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

“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…”

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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

“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…”

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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

“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”

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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 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.”

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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

“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…”

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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 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…”

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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

“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…”

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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.

★ 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…”

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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

“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…”

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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

“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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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

“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.”

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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 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.”

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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

“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!”

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More La Fortuna White Water Rafting

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