Balsa River Rafting Tour
Enjoy one of the most popular rafting adventures near La Fortuna with fun Class II–III rapids, beautiful jungle scenery, and professional guides. Perfect for first-timers, families, and travelers who want adventure without something too extreme.
Popular dates can fill quickly, especially in high season.
Spend the morning enjoying one of the most popular rafting experiences near La Fortuna. After hotel pickup, head to the river where your certified bilingual guides will give a safety talk and paddling instructions before you begin.
Then enjoy a thrilling ride through Class II–III rapids on the Balsa River, with sections of excitement mixed with calmer moments to take in the rainforest scenery. Along the way, you may see monkeys, tropical birds, and other wildlife.
After the rafting section, enjoy fresh fruit and later a delicious Costa Rican lunch, making this an excellent adventure for travelers who want action, nature, and local flavor in one tour.
- ✓ A/C round-trip transportation from hotels in La Fortuna area
- ✓ Professional rafting equipment
- ✓ Certified bilingual rafting guide
- ✓ Safety briefing and assistance throughout the tour
- ✓ Tropical fruit snack
- ✓ Costa Rican lunch
- ✓ Insurance
- ✓ Hotel pickup in La Fortuna area
- ✓ Safety talk + paddling instructions before entering the river
- ✓ Fun rapids combined with scenic calmer sections
- ✓ Great experience for beginners and families
- ✓ Chances to spot monkeys, birds, and rainforest wildlife
- ✓ Fruit snack and lunch after the adventure
- ✓ Change of clothes
- ✓ Strap-on sandals or water shoes
- ✓ Sunscreen
- ✓ Insect repellent
- ✓ Waterproof camera (optional)
- ✓ Prices shown are in USD and may vary by season or availability
- ✓ This is a beginner-friendly rafting trip (Class II–III)
- ✓ Minimum age is usually 8 years old
- ✓ Please message us to confirm final price and pickup time
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