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La Fortuna: Arenal Rafting Balsa River Class 2 & 3 Rafting

4.8  / 562 reviews
Activity provider:Arenal Rafting Company
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La Fortuna: Arenal Rafting Balsa River Class 2 & 3 Rafting

Activity provider:Arenal Rafting Company
4.8  / 562 reviews

From US$ 65 per person

Embark on a thrilling rafting trip down the class 2 and 3 rapids of the beautiful Balsa River. Navigate 10 km downstream, stopping along the way to rest, swim and eat some fresh Costa Rican fruit.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish

Experience

Highlights
  • Take part in a thrilling rafting trip down the beautiful Blasa River
  • Navigate class 2 and 3 whitewater rapids with your expert guides
  • Stop to enjoy fresh fruits and swim at one of the most beautiful sections of the river
  • Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife including sloths and monkeys
Full description

Get picked up from your accommodation in La Fortuna and set off for the beautiful Balsa River. Meet your expert guides who are rafting specialists who have competed around the world.

After a quick orientation and safety instructions, climb aboard your raft to begin your wet adventure. Begin your 2.5-hour rafting tour as you navigate thrilling class 2 and 3 rapids.

As you paddle downstream keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife including sloths, monkeys, exotic birds, and a lot more. 

Halfway through the trip, take a well-earned rest stop on the riverbank. Here, take the opportunity to freshen up with a swim or enjoy some fresh Costa Rican fruit as a light snack.

Includes
  • 2.5-hours of rafting
  • Fruits as a snack
  • Lunch with 5 options including beef, chicken, pork chop, fish, and vegetarian
  • Water
  • Coffee
  • Towels
  • Transportation
  • Tips or gratifications
  • Transportation from outside of La Fortuna
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Meet at the Arenal Rafting base.

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What to bring

  • Closed-toe shoes

Not allowed

  • Bare feet

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 62 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5
  • Service
    5/5

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Ended up doing class 3&4 which turned out great 2&3 honestly may have been too mild even with all of us being first timers. Was very fun and one of the best value things you can do around la fortuna Emanol was a fantastic guide. Not only was he informative and made sure we knew what to do, he made everything far more exciting and fun. Easily best guide one the river. Would definitely do it again

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July 7, 2023

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Michael – United StatesVerified booking

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This rafting experience was so much fun! It was a bit more intense than I had anticipated, so if you’re looking for something slower then I wouldn’t recommend. The speeds were up and down though, and during the slower parts you can get out of the raft and swim in the water. The guides were all very friendly, great at giving directions while we were rafting, and fun to be around. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something more fast paced!

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December 17, 2022

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