Balsa River Rafting: Costa Rica's Rapids Adventure

Experience thrilling Class 3 rapids and stunning wildlife on a 5-hour Balsa River rafting tour in La Fortuna. Perfect for all skill levels.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Fortuna - The Balsa River is a gem of a river rafting trip, offering a fun, family-friendly experience on Class 3 rapids rich in natural beauty. Our 11 km long trip departs daily from La Fortuna. The Balsa River rafting trip is perfect for first-time rafters ages 8 to 108. Previous rafting experience is optional, and you do not have to know how…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • All Rafting Equipment including Lifejacket, Helmet and Paddle
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Restrooms and Changing Rooms before and after the trip
  • Clean Dry Towel to dry off after the Trip
  • Lunch
  • Carbonated beverages
Additional Information

The Balsa River, regulated by a dam, is famous for its consistently thrilling Class 2 and 3 rapids, offering an exhilarating yet secure adventure suitable for all skill levels. The majority of these rapids are encountered within the first hour of the journey. They provide both excitement and safety, ensuring an unforgettable experience for both novice…

Location
Rafting Costa Rica
Cancellation Policy

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

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Dream56819040187
Apr 18, 2026
Brilliant day. Very professional organisation - Brilliant day. Very professional organisation from pickup to drop-off. Great guides kept us safe and made it fun and interesting, pointing out the wildlife along the river. Enjoyed the fruit break and lunch on the way back.
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Vacation15850517296
Apr 3, 2026
Great!’ - Very good experience! Of the best
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Curious56610822026
Mar 29, 2026
An experience you don't want to miss - We had a great rafting adventure with Mario and Pablo. Nicely picked up on time, safe ride to the river, great raft ride, eye for nature and safety, speak good English, nice fruit stop along the river and ended with a great Costa Rican lunch at Rancho El Fogon de Chela. We would recommend this trip to anyone. Even if you have already passed 50 just like us 😜
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899caseyw
Mar 19, 2026
Perfect rafting trip with the kids - We had such a great experience! The river was beautiful and Christian, our river guide, made sure to stop and point out wildlife along the way. The rapids were easy enough that my 9 year old could handle it. The private feel of the tour made such a big difference compared to the larger companies that had dozens of people with them. The traditional Costa Rican lunch afterwards was the perfect ending.
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Colinjk397vy
Mar 17, 2026
Costa Rico rapids - Awesome trip with amazing & knowledgeable guides. Food was fantastic
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Wandak826
Mar 7, 2026
No one better on the river! So fun - Theses guys are pros! Loved every minute.
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Julian
Mar 4, 2026
Best experience in Costa Rica - What an adventure. I highly recommend this to everyone.
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U1118zvjulians
Feb 28, 2026
Best rafting experience - Raft Costa Rica was amazing. The guides are top notch and the entire staff members are amazing. I highly recommend this experience to everyone.
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Dawne5555
Jan 29, 2026
Totally recommend! - We had the best day! Everyone was so professional. Two tour guides in the river with us and there was a 3rd person, Harold driving the van to meet us at the mid point for snacks (fruit and chips) and then meeting us at the end for lunch and ride to hotel. I felt very safe the entire time. Super fun and exciting day. Would totally recommend this tour group!!!
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Leylingc2026
Jan 20, 2026
Excellent - “An unforgettable experience. The rafting was spectacular and the team made everything even better with their energy, professionalism and good vibe. I felt safe and at the same time enjoyed every moment of the adventure. Fully recommended.”
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From $88
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).