Whitewater Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna

Roll was an amazing tour guide. He showed us all that the river has to offer and made our ride so much fun! Definitely don’t hesitate to use this company. The guides were all great!! Class 2-3+ rapids

Rallo was great!!! I’ve done a bunch of excursions but this was the BEST! SO much fun and exhilarating. I was nervous at first but they take care of you and it’s easy if you listen. Please bring cash to tip. PURA VIDAAAA

Absolutely amazing time! Our guide, Emmanuel, was very skilled and fun! He pointed out a baby sloth in the trees, wood storks and "Godzillas". Cannot wait to come back and brave Class III-IV rapids!! Highly recommend this tour company; groups are small and the guides were top notch!

We booked this rafting excursion for our anniversary. My wife had never been rafting and was very nervous. We go on a lot of excursions and, honestly, most excursion companies are the same and have the same offerings, the only difference is in the guides. Desafio has the most amazing tour guides! For this excursion Diego was our primary guide and he was absolutely phenomenal! Diego and the rest of the team (Pelusa, Jorge, Aurelio, Randi, Manuel, etc.) were so kind, fun, and genuine. They truly prioritized safety, but also ensured everyone had a fun and exciting adventure! Each of the team members were so experienced and professional that it seemed like the guides from other companies were looking to our guides and following their lead, hahaha. We had such an amazing experience with that team that we booked two other excursions with Desafio (Arenal Volcano Hike and Canyoning) and they were both just as amazing! Thank you Diego and team!

Went rafting with my wife for our anniversary. She had never been rafting before and was very nervous. Our guide, Diego, and the rest of the Desafio team (Pelusa, Jorge, Aurelio, Randi, Manuel, etc.) were absolutely phenomenal. We go on a lot of excursions during vacations and this team was possibly the best we have ever had on any adventure/excursion. It is hard to balance safety, fun, and adventure, but they did it perfectly! They were VERY experienced, patient and kind, and brought high energy. It even seemed like guides from other companies looked to our guides as examples! They took time to make sure my wife felt confident and safe, and made this a special memory. Honestly, all excursion companies are very similar and the only real difference is the guides. 10/10 I would recommend all the guides atDesafio (we followed up with two other excursions with Desafio, and the two others were just as amazing!)

We had the BEST experience rafting with these guys! Diego was our raft guide and he spent a lot of time making sure everyone was comfortable. It was my very first time and I was terrified. He made sure I was comfortable and ready! I appreciated his professionalism and his expertise. My life felt very safe in his hands with a guide with that much experience. Gorge, Manuel, Pelusa, and Aurelio (the whole team) were fantastic. They were fun to be around and helped make unforgettable memories!

Rapids were probably a little stronger than Class 2-3 in the US. Had a great time. Tour guides were informative and helpful.

The Balsa River whitewater rafting trip was an absolute blast! It was the perfect mix of excitement, adventure, and breathtaking scenery. The guides were professional, fun, and made us feel safe while keeping the energy high. We laughed the entire trip and made memories we'll never forget. If you're visiting the Arenal area, this is a must-do experience. We'd do it again without hesitation!

My first experience river rafting, and it was a great time. Everything, and more than I expected. Fruit break was great. Rafting experience was fantastic. Guide was exceptional. lunch after the river run was very good. Overall, a great experience.

Our white water rafting trip was the highlight of our entire vacation in Costa Rica. The water was perfect and our guide who goes by "Fluffy" was wonderful! He was so knowledgeable and took extra good care of our family after I let him know one of my kids was quite nervous. His sense of humor really helped keep the mood light even when the rapids were tough. We would highly recommend this company and our guide specifically.