Balsa River White Water Rafting: Class III & IV, Organic Lunch and Cultural Insight

Experience the thrill of Class III & IV white water rafting on the Balsa River, accompanied by expert guides. Enjoy a delicious organic lunch and learn about Costa Rican culture and nature.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Costa Rica Descents Balsa River Put-in - Embrace the thrill on the upper Balsa River with a whitewater rafting journey through class III and IV rapids. Enjoy the exhilarating experience and the breathtaking natural beauty of Costa Rica. This part of the Balsa is teeming with wildlife, so watch for sloths, iguanas, howler monkeys, and a wide variety of tropical birds.
What's Included
  • Rafting class III & IV River Balsa
  • Adventure Rafting
  • Pick up/drop off in La Fortuna
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • No Gratuities - There are not included in the price.
  • Photos
Additional Information

Navigate Class III & IV rapids
Engage in an unforgettable journey through the largest gorge of the Balsa River. Feel a rush of adrenaline, a sense of peace, and a profound joy as you witness the miraculous transformation of this heavenly rift and its brave navigators.
Your adventure will be guided by seasoned river experts and safety kayakers. You’ll…

Location
Costa Rica Descents Adventure Company
Via 702, 500 meter south from the Catholic Church of La Fortuna, next to Supermarket "Super Rosvil", 21007, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Clairehyatt23168
Jan 28, 2026
White water rafting - We had such a great time on the trip. The rafting was so much fun and we saw some great wildlife along the way. Our guide Daniel was very friendly and made the tour even better.
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Nicolebb8935dk
Jan 26, 2026
Hilarious and fun rafting trip! - Mario and Chambo know how to lead a fun trip! The rafting was fun and the jokes were funnier! The food was delicious, they even gave us a tour of their farm after. The rafting was a blast with quality gear and quality guides. 10/10 would recommend!
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Emily_w
Jan 22, 2026
Great! - Great experience! Highly recommend doing this!! The staff are very attentive, carful, friendly, and accommodating! You feel very welcomed when you’re engaging with the team and it made the experience 10x better!
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Pioneer48058908689
Jan 20, 2026
Amazing river! 100% worth it - It was an amazing trip!! Mario, our guide was really professional, funny, and knew alot about the eco system and the history around costa rica!! Love his energy! I would recommend it to anybody!! Our rafting guide was also amazing tahnk to him and the other 3 rafting guide for this amazing experience
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Alinagr2026pv
Jan 19, 2026
White water rafting with the best!!! - We had an amazing time with our guides Pablo and Nicolas. They were fun while also keeping up safe!
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Nolans821
Jan 19, 2026
Class 3 & 4 White Water Rafting - I went on the Class III & IV white water rafting excursion. It was a great experience! Our tour guide Christofer was awesome! He gave excellent clear instructions on the ride to the river and even helped us spot a sloth in a tree! I definitely recommend this company and youre in good hands if you are assigned Christofer as your guide!
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Gooris
Jan 18, 2026
Great tour guide, Christopher made this special as he was very good at providing detailed white water rafting and safety instruc - The Costa Rica Descents Destination was outstanding, from the guides, instructions/equipment and lunch. A special Thank You to Christopher for making this experience a great memory!
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Happiness50484468427
Jan 15, 2026
Can recomend rafting! - The guide was very informative and made the rafting very enjoyable. He also did a more difficult route as we were experienced rafters
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244carryl
Jan 15, 2026
Great experience! - We had a great time rafting with Christopher. He was an awesome guide, super knowledgeable, confident, and made us feel safe while still keeping it fun and exciting. Totally recommend Costa Rica Descents!
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Candacemr4745rj
Jan 13, 2026
White Water Rafting 3&4 - AMAZING experience from booking with Rafael to the bus ride with Orlando and rafting with Johnny absolutely 12/10. This excursion was phenomenal with attention to detain and bonus adventures like finding sloths to learning about the plants in the area. Highly highly recommend booking with this company!!!
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).