Balsa River White Water Rafting: Class III & IV, Organic Lunch and Cultural Insight

Experience the thrill of Class III & IV white water rafting on the Balsa River, accompanied by expert guides. Enjoy a delicious organic lunch and learn about Costa Rican culture and nature.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Costa Rica Descents - At our office you will have the chance to use the bathroom and changing rooms before we drive to the river.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Rafting class III & IV on River Balsa
  • Pick up and drop off in La Fortuna
  • Adventure Rafting
What's Not Included
  • No Gratuities - There are not included in the price.
  • Photos
Additional Information

Navigate Class III & IV rapids

Engage in an unforgettable journey through the largest gorge of the Balsa River. Feel a rush of adrenaline, a sense of peace, and a profound joy as you witness the miraculous transformation of this heavenly rift and its brave navigators.

Your adventure will be guided by seasoned river experts and safety kayakers. You’ll experience the thrill of rapid currents while also getting opportunities to appreciate the stunning natural surroundings.

There’ll be a stop to taste our freshly picked, local tropical fruits and again for a sumptuous, traditional Costa Rican Organic lunch. Additionally, you’ll learn about the cultivation, harvest, and production processes of chocolate, medicinal plants, fruits, and sugar cane.

Lastly, you’ll explore the world of sugar cane in Costa Rica. Your guide will demonstrate how to manually extract sugar cane in a traditional method. You’ll also get to taste a splash of unsullied sugar cane juice. A sweet culmination of an exceptional escapade!

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Costa Rica Descents Adventure Company
Via 702, 500 meter south from the Catholic Church of La Fortuna, next to Supermarket "Super Rosvil", 21007, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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368jade
Aug 29, 2024
Great excursion! - A well organized tour, full of adventure. All the guides are friendly and helpful, while ensuring you have a good time. Would recommended to anyone looking for a half day trip.
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David
Aug 20, 2024
Very fun activity in La Fortuna - We did the whole family rafting with Kevin. A great Guide to take the boat. Pro and very fun. We had a great time. Highly recommended
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K6624pmryanf
Aug 19, 2024
Don’t miss - Orlando was fantastic. We had a wild ride but felt safe with his excellent skills. We also got the bonus of seeing a sloth, iguanas and a tucan.
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7madelines
Aug 14, 2024
Great time for all ages! - Raft instructor was very good! We had a lot of fun No one fell off, we did not flip Lunch after was very good, plus we got coffee and moonshine
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Bernardoy846
Aug 13, 2024
Excellent experience for the whole family - I went with my daughters, ages 11, 13 and 15. Rafting was excellent. The instructors were very professional and made the experience unforgettable
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Annemh9309fz
Aug 10, 2024
Pura Vida - It was very fun with Elvis, he was funny and an excellent guide. The experience was great and our family enjoyed it. It was the best day to do this rafting tour. Thanks for a great day. The McNabb Family
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Kevinbondi
Aug 9, 2024
5 star from start to finish - adrenaline rush with great team leader, Warner - Absolutely fantastic family adventure!!! Warner was an amazing team leader. The whitewater was an exhilarating adrenaline rush but safe at the same time. Warner and team spotted multiple sloths and birds of all types. Tons of knowledge and info on the trees and local area. The lunch was a huge surprise. Great local dish with perfectly cooked chicken (the garlic and hot pepper sauce is awesome, don’t forget to add it if you love spicy). Overall they made us feel like family!! Many thanks Warner and team!
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Robert
Aug 9, 2024
Wild water adventure - Varied rafting tour with cool guides. All well organized. There was a break with fruit and at the end a hot meal. On the tour we saw many animals.
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Tiffany_g
Aug 9, 2024
Fun for all - This was my first time white water rafting, and it was a lot of fun! The intensity was perfect for a beginner like me. I went with my husband, our teen, and his girlfriend, and we all had a great time. Before starting, they provide brief instructions and all the necessary equipment, which made us feel prepared. Just a heads up—you will get wet, so be sure to wear a swimsuit and water shoes. I would definitely recommend this adventure!
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Trek02440357705
Aug 13, 2024
Unsafe for female tourists - I had a rafting excursion with this company recently, and unfortunately I had an awful experience with their rafting guide, Kevin Navarro (he has piercings and tattoos). During the rafting, he was constantly hitting on me. I had no interest in him because he sort of grossed me out, but he was calling me “guapa” and tried to get me to sit right next to him in the raft. He also fed me pineapple juice which was rather awkward and weird. At the end during the included lunch, he kept approaching me and asked for my number. I was uncomfortable the whole time but ultimately we exchanged IG since he was very pushy. After that, he tried very hard to contact me and get me to meet him, and when I refused, he got angry and verbally abusive. I felt unsafe being a single female tourist. I’m not sure why this company condones this sort of behavior and hires perverts. I believe I would have had a lot more fun with this trip if we had a different guide who was a lot more professional and not using his job to pick up girls.
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