Upper Balsa River Costa Rica: White Water Rafting Adventure Class 3/4

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: 24 hours
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…
What's Included
  • Transportation from hotels located less than 6 km away from our main office
  • Pick up time may vary up to 20 min depending on hotel’s location, please call to get real time
  • Fruits on the river
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Towel
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…

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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Robert_j
May 27, 2025
What a fun day! - The river was a ton of fun with consistent rapids throughout. The company was great and the guides were a lot of fun. Would be great for any group.
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Stephanie_b
May 27, 2025
Favorite part of our trip - Guides were so sweet and funny! The fruit and lunch they had for us was incredible, even stopped on the bus ride to show us a sloth and a macaw up close. I highly recommend!
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Sandralynn_m
May 26, 2025
Amazing experience - Super fun experience. Fruit, water, towels, transportation, and meal were provided. 10/10 would recommend!!
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Scenic07233011684
May 26, 2025
Fun white water rafting - Carlos Gonzales was a great guide and was very funny. I fell out of the water and was pulled very safely back into the boat with not problems. A very fun great experience!
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Graceharbin
May 26, 2025
A fun day! - Our guide Carlos made the trip so much fun! He was entertaining but also kept us safe. We had a great time and would totally go again! The fruit & lunch was a bonus!
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Keith_s
May 25, 2025
Great fun for people of all abilities - Rafted with my wife , both early 60’s and college age son with his girlfriend. We all had a great time! The rafting was fun and the guides were great, all of them. In particular Jader, aka “Captain Jack Sparrow” was very fun, entertaining, engaging and kept us safe. Highly recommended!
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Peterdx9684ci
May 25, 2025
White water fun and adventure! - Excellent experience. Our guides nicknamed 'Mike Tyson' and 'The Terminator" were excellent. The river is wild in spots but we felt safe and in good hands. A great experience. The bonus was the lunch at the end was one of the best 'comida tipica' that we had the whole trip, as was the fruit served on the river. Totally worthwhile.
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Alyssa_f
May 21, 2025
Rafting experience too cool - Very complete and fun experience. Strong sensations, fresh fruit, typical dishes and dynamic and pleasant employees! For our second rafting experience we recommend it 100%.
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Loganrd5891ky
May 20, 2025
Arenal Rafting - Great experience! Julio is the best guide! The rapids are very fun. We saw a lot of wildlife. The fruit is extremely fresh and lunch was perfect to recharge!
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Andreaskh1178gw
May 20, 2025
Absolutely recommended - A great rafting tour , we had a lot of fun . Top organized and super guides . The approach and departure to the river was about 1 hour each , rafting about . 21/2 hours . Lunch was also available after the tour and fruit in between.
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).