White Water River Rafting Class II-III from La Fortuna-Arenal


6 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

After receiving instructions by your certified guides, practice your rafting skills before embarking on this rafting tour. Paddle along the scenic, and exciting Balsa river. Stop along the way for lunch, fresh fruits, beverages, or to take a refreshing plunge in the Balsa River.

Inclusions

  • Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Equipment: Raft, Paddles, Rafting Vest and Helmet
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What to expect

Experience the excitement and adrenaline of the white water tour on this half day adventure!! Located at 50 minutes from La Fortuna, Balsa River provides an excellent setting to enjoy rafting for whole family. Get wet and wild through rapids such as ¡“Magnetic Rock” and “Dredges”!  A 15-minute break in the river allow us to taste delicious tropical fruit while enjoying a tropical setting, surrounded by monkeys, toucans and other exotic species. In the way back to Fortuna town we will enjoy a delicious lunch at “Vida Campesina” a traditional country estate with the aim to let visitors experience the genuine and peaceful way of country life in Costa Rica. You will enjoy a delicious typical lunch prepared on the original wood stove and served in a traditional way.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult and must be a minimum of 8 years old to take this tour
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Weather dependent. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is flooding or other government river closure. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Participants will get wet, please dress ready to raft in bathing suit and shoes that will stay on feet. Flip-flops are not allowed
  • Not responsible for items lost or damaged on river, please do not take anything on the river that you are not willing to lose
  • Tour requires 1 adult minimum to book
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
scottbB2160RL
April 2023

We had an amazing time with Wave with my family of five. My girls are 16, 15, and 12 Our guide was Gerald and he was incredible. He was safe, super outgoing, very experienced, and super funny. We were on 3+ rapids. It was the perfect amount of challenge giving us the much desired adrenaline rus...

Joe S
April 2023

We are no spring chickens and this was our first time on the white water. Momo, our raft captain was fantastic! With a sense of humor and great camaraderie with his fellow raft captains Momo made our trip fun as well as educational. The fresh fruit provided mid way through and the lunch afterwar...

travelllingbrummie
April 2023

This activity was one of the highlights of our trip in Costa Rica. Everything was very organised. Jairo was great - really entertaining and informative. The bus ride was fun there. Then for the main event. I was very nervous as this was the first time I’ve ever done anything like this and we have...

nanfromaurora
April 2023

We had the best time with this group! Excellent transportation from the office to the water. Superb water (it rained the day before), safe and efficient guides throughout the excursion. Lovely fresh fruit snack stop. Buffet lunch afterwards. I would do this again! Bought their UV shirt afterwar...

Fowler A
April 2023

I was a little nervous about going rafting with my two featherweight kids (age 11 and 13) but I needn't have been. Our guide, Daniel, was a dedicated professional who knew exactly what he was doing out on the river. The trip ended up being just the right amount of "action" for our family (A fun a...

Q3989VVmonica
May 2022

We had 7 in our group with 3 kids ages 12 and (2) 10 year olds. We had the most amazing time, highlight of our trip to Costa Rica! The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and loved sharing about their beautiful country. The white water rafting was so fun, we had some great rapids and even one th...

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