We have daily departures from San José, the Caribbean Coast and the Arenal Volcano, giving you the choice to start and finish at the place of your convenience. Half way between these locations is our Exploration Center, a private base for our river trips and our Tortuguero Expeditions.
RIO REVENTAZON
This is one of Costa Rica's top rivers. It has the hardest commercial runs in the country, as well as the biggest white water. With over 65kms (40 miles) of rapids, it has two different sections to choose from: Pascua and Florida. All of them are one day trips easily done from San José or the Caribbean Coast, or better yet to be combined with another trip. They are described from bottom to top, as difficulty increases.
The Reventazón is your best choice for late dry season months (March and April). It maintains very good water levels, as other rivers start getting really low.
FLORIDA RIVER EXPEDITION
RATE: $79
Difficulty: Class II-III
Distance: 16 kms/10miles
Number of rapids: 18
Approximate river time: 2 ½ hours
Minimum age: 9 years
The Florida section of the Reventazon River is a big water run, ranked as moderately difficult. Its lush surroundings, abundant bird life and plentiful rapids make this trip a perfect introduction to river running.
It is a 16 km /10 miles 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 while enjoying a cold beverage of your choice.
| RIVER GRADE |
EXCITEMENT | FREQUENCY | PHYSICAL CHALLENGE |
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HIGH WATER |
3+ |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
LOW WATER |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
