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
  • 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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Erin_n
Oct 26, 2025
Not your mother's white water rafting - This is a blast! This was my first time white water rafting and with Braulio as our guide I never felt unsafe. The guides pull some playful shenanigans on the route which really elevated the experience for me. Halfway down the river you'll stop for some fresh cut fruit and the meal at the end was really good. The picture package is also a pretty good deal and they give you the option of going in on the pkg with your raft mates which is a nice courtesy. Highly recommend booking with this company. I would do this again the next time I visit! Thank you Braulio!!!
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Jennyrm6794qq
Oct 11, 2025
Fun and safe rafting experience - Great experience! The guides, Oso and Gonzalez were amazing! They really made our adventure lively and entertaining. Our rafting guide, Gonzalez, spotted and explained the different birds to us, along with the different trees and spotted a sloth for us as we went down the river. The lunch at the end of the trip was absolutely delicious!
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831britnyg
Oct 4, 2025
Awesome rafting trip! - This tour was the highlight of our time in La Fortuna! Our guides, Carlos Vasquez and Victoria were amazing! We were a little nervous as to what to expect, but felt completely safe the entire time. Our driver was fantastic, and did not make me nervous, like some of the other tours we have done. We saw birds, an iguana and monkeys on our trip! I could not recommend this tour more!
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Samgg5993yj
Sep 29, 2025
Excellent trip - definitely recommend - An excellent rafting trip! We ended up going on the Sarapiqui river and had a great time. Carlos and Victor were both brilliant.
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Leslie
Sep 25, 2025
Recommended! Braulio is a top guide! - Good communication in advance. We were picked up at our hotel as agreed. Our titan Braulio and driver Mario have completed the day. The instruction is easy to understand and time really flew by. Do not doubt about level 4/3 this is really very doable. Car and Les
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Gatuvelo
Sep 24, 2025
White water rafting 3/4 Balsa River - Excellent service from all the rafting company staff, a safe transfer to the starting point of the activity, clear instructions and all questions answered! A great tour, and the good attitude and friendliness of the guides make the experience even better. I would definitely do it again, 100% recommended
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Rachel_b
Sep 16, 2025
Fantastic river rafting adventure - This was by far our favorite excursion while in La Fortuna. Just exhilarating, exciting and so much fun. Our guide Juan Miguel was a fantastic guide . Funny and did backflips while going down the rough rapids on the raft. So much fun. My adult kids loved it , just loved it . It’s a must do while in La Fortuna .
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Sofiasw7412ik
Sep 15, 2025
Super fun raffting experience - It was a great experience, our guide Carlos Vasquez was very fun and professional, in our raft came another boy who I do not remember his name doing practices and I would already give him a pass with a high rating. Excellent service
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Z1829hljasonh
Sep 13, 2025
Balsa river rafting - The rafting was a blast and our tour guide Braulio was phenomenal. Kept the energy high the entire trip down the river! Would highly recommend!!
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Yossi_p
Sep 26, 2025
The journey is to long.... - The journey is to long. Better to arrive independently. The guide was very professionally. Better to let shoes for the water. The price of the picture is to expensive.
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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).