La Fortuna

15 Best La Fortuna White Water Rafting

The rafting runs graded honestly: the Balsa’s class 2-3 for families, class 3-4 for the committed and the Sarapiqui’s class 4 when the rain has been generous. Warm water, jungle banks and toucans as spectators.

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

Experience thrilling Class 3/4 white-water rafting on the Balsa River near La Fortuna, with expert guides, scenic views, and a traditional Costa Rican lunch.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Arenal picked us up at our hotel and made everything' really easy. They even stopped to show us a sloth in the tree by re road. Moises was our guide and he made sure we were safe But also made sure we had fun. Very…”

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

Experience thrilling yet family-friendly white water rafting on Costa Rica’s Balsa River with expert guides, stunning scenery, and delicious local cuisine.

★ 5.0

“What 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.…”

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3.White Water Rafting Class III & IV

Experience thrilling Class III & IV white water rafting in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, with expert guides, wildlife sightings, and authentic local cuisine.

★ 5.0

“Great experience. Ronald and Carlo were informative and kept us safe. We had a great time. Highly recommend.”

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4.Sarapiqui River Extreme White Water Rafting Class IV

Experience Costa Rica’s thrilling Class IV white water rafting on the Sarapiqui River from La Fortuna, with expert guides, wildlife views, and included meals for great value.

★ 5.0

“We have done rafting before in American river. These did not seem class 4. Most rapid sections are small. You are out in 4 to 5 strokes. Having said that, guides made it more exciting. So we had a great time. But not worth the…”

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5.White Water Rafting Class II and III

Experience thrilling Class II-III white water rafting near La Fortuna, combined with farm visits, wildlife sightings, and authentic Costa Rican cuisine for a full day of adventure.

★ 5.0

“We were a little nervous as we never went rafting before but this was a really fun experience that got your adrenaline going a bit. Kat who was our guide in the boat was awesome and knew exactly where to tell us to paddle and…”

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6.White Water River Rafting Class II-III from La Fortuna-Arenal

Experience Costa Rica’s Balsa River with a 6-hour class II-III white water rafting tour from La Fortuna. Perfect for beginners, includes hotel transport, lunch, and wildlife viewing.

★ 5.0

“Had such a great time white water rafting. It was my nephews first time, he’s 12 and had a blast. It was a great experience for a first time rafter. Our tour included lunch on a farm which was delicious. Had some wonderful organic coffee…”

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

Experience thrilling Class II & III white water rafting on the Balsa River, enjoy a farm-to-table Costa Rican lunch, and explore local rainforest wildlife with this well-reviewed tour from La Fortuna.

★ 5.0

“Great tour. Our tour guide Mario was amazing at giving instructions. Also gave us bit of history knowledge. Amazing lunch as well. Great tour for first timers.”

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9.Costa Rican Coffee and Chocolate Crafting Experience: North Fields Cafe

Discover Costa Rica’s coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane on a 2.5-hour hands-on farm tour near Arenal Volcano, with tastings and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“One of the best and nicest tours ive ever done! So informative and so many different tastings. Alberto was great, highly recommend!!!!”

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

Experience an adrenaline-filled day with ziplining over La Fortuna Waterfall and white-water rafting on the Balsa River, led by expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Zip lining over La Fortuna Waterfall was breathtaking! Our raft guide, Antonio, has over 20 years of experience and it shows. It was such a blast and he made my daughter’s first rafting experience a positive one. This entire excursion was a highlight of our…”

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12.Combo Rafting & Canopy Tour with organic lunch.

Experience an exciting day combining rainforest ziplining, whitewater rafting, and organic farm lunch near La Fortuna—adventure, nature, and authentic Costa Rican flavors.

★ 5.0

“This was a wonderful experience. Our guide during the whitewater rafting was Mike and he was excellent. We went rafting in the morning and ziplining in the afternoon. We took dry clothes to change into after rafting thanks to previous reviews. It was very rushed…”

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13.White Water Rafting Class II & III in the AFTERNOON

Experience thrilling class II & III rapids on a family-friendly afternoon rafting tour from La Fortuna, including transportation, snacks, and stunning scenery.

★ 5.0

“Had an amazing experience with my kids (16&14) for their first time going rafting. Orlando and Pablo were really great with us and gave a great time. We also saw a sloth very close to the ground that we got a picture of.”

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14.Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui Class 3-4 from La Fortuna

Experience thrilling Class III-IV whitewater rafting on the Sarapiquí River from La Fortuna, with expert guides, lush scenery, and delicious local food.

★ 5.0

“This was such an exciting trip. And our tour guide, Maurice, was outstanding. Besides making sure we were all safe he made it FUN. He purposely caught us in waterfalls and spun us to make the adventure even more memorable. As though 3s and 4s…”

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15.Rio Sarapiqui Rafting Class III (afternoon tour)

Experience thrilling Class III rapids on the Rio Sarapiqui with a private, family-friendly afternoon rafting tour in Costa Rica’s lush rainforests for $75.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely incredible experience. Our guide Jimmy was awesome. He was so knowledgeable and we felt super safe with him. Could not recommend them more highly!”

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More La Fortuna White Water Rafting

5.0Mambo Combo Canyoning and Rafting near the Arenal Volcano6 hours (approx.)$165.00 5.0White Water Rafting (Class III) with lunch – Arenal Area5 hours (approx.)$92.66 5.0Sarapiqui rafting with organic farm6 to 7 hours (approx.)$65.00 5.0Sarapiquí River Rafting Tour Class IIIII Near Arenal8 hours (approx.)$98.31 5.0Pure Trek Canyoning & White Water Rafting in La Fortuna8 hours (approx.)$204.53 5.0White Water Rafting class V6 hours (approx.)$150.00 5.0Combo Arenal Rafting and Canyoning Adventure8 hours (approx.)$160.00 5.0Combo White Water Rafting and Tubing in La Fortuna6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$90.00 5.0Awesome Fun Rafting Class 3 Balsa River 5-Hour Tour in La Fortuna5 hours (approx.)$88.00 5.0La Fortuna white water rafting + Authentic Costa Rican Lunch5 hours (approx.)$72.00 5.0Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR)8 hours (approx.)$160.00 5.0White Water Tubin in the river BALSA6 hours (approx.)$70.00 5.0Adrenaline Pack (Zipline + Rafting)7 hours (approx.)$166.11 5.0Rafting Class 2-3 Sarapiqui AFTERNOON Trip5 hours (approx.)$90.00 5.0Arenal White Water Rafting + Free Photos + Free lunch5 hours (approx.)$85.00 5.0White Water Rafting Class 4 with Lunch – Arenal Tours6 hours (approx.)$122.04 5.0Rafting Including Shuttle From Arenal to Manuel Antonio8 hours (approx.)$193.72 5.0Private Rafting in the Sarapiqui River2 to 3 hours (approx.)$85.00 5.0Private White Water Rafting with Arenal Rafting4 hours (approx.)$220.00 5.0Experience Canyoning Rafting and Water Tubing in Costa Rica9 hours (approx.)$180.00 4.5White Water Rafting + ATV Adventure (Arenal Volcano)7 hours (approx.)$167.24 4.5White Water Rafting and ATV Adventure, Arenal Volcano7 hours (approx.)$167.24 5.0White Water Rafting6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$94.55 4.5Best combination :Rafting level III with canopy zip lines and Superman cable in La Fortuna zone7 hours (approx.)$140.00

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A volcano with hot springs, sloths in the trees and rivers worth paddling.