Our Flamingo Whitewater Rafting Tours are a favorite in Costa Rica, thanks to the region’s powerful rivers like the Tenorio and Corobici River, and Guanacaste’s vibrant spirit of adventure. Don’t miss the chance to experience this quintessential Costa Rican thrill during your stay in the Flamingo and Potrero Beach area!
We’ll pick you up in our air conditioned shuttle from your hotel or rental house in Guanacaste. The drive takes approximately 2 hours until we arrive at the Tenorio River rafting lodge. You’ll then take a 4×4 ride up an isolated backroad.to the start of your rafting tour. You'll arrive at the river where you will launch your raft below the bridge on the Río Tenorio, starting off on an exciting Corobici River float.
You’ll receive a thorough safety instruction and get fitted for your equipment such as helmets, life jackets and paddles. After a short practice lesson with your guide, you are ready to enjoy an exciting 2.5-hour rafting trip along the impressive class 2-3-4 rapids, in the canyons of the Tenorio and Corobici River in Costa Rica. You'll then return to the lodge to enjoy an authentic Costa Rican style lunch and other refreshments.
This unique Tenorio rafting tour finishes with a super-exciting optional, 12-foot waterfall drop called Cascabel Falls!
Recommended for ages 12-65 in good physical condition. Private trips available. A photographer will be on each tour.
We go rafting rain or shine, you're going to get wet anyway!
Tours run daily from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Things to Bring:
Camera
Towel
Change of Clothes
Swim Suit
Sunscreen
Highlights:
Whitewater Rafting With Guide
Round Trip Transportation
Safety Equipment
Local Lunch & Refreshments
The Tenorio River features class 2, 3, and 4 rapids, making it one of the most exciting and diverse whitewater rafting experiences in all of Costa Rica. The tour winds through 22 thrilling rapids over 12 kilometers of river canyon, passing through the stunning Guanacaste mountain range before finishing with the legendary Cascabel Falls — a heart-stopping 12-foot waterfall drop that no other rafting tour in Guanacaste can match.
Our air-conditioned shuttle picks you up directly from your hotel or vacation rental in Flamingo Beach, Potrero, Brasilito, or Conchal and the drive to the Tenorio River lodge takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. From there a 4x4 vehicle takes you up an isolated backroad to the river launch point near Tenorio Volcano. The total day runs from 7am to approximately 4pm, making it the most adventurous full day tour available from Flamingo Beach.
The Tenorio River canyon is one of Costa Rica's most pristine and untouched natural corridors. Between rapids you can expect to spot howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, iguanas, coatis, and over 300 species of tropical birds along the lush riverbanks. The lower section of the river near Tenorio Volcano National Park is particularly rich in wildlife, giving you a true jungle rafting experience unlike anything available closer to the coast.
Yes! No prior rafting experience is needed. Our certified bilingual guides provide a thorough safety briefing and paddling instruction before you enter the water. Even first-time rafters regularly describe it as the best adventure activity of their entire Costa Rica vacation. The tour is recommended for ages 12 and up in good physical condition, and private rafting trips are available for groups who prefer a more personalized experience on the Tenorio River.
The Tenorio River is widely considered the premier whitewater rafting destination in Guanacaste due to its combination of class 3 and 4 rapids, dramatic volcanic canyon scenery, abundant wildlife, and the one-of-a-kind Cascabel Falls 12-foot waterfall drop that caps off the journey. Unlike rafting tours on the Corobici River which are class 1 and 2, the Tenorio delivers true adrenaline for adventure seekers, making it one of the most searched and highly rated things to do in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
We offer complimentary round trip hotel pickup for the Tenorio River rafting tour from Flamingo Beach, Playa Potrero, Brasilito, Conchal, Tamarindo, Langosta, Avellanas, Pinilla, Las Catalinas, Playa del Coco, and all surrounding Guanacaste beach communities. We also pick up from major resorts including Margaritaville Costa Rica, RIU Guanacaste, Westin Reserva Conchal, W Costa Rica Reserva Conchal, Planet Hollywood, Occidental Papagayo, and Hacienda Pinilla. If you are unsure whether your hotel or vacation rental is within our pickup zone, contact us directly and we will do our best to accommodate your group.
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