White Water Rafting Class II & III!! A fun combination of whitewater thrills and areas where the water is docile enough to jump in and go for a swim. This is perfect for a family adventure and for beginners. Wildlife abound in this section of the Balsa so keep an eye out for sloths, iguanas, howler monkeys and a vast array of tropical birds. However this trip is not all about relaxation. The rolling, tumbling class 2-3 rapids will be enough to bring laughter and excitement to the whole family. The trip will be guided by our awesome and safe guides that could make a puddle of mud fun. As with every trip, there will be one stop for locally grown, organic fruits and another stop for an authentic Costa Rican lunch, you’ll also learn about the growing, harvesting, production of chocolate, medical plants, fruits and sugar cane.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Pick up times will vary based on the location of your hotel/accommodation. A member of the Costa Rica Descents Team will reach out to coordinate timing and locations.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
White Water Rafting Class II and III lasts about 6 hours.
Prices start at $62 per person for this La Fortuna experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up times will vary based on the location of your hotel/accommodation. A member of the Costa Rica Descents Team will reach out to coordinate timing and locations. Pickup points include Poshtel Arenal.
The experience is available in EN, EN, EN, ES, ES, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 99 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 934 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Costa Rica Descents.
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Truly an adventurous experience, it’s a must if you’re visiting Costa Rica! The guides were amazing, big thanks to Elvis and Kevin, they made us feel safe and welcomed during the experience. They gave us a nice little treat of some delicious and fresh watermelon and pineapple at the end of the rafting, and once we arrived back to the pickup point were welcomed with a fantastic meal! Pura vida!
Elvis y Kevin are the best! Son muy profesionales y divertidos. Me caí al agua y Kevin me rescató tan rápido. My recommendation to you reading this is to stop thinking about it and book it. Pura vida!
Absolutely PHENOMENAL experience. I wish it was longer I had soooo much fun!!! Kevin was a great tour guide. It was thrilling! 100000/10
I DID IT!! 🎉 White water rafting in Costa Rica and what a rush! The rapids were thrilling, the scenery along the river was breathtaking, and I only screamed a little (okay, maybe a lot 😂). One of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. If you ever get the chance, DO IT.
100% adrenaline... You cannot miss it..
Kevin was our guide, and he was wonderful. Not only did he get us first timers down the river safely, he was knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. His humor was a great icebreaker and kept the tour fun. If we were staying another night, I would do it again tomorrow.
Very friendly staff . Warner was my guide , he was very knowledgeable and helped us spot many animals like sloths , monkeys , tucán , bats !!!! They provided us with fresh fruit also !!! Great experience
Everything was very fun, I felt safe at all times, a companion fell but quickly returned to the boat
¡Hola y muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutó de la aventura y que en todo momento se sintió segura y acompañada por nuestro equipo. Durante el rafting, las caídas al agua pueden formar parte de la experiencia, y nos complace saber que su compañera pudo regresar rápidamente a la balsa y continuar disfrutando del recorrido. Agradecemos mucho sus palabras y esperamos tener la oportunidad de recibirle nuevamente para otra aventura en Costa Rica. ¡Saludos cordiales! Costa Rica Descents
Excellent experience. Orlando was amazing! Very funny and knowledgeable. Recommend 100%
Hello and thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent rafting adventure and that Orlando made the experience so enjoyable with his great sense of humor and knowledge. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your kind words. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica for another adventure in the future. Warm regards, Costa Rica Descents
Absolutely the best. I would do it again in a heart beat :) so fun!!! Literally the best excursion out of all of them because if was sooo. fun !! Worth every penny and the guides were amazing!! I told one of them í liked a plant and he took the time to take a root of the plant for me to take home and plant it. Today i saw a sprout from the root it is growing. :) Thank you for showing me what it means to live the PURDA VIDA !! 🌺🐠❤️
Hello and thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fun and memorable rafting experience and that you enjoyed the adventure with our guides. It is especially wonderful to hear that the plant you took home has started to grow. What a beautiful memory to take with you from Costa Rica! We truly appreciate your kind words and are very happy that our team helped you experience a little of what Pura Vida means to us. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica for another adventure someday. Warm regards, Costa Rica Descents
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