White Water Rafting Adventure: Class II and III Rapids in Maquique, Costa Rica

This experience offers a thrilling blend of emotions, perfectly suited for those seeking a fresh rush of adrenaline. Delight in class 2 and 3 rapids, take in the breathtaking scenery, and embark on this adrenaline-fueled journey alongside likeminded individuals.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Río Balsa - This activity is done in the river known by the name Balsa of category 2 and 3, perfect for people who like activities with adrenaline. The transport route from La Fortuna to the river is approximately 35 to 40 minutes, once in the river. The route is divided into two sections, the first is where we will find the class 3 rapids and the…
What's Included
  • Safety Talk
  • Lunch
  • Professional Guide
  • Safety Equipment
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Gloves
  • Carabiner
  • Figure 8
What's Not Included
  • Photographs
  • tip
Additional Information
  • not recommended with recent surgeries
  • not recommended with recent injuries
Location
El Fogón de Chela
We are located at the Fogón de Chela restaurant, if you need transportation please contact us.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Travis
Sep 19, 2024
Best customer service ever. Friendly , knowledgeable and they truly enjoy their jobs. Highly recommend them - We were the only 2 to sign up for the morning rafting trip. We were met at El Fogon De Chela by Francisco and Jairo , who drove us to the launch site. Picking up Mario, our guide along the way. Francisco and Jairo each were in Kayaks to ensure our safety and to provide free pictures of our adventure It was an extraordinary effort for just us 2. Super Mario, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the River , the plant life and animals we encountered. Upon return to the restaurant, we were given an authentic Tico lunch. Which is worth the drive alone. One of the best meals we had. Maquique adventure was recommended to us by our ATV guide at Outdoor adventures and we are so happy we went with his recommendation. Again, thank you Jairo, Francisco and Mario for such a great experience.
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76heberb
Sep 16, 2024
An unforgettable experience - The truth was a totally unforgettable experience, this is the first time we have done it and we are definitely looking forward to it again. We had to go with the good Super Mario, Karencilla and Jairito and all the time super nice and attentive. We are especially grateful to Karen and Mario who chatted with us and gave us many tips for our trip through Costa Rica, really from the nicest people we have met during our honeymoon. The only detail is that they told us that they would send us some photos that made us favor taking during the tour but never reached us:(. But if you think about Rafting, don’t hesitate to book with them.
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Enriqued84
Aug 7, 2024
Fantastic adventure on the river, in the middle of nature - Very good experience. Our Guide, Mario (super) made us enjoy the tour to the fullest. If you want some action without doing crazy things is a highly recommended activity. We also made a very nice stop for fruit and gave us pictures of everything.
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Deeabo
Aug 4, 2024
Professional & fun - We had a great experience rafting! My son was super anxious but the guide put him at ease and was so patient. By the end my son was confident & having a blast. The guides were professional & friendly. At the time the Balsa was not safe due a heavy rain, so they brought us to a different river. We appreciated their attention to safety and ensuring fun for all!
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Lisraelgo
Jun 14, 2024
Highly recommended!! - Highly recommended. The staff is super nice and very careful with our kids. They gave us fruits, lunch and towels. They also took pictures with a professional cámara without charging any extra fee.
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S3176wverinm
Jun 11, 2024
Great rafting experience! - The trip was fantastic for our family of teens & adults. The company was very accommodating & made everything easy. We had a wonderful experience & highly recommend it to anyone.
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Louissimonc2024
Jun 7, 2024
Excellent day of Rafting with Maquique - Maquique, were amazing. Friendly, going beyond our expectations. The rafting was great, they provided a midtrip snack which was very refreshing. I could of given 6stars, that's how well everything was. Thanks again to super Mario our amazing rafting guide.
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Susanmj2300bq
Mar 12, 2024
Amazing! Guides were spectacular! Everything was superb. - The guide was spectacular. Entire trip was perfect for thrills without real danger. They knew every part of the river. Pointed out wildlife, mid trip snack too!
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Andreavv7489ft
Jan 16, 2024
Let it happen again - Both tours released adrenaline in us but we always felt safe. The attention of all the staff was exceptional, especially Karen, it was nice to see a woman in this world of extreme sports. We hope to return soon.
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915hannahr
Jan 6, 2024
Rafting was great. Wish we got the professional photos. - I signed up for this activity with another company (Calypso adventures) who outsourced me to Maquique. I went rafting with my 8 year old son and had Mario as a guide. He was great with my son and with translating everything into Spanish and English. We had a wonderful time with just 3 other people in our raft. I was disappointed however with how they did not provide photos of the experience for my son and I but they had a whole album of pictures for the larger family who also went but on their own boat. After a week of asking Calypso to please send me the photos they eventually just told me that Maquique would be in contact with me directly and I am still waiting. My son keeps asking to see the pictures and I have none to show him. Very disappointed in their lack of follow through. If I had known that Calypso was going to outsource me I would not have booked through them… for some reason we did not get the service Maquique provided to the other family. Other than that…. We enjoyed our day on the river and recommend Mario as guide.
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From $75
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).