Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
Description
The balsa river is the best white water rafting choice in the northern area of Costa Rica this great class 3 &4 on the upper part, Balsa River for an adventure you won’t forget anytime soon! Stop along the way to rest a bit, do a little swimming, and enjoy some fresh Costa Rica fruit. After white water rafting, you will get a clean towel and a water bottle, and we’ll take you to a local restaurant to have a Costa Rica style lunch Daily tours leave at 08:30 am from La Fortuna for our Class IV White Water Rafting Adventure on the Balsa River and includes round trip transportation from local La Fortuna hotels, all equipment, guides, fruit on the river, towels, water, & costarican lunch. We come back to La Fortuna town at 13:30. This tour is appropriate for anyone with 12 years and older.
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-Secure closed-toed shoes are required for rafting (flip flops or crocs are NOT ALLOWED). Bring comfortable clothes to get wet and move while paddling, and also a change of clothes. -Make sure you show up at the reception of your hotel or pick-up place at the right time. Guides and drivers only wait a maximum of 5 minutes after the pick up time. If you are not sure about your PICK UP TIME call or send a whatsapp message to +506 89342626. Please Note: "Pick up time" refers to the time we pick you up at the hotel, "Start Time" refers to the time when the tour starts at our office. Pick up service is included ONLY for hotels located 5 km around La Fortuna Central Park. We DO NOT offer pick service on Airbnb, however you can drive or take a taxi to our main office in La Fortuna, where we offer safe parking and more facilities.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(1,983)
We had an AMAZING time on the tour. Our guide was Carlos and he made it so fun and safe. Our original tour got cancelled because the rain made the water levels unsafe and luckily the team was able to quickly rebook us and it worked perfectly. Was definitely the highlight of our time in La Fortuna. And the whole operation was ran like a well oiled machine. Would highly recommend. Our photos were phone and hilarious. Carlos was so kind and funny and catered to everyone’s wants and needs while on the river. I can’t say enough. Thank you to the whole crew David our driver , Carlos and even Alan another guide.
We had so much fun! Even though the dam wasn’t working in the river we were supposed to go to, they took us to another river and had the best time! We even saw iguanas and monkeys along the way. Alan was a great guide, who kept us safe while having a blast! The lunch afterwards was enjoyable as well
I initially did not want the rafting but my wife requested it so of course I said yes. We do extreme activities like paraglide and both myself and one of my sons keyboard and windsurf. And my sons are avid snowboarders. Yet I have to say the white water rafting is one I most fun things I have done in a while. Our guide Braullo was really great and crazy too. Pickup was great, lunch was good and they even had a photographers canoeing ahead to get great shots. Costa Rica is so beautiful we will be back. And we will definitely book with this company again
The best fun we had in Costa Rica!! Loved it! Our guide Nana was brilliant and we felt very safe with him x
This such a fun day! The rapids were great, challenging but not that you felt unsafe. It is a bit chaotic at the start as they get so many boats out but it gets better pretty quickly. The guide was fun, and we did get people in the water in purpose but he knew where he could go this where they wouldn’t get hurt (well maybe a scratch but nothing too bad). Overall a very fun day.
Book this adventure now…you will not regret the fun and memories you will make rafting! My family has rafted before in the US (in Maine, etc) but hands down enjoyed this experience so much more. For one, the water and scenery were beautiful but our guide and the experience were top notch. Our guide, Carlos González, made sure to have fun with us and hit all the rapids. This was the first time for my BFF and her daughter (mother-daughter girls trip), but they both loved it and felt safe the entire trip. During the ride over to the river, Carlos thoroughly explained the safety precautions, dos and dont’s, paddling commands, etc. He took every measure to ensure we were prepared for the river. During our time on the river, Carlos also talked about the river, the area, and pointed out birds or animals. He was extensively knowledgeable about the La Fortuna area. The fresh fruit break on the river was great and the traditional Costa Rican meal back at the rafting place hit the spot. My BFF can’t wait to come back to CR with both our families and take them all on the river.
The rafting experience was so much fun for me. i went solo and wasn't sure what to expect but i had such a good time. My guide Alan was terrific. He made sure everyone in the boat was having the best time while also keeping us all safe. 100% i would recommend to anyone visiting the La Fortuna area!
it was great, recommend it! our tour guide reynor was very friendly
Very good, very well organized, the people are very friendly, and for all ages, I recommend bringing someone
Fab time, fox our rafting guide was great fun
