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“We had so much fun! Water temp was perfect. Everyone was so friendly and so organized. Lunch was delicious. But our favorite part was our guide, Braulio Machillo. We can’t say enough good things about him!”
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1,919 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $85.00by Arenal Rafting
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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“The staff are excellent. I couldn't ask for a better experience! We had Carlos R and Carlos V as our guides. They knew lots of knowledge of the area. We seen sloths, monkeys, and many types of birds. Lunch was great also!”
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1,881 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $70.00by Arenal Rafting
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Experience thrilling Class III & IV white water rafting in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, with expert guides, wildlife sightings, and authentic local cuisine.
★ 5.0“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”
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1,220 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $85.13by Costa Rica Descents
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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“Everything was great. The team, organization, people in this service, being on the river and lunch after was delicious home made style. People were very cheerful and fun. Can not recommend them enough, must do activity.”
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808 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $85.00by Arenal Rafting
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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“Everyone was very nice. They explain everything to you. They are very strict about security, so if you have afraid don't worry, they take real good care of you. 200% recommended. Thank you guys for the awesome day 😎”
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790 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $65.00by Costa Rica Descents
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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“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…”
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523 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $93.79by Wave Expeditions
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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“Excellent service and experience! We have two children 8 and 10 and the guide was great explaining all the necessary rules to make the trip fun and safe for our family”
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523 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $93.79by Wave Expeditions
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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“It was my first time rafting. It was well organized and great instructions and commands. Marco was an amazing guide and a nice combo of serious and fun. We were very impressed”
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301 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $80.00by Desafio Adventure Company
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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“A fun way to learn about coffee and chocolate production in Costa Rica. This is a family-owned business with beautiful growing areas that are easy to walk around. The paths and gathering areas are floored with solid cement and they have overhead coverings, so this…”
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276 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $46.00by North Fields Coffee and Chocolate
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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“Outstanding experience. The raft guide Kebin was outstanding and very safe. Great day rafting and we really enjoyed the lunch at the end. The bus guide provided excellent information and was entertaining. Highly recommend this trip.”
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264 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $148.88by Wave Expeditions
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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
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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!”
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162 reviews6 to 8 hours (approx.)From $120.00by Costa Rica Descents
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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 such a exhilarating and wonderful time on this adventure! Colon was so much fun and a great captain for our raft. He was so knowledgeable about the area and was able to point out wildlife along our tour while making sure we had a…”
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154 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $70.00by Costa Rica Descents
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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“Rafting the Sarapiqui river was amazing. Our guide David took great care of us. Definitely recommend.”
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128 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $83.00by Desafio Adventure Company
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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“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.”
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126 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $75.00by Arenal Rafting
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