Description

Last updated on December 15th, 2022 at 09:39 am EST

The Reventazon River’s El Carmen section is ranked as moderately difficult. Its lush surroundings, abundant birdlife, and plentiful rapids make this trip a perfect introduction to river running.

It is a 16-kilometer, ten-mile run that is clearly divided into two sections. The first hour is very exciting, with big waves and long rapids. Then we stop for a picnic lunch at the most scenic beach on the river. The second half is more relaxed, as the river enters the true lower Caribbean at which time your surroundings take on a jungle character and the wildlife is more plentiful. At the end of the descent, we will take you to our Exploration Center where you can change, shower, and relax.

Approximate Itinerary for the Reventazon River Rafting Tour:

• 5:20am–5:40am – Pick-up in La Fortuna/Arenal
• 5:40am–8:15am – En route to the tour operator’s “Exploration Center”
• 8:15am–9:00am – Breakfast served at the “Exploration Center”
• 9:00am–9:30am – En route from the “Exploration Center” to the river “put-in”
• 9:30am–10:15am – Preparation for the river descent (safety orientation, paddle practice)
• 10:15am–2:15pm – River descent (including lunch which is typically served partway through the trip along the side of the river, weather permitting)
• 2:15pm–3:00pm – Return to the “Exploration Center” with time to shower (if desired), change into dry clothes, and enjoy a beverage or purchase souvenirs (if desired).
• 3:00pm–5:45pm – En route from the “Exploration Center” to La Fortuna/Arenal

Additional details

• This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. Please contact us to inquire about tour availability if your travel group is comprised of less than the tour operator’s required minimum number of participants.

Minimum/maximum age/weight/height/other requirements

• Children must be at least 6 years old to participate.

What to bring for tour participation

• Swimming suit
• Shorts
• T-shirt
• Tennis shoes, Teva sandals, or Aqua shoes (flip flops not permitted)
• Windbreaker (or any synthetic fabric t-shirt)
• Sunscreen
• Dry clothes for changing into after the river trip
• Towel
• Plastic bag for wet clothes
• Cash for souvenirs, pictures, and t-shirts
• Medicines if needed (if this is the case, please inform our office staff or the river guide)

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Map (tour operator’s exploration center)