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‘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
Meeting and Pickup
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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
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Costa Rican Casado Lunch
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Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
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Reviews
1,787 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10/10 Experience (Fun not scary)
Yaritzi N,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00I was nervous but had the most amazing experience. Our guide Julio made us feel safe the entire time. The rapids are intense enough for fun but safe for anyone that is a first timer. This was my first time river rafting and one of the best excursions I’ve ever participated in. Loved it — 10/10. Would do it all over again.
Fun
Lala Y,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very organized, lots of fun, Carlo and Victor were amazing. 2/3 was good both for adults and kids (10-11 yr old)
Amazing rafting experience
zamor a,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Although Carlos Vasqez is still young he has a great intuïtion and do the utmost of givung you a great experience, by making jokes on the way to rafting site. Just small remark eventhough it's hard to predict what questions people might have it's good to have sone narration abiut la fortuna area.
Great rafting!
Rajen N,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a fantastic time at the Balsa river rafting! We were a group of 8 and had split into 2 groups. Our guides Imanol, Johnny & Victor were all fantastic. All the equipment seemed well maintained. The local fruits and the lunch were also great!!
Awesome
Sandra B,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was phenomenal and very friendly. He made sure we were safe at all times. I had never done water rafting and I would do it again.
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