Whitewater Rafting: Family Fun on Class II & III

Experience the thrill of Class II & III white water rafting while enjoying the beauty of Costa Rica’s wildlife. Perfect for families and beginners!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Costa Rica Descents Balsa River Put-in - Experience the ultimate rafting adventure on the Balsa River! This activity offers an exciting mix of whitewater thrills and tranquil spots perfect for spotting wildlife such as monkeys, iguanas, and sloths. The exhilarating Class II-III rapids promise fun and excitement for the entire family.
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What's Included
  • Rafting
  • Lunch
  • Adventure
  • Pick up/drop off La Fortuna
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Photos
Additional Information

Class II & III White Water Rafting Experience!!
Experience a unique blend of adrenaline-charged whitewater challenges and tranquil sections of water that are perfect for a refreshing swim. This is an ideal family-friendly escapade, particularly for those new to rafting. Keep your eyes peeled for the rich wildlife in this part of the Balsa, including…

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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Brooksc188
Jan 26, 2026
Best Rafting in La Fortuna - 12/10 would do it again. Everything from the rafting itself to the guide jokes & conversation with the guides was top notch. The lunch was the best lunch I’ve had on a commercial river trip and I've rafted in many different states and counties. Rafting experiences don’t get better than what we got with Mario & Chamo
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Madisonv141
Jan 24, 2026
Amazing - This rafting trip was so amazing! Everyone was so nice and Pablo, our guide, was incredible!! We would definitely recommend!
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Andrew_m
Jan 22, 2026
Balsa river rafting - Orlando was an amazingly entertaining guide. My wife and I had a great time on the whitewater rafting trip.
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Holly
Jan 20, 2026
Amazing family activity! - FANTASTIC activity. We went with our four children (ages 4-11) and we felt safe the entire time. Our guide was Chamo on the raft and he was GREAT. His English is excellent, and he answered all of our questions about the area and seemed interested in us. Our driver was Pablo who was also so friendly. Definitely recommend for any visitors to the area!
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Meghnasood19
Jan 17, 2026
Wonderful experience - This is a total blast! I had the most amazing time with my partner. We parked our car at the meet-up location and hopped on a shuttle to the rafting spot with our guide and all the participants. It was about an hour with a small stop at a little grocery store. We were 6 people on one raft with our guide CARLOS SANCHEZ huge shoutout to him for being so intelligent, brave and experienced. I fell in the water in the beginning as it was my first time, he rescued me within seconds and I didn’t get hurt at all. It was a terrific experience and a must do for everyone (there was a family with three kids in one of the other groups). Carlos gave us trivia and information about costa rica throughout our trip and it was priceless! Highly recommend, bring water shoes, put sunscreen before leaving and you’re good to go! They also rent out water shoes.
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608martinr
Jan 15, 2026
Great Fun! - Great fun - even when I feel out the raft! Excellent leader and guide, all very safe
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Paris
Jan 14, 2026
Highlight la Fortuna experience - Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. Felt very safe because Ronald was absolutely amazing! He definitely added to the experience. Would highly recommend this activity!
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843dahlias
Jan 14, 2026
Amazing - So much fun , loved Ronald!!! He’s the best
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Meander811370
Jan 11, 2026
Rafting ronald - Excellent service we went with Ronald guide for rafting at all times was taking care of us, I explain too well.
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Z7619gecindys
Jan 9, 2026
Unmissable rafting experience with expert guides - Fantastic experience, expertly organised in a very friendly atmosphere. My guide, Orlando, is the best!!! He's very approachable and funny, but also extremely skilled in the raft and knowledgeable about wildlife. The tour ended with food (vegan available) and local coffee + a mini tour of an organic farm and fresh sugarcane tasting. Awesome!
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From $65
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).