Rafting Including Shuttle From Arenal to Manuel Antonio
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8 hours
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Our Rafting Shuttle service combines your transfer from Fortuna to Manuel Antonio with Rafting Class II and III in Río Balsa.
Great way to save time and money!
Costa Rica’s peaceful country life. You will come to understand the meaning of Costa Rica’s favorite saying, “Pura Vida!” and the best White Water Rafting Class II and III from Arenal available.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
La Fortuna de San Carlos
Your river guide will pick you up at your hotel and join you on the 30-minute drive to the “put-in” spot where the fun begins! You will get a thorough briefing and explanation of the safety equipment and procedures. Once everyone has had time to practice and review the commands and “high-fives” you will embark on your journey down the rapids. Get wet and wild on this family-friendly rafting trip as you navigate rapids such as “Magnetic Rock” and “Dredges” on your 2-hour adventure tour down the beautiful and tropical Balsa River.
Manuel Antonio
After the rafting we wiil take you with one of our transportations to Manuel Antonio, this ride will takes about 4 hours, you will arrive to Manuel Antonio at 7pm.
What‘s Included
Fresh Fruits in the river
Delicious typical lunch
Professional guide
Bottled water
Equipment: Raft, Paddles, Rafting Vest and Helmet
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Pickup points
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Rafting Including Shuttle From Arenal to Manuel Antonio
Pickup included
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Float Trip - Great Fun
sammyjenkis8965,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the river float trip as we had last year and it was great again. Our guide Diego was full of information and humor as we went down the river and saw many creatures and enjoyed the cool afternoon breezes. Afterwards, there was a nice snack of plantains and cheese as we departed back to our AirBnB. This company really cares about its guests and can answer virtually question about Costa Rica.
Great rafting experience during our transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio
BT872023,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did Wave Rafting as part of our transfer between La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio, and it was a fantastic way to break up the drive. Instead of just sitting in a van for hours, we turned travel day into an adventure. The team was professional, safety-focused, and a lot of fun. The rapids were exciting without being overwhelming, and the guides did a great job balancing adrenaline with clear instructions. We always felt taken care of. Everything was well coordinated — a delicious lunch at a local restaurant after rafting, luggage handled smoothly, timing worked perfectly, and we arrived in Manuel Antonio tired in the best possible way. Highly recommend if you want to make your transfer day part of the experience, not just transportation
White water rafting.
612markc612,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A massively exhilarating experience. More white water than we’ve experienced previously, but the kit was all in excellent condition and our guide Gustavo was hugely experienced and very calm. Our host on the bus, Jairo who also lead one of the boats was also fantastic.We felt we were in very good hands. A thoroughly enjoyable half day speeding through Costa Rica.
Costa Rica trip June 2025
Gabsdlt001,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the pick up, the driving, the informative information given to us by Carlos our guide on the bus and our guide on the raft, everything was absolutely exciting. Carlos gave us all the necessary instructions needed to succeed on our adventure and we were not let down. We came down with no problems, stopped 1/2 way and were given the sweetest pineapple and watermelon as a snack, after which we proceeded down, saw a sloth, various iguanas and tons of birds. When we finished rafting we were taken to a farm to table restaurant where we were given their traditional food, which was delicious and the best coffee, followed by a shot of sugar cane and then a shot of sugar cane moonshine. It was a great adventure and would highly recommend and would definitely do it again.
Perfect way to make the most of a travel day
Passport149775,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were travelling from Manuel Antonio to Arenal and Wave expeditions tour was perfect. We were picked up at our hotel in manuel antonio at 7am and had a 4 hour drive to the rapids. We were dropped off at launch point and were set up with gear. . All of our luggage was kept safe in the van by our driverIt was a little chaotic when we first arrived (got the sense that everything was very rushed and somewhat confusing.) But then we met our tour guide Moises who was amazing. He patiently explained how we should paddle and different instructions we should listen for. Rapids were exciting but never felt dangerous and Moises kept everything under control. He also pointed out a ton of wildlife during the trip. After rafting we had a place to change into dry clothes, get water or a beer and use the bathroom before they drove us to a restaurant in a farm that served a delicious buffet lunch of traditional costa rican food. After that, we were dropped off at our hotel in Arenal. Great way to make the most of a travel day. Special thanks again to Moises!
First Class White Water Rafting
MarkStevens1961,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was fantastic, the slightly more difficult section was exciting with the lesser waves meaning you are able to relax a bit and take in the scenery. You may even see some wildlife, we were lucky to see a Sloth, two Iguanas and a pair if Toucan. I highly recommend this trip. If you can get Momo as your guide you are guaranteed a blast.
Great Experience!
G1791GLamyb,Jul 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this trip. Everything was smooth. Our raft guide Argenis, did a great job leading us through the rapids. Lunch as delicious. Highly recommend this trip of visiting Arenal area.
Highlight of our trip!
lisahG8826VI,Jul 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our white water rafting excursion was the highlight of our stay in Costa Rica! I have two teenage children and we all had so much fun. Our guide was awesome and when I accidentally fell out of the boat, he was able to quickly get me back in and continued through the rapids almost without missing a beat. I highly recommend this tour for excitement and fun!
A wild ride with a great driver!
seetap,Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with amazing tour guides! A wild ride on the Rio Balsa and so much fun! Jose Oliverares was our driver for the entire day and had great energy for the long day and long drive after rafting and lunch to Manuel Antonio (5 hours). His cooler of cold drinks and upbeat attitude was very pleasant. He informed us about places we passed with a smile on his face and confident singing voice!
Pura Vida! Don't forget to sunscreen
badabingwang,Jun 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first time white water rafting, and it was exhilarating! We did the Class 2-3 rafting + transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio. The guides were very meticulous in balancing the people in the boats, and made sure everyone had a safe but fun ride. Our guide (Georgio?) made us feel safe the whole time, remaining calm and giving clear instructions while we paddled furiously in the rapids. The team also made sure to point out interesting wildlife as well as information about the area. It was a long day between shuttles and on the water, but our driver Jose Olivares was amazing. We made several quick stops for food, photo-ops, and bathroom breaks on the way to our hotel in Manuel Antonio. He was a great driver, very friendly, and professional.
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