Guabo Rafting Tour — Half Day
- River
- Guabo
- Level
- Class III/IV — Intermediate
- Availability
- Available during the rainy season, depending on river conditions and water levels
- Requirements
- Previous rafting experience is required and all participants must know how to swim
- Capacity
- Minimum 3 and maximum 25 people per group
- Duration
- Approx. 5 to 6 hours, including transport, briefing and rafting
General Description
The Guabo Rafting Tour is an excellent option for those looking for an intermediate rafting experience with exciting rapids and plenty of adventure in a spectacular natural environment.
The Guabo River is a Class III/IV river, offering a combination of fun rapids, technical sections, and beautiful natural scenery. It is ideal for guests with previous rafting experience who are looking for a dynamic and adrenaline-filled adventure.
Our professional guides accompany the group throughout the entire experience and provide all necessary safety instructions and protocols.
General Itinerary
8:00 a.m. — Meeting point
The meeting point is our Costa Rica Explorer Tours office in Dominical. From our office, we travel approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the river.
Once at the starting point, we provide participants with all the rafting and safety equipment needed. Before starting the activity, a safety talk of approximately 15 minutes is held, during which our guides explain the safety rules participants must follow, as well as the basic instructions and techniques for rafting.
Rafting activity
The river run lasts approximately 2 hours, depending on the river and its conditions.
River lunch
Lunch may be served during the experience on the river or at the end of the activity, depending on the river and the tour logistics.
Once the activity is finished, we leave the river and head back to our office in Dominical, with an approximate transport time of 1 hour.
General schedule
Tours start at 8:00 a.m. and normally finish between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. For large groups, the tour may occasionally extend until approximately 2:00 p.m.
Service Details
The tour includes:
- Professional rafting guide.
- Transport from our office in Dominical to the river and back.
- Complete rafting equipment and safety gear.
- Safety talk and rafting instructions.
- River lunch.
- Photos of the experience.
The tour does not include:
- Any service or expense not specifically indicated in the included services section.
Recommendations — What should the client bring?
We recommend participants bring:
- Closed-toe shoes suitable for getting wet.
- Comfortable clothing.
- Sunscreen.
- Long-sleeved shirt or rash guard for greater sun protection.
It is not necessary to bring sunglasses, as there is a possibility they may be lost during the activity. We do not recommend wearing a cap or hat, because all participants must wear a safety helmet during rafting.
Payment and Cancellation Policies — Costa Rica Explorer
Payment Policies
To confirm your reservation, we offer two payment options:
Option 1 — Credit/debit card payment (recommended):
Pay 50% of the total tour cost through the secure payment link we provide. The remaining 50% must be paid in cash on the day of the tour, before the activity begins.
Option 2 — Cash payment with reservation confirmation:
Make a $1 USD deposit through the provided link to confirm your reservation. The total amount must be paid in cash on the day of the tour, before departure.
Cancellation Policies
We know plans can change. Please consider the following conditions:
- Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the tour: A full refund will be issued and no charge will be applied to your registered card.
- Cancellations made within 48 hours before the tour: 50% of the total tour cost will be charged to your registered card. If a 50% deposit has already been paid, it will not be refunded. If only the $1 USD deposit was paid, 50% of the total tour cost will be charged to your card.
- No-show: If a client does not arrive on the day of the tour and did not notify us at least 48 hours in advance, 100% of the tour cost will be charged for no-show.
Exceptions
- Cancellations due to weather conditions: If a severe weather alert or unsafe conditions prevent the tour from taking place, no charge will be applied and any payment made will be refunded in full.
- Cancellations by Costa Rica Explorer: In case of cancellation due to guide illness, mechanical failures, scheduling conflicts or other unforeseen circumstances that are the responsibility of Costa Rica Explorer, the client will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule the tour.
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Select the date you would like to take this tour and send us your request. We will confirm availability by email.