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Rafting Class II & III + Local Farm Lunch & Cultural Tour

By Wave Expeditions
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$134 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

It’s not just rafting, it’s a complete Arenal experience!

Enjoy family-friendly Class II & III rapids with certified bilingual guides, plus a fresh fruit riverside break, showers and refreshments after the float, and a local farm lunch with a cultural demonstration (sugar cane mill + coffee tradition). Adventure, nature, and authentic Costa Rican flavour—seamlessly in one tour.

Activity location

  • WAVE Rafting Costa Rica
    • Avenida 331
    • 22201, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • WAVE Rafting Costa Rica
    • Avenida 331
    • 22201, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

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BALSA RIVER CLASS II-III
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

White Water Rafting – Class II-III – Rio Balsa. Min Age 8. Family fun! Raft along the scenic, exciting Balsa River. Return transport included from hotels in immediate La Fortuna area.
Pickup included

Price details
AU$134.35 x 1 AdultAU$134.35
Total
Price is AU$134.35
Until Mon, 16 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fresh Fruits in the river
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Delicious typical lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide
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    Equipment: Raft, Paddles, Rafting Vest and Helmet
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult and must be a minimum of 8 years old to take this tour
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Weather dependant. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is flooding or other government river closure. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Participants will get wet, please dress ready to raft in swimming suit and shoes that will stay on feet. Flip-flops are not allowed
  • Not responsible for items lost or damaged on river, please do not take anything on the river that you are not willing to lose
  • Tour requires 1 adult minimum to book

Activity itinerary

Enjoy the perfect mix of adventure, nature, and local culture on this Rafting Class II & III experience from La Fortuna/Arenal. Start with a convenient hotel pick-up and a scenic drive to our private river access, where certified bilingual guides lead a full safety briefing and paddling practice. Then raft 13 km (8 miles) of fun Class II & III rapids on the Rio Balsa—ideal for families, first-timers, and anyone looking for an exciting water adventure. Midway through, relax with a riverside break and fresh tropical fruit, plus chances to spot wildlife like monkeys and toucans. After the rafting, freshen up with showers and towels, enjoy a cold drink, and head to a nearby organic farm for a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Finish with a cultural demonstration, including a visit to a sugar cane mill and a look into Costa Rican coffee culture, before returning to your hotel in La Fortuna.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    WAVE Rafting Costa Rica
    • Avenida 331
    • 22201, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    WAVE Rafting Costa Rica
    • Avenida 331
    • 22201, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

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