Class 2-3 Balsa River Rafting: Swift Rapids Amid Costa Rica Rainforest from La Fortuna

Experience the thrill of Class II and III rapids as you paddle through the Costa Rican rainforest on a 2-3 Balsa River rafting tour. Look out for monkeys, sloths, and birds along the way, and enjoy a delicious lunch at Hunters and Gatherers restaurant. Hotel transport included.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Unnamed Road - Experience an unforgettable day rafting on one of Costa Rica’s top family-friendly rivers! Just 45 minutes from La Fortuna, the Río Balsa offers exhilarating class 2-3 rapids, perfect for adventure seekers, with the added thrill of spotting diverse wildlife along the way. This is more than just a rafting trip—it’s a true Costa Rican…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Use of safety equipment
  • Lunch
  • Photographer (photos available for purchase)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Paddle through Class II and III rapids on this fun white water rafting tour down the Balsa River in Costa Rica. On this 2-hour trip downriver, your guide will lead you through the easy and exciting rapids that flow through Costa Rica rainforest. Keep an eye on the land and sky for monkeys, sloths, and birds. After rafting, reward your efforts with a…

Location
Desafio Adventure Company
We are happy to pick you up at your hotel or rental home, but you can also easily fin dour office in the center of La Fortuna, 100 meters West of the Central Park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jimanddenise51
Dec 11, 2024
Well organized, reasonably priced, not crowded, and very fun rafting - Great guide. Fun outing with lots of splash. Very well organized. Reasonably priced. On time, but never a feeling of being rushed. Surprisingly good lunch after the rafting. Great photos ($40 extra.) We were four passengers, including two last -minute walk-ins. They were going to take just the two of us, with a guide, driver, safety kayaker and photographer. During our rafting, we saw, with amazement, another rafting company taking 13 rafts full of people, all together and considered ourselves very lucky not to have been with them.
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Arnoldo_s
Dec 2, 2024
Had a great first time... - Had a great first time must try it the staff was very friendly and informative of what to do and how to be safe
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Veronicacalling
Nov 6, 2024
A day to remember - Fabulous day, well run, safely conscious and great fun. Lovely facilities, showers, towels and great lunch. Well recommended
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Willwrk2travel
Oct 30, 2024
The BeST guide!!!! Aurelio is perfecto💯 - What I absolutely appreciate about the company and Aurelio is that they take our safety seriously! On the bus ride to the rapids, he explained all the safely information which we ended up using‼️. Aurelio, Michael, Randy, Manuel and Marcos were fast acting to assist us when an unexpected rapid completely wiped out/turned over our raft and everyone was ejected into the water. It was scary but because of Aurelio’s safety talk and the quick thinking of all the guides, everybody was safe and well attended. Aurelio accompanied us to the clinic where we were treated. Muchas gracias to Aurelio and all the guides.🙏🙏🙏
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Ted
Oct 30, 2024
Marco is a great river rafting guide for Desafio - Guide Marco was great teaching us how to be safe on the river. It rained all day and night Tuesday. Wednesday the river was very full. Marco took us through rapids on a very full river, safely with great fun! We saw a three toed sloth, vultures, comorants and vultures. Marco has great eyes. Overall this was the best river rafting trip (of my 6 river trips) of my life!
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Hayleyheyhey
Oct 21, 2024
Fantastic company - Fantastic company! Our guide Marcos was amazing! He was very funny, knowledgeable and all round an amazing guide. The whole time our group felt safe while also enjoying the activity. Would recommend this company to anyone!
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Sightseer52202726403
Oct 9, 2024
Ame - All very friendly and attentive, Jose Micheal Randy and Ronald are Top-rated. It is highly recommended and worthwhile. Delicious and sweet fruits.
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I717ztchristopherc
Oct 4, 2024
Recommended - Excellent! The boys were professional, before they started they shared all the safety instructions and stockings. Some delicious fruits snacking on the river and a full lunch at the end. They gave the extra mile and exceeded my expectations. Guide was Marcos.
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F2643rkbriana
Sep 17, 2024
Expert-Led Rafting Adventure Packed with Thrills! - "Desafío Adventure is truly a pioneer in rafting, and it’s clear they know exactly what they’re doing. From the moment the activity starts, you feel you're in the hands of experts. The thrill of going down the rapids is indescribable, and the entire team ensures the experience is both safe and exciting. If you’re looking for adrenaline and fun in nature, this is the perfect activity!"
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Rebecca_h
Sep 7, 2024
Gotta do it - Pura Vida - Great day on the river, with a stellar team. Highly recommend due to safety focus and attention to detail. Lunch and fruit snack were tasty. Will surely book again, or steer others to ask for Jorge in future!
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