Best Arenal rafting with Desafio Adventure Company on the Rio Balsa.

Whitewater Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna

Small Group
Digital
240 minutes
English

Paddle through Class II and III rapids on this fun white water rafting tour down the Balsa River in Costa Rica. On this 2-hour trip downriver, your guide will lead you through the easy and exciting rapids that flow through Costa Rica rainforest. Keep an eye on the land and sky for monkeys, sloths, and birds. After rafting, reward your efforts with a scrumptious lunch at the famous Hunters and Gatherers restaurant next to the El Salto Swimming Hole and waterfall. Bonus: If you want to hang out later at the swimming hole, no worries. Hotel transport to and from La Fortuna area hotels and lodging is included.

Options

Combo Rafting and Zipline

Combo Rafting Canyoning

Extreme Gravity Combo

Class 2-3 Rafting Balsa River

Combo Rafting and Zipline

If you just can't get enough of adventure with rafting, well then you'll just have to try zip lining then! Enjoy a packed day of adventure from the river to the tree tops.

From$66Per Person

What's included in Whitewater Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Experience an unforgettable day rafting on one of Costa Rica's top family-friendly rivers! Just 45 minutes from La Fortuna, the Río Balsa offers exhilarating class 2-3 rapids, perfect for adventure seekers, with the added thrill of spotting diverse wildlife along the way. This is more than just a rafting trip—it's a true Costa Rican adventure that promises excitement and natural beauty. What’s included: 1) Access to exclusive private entrances and exits 2) Private restrooms and changing rooms for your convenience

Inclusions

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Use of safety equipment
  • Lunch
  • Photographer (photos available for purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for people over 65

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

If you are staying at an AirBnB or rental home, please be sure to send us the exact location and GPS. We have an extra transport charge for hotels outside of our normal pick-up zone.

Meeting / End Points

  • We are happy to pick you up at your hotel or rental home, but you can also easily fin dour office in the center of La Fortuna, 100 meters West of the Central Park.

Redeem

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Operator

Desafio Adventure Company