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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Costa Rica Descents Balsa River Put-in - Embrace the thrill on the upper Balsa River with a whitewater rafting journey through class III and IV rapids. Enjoy the exhilarating experience and the breathtaking natural beauty of Costa Rica. This part of the Balsa is teeming with wildlife, so watch for sloths, iguanas, howler monkeys, and a wide variety of tropical birds.
What's Included
  • Rafting class III & IV River Balsa
  • Adventure Rafting
  • Pick up/drop off in La Fortuna
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
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…

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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Trail45016533097
Apr 15, 2026
Adrenaline, Adventure & Absolute Fun! - An unforgettable experience doing Class 3 & 4 white water rafting with Orlando! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and full of adrenaline. Orlando was incredibly skilled, fun, and made us feel safe the entire time. The rapids were thrilling and the scenery was stunning. Highly recommend this adventure!
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P3911tgrobertg
Apr 15, 2026
Amazing rafting trip!! - Amazing rafting trip!! They took us to see a sloth on the way and then gave us the best rafting experience! Great guides and the best times and incredible food!! 1000/10
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Danielky915og
Apr 13, 2026
Great experience - Really fun ecperience with great and funny tourguides!! Really enjoyed this amazing raftride and a good recommendation!
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Curiosity50801166889
Apr 13, 2026
Hulde - Very nice, people are very caring and fun
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Rkj2620aq
Apr 13, 2026
Amazing - It was an amazing experience. The people were nice
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F4991suchristianm
Apr 13, 2026
Great - Was great! Very friendly and experienced staff
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288berthav
Apr 9, 2026
Excellent adventure!! - Kevin and Ronald were excellent tour guides. They are highly recommended.
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Chrispp1828ji
Apr 6, 2026
Amazing rafting trip!! - Our family has a truly amazing time rafting the river! Sanchez was our guide and he was so incredibly knowledgeable about the nature surrounding the river. We got an eco tour in addition to rafting! We would HIGHLY recommend Costa Rica Descents!!
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Ryan_c
Apr 3, 2026
Amazing time rafting in... - Amazing time rafting in the river. The guides were extremely informative about safety. Carlos Sanchez was great in organizing and providing us opportunities to stop for the bathroom on our 1 hour drive there and back. There was kids in our group so he personally took them on his boat to ensure safety. My girlfriend and I had Kevin. Who was incredible. Tons of knowledge about rapids and paddling. Was able to give us information about different types of birds, plants, sloths and the indigenous people of Costa Rica. Much more than just a raft floating down a river. 10/10 would recommend and do this rapid run again if I return.
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Cheiyennes2019
Apr 1, 2026
One of the best experiences of my life - 1000% recommend. We signed up for level 2 and 3 as first timers but ended up doing level 4 and 5 because 2 and 3 river was closed. We sat in front and out guide was Ronnie. It is much safer that you expect. So fun, absolutely incredible. They prompter is before we started to remove jewellry etc but i dont think it was necessary, i kept on my watch and necklace. The river and scenery is absolutely beautiful and Ronald was extremely fun, i felt completely safe. He is bilingual and spoke both spanish and english as the family we were with spoke spanish. It was no problem at all. It lasted about an hour and was worth every single penny. I wanted to do it again as soon as we finished. After we got fresh pineapple and watermelon at the river then we were back on the bus and arrived at the original stop were we got food. Food was rice, black beans, chicken and carrots. Food was good. Guides are all very friendly. One thing i would recommend is walking with waterproof phone cases (WITH A STRAP) or a go pro you can strap to your helmet. They take pictures along the way and you have the option to purchase after. You split the price with whoever was in your boat if they also choose to take the pictures. The only downside it the persons in front of the boat take up most of the pictures and you barely see the people in the back. Persons in front try to duck down so people in the back can get pictures too!
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).