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Experience Canyoning Rafting and Water Tubing in Costa Rica

9 hoursFree Cancellation

White Water Tubin in the river BALSA

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from US$180

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.

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from US$70

Sarapiqui White Water Rafting from La Fortuna

Sarapiqui White Water Rafting from La Fortuna

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from US$99

White Water Rafting Sarapiqui River From Arenal

White Water Rafting Sarapiqui River From Arenal

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from US$106

Rafting on the Balsa River Adventure and Nature

Rafting on the Balsa River Adventure and Nature

Take a wet and wild ride down the Sarapiqui River on a thrilling white-water rafting tour. Paddle your way through Class III and IV rapids with the expert guidance of your instructor, while surrounded by the lush tropical scenery of the Costa Rican rainforest. This adventurous tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from La Fortuna, so you don't need to worry about finding a meeting point.

from US$75

Sarapiqui River White Water Rafting Class 3-4

Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui Class 3-4 from La Fortuna

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.

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from US$122

Whitewater Rafting on the Sarapiquí River, Costa Rica – Class IV

Whitewater Rafting on the Sarapiquí River, Costa Rica – Class IV

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

from US$110

Water Sports Combo: Rafting Costa Rica, Wildlife Safari & Thermal

Water Sports Combo: Rafting Costa Rica, Wildlife Safari & Thermal

12 hours

Dial up the adrenaline with this family-friendly, full-day, guided white-water rafting adventure with lunch included. No matter your skill or ability level, this thrilling ride down the Balsa River and over class II and III rapids is pure fun. Paddle with your fellow travellers over rapids called “Dredges” and “Magnetic Rock” and see the tropical jungle and wildlife along the shore. Afterwards, relax with a traditional lunch.

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from US$300

White Water Rafting Balsa River |Class II &III From Arenal

White Water Rafting Balsa River |Class II &III From Arenal

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from US$86

Whitewater Rafting on the Sarapiquí River, Costa Rica – Class III

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Pure Trek Canyoning & White Water Rafting Class II & III

from US$110

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Audrey_M, Jul 2026

Great experience! Pure...

Great experience! Pure trek was so easy to work with, great at responding to any questions and the crew were fantastic at keeping everyone safe and having a great time! The first drop was the most intimidating because you have no idea what you're in for. Everyone in our family had a fabulous time and it's a unique experience that was a must do on our trip!

Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica

Shannon_d, Jul 2026

Exceptional from start to finish

From pick up to drop off it was an incredible experience. Our guide picked us up our hotel and gave us the lowdown while we drove to our drop off pint. He went over all the safety features and fitted us with a life jacket, helmet and paddle. He gave us explicit instructions on what to do and what not to do. It had been raining a lot so the rapids were moving that day. Joseth made us feel very safe and guided us down without any issues. After we finished the trip a delicious meal was waiting for us and we enjoyed looking at the pictures from our trip

Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica

Katherine_G, Jul 2026

Good family adventure

Well run and nicely organized. It’s a giant pack of people, but they do a good job personalizing your experience. Our guide was Julio, who did a wonderful job with our teenagers- one was a thrill seeker and the other was pretty freaked out by the rapids. He adapted his approach to both, leaving everyone happy and glad to be there.

La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour

Daniel_F, Jul 2026

Beautiful Costa Rican Adventure through nature

Beautiful experience at the Volcano park (it was too cloudy to see the top of the volcano the day we went, but I still had a great time just being there. The hanging bridges park (Mistico Park) was awesome, we saw many cool and rare animals there with the help of our guide we saw pizotes, a bat, various frogs, snakes (safely) and monkeys. At the waterfall park we saw a sloth up close. It was a great time. There are a lot of stairs through. Be physically fit and prepared if you go on this tour!

Sarapiqui River Extreme White Water Rafting Class IV

Amy_A, Jul 2026

5⭐ Experience!

We had such an amazing experience! First of all, Oso was the best! He spoke beautiful English and Spanish and made sure all instructions were understood. The guides were fun and very knowledgeable. They helped us maneuver the rapids and got us safely back! I would HIGHLY recommend this group for your rafting needs!!

Mambo Combo Canyoning and Rafting near the Arenal Volcano

Sean_J, Jul 2026

Made Lifetime Memories

My son and I had the most incredible experience. The canyoning was better than we thought it would be. It was a lot of fun and the guides were funny, helpful and made everyone feel safe. The whitewater was equally as fun. Our guide gave us a great experience and even when my son fell out we laughed it off. It’s hard to get a 14 year old boy to be impressed, but he has been talking about the experience ever since.

White Water Rafting Class II and III

Mariam_R, Jun 2026

Highly recommend doing this!

The trip was really well organised. We went by bus to the river, about an hour long, stopping enroute for bathroom and souvenir shop. All of the guides were great fun. Really experienced river guides so we felt very safe. It was a fantastic activity! We returned to the base after rafting and had a delicious lunch and tour of the farm. We all thoroughly enjoyed our adventure with Descents!

Rafting Class II & III + Local Farm Lunch & Cultural Tour

Chelsea_B, May 2026

Great experience! Jairo...

Great experience! Jairo was very informative of the expectations of the tour during the bus ride, and his photos of the experience came out incredible! Our raft guide was Esteban and he did a wonderful job navigating a group of English and Spanish speaking people during stressful moments. We had a scary experience in the raft where it got wedged under a rock, but navigated everyone to safety and we all enjoyed the rest of the experience! I have white water rafted before in other countries and this experience is very equivalent and fair-priced. Be warned if you don’t like long bus rides, there is a fairly long bus ride to and from the experience. However, they do provide drinks after the experience and an opportunity to change out of your wet swimsuits, which was awesome!

Whitewater Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna

Petra_F, Mar 2026

We had a great time...

We had a great time rafting! The guides were very friendly and made us feel safe in the raft. The class 2-3 were perfect for us as there were many exhilarating rapids and it ended with a relaxing float down the river where our guides pointed out various animals and birds to us. We had a small group so it ended up just being my husband and myself on the raft which was an amazing private experience! We would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for some adventure and beauty in Costa Rica

Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui Class 3-4 from La Fortuna

Brady_W, Feb 2026

Sarapiqui River Class 3-4 whitewater rafting

We had fantastic morning of white water rafting and a nice meal included. The drive of about an hour to and from La Fortuna was comfortable. The guides were great and included safety kayakers which I’ve never seen before. The rafting was about two hours of 3-4 level rapids with short floats between and a couple of stops for swimming and fresh fruit. It was quite enjoyable!

Rafting Class II-III and Zipline Tour from La Fortuna and Arenal

Jailene_R, Dec 2025

This tour was an amazing...

This tour was an amazing experience. As someone who is afraid of both heights and water due to not being a strong swimmer, I was nervous going in, but I would absolutely recommend it. The scenery throughout the tour was stunning. The ziplining portion did feel a bit rushed, and the photo and video package for ziplining wasn’t worth the cost. However the rafting portion was incredible and truly the highlight of the day. Our guide Moi/Moises was absolutely amazing, full of energy, incredibly enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. He even pointed out wildlife along the way and let us take turns riding in the front like a bull, which was such a fun touch. He is truly a gem and I highly recommend requesting him if possible. The rafting photos were high quality, beautiful, and definitely worth purchasing.