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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Marymo5676gp
Feb 19, 2025
Great time white water rafting! - The guides were super nice and everything was organized. We had such an amazing time. Doing class 2/3 was perfect for families who want adventure and thrill without feeling scared. We got to swim in the river when it was calm and then blast through the rapids when it was rough. Super fun! Highly recommend.
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Robin_b
Feb 17, 2025
Highly recommend this trip, so Much fun - It was my first time rafting. It was well organized and great instructions and commands. Marco was an amazing guide and a nice combo of serious and fun. We were very impressed
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Timothy_p
Feb 2, 2025
Fantastic experience!! - Felt safe and taken care of! We are in our sixties and it was a blast!!! Best Excursion of our trip. Kudos to Rollo our guide❤️ and Aurelius our photographer! Our meal was delicious and we had a chance to check out the local swimming hole and rope swing. Highly recommend 🥰
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Laura1234580
Feb 1, 2025
Fun rafting trip - We had a great time rafting on the Balsa river! The trip was very well organized, and our guide Marco was very good at giving clear directions. Once on the river, Marco made sure we had a great trip! We stayed in the boat, except for one section of the river where we were able to jump out. The rapids were exciting & challenging enough for us. We enjoyed a stop for fresh fruit. Marco pointed out fish, birds & even a few sloths very high up in the tree. Marco and his colleagues made sure it was an excellent experience for our whole group.
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Rachel_r
Jan 31, 2025
Excellent tour company.... - Excellent tour company. It was our first time rafting and we felt completely safe. Guides were friendly, funny, and patient.
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Kristi_d
Jan 16, 2025
Excellent Rafting trip! - This is a very fun rafting trip, highly recommend! Our guide (Rolo) was fabulous and very knowledgeable. You will get wet!!
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Erikm130
Jan 10, 2025
Whitewater Rafting Costa Rica - We almost canceled because of the heavy rain, but so glad we didn’t. Desafio is very professional with qualified guides and well cared for equipment. It was fun and even thrilling in places with some raised river levels from rain. There is a safety kayaker in front, advising our lead on conditions so there were no concerns. Loads of action, water sprays, manageable maneuvers across the II, III rapids. The lunch after was great. Highly recommended.
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524herba
Jan 6, 2025
Amazing Day on the Rapids - The guys at Desafio were absolutely great! A big Thank you to our transfer guide/Costa Rican historian Rollo and our raft guide, "Fluffy!" From the minute Rollo picked us up at our hotel til the time he dropped us off, he was amazing. So full of unique facts about Costa Rica. Our rafting guide, Fluffy was also just as amazing. Not only did he keep us all in the boat the entire time down the river but his jokes and easy manner was a perfect fit for my family's needs. Not to mention the delicious Farm to Table lunch after the tour was delicious! Thank you again to all of the guides at Desafio for making it a great experience for us! Pura Vida Fellas!
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147jiany
Jan 5, 2025
great rafting experience - Such an exciting experience! Our guide made sure we felt safe throughout the entire rafting trip, even with the splashes and rapids. Highly recommend!!
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Estelz2021-
Jan 2, 2025
Fantastic river adventure - Our guide Fluffy was fantastic! He made the whole experience so much fun. The scenery was amazing. I appreciated the attention to safety.
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