Balsa River Rafting: Scenic Adventure with Lunch

Following briefings from your trained guides, refine your rafting abilities prior to starting this river expedition. Journey down the picturesque and thrilling Balsa river. Halt during the journey for lunch, fresh fruit, drinks, or to cool off in a refreshing dip in the Balsa River.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Experience the excitement and adrenaline of the white water tour on this half day adventure!! Located at 50 minutes from La Fortuna, Balsa River provides an excellent setting to enjoy rafting for whole family. Get wet and wild through rapids such as ¡“Magnetic Rock” and “Dredges”! A 15-minute break in the river allow us to taste delicious tropical fruit…

What's Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Professional guide
  • Equipment: Raft, Paddles, Rafting Vest and Helmet
  • Driver/guide
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult and must be a minimum of 8 years old to take this tour
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Weather dependent. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is flooding or other government river closure….
Location
WAVE Rafting Costa Rica
Avenida 331
Cancellation Policy

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

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B0bby087
Feb 19, 2025
Rafting in La Fortuna - Gustavo was a fantastic guide providing commentary on the bus ride ou to the river and on the river. His local knowledge of the river and professionalism made for a great day rafting. I’ll come back to La Fortuna just to go rafting again.
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Suzanne
Feb 19, 2025
Rafting is a must do experience while in Costa Rica! - Fantastic experience! I would highly recommend for anyone who enjoys a bit of adventure but has never rafted before. Our guide, Gustavo, was personable, knowledgeable, and did a great job throughout the entire day. The scenery was spectacular- we were even able to see a couple of monkeys. The trip was followed by lunch which was great. All around terrific day!
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Imorty
Feb 19, 2025
A true adrenaline kick - Absolutely wonderful trip. So well looked after. We were probably the oldest there being 65 and 64 respectively but we were made so welcome. Our guide was fantastic and made sure we felt save whist pushing us outside our comfort zone. Then a beers at the end followed by lunch was a perfect way to finish the adventure To me it is probably one of the best trips I have done.
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Y8495tedavidw
Feb 16, 2025
Five star rafting experience - What an absolute hoot! A really brilliant day out on the Saraquipui river with Wave Adventures. Picked up from my hotel and on the hour long drive Carlos pointed out many sites of interest and gave a safety briefing so that we were ready to go once we got to the river. We were allocated into small teams with a guide and I was lucky enough to join Team Christopher, who got us all into the swing of things with some practice and got us acclimatised to the refreshing river. Then off we went - about 2 hours rafting with a break midway for great pineapples and melon. The rapids were really great fun and Christopher had us laughing all the way down, alongside instructions to paddle forward, backwards, lean in or get down. It was a shame when it was over and we got a towel at the changing place, option for a drink (Imperial of course) and a short drive for local lunch. A really wonderful, adrenaline fuelled day - I would do it again tomorrow!
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Wattsup70
Feb 5, 2025
Fun Trip and Best Guide - We did the class III and IV trip with Daniel. I was scared out of my mind at the beginning and Daniel was so patient, making sure I was OK and helping me to have a great time. After the first couple of rapids, I relaxed and settled in. Daniel is the best guide I could have hoped for. Kind and patient. I wouldn’t have made it without him! Thank you Danny boy! :). Highly recommend
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Julia78902017
Feb 2, 2025
Definitely recommend - Did the 2/3 rafting trip inc lunch. Well staffed with a lot of safety advice and info about the local area. We were a group of 6, ages ranging from mid 50 on. Other rafts around included 20 somethings so a trip for every age. Best rafting trip we have ever done. And the wettest. Danny was great at steering and directing us. Always felt safe although excited and exhilarating at the same time. Lunch at a family run farm included a sugar cane demo plus a very nice drink!!!!
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Marc
Jan 6, 2025
Great half day adventure - We did the class 2-3 rafting trip and then had lunch with wave. The company is well run and transportation was efficient. The guide on the river and well trained and personable. We had a great time overall. The lunch on the way back was delicious.
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Melaniecd4708xe
Jan 6, 2025
Highlight of vacation - Christopher was awesome as a guide. Made it super fun. Highlight of our vacation. All the staff were thoughtful and shared much about Costa Rica. Our package included the lunch (huge) and a sugar cane talk and a little moonshine. Went with family of 6-all 18 or older. Now we want to do the 3-4 class trip. Would do this again in a heartbeat!
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Dreamer552534
Jan 5, 2025
The best guides! - Great time! Capable and fun guides gave us a great adventure and a wonderful lunch afterwards. Highly recommend. Moises and Diego were the BEST
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Kerklein
Jan 3, 2025
11 and 86 year olds give it a thumbs up! - WOW - what an amazing family Sarapiqui River Rafting adventure. We brought our daugthers who had never rafted before (11 and 15) and their 86 year old grandpa. Siviano was our bus guide and we also lucked out to have him as our boat captain. He made sure the grandpa was safe and that we all knew what to do. Both girls said this was (so far) hands down their favorite activity in Costa Rica despite the rain and getting soaked by the rapids. Great memories of a family trip to last a lifetime.
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