Top Sarapiqui Outdoor Activities

Explore three levels of lush Costa Rican rain forest from the floor to the canopy on a guided tour tour of Braulio Carrillo National Park. Learn about local flora and fauna as you walk along nature trails, explore specialty gardens, and glide over treetops in an aerial tram, all narrated by a guide with extensive knowledge about the local ecosystem. Optional upgrade includes pickup and drop-off from your lodging in San Jose.

For experienced and keen rafters, this guided, full-day, white-water rafting adventure that traverses 12 class IV technical rapids presents an exciting challenge. Get your adrenaline pumping as you tackle 6.5-miles (11-kilometers) of the Sarapiquí River with your fellow rafters and certified guide.

Conquer the class III and IV rapids of the Sarapiqui River, known for its cleanliness and abundance of wildlife. On this white water rafting adventure from La Fortuna, complete a challenging run through evergreen forests and migrating bird habitats, enjoying the unspoiled scenery on calmer stretches. Celebrate your voyage with lunch prepared over a wood stove at a family-run restaurant for a full day that combines Costa Rican nature and culture.

STRAP ON, because you are about to feel like you are being launched out of a rocket! The action starts on this run immediately, and you will understand why this section is the favorite run for adventure seekers in this part of Costa Rica. Location: San Miguel de Sarapiqui, Epic Adventure Center, 500 meters north from the Red Cross Includes: transportation from/to our Center, guide, equipment and snacks

Be on the lookout for howler monkeys, iguanas, and abundant birds life including king fishers, egrets, colorful flycatchers, and toucans. For you best chance to see the most birds, be sure to visit in the morning or late afternoon. The refreshing and deep water is perfect for swimming, stand up paddle boarding, and kayaking. You can also try your hand at fishing from our inflatable kayaks. The lake is filled with rainbow bass, tilapia, sardine, and local machaca, one of the most exciting and challenging freshwater fish to catch in all of Central America. Several small streams cascade into the lagoon creating a serene atmosphere you are sure to love.