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The Balsa River adventure offers a perfect blend of adrenaline and natural beauty. Together with our instructors in English and Spanish will be prepared with life jacket and helmet, you will embark on a two hour descent through an impressive canyon. Halfway through, enjoy a fresh fruit snack and learn about the local flora. In addition, you will taste an organic Costa Rican lunch and have the opportunity to extract sugarcane juice. A tour full of laughter and discovery that will leave you with indelible memories.

The Balsa River is one of the best spots in Costa Rica to try white water rafting, and this 6-hour tour from La Fortuna is suitable for complete beginners. Tackle the Class II and III rapids, enjoy spectacular views as you cruise through the rainforest, and look out for wildlife such as monkeys, sloths and toucans. Hotel pick-up and lunch is included.

Jungle adventure meets family fun on this canyoning and whitewater rafting tour from La Fortuna. Tour the rainforest, rappel down waterfalls, and bounce down class II and III rapids on the Balsa River, stopping along the way to swim and spot wildlife. This tour even includes a professional photographer so you can leave the camera somewhere safe, live in the moment, and purchase pictures after.

Our experienced guides will tell you everything you need to know about whitewater rafting and guide your team safely through the exhilarating and breathtaking rapids. Not only are they trained whitewater guides, but they will also share their expertise on the abundant flora and fauna of Sarapiquí. La Virgen is particularly suitable for wildlife lovers given the more moderate pace of the rapids, allowing more time to explore the banks and treetops in search of birds, reptiles, and mammals. Halfway through the trip, we'll stop at our majestic lunch spot to offer a chance to stretch your legs and fill your stomach with a delicious riverside lunch.

Prepare to get wet and wild as you tackle the class III and IV rapids of the Sarapiqui River on this half- or full-day white-water rafting adventure from La Virgen. Marvel over the dramatic scenery and lush rainforest of the Sarapiqui canyon as you hurtle downstream, then re-fuel with lunch (full-day tour only) or refreshments by the waterfront. Best of all: the rapids are suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners, and anyone over 14 can give it a go!

Outdoor adventures in a new place can be risky if you don’t know what you’re doing. This La Fortuna Gravity Falls Rappelling, Jumping, and Rafting Tour takes care of all the details for you so you can have fun safely. From waterfall jumping and rappelling to river rafting and wildlife spotting, a guide leads the way so you can enjoy your time without worry.

Navigate the white water and challenging rapids of the Balsa River on a rafting trip from La Fortuna that’s suitable for all experience levels. Suit up, cast off and paddle alongside your guides, then watch for the monkeys, sloths, iguanas and birds that congregate at the water’s edge. Splash your way through Class II–III rapids, enjoy lunch on the river, and take in the serenity of flat water between the waves before finishing your day with return transfer to La Fortuna.

Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate rafter, whitewater rafting in a new place has unknown challenges you might collide with. Tackle those challenges safely with a guide and group during this Sarapiqui River Whitewater Rafting Experience from San Jose. You’ll cruise down more than 45 class III and IV rapids.

With one easy booking, you can easily add two family-friendly adventures into your Costa Rica vacation. Fly over the treetops on a zipline canopy tour, and then hit the rapids on a white-water rafting tour. All activities include a guide and high-quality safety equipment, so you can rest easy and enjoy the adventure.

Full day of Adventure and unique activities, it starts from when we pick you up at your hotel and take you to have a delicious typical Costa Rican breakfast, we take you to the banks of the majestic Rio Pacuare where the professional guides will help you to put on your safety equipment, and they give a safety talk about white water activity and instructions on how to row and work as a team. Begin your adventure going into the heart of the tropical jungle navigating this incredible river in the middle of this majestic tropical jungle, we have the opportunity to see wild animals such as river otters, Toucans, frogs with bright colors Morpho butterflies. We make a stop at a river beach where we will have lunch.After lunch we continue traveling the river until we reach our final point where our transport awaits us with our dry clothes, we return to their hotels in San José.

The service and profesionalism, safety and fun will be together. People will do an extreme outdoor activity and at the same time our staff will take care of them.

Get a taste of Costa Rica’s famed biodiversity without straying too far from the city with this all-access day pass to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park. Prebooked entry saves you from waiting around in long ticket lines, so you have even more time to explore its attractions. Choose whether to tackle family-friendly hiking trails through the cloud forest, visit a rescued jungle cat educational program, or spend time at the site's numerous specialty wildlife exhibits.

An activity for the whole family, where children from 7 years old can participate in this wonderful trip. We will start the tour from La Fortuna to the Sarapiquí area, once in the river our guides will give a talk on safety and equipment management. When we have finished with all the protocols, we will begin the tour on the waters of this majestic river, with tropical landscapes, warm waters, and continuous rapids. An unforgettable experience! While you have fun you can enjoy the flora and fauna of the place, we will make a stop to taste some delicious fruits and juices, ending with a delicious typical lunch in a typical restaurant in the area.

Costa Rica’s most beloved river has many tales to tell—and soon one could be yours. Departing San Jose, you’ll head for the waters of the Pacuare River, deep into the country’s wild, natural heart. Soon enough, you’re trained up and hitting Class II–IV rapids, navigating through canyons, gorges, and even past waterfalls, floating through second-growth forest, and experiencing one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet.

Adventure-seeking travelers will love this combo tour that includes two of Costa Rica’s most exciting activities: a zip-lining forest canopy tour and white-water rafting. Start in the Arenal Volcano National Park, where you’ll travel between 13 platforms high up in the canopy. Jump from the Tarzan swing, if you dare. Later, splash down the river through moderate grade-3 rapids on a thrilling rafting tour, seeing areas you couldn’t otherwise access.

The Sarapiqui River is a popular spot for white water rafting in Costa Rica with Class III and IV rapids. This tour is ideal for adventurers traveling between San Jose and La Fortuna—enjoy door-to-door one-way transfers and take part in an action-packed tour along the way. Admire views of the rainforest as you paddle along the river, tackle thrilling rapids, then enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing to your La Fortuna hotel

This tour of Arenal National Park combines two activities in one day of adventure: canyoning and white-water rafting. After hotel pickup from Arenal or La Fortuna, spend the morning rappelling down waterfalls into pools of pure water. After a short hike through the rainforest and lunch, raft down the class ll and lll rapids of Rio Balsa - considered one of the top rivers for rafting in Costa Rica.

Unique opportunity for those who love water activities. With this 3-in-1 combo, you get the chance to do it all in one day. Expect to use your body, your legs, and balance to rappel down the waterfalls and hike back up, your arms and strength to paddle hard down the river. But it's not only adrenalin, you will also see beautiful nature, and wildlife and learn about the Costa Rican culture, all in one day!

Navigate the rapids on this all-day guided whitewater experience in Costa Rica. Be ready to paddle down 6 miles (10 kilometers) of Class III rapids with a guide. Then, relax and float by kayak or raft along the quiet waters of the Peñas Blancas River. Surrounded by a rich ecosystem, you’ll be able to observe monkeys, birds, sloths, caimans, iguanas, and other creatures. The tour ends with a stop at the Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa for a refreshing dip.

Shoot the rapids on the Pacuare River on this day tour from Turrialba. With a guide providing instruction and ensuring your safety, paddle down 18 miles (29 kilometers) of Class III and Class IV rapids through Costa Rica's lush landscape. Stop for guided hikes up waterfalls located in hidden canyons and at a base camp halfway for lunch. Learn about the surrounding ecosystem, flora, and fauna through your guides' commentary.

This tour stands out for several reasons. Firstly, it offers a seamless private experience, including transportation from your hotel or our office in La Fortuna, ensuring convenience and privacy from start to finish. Secondly, the tour provides a perfect blend of excitement and safety, with certified bilingual guides and comprehensive safety briefings, ensuring a thrilling yet secure rafting adventure. Moreover, the opportunity to witness diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes along the river adds a unique element to the experience, making it not just about the adrenaline rush but also about connecting with nature. Additionally, the inclusion of refreshing stops with seasonal fruits and swimming breaks enhances the overall enjoyment. Finally, the personalized touch of providing amusing photographs of your rafting experience and a delicious traditional lunch further sets this tour apart, leaving guests with lasting memories and a fully immersive adventure.

Join this group white-water rafting tour to have a fun day on the Sarapiqui River where you’ll travel from La Fortuna to San Jose along the river. This is a Class 2-3, so it is suitable for all experience levels. You’ll have an experienced guide with you the whole way, and safety equipment provided along with your rafting equipment.

Whether you're a novice rafter or a rapid expert, this 8-hour trip down Costa Rica's Sarapiqui River is sure to please. Navigate Class III and IV rapids with a professional guide who ensures both your safety and your entertainment during the trip, which passes through 7.5 miles of tropical rain forest environments. This tour includes a typical Costa Rican lunch and round-trip transportation from your hotel.

If white-water rafting seems like a stretch, give white-water tubing a try. This tubing tour on the Balsa River lets you splash down Class I and II rapids on an easy-to-ride inflatable tube—perfect for anyone who wants to experience the fun of white-water sports without the challenge of rafting. This kid-friendly tour is a great pick for families with children ages 10 and up.