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“Even though I had done white water rafting before, I felt nervous choosing the class 3/4 rapids, but i hadn’t needed to be! The experience was a lot of fun. Once back at the office after the excursion, there are long lines to use the…”
★★★★★★★★★★
1,919 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $85.00by Arenal Rafting
Check Availability →Read our full review →
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“My husband and I did this trip with our 9 and 11 year old daughters. It was amazing and very informative. This company uses local guides who truly understand the terrain, the rivers, and the local ecosystem. Some of the other companies hire guides from…”
★★★★★★★★★★
1,881 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $70.00by Arenal Rafting
Check Availability →Read our full review →
Experience thrilling Class III & IV white water rafting in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, with expert guides, wildlife sightings, and authentic local cuisine.
★ 5.0“The rapids could have been more water and a few less rocks. But our guide Kevin was awesome. The people in the boat were awesome. Knowledge of the staff was very good. The tour was everything you thought it should be and more highly recommended”
★★★★★★★★★★
1,220 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $85.13by Costa Rica Descents
Check Availability →Read our full review →
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 had an amazing time. Adrenaline rush was high, but we felt safe the whole time. Our guide had a lot of experience and handled everything perfectly.”
★★★★★★★★★★
808 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $85.00by Arenal Rafting
Check Availability →Read our full review →
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“This was my very first time whitewater rafting, and it was incredible! Kevin, our guide, was on point the entire trip: clear, firm, and highly skilled. One person did fall off the raft briefly, but Kevin handled it like a pro and made sure the…”
★★★★★★★★★★
790 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $65.00by Costa Rica Descents
Check Availability →Read our full review →
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 an amazing experience! Our guide was Warner and was very experienced and made the adventure so much fun and safe! We would definitely do it again! Our bus guide was Pablo and he pointed out many things on our drive to the rivers. 10…”
★★★★★★★★★★
523 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $93.79by Wave Expeditions
Check Availability →Read our full review →
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“The white water rafting was a lot of fun. No one fell out of the raft but it was “rapid” enough that we were splashed several times, and so was very fun! As a family of 5 with adult kids, we were in a raft…”
★★★★★★★★★★
523 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $93.79by Wave Expeditions
Check Availability →Read our full review →
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.
★ 5.0“my wife and I had a great experience on this trip. On the walk to the rafts, it started to rain heavily. Fortunately, it was a warm rain, but it didn’t really matter much because once we started going down the river, we got even…”
★★★★★★★★★★
301 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $80.00by Desafio Adventure Company
Check Availability →Read our full review →
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“Loved it! Brought in a more comprehensive view view on cocoa and coffee and the work behind all of it.”
★★★★★★★★★★
276 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $46.00by North Fields Coffee and Chocolate
Check Availability →Read our full review →
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“This was one of the best excursions we completed there. We first ziplined, and that felt a bit rushed, but the rafting was so fun. We also got to see a sloth very close to the water and some other animals, including a cayman. some…”
★★★★★★★★★★
264 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $148.88by Wave Expeditions
Check Availability →Read our full review →
Experience an adventurous day in La Fortuna with canyoning, waterfall rappelling, white-water rafting, and organic farm lunch—all in one exciting tour.
★ 5.0213 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $176.00by Costa Rica Descents
Check Availability →Read our full review →
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“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
Check Availability →Read our full review →
Experience thrilling class II & III rapids on a family-friendly afternoon rafting tour from La Fortuna, including transportation, snacks, and stunning scenery.
★ 5.0“It was a lot of fun. Our guide shared a lot of knowledge about the natural surroundings and we had the river all to ourselves. The pictures were great as well.”
★★★★★★★★★★
154 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $70.00by Costa Rica Descents
Check Availability →Read our full review →
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 tour is so much fun! Our guides Jackson and Gabriel were amazing. We felt very safe the entire time, even when we fell out a couple times. Fresh fruit provided and an amazing traditional Costa Rican lunch at the end. Very professional tour company.”
★★★★★★★★★★
128 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $83.00by Desafio Adventure Company
Check Availability →Read our full review →
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“Great trip…..very squared away organization. Timely on everything. Raft trip was great. Guide, Gabriel, was a lot of fun and made the experience all the better - exceptional job! Enrique took some fabulous photos as well. Highly recommended!”
★★★★★★★★★★
126 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $75.00by Arenal Rafting
Check Availability →Read our full review →
More La Fortuna White Water Rafting