White Water River Rafting Class II-III from San Jose to Arenal

Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Go river rafting on the Balsa River during this 6-hour transfer from San Jose to Arenal. No experience is necessary; certified guides will teach you and lead the tour. Lunch, fresh fruit snacks, and beverages included. Pickup in San Jose and drop-off in Arenal included.

6-hour white water rafting trip between San Jose and Arenal
Pickup in San Jose and drop-off in Arenal
All rafting equipment and instruction
Lunch at a Costa Rican estate
Look for local flora and fauna on the Balsa River

What's Included

Lunch

Delicious typical lunch
Snacks

Fresh Fruits in the river
Bottled water
Equipment: Raft, Paddles, Rafting Vest and Helmet
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Hotels outside of the normal route may have an extra transportation charge. o Arenal Lodge o Lost Iguana o Luna Nueva o Bosque de Chachagua o Chachagua Rainforest o Tilajari o Leaves and Lizards o Observatory Lodge o La Mansion o El Castillo o Rancho Margot. o Nuevo Arenal Hotels o Termales el Bosque o El Tucano o Lands in Love o La Garza

Meeting point

WAVE Rafting Costa Rica
Av. 331, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 22201, Costa Rica

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Be ready for pickup at your San Jose hotel at 8:30am. Bring a backpack and some toiletries for the day; storage is available above your seat.

Watch out the window as you pass by stands of papaya and yucca; make a rest stop to stretch your legs and see some local iguanas. Arrive at the launch spot for your river rafting adventure, meet your guides and get a basic orientation. Learn some rafting commands and get outfitted with a life vest and helmet.

Set out onto the Balsa River, passing over rapids such as 'Dredges' and 'Magnetic Rock'. During the 2-hour journey, watch for sloths, toucans, and monkeys. Stop for a swim and a snack of some local tropical fruit.

Arrive at a typical Costa Rican country estate for lunch, then depart for Arenal, arriving between 4pm and 4:30pm.

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Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Age 8
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Weather dependent. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is flooding or other government river closure. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Participants will get wet, please dress ready to raft in bathing suit and shoes that will stay on feet. No flipflops allowed
Not responsible for items lost or damaged on river, please do not take anything on the river that you are not willing to lose.
Not responsible for items left on bus from San Jose, please check carefully before getting off bus
Tour requires a 2 person minimum to book
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers