Calypso Adventures: Unique Costa Rica Water Tours

Embark on a family-friendly wildlife spotting adventure in Costa Rica with La Fortuna Balsa River Rafting. Enjoy personalized service, small groups, flexible start times, and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Río Balsa - Embark on a Roaring Adventure: Whitewater Thrills for the Whole Crew!
    Prepare for an exciting journey designed for the entire family and those new to the world of whitewater thrills! The day kicks off with a lively pickup from your accommodation, setting the stage for a day full of adventure. As the journey takes you into the jungle,…
What's Included
  • Life jacket, paddle, helmet
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Liability insurance
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Photos
Additional Information

Calypso Adventures stands out by doing things uniquely. As the sole Black woman-owned and female-led water sports tour company in La Fortuna, they take pride in their distinct approach. Prioritizing quality over quantity, they offer intimate group experiences enriched by local insights, genuine passion, and a profound appreciation for Costa Rica’s…

Location
Calypso Adventures Costa Rica
What to bring: comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes, sunblock, bugs spray, camera, towel and change of clothes.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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395kaceys
May 28, 2025
So much fun! - This was such a fun experience! Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable. Our guide Mano showed us lots of wildlife which was great and he gave us some recommendations for things to do. We loved talking with him. We also enjoyed listening to Orlando on the bus ride there. Overall it was a 10 out of 10!
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649kathariner
Mar 27, 2025
Awesome rafting trip with the best company - This company is incredible. We had a small group trip in two boats down Rio Balsa on a beautiful day. The owner, Bethshiva, and our guides Antonio and Werner were amazing, extremely fun, knowledgeable, and friendly. They made sure everyone was safe, having fun, seeing animals, and even gave us tips for the rest of our trip. The small group experience made it extra special. We felt like friends by the end of the day. Provided delicious fruit and food for us during and after the ride. Werner was especially good at spotting perezosos! Will absolutely recommend them and use them again when we come back! Also love that this is woman owned!
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Rge4817rc
Mar 27, 2025
Rafting in La Fortuna! - Antonio was knowledgable about the area and gave us some tips on where to eat and shop! The fruit was bought on the way there and they gave us time to look around. Our guide Werner was very experienced and comfortable during our excursion which I appreciated as I’ve never been rafting before! If they spotted animals they stopped the raft so we could observe. He also gave us a couple of chances to jump in the river and swim around at safe spots which was fun!
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Nancy
Feb 9, 2025
Great Experience with Great Guide - This fun and easy river raft excursion was a great way to see some of beautiful Costa Rica, its plants and wildlife. Beth is an amazing guide. She is friendly, experienced and very knowledgeable about all there is to see along the river and Costa Rica's volcanoes and rain forest. Highly recommend any of Calypso excursions
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Cristalschillaci
Jan 20, 2025
BEST RAFTING IN FORTUNE - Super recommended, the guides are geniuses who take care of you and keep you safe in all the activity. Our guide was the best, made the experience something very fun. Don't hesitate to hire. Greetings
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E8880verebeccar
Jan 19, 2025
Awesome, honest people! - Though we were unable to attend our event, the staff and Bethshiva were extremely kind and accommodating given our circumstances. We will definitely be back and will continue to recommend this tour on the basis of their wonderful customer service!
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Dakotaa885
Jan 19, 2025
Incredible experience - Rafting in Costa Rica with this group was amazing! The guides were friendly and knowledgeable, showing us sloths, iguanas, and more. They gave us fruit along the way and We were given a tour of their garden and served delicious local food! Unforgettable experience!
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Sightseer65829449794
Jul 27, 2024
Fantastic, memorable and fun! - Our family of 4 had the best time! Our kids (11 and 13) loved the experience. Mario and Carlos were so friendly and experienced on the river. Mario provided excellent direction as we made our way through this beautiful and fun experience. Such an incredible way to spend the day and a memorable one. Communication with the company was great, pickup was on time, lunch was delicious and they included pictures for us at the end!
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T4104evnickt
Jul 23, 2024
Class III rapids in a class all it’s own - My family did the Balsa River whitewater rafting trip in July ‘24. It was an outstanding and immersive adventure saturated in Costa Rican culture. The guides, Super Mario and Carlos, are A+. They truly made this excursion feel personalized. Highly recommended and appreciated!
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N4824ppchriss
Jun 7, 2024
Will do again next time I’m back - This was an amazing trip , Mario was the best river lead we got in 1st place going down the river and helped other get unstuck
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From $90
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).