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Rafting + ATV Adventure at Arenal Volcano: Perfect Combo for Thrill-Seekers
4.4
19 Ratings
La Fortuna
The adrenaline, the variety of gear, and amazing landscapes make this combo an excellent adventure for families and couples.
The adrenaline, the variety of gear, and amazing landscapes make this combo an excellent adventure for families and couples.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jacamar Naturalist Tours - This combo combines two extreme adventures into one thrilling tour. We will start with a challenging ATV ride through a private farm with amazing views of the Arenal Volcano, followed by the opportunity to float over turbulence rapids on a tropical river. After some safety instructions and a driving test, we will begin…
- Jacamar Naturalist Tours - This combo combines two extreme adventures into one thrilling tour. We will start with a challenging ATV ride through a private farm with amazing views of the Arenal Volcano, followed by the opportunity to float over turbulence rapids on a tropical river. After some safety instructions and a driving test, we will begin our ride on modern ATVs through mountainous terrain and prairies for approximately 28 km (17 miles) while taking in the breathtaking views of the Arenal Volcano and the volcanic mountain range. After a little rest and a great lunch, our bus driver will take us for about an hour through rural areas, plantations, and towns to reach the river. Once we get there, we equip you with a life jacket, helmet, and paddle as well as safety instructions. The 11 km (7 mile) section of the river has more than 30 rapids, big waves, and a variety of challenging obstacles. No one will walk away dry! Surfing the waves, 360° turns, and maximum adrenaline is all part of this thrilling adventure.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Transportation
What's Not Included
- Photography Service
- Photography Service
Additional Information
- For the ATV part, a driver’s license is required.
- For the ATV part, a driver’s license is required.
Location
Jacamar Naturalist Tours
Main Office is located upstairs of Lava Rocks Restaurant, beside La Fortuna Church.
La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(19 Ratings)
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Q2938xrtaylorh
Aug 21, 2024
The best of the best! - Pablo was the best guide we could have asked for! On our ride to the river he told us so much information and history of Costa Rica, he had the van pull over so we could watch howler monkeys cross the hanging bridge and even bought us rambutans. 10000/10 experience and we will for sure be back!
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Estella_l
Apr 18, 2024
So much fun - Booked this whitewater tour last minute and it was awesome! Our guide was Jilbain. He was funny and was friendly. My husband and I had a so much fun. We did level 2 & 3 rapids. The Sarapiqui River is beautiful!! We will definitely book again on our next trip.
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Adriana_d
Mar 20, 2024
Exhilarating Fun! - This was an amazing excursion! Our guide did a wonderful job helping us navigate white water rafting for the first time. He took us to spots where we could get out of the raft to swim and even jump off a cliffed area into the water. The pictures they took were incredible but was best for the people in front of the raft. So I'd recommend switching seats when possible so everyone can get good shots. The fresh fruits and provided lunch was also delicious. I'd highly recommend this excursion.
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3joanneo
Jan 28, 2024
Just go…you won’t regret it!! - This was the most amazing tour! It was such a great balance of relaxation and adventure. My boyfriend, and I both enjoyed every minute of the ATV ride, even in the rain! And the white water rafting was incredible! All of the guides were very friendly and informative, and I would not hesitate to book with them again!
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Jenny_s
Jan 23, 2024
Amazing time - Ariel from outback Atv riding was very nice and Pablo from jacamar rafting was amazing. Had the greatest time I would highly recommend them.
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Iana_d
Jan 19, 2024
A must-do! - We were a little skeptical about booking this tour due to lack of reviews, but we cannot recommend it enough! Carlos was very informative and engaging and we had a blast. We felt very safe the entire time we were rafting. Great for beginners!
The ATV was also well-ran and we were pleasantly surprised by how thought out the stops were. If it's cloudy, don't expect to see the volcano, but it is there! Lunch was at the end after ATVing and rafting and was delicious and filling. They also gave us the best and sweetest pineapples we've had, both after the ATVing and rafting. The tour fills out your day, but not super tiring, we got back around 3pm. Best excursion of our Costa Rica trip. Don’t hesitate, book it!!! Highly recommend!
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Ec24chica
Dec 27, 2023
Don’t hesitate! Do it!! - Best tour we have ever done! ATV was a good time, definitely more for someone who wants a slower easy pace with beautiful views. Highlight was the white water rafting. It was our first time and the river is level 2/3. Our guide/new friend was Christian and he was the best. So knowledgeable, funny and really thought of everything to make the day special. We felt safe and relaxed the whole time! Thanks Christian!
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Homesweetco
Sep 6, 2024
Rafting Spectacular! ATV’ing Not So Much. - PROS:
The rafting portion of this was absolutely fantastic! Our shuttle driver (Javier) was so fun and taught us a lot about the Costa Rican landscape, culture and economy as we drove the ~45 mins from ATV’ing to the raft put-in. James, our raft guide, was awesome! Friendly, a lot of fun, very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. Our kids (7 & 11) had a blast on this trip! James’ colleague taking pics from a kayak was great as well… scoping out wildlife for us and engaging with the kids. This was the best part of our 7 day Costa Rican vacation.
The included lunch was surprisingly outstanding. Delicious local food, very clean and cute restaurant facility next to the river, and clean and private shower/bathroom/changing facilities (at pull out, none at put in).
CONS: The ATV tour was somewhat blah… no engagement from the “guides” and we drove mostly on roads accessible by normal cars. The views were gorgeous, but we could have achieved the same by just driving ourselves in the car. We liked the cultural stop (though the items for sale were wildly overpriced), and the ATVs were fun, but overall probably not worth the price of the tour.
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Mala_g
Mar 27, 2024
Disappointed - When we arrived to do the tour they told us about the age restriction for driving the ATVs. There was no indication while booking the tour that the riders had to be 19. So when doubling the price should have gone down but the would not adjust for the cost difference. The ATV part was nice but not adventurous enough and the rapids were quite light.
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Peg_w
Mar 18, 2024
Suck - It was pouring rain when we were supposed to be ATVing and we ask to cancel for safety and they would not ! We are all 65 and over and worried about safety but they didn’t care,
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