaline junkies, i'm afraid. More

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belgium
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012
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My sister (20) and I (22) went on a rafting tour (medium level). We were lucky that we were the only ones for that trip. We had a guide and a safety guy with us. It was a wonderfull experience. From the boat out we see so much nature, birds,.. We were sitting with our mouth open. The rafting itself... More

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Jackson, Wyoming
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012
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I spent 4 days kayaking around La Virge and had Sarapiqui Outdoor center help me with shuttles and boated with David and Luis. Great couple days boating some amazing rivers. If you are doing any boating in the area this is the company to go with. Because I was by myself the guide and shuttle were not exceptionally cheap, but... More

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Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

I've been on about five rafing trips with the Outdoor Center and each one was just as excellent as the last. The guides are very enthusiastic about being rafters, and you can feel their connection with the water and the jungle surrounding us. They speak both English and Spanish so it's easy to understand them. The business aspect of it... More

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012
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Had great fun with these guys. We were the only 2 tourists who went for the grade (4/)5 (upper part of the Sarapiqui) and together with our guide we had a fantastic trip. The guides were skilled, equipment was good and the barbecue afterwards was a great bonus! And of course, we still have the pictures (as another guide goes... More

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Gainesville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

David and Congo took my friends and I on the class 3 rapids. Safety was obviously paramount. We didn't have any swimmers, but I almost became one. However, my friends knew exactly what to do and I was back in the boat in moments. David kept the group up-beat and well-coordinated, even through big rapids in high water with two... More

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Eagle
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2011
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Recently my family and I had gone rafting with David and the boys from Sarapiqui Outdoor Center and had a wonderful time. Their attention to the littlest details made the trip great. Their friendly and their fruit is fresh! Safety is number one with Sarapiqui Outdoor and that makes you as the client feel secure especially when your children are... More

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Moravia, Costa Rica
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012
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