Upper Balsa River Costa Rica: White Water Rafting Adventure Class 3/4
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1,444 Ratings
La Fortuna
Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the Upper Balsa River in Costa Rica. Class 3/4 rapids, swimming stops, and fresh fruit await. Suitable for ages 5+.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Calle Coopezamora - Arenal Rafting’s Class IV adrenaline-packed white water rafting adventure is a thrilling rafting experience within the Costa Rican rainforest. For those in good physical condition, we’ll take you for a 15-kilometer ride down the river you won’t forget anytime soon! Stop along the way to rest a bit, do a little swimming, and enjoy some fresh Costa Rica fruit. After white water rafting, we’ll take you to a local restaurant to have a Costa Rica style lunch.
Daily tours leave at 9:00 am from La Fortuna for our Class IV White Water Rafting Adventure and include roundtrip transportation from local La Fortuna hotels, all equipment, guides, fruit on the river, towels & local lunch.
This tour is appropriate for anyone 12 years and older.
What's Included
- Fruits on the river
- Bottled water
- Transportation from nearby hotels
- Lunch provided
- Towel included
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase) at the end of the tour.
- We do extra pickups in some hotels for a charge of $40
- Pick up service at hotels located over 6 km away from our main office
Meal Options
- Costa Rican Casado - A casado is a meal using rice, black beans, plantains, salad, a tortilla, and an optional protein source such as chicken, beef, pork, fish and so on.
Additional Information
The balsa river is the best white water rafting choice in the northern area of Costa Rica this great class 3 &4 on the upper part,
Balsa River for an adventure you won’t forget anytime soon! Stop along the way to rest a bit, do a little swimming, and enjoy some fresh Costa Rica fruit. After white water rafting, you will get a clean towel and a water bottle, and we’ll take you to a local restaurant to have a Costa Rica style lunch
Daily tours leave at 08:30 am from La Fortuna for our Class IV White Water Rafting Adventure on the Balsa River and includes round trip transportation from local La Fortuna hotels, all equipment, guides, fruit on the river, towels, water, & costarican lunch. We come back to La Fortuna town at 13:30.
This tour is appropriate for anyone with 5 years and older.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Arenal Rafting
100 METERS NORTH FROM THE POLICE STATION, AVENUE 333 STREET 460. You can find us on WAZE or GOOGLE MAPS as ARENAL RAFTING COMPANY.
AT 9:15am.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Storyteller96514
Apr 12, 2024
Rafting in La Fortuna - Roberto was fun but also made it a very safe experience. He was very knowledgeable and showed us many animals. Great activity for all ages
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Judy_w
Apr 12, 2024
Thrills! - So fun! The guides were great. We felt safe the whole time. Would 100% do it again. Pictures were a great deal too!
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Raquelmz9250nh
Apr 11, 2024
A must do in Costa Rica - Great rafting experience 10/10 Jason the water sloth was an amazing guide! Such a good boat captain made sure we had a great time
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Mario_r
Apr 10, 2024
Excellent experience. ... - Excellent experience. Raft guide Juan Miguel ensured that we had a blast going down the river. Saw a bunch animals along the way. Would recommend!
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Luciano_v
Apr 10, 2024
Amazing Experience made even better with an amazing guide! - Jason was very funny, knowledgeable, informative, kept us all safe, and made the experience very engaging!
On the tour you will be rafting for about 2 hours but it is so fun and we had such an amazing time! Would do it again 10/10
Don’t bring your phone, you will lose it or will get water damaged 100%
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Boileaum2024
Apr 9, 2024
Unforgettable moment - Very very nice experience ! The Guide Alejandro Turri was the best guide ever ! He gave us perfect advice, and he was so smily and happy to be with us. Thank you for that. In adition, the meal and the fruits were delicious ! And we saw sloth !
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Lucianovieira96
Apr 8, 2024
If you’re thinking about doing it…do it. WELL WORTH IT! - Jason was such a great tour guide! Very funny, informative, took care of all of us, knew exactly what he was doing! Was so much fun and as a first time doing this kind of activity I would hiiiiiiighly recommend you do it! Even if it’s a little rainy
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N5728ktkellyf
Apr 8, 2024
Highly recommend - Jason was awesome! Very knowledgeable about the nature around us and made the trip very memorable! So much fun and highly recommend
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Explore724437
Apr 8, 2024
Amazing experience! - One of the best experiences we had! While it was raining when we started, my family with 2 boys had an awesome time! The guides were so knowledgeable, they knew all the twists and turns of the river, showed us wildlife like sloths, monkeys, frogs and birds along the way. We even had a break with fresh fruits served and a delicious lunch to conclude the trip.
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648metter
Apr 11, 2024
River rafting fun - Gonzalez was a really a good guide and he made sure everyone was happy and wet... Was much, there was a good vibe between the guides as well, and they where very dedicated. We even made a stop in the bustour to the event to see sloths close up.
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