Costa Rica River Trips

Best Rafting, SUP & Kayaking in Costa Rica

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WHY PADDLE WITH AMAZING VACATIONS?

Experienced and ACA Trained Kayak, SUP and Raft Guides

Our adventures are led by some of the most experienced and passionate whitewater professionals in Costa Rica. All of our lead guides are ACA-certified in kayaking and swiftwater rescue, with years of hands-on experience navigating the country’s most technical and remote rivers. Their deep knowledge of the terrain, commitment to safety, and genuine love for the sport make every trip not only fun but inspiring.

Newest fleet of kayaks and SUPs in Costa Rica

We take pride in offering one of the best-maintained and most up-to-date fleets in Costa Rica. Our kayaks were recently renewed at the end of 2023, so you’ll be paddling in top-performing boats that are comfortable, responsive, and ready for anything the river throws your way. We update our gear annually to ensure safety, performance, and an overall high-quality experience for every paddler.

In addition to our kayaks, we’ve also upgraded our stand-up paddleboards and paddles, giving you access to reliable, modern equipment for flatwater sessions and off-the-river fun. From helmets and PFDs to spray skirts and dry bags, everything we provide is carefully chosen, well-maintained, and replaced regularly.

Whitewater Kayak Trips

Join one of our week long kayaking trips. We offer trips in both the Caribbean and Pacific sides of Costa Rica. Our trips range from Class II-IV+ and work for both beginner and advanced paddlers. Our organized groups typically range in size from 8-16 people. We also offer custom kayak and river trips.

World-class whitewater kayaking, rafting and SUP trips to Costa Rica

Spend a week on some of the best rivers in the world with the best guides and kayak and SUP instructors in the world. Spend anywhere from 1 to 7+ days enjoying the best rivers experiencing a variety of rapids (Class II to Class IV) to test your skills. Whether you want to enjoy a few days or a have us help plan your entire week of adventure in Costa Rica, we’re here to help. Let us show you the finest Costa Rica has to offer.

Raft, Kayak or SUP with the best in the world.

When we say our team is the best, we can prove it. Our guides are some of the most experienced and elite kayakers and rafters in Costa Rica and the world. Our team of experts consists of world champion kayakers, triathletes, rafters, and coaches. To keep you safe, our team has been ACA Swiftwater Rescue certified. Not only are they expert kayakers, SUP and rafters, but they have been running and guiding Costa Rica’s whitewater for more than 15 years. In fact, many of the rivers you will run on our trips are in our teams’ hometown rivers.

Top kayaking, SUP, duckies or rafts.

Don’t worry about bringing your own kayak, SUP, raft and equipment to Costa Rica. We have a brand new fleet of kayaks that includes top boats from Dagger, Jackson and Liquid Logic. We continually rotate our boats so you’ll always have boats that are new and in top condition.

Book a trip unlike any other today.

Don’t wait. Book your Costa Rica kayaking trip today. If you’ve never been to Costa Rica, our trips will show you the best of the country while experiencing some of the top rivers in the world. If you’ve been before, you need to experience one of our new trips. Our local guides will take you to new rivers, find new lines, and ensure this is different than any other trip.

View our scheduled kayak trip dates to join in with an upcoming group. If our current dates don’t work for you, we also specialize in offering custom trips to Costa Rica and can plan something just for you or even add another trip during your available dates. We will do whatever we can to give you a perfect trip.

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Want To Know Where We Paddle?

Amazing Vacations was started because our guides wanted to offer kayakers the best possible multi-day whitewater paddling experience in Costa Rica.

Can I bring a spouse, partner or family with me during the week of rivers?

YES! We have great options to keep them busy and having as much fun as you are having on the river.