The northern zone of Costa Rica is blessed with the most beautiful landscapes and incredible rivers for rafting.

With an excellent level of water throughout the year, Balsa River will allow you to enjoy the best rafting experience if you're a novice. If you are an expert you will enjoy it the most, thanks to its beautiful surroundings, challenging rapids, and good waves that may request you a good maneuver from time to time.

Best of all: just 30 minutes from your hotel in La Fortuna.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔  Bottled water
✔  National Park fees
✔  Snacks
✔  Lunch
✖  Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
✖  Gratuities
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What To Expect

You will have an expert guide as your captain who will control the direction of the boat and give the team the necessary paddling commands in order to follow the best river currents. Be prepared to ride the waves that will break in front of the boat slashing everyone inside. There will be an additional guide in a kayak ahead of the raft inspecting each rapid and informing the raft guide of any changes in the river’s route. He will also be ready to help rescue any swimmers.

After riding the waves for a while, we will stop for to swim, cliff-jump, and enjoy some fresh tropical fruit along the riverbank. As we descend the river the waves will decrease in intensity which will then allow us time to observe and enjoy some of the wildlife that inhabits the area. Be on the lookout for aquatic birds, sloths, monkeys, toucans, and tropical frogs. After our rafting adventure, we will stop at our restaurant, “La Finquita” to enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch.

Additional info
•  Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•  Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•  Not recommended for pregnant travelers
•  Specialized infant seats are available
•  Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
•  Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
•  Children must be accompanied by an adult
•  Water shoes, or any type of shoe that protects feet and don't come out easy, are required for this experience.
Extreme Sports Rafting White Water Rafting On the Water
Free cancellation
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Price:
From $92.66
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
5 hours
Guide in:
English   Spanish   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.