15 Best La Fortuna White Water Rafting

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.

“We have done white water rafting a few times around the world, this was definitely the most fun! Great rafting. Knowledgeable guides, helped us spot interesting wildlife along the river including an osprey, tiger heron, sloth and iguanas. Very nice lunch at the end. Recommended.”

★★★★★★★★★★

1,919 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $85.00by Arenal Rafting

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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.

“Our guide Erick was professional and fun, he created a good atmosphere and team spirit. Next time I will go for the higher level, level 3/4.”

★★★★★★★★★★

1,881 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $70.00by Arenal Rafting

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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.

“Awesome time! One of the most fun activities we’ve done in Costa Rica and our tour guide Graby was great. Plus there’s a farm tour and meal+fruits included! Highly recommend”

★★★★★★★★★★

1,220 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $85.13by Costa Rica Descents

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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.

“We had a great raft ride. Have rafted before and this experience ranks highly! Very good rapids in size and frequency. Braulia M did a fantastic job of getting us wet and entertaining us on the trip. Would highly recommend this trip!”

★★★★★★★★★★

808 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $85.00by Arenal Rafting

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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.

“We had a great time white water rafting! Ramel went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing experience. Highly recommend!”

★★★★★★★★★★

790 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $65.00by Costa Rica Descents

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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.

“The white water rafting was amazing! The pick-up was smooth, and our instructor Mario was so friendly. He made us feel at ease and made sure we had as much fun as possible. He also pointed out wildlife like a sleeping sloth for us all…”

★★★★★★★★★★

523 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $93.79by Wave Expeditions

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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.

“Jairo was a great tour guide for the trip to and from the river. We were also lucky to have him as our River guide too. Everything was great! He kept us safe and we had a blast! The food at lunch was also delicious!”

★★★★★★★★★★

523 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $93.79by Wave Expeditions

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8.Whitewater Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna

Experience Costa Rica’s Rio Balsa with a 4-hour Class 2-3 whitewater rafting tour from La Fortuna. Enjoy guided adventure, wildlife views, and a local lunch.

“So much fun! Our guide, Gian Carlo made sure we were safe while having a blast. The Balsa River had enough excitement for our group. I highly recommend this company, entire crew was very professional and it was nice seeing all the guides work together.…”

★★★★★★★★★★

301 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $80.00by Desafio Adventure Company

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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.

“One of the best tours we had while visiting La Fortuna. It was fascinating to learn about coffee and chocolate production and it’s history here in Costa Rica. Our guide was wonderful and we were given so many amazing samples. Would absolutely recommend this to…”

★★★★★★★★★★

276 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $46.00by North Fields Coffee and Chocolate

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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.

“We had a great time zip lining and rafting. Everything was well run. We got to see animals during both experiences.”

★★★★★★★★★★

264 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $148.88by Wave Expeditions

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11.Canyoning and Rafting with Organic Farm

Experience an adventurous day in La Fortuna with canyoning, waterfall rappelling, white-water rafting, and organic farm lunch—all in one exciting tour.

213 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $176.00by Costa Rica Descents

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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.

“We loved our rafting and ziplining tour. Kevin, our rafting guide, did a great job ensuring we were safe while also providing an amazing experience. We have 4 kids of varying ages, and they all said how much fun they had. We highly recommend it!”

★★★★★★★★★★

162 reviews6 to 8 hours (approx.)From $120.00by Costa Rica Descents

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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.

“Es una actividad movida y entretenida ! Los guías bastante preparados, nos sentimos seguros en toda la travesía y además pudimos ver varias aves”

★★★★★★★★★★

154 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $70.00by Costa Rica Descents

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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.

“We did class 3-4 and loved it. There were only 3 of us in the raft plus the guide so we didn’t have much weight but we handled it well. We flipped twice in the class 4 but we were able to get back in…”

★★★★★★★★★★

128 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $83.00by Desafio Adventure Company

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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.

“The experience was amazing! Super fun and suitable for kids, Jimmy was an awesome guide. We were a family of five with kids ages range of 5-11, and it was a fantastic experience.”

★★★★★★★★★★

126 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $75.00by Arenal Rafting

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