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

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5.0(1992 reviews)
|⏱ 5 hrs|👥 Up to 15 travelers|✓ For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

About This Experience

The balsa river is the best white water rafting choice in the northern area of Costa Rica this great class 3 &4 on the upper part,

Balsa River for an adventure you won’t forget anytime soon! Stop along the way to rest a bit, do a little swimming, and enjoy some fresh Costa Rica fruit. After white water rafting, you will get a clean towel and a water bottle, and we’ll take you to a local restaurant to have a Costa Rica style lunch

Daily tours leave at 08:30 am from La Fortuna for our Class IV White Water Rafting Adventure on the Balsa  River and includes round trip transportation from local La Fortuna hotels, all equipment, guides, fruit on the river, towels, water, & costarican lunch. We come back to La Fortuna town at 13:30.

This tour is appropriate for anyone with 12 years and older.

Meeting point

If you do not need to pick up, you can get to our office at 9:15 am. We are located 100 meters north from the police station, avenue 333 street 460. You can find us on Waze or google maps as ARENAL RAFTING COMPANY.

What's Included

  • ✓Fruits on the river
  • ✓Towel
  • ✓Bottled water
  • ✓Transportation from hotels located less than 6 km away from our main office
  • ✓Pick up time may vary up to 20 min depending on hotel's location.
  • ✓Lunch

Not Included

  • ✗Souvenir photos (available to purchase) at the end of the tour.
  • ✗We do extra pickups in some hotels for a charge of $40
  • ✗Pick up service at hotels located over 6 km away from our main office

Good to know

  • •Public transportation options are available nearby
  • •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • •Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • •Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • •Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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🌐Operated by Arenal Rafting
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👥Up to 15 travelers
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