Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
Overview
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5 hours
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This 2.5-hour journey with your professional guide down a lush Costa Rican river offers the thrill of big waves and excitement for the whole family. Navigate 10 kilometers of white water rapids, stop along the way to rest a bit, do a little swimming, and enjoy some fresh Costa Rica fruit. After white water rafting, enjoy a Costa Rica style lunch at a local restaurant.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Minimum age 5 years old
Maximum weights 220 pounds
Please bring changing clothes, water shoes, clothes to get wet
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The rapids at Balsa River are the best for action adventure people who want to challenge the limits of adrenaline 2.5 hours of only rapids where our clients finish very scare or very happy , our professional guides with more than 18 years each doing rafting will make sure you are going to remember your outstanding action adventure of your vacation super fun and safe ,a lot of paddling a lot of work your biggest rafting adventure. INCLUDES: fruit on the river ,towel beers water and a delicious most popular Costa Rican lunch Casado and PURA VIDA time. DEPARTS: every day at 09:00 until 14:45 WHAT TO BRING: Changing clothes, clothes to get wet, tennis shoes or water shoes.
Sample Menu
main
Costa Rican Casado Lunch
What‘s Included
Towel
Bottled water
Professional guide
Transportation from hotels located less than 6 km away from our main office
Pick up time may vary up to 20 min depending on hotel's location.
Lunch
Souvenir photos (available to purchase) at the end of the tour.
Pick up service at hotels located over 6 km away from our main office
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Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
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Reviews
1,831 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Top notch rafting experience for beginners
AvidCamper2013,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Here’s a polished review draft you could use or adapt for posting: Review: Balsa 2/3 Rafting with Arenal Rafting Company From start to finish, our experience with Arenal Rafting Company on the Balsa 2/3 river was outstanding. The entire trip was excellently organized, making it easy to relax and enjoy the adventure. 🚣 Guiding & Rafting Experience Our boat guide, Stanley, was simply amazing. He navigated the raft with skill and confidence, making the ride both thrilling and safe. His energy and expertise kept the whole team engaged, and he stirred the raft wonderfully through every rapid. 🍴 Lunch & Logistics The day was well thought out beyond the rafting itself. Transportation from the company’s office to the river and back was smooth and comfortable. After the rafting, we were treated to a very good lunch that capped off the adventure perfectly. 📸 Photo Package One of the highlights was the photo package. It was reasonably priced and, even better, could be shared among all the team members in the raft. This made it easy for everyone to take home memories without extra hassle. ✨ Overall Impression Arenal Rafting Company delivered a seamless, fun, and memorable experience. Every detail—from logistics to guiding, food, and photos—was handled with care.
100% would recommend
samirah855,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a couple that has done white water rafting in the states (Colorado), I can honestly say this was a better experience. The views were absolutely amazing, the water and weather were even better. Even though you get absolutely soaked, you can dry up quickly. I think what really made our experience was our guide Elvis. If you get the chance, I would personally request him! This was an experience we will always remember.
Fun and safe
Sunshine62363910914,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Didier. Had some first time rafters in our group and they went the extra mile to make sure everyone felt safe and had fun. We had a great time.
Such a fun activity to do...
Andrew P,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun activity to do in La Fortuna and a great way to experience nature from another perspective. We had a great guide and a ton of fun.
Great experience! Highly recommend!
Joel S,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an awesome experience, all around! From the moment we were picked up to the moment we were dropped off, we had so much fun. The rafting was a blast. We felt highly energized by the rapids and yet safe and secure the whole time. The fruits and the lunch were delicious and the towels and water were greatly appreciated. Thank you Didier and Stanley! Highly recommend!
A must activity and safety not an issue
davidhN7584VY,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just right for first time. My adult son and daughter did fall out but the preparation and staff (especially Imanol) action made it a story we will always remember and not a big deal. Staff very friendly and everything organized well. Be prepared to get wet and have fun.
Elvis super great guide.
sherlindag,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00yes super. In the river and the cold water No, everything was perfect, the time is perfect the snacks great and refreshment
Best experience of our trip
breestern3,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were a group of 8, divided into 2 rafts. Yader and Roberto were our guides on the rafts - they were excellent! The rafting trip has been the highlight of our vacation thus far. You get drenched from top to bottom, but you are never in any real danger as the river is not deep enough to cause any damage if you fall out. They gave us wonderful instruction on how to raft and safety measures, and provided helmets and life jackets. The provided lunch afterwards was one of our favorite meals - we had the fish. Simple, fresh, and delicious.
It was exciting and fun....
Chen H,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was exciting and fun. It is the longest rafting we have ever had. The crew and guides were very friendly. The lunch was delicious.
Yader a.k.a “Captain Jack”, is the BEST!
Genesis B,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yader is our favorite. Joey transported us safely to our launch and Yader gave us clear instructions on all the safety protocols. Our family of 6 got to ride with him as our guide. We traveled with our 9 & 6 yr old boys, as well as my mother and father in law who are 67 & 73. We were a bit nervous about the intensity with our 6 yr old autistic son but Captain Jack ensured he was safe which really allowed the rest of us to soak in every moment. The experience was thrilling and action packed with a delicious fresh fruit snack break. The whole team was SO professional and beyond kind and friendly. We felt well taken care. We've done 2 other white water trips and this is by far our favorite. If you like adventure, thrills, incredible scenery, I could not recommend this experience enough. This is our family's favorite tour so far. Thank you Yader for the unforgettable experience.
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