Top La Fortuna de San Carlos White Water Rafting

Take advantage of some of northern Costa Rica’s best white-water rafting on this full-day, guided tour with traditional lunch included. Paddle through the rainforest and over the rapids of the Balsa River stopping along to swim and rest in nature. After your adventure is done enjoy a Costa Rican style lunch at a local restaurant.

More than just a white-water rafting tour, this trip from La Fortuna also includes a hike on an organic farm, a look at coffee and chocolate production, and a chance to see wildlife like sloths and iguanas in their natural habitat. Between activities, navigate tumbling class II to III white-water rapids along with a guide.

Experience the thrill of rafting down Costa Rica’s Rio Balsa on this white-water adventure! Following the lead of an experienced guide, you’ll navigate Class II and III rapids as you pass through a lush rain forest landscape. After working up an appetite paddling down the river, enjoy a traditional lunch at a local eatery. Round-trip transport from your La Fortuna hotel is included.

Jungle adventure meets family fun on this canyoning and whitewater rafting tour from La Fortuna. Ride through the rain forest in a rugged 4x4, rappel down waterfalls, and cruise down rapids on the Balsa River, stopping along the way to enjoy fresh fruit, swimming holes, and wildlife sightings. This tour even includes a professional photographer so you can live in the moment and purchase pictures afterward.

Take a wet and wild ride down the Sarapiquí River on a thrilling white-water rafting tour! Paddle your way through Class III and IV rapids while surrounded by the lush tropical scenery of the Costa Rican rain forest. Refuel with a tropical snack on the river bank, and reward your white-water victory with a hearty lunch at an authentic restaurant. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from La Fortuna.

Two popular Costa Rica adventures come together into one adventure-packed day with this white-water rafting and canyoning tour from La Fortuna. During the canyoning portion, rock climb, rappel down a waterfall, and zipline—all under the watchful eye of your guide. Then, head down to the Balsa River for a 2-hour white-water rafting tour with class II to III rapids. When to action ends, wind down with a typical Costa Rican lunch.

Rafting the Sarapiqui River isn’t just a fun way to get an adrenaline fix; it’s also a chance to see animals like spider monkeys, sloths, and toucans in the wild. As you hit a series of class III and IV rapids on a raft, your guide shares information about the river’s important history and rich wildlife. This all-inclusive tour provides transportation, snacks, drinks, and lunch, so you don't have to do any extra planning.

Grip it and rip it on the upper Rio Balsa during the half-day whitewater rafting adventure over Class III & IV rapids. Feel heart-pumping action while immersing yourself in Costa Rica's incredible natural beauty. Cap it all off with an authentic lunch chased down with a glass of handmade sugar cane juice that you get to press yourself while learning about local culture.

Navigate the white water and challenging rapids of the Balsa River on a rafting trip from La Fortuna that’s suitable for all experience levels. Suit up, cast off and paddle alongside your guides, then watch for the monkeys, sloths, iguanas and birds that congregate at the water’s edge. Splash your way through Class II–III rapids, enjoy lunch on the river, and take in the serenity of flat water between the waves before finishing your day with return transfer to La Fortuna.

Head out on the Sarapiqui River in the afternoon for a thrilling ride down the Class II and Class III rapids. This activity is great for those who have other morning plans or arrive in town later in the day; most rafting trips offered have early morning starts. With a guide at the helm, you’ll be safe and comfortable and have all the instruction you need.

Whether you're a novice rafter or a rapid expert, this 8-hour trip down Costa Rica's Sarapiqui River is sure to please. Navigate Class III and IV rapids with a professional guide who ensures both your safety and your entertainment during the trip, which passes through 7.5 miles of tropical rain forest environments. This tour includes a typical Costa Rican lunch and round-trip transportation from your hotel.

This white-water rafting adventure from La Fortuna is a great choice for families and first-time rafters. You don't need any prior experience to enjoy the trip down class II and III rapids—a guide makes the whole trip easy for everyone in your group. This tour also includes transportation, fresh fruit, and beer for unbeatable value.

Connect with the waters of Costa Rica by paddling down class II and III white waters of the Balsa River. This half-day, guided, white-water rafting tour includes equipment, instruction, safety briefing and ends with a delicious lunch served in a local restaurant. Feel the thrill and excitement as you glide six miles (10 kilometers) down the river flanked by lush the jungle filled with monkeys, tropical birds, and sloths.

Combine two outdoor activities on this all-day guided tour from La Fortuna. First, fly above the treetops with a ziplining canopy tour through the rainforest. Following that, go on a whitewater rafting trip, navigating Class 3 and 4 rapids. Your guides will choose from several different river runs, depending on the conditions. The tour also includes lunch at an organic farm.

Combine the excitement of class II-III whitewater rapids with the beauty of the Costa Rican rain forest on a small-group Balsa River rafting adventure from La Fortuna. Follow your expert guide’s commands on more turbulent sections, and look for animals like monkeys, sloths, and birds during calmer, scenic stretches. After the adventure, recharge over a delicious Costa Rican lunch at a family restaurant.

Conquer the class III and IV rapids of the Sarapiqui River, known for its cleanliness and abundance of wildlife. On this white water rafting adventure from La Fortuna, complete a challenging run through evergreen forests and migrating bird habitats, enjoying the unspoiled scenery on calmer stretches. Celebrate your voyage with lunch prepared over a wood stove at a family-run restaurant for a full day that combines Costa Rican nature and culture.

Rafting Takes place on one of the most beautiful white water sections in Costa Rica, Strong physical condition and good listening skills is required for this one of a kind adventure; the guides will take care of the rest. ***Conducted by Certified Rafting Guides, Safety and quality is their number one priority*** Pick up is 9:00AM and finishes up at around 4pm, 2.5 hours of rafting Tour includes: Transportation to and from the river, comfortable spacious bus Best guides in the area, real people sharing their passion and loving doing so Fruit snack (Pineapple & Watermelon) 30 minute break on the riverbank, taking in the beauty of the tropical forest before heading back out for more white water action. Towels and Ice Cold Beers with the guides (After the Rafting) Large Costa Rican style lunch (Casado) plenty of delicious food to help refuel after an amazing time with great people from one of my all time favorite locations in Costa Rica.

Experience Costa Rica’s rich natural environment on an all-day tour from San José. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Arenal and raft down Balsa River’s class 2 and 3 rapids with an informative guide. Keep your adrenaline pumping with on a zipline adventure that descends down a series of 13 cables and 15 platforms. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, water and snacks included in the cost of your tour.

NEW! True Adrenaline Seekers love the Gravity Falls EXTREME COMBO -- Rappel, Jump and Raft! Step outside of the regular tour experience and have an exclusive, incredible day of adventure. You will do the Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping Extreme tour, followed by an exciting rafting trip down one of Costa Rica’s famous class three rivers.

If you’re looking for an extreme adventure on the Balsa River, this white-water rafting tour is a great pick. Paddle your way down six miles (9.6 kilometers) of nearly non-stop white water—most rafting companies don’t take this extreme route on the Upper Balsa, so it’s unlikely that you’ll see any other rafts as you head through the rain forest canyon. This tour includes an extra stop at the El Salto swimming hole and lunch.

Certified Swift White Water Technicians, Tropical Location and delicious food create an Adrenalin fun filled adventure you’ll never forget. Takes place on one of the most beautiful white water sections in Costa Rica, Strong physical condition and good listening skills is required for this one of a kind adventure. ***Conducted by Certified Rafting Guides, Safety and quality is their number one priority*** Pick up is 9:00AM and finishes up at around 4pm, 2.5 hours of rafting Includes: Transportation to and from the river, comfortable spacious bus Best guides in the area, real people sharing their passion and loving doing so Fruit snack (Pineapple & Watermelon) 30 minute break on the riverbank. Towels and Ice Cold Beers with the guides (After the Rafting) Large Costa Rican style lunch (Casado) plenty of delicious food to help refuel after an amazing time with great people from one of my all time favorite locations in Costa Rica.

Challenge yourself mentally and physically while enjoying the renowned wilderness of the La Fortuna area on this 9-hour combo rappelling and rafting tour. Descend down a series of tropical waterfalls before rafting down Class II and III rapids on the Balsa River, all with the assistance of a guide who helps ensure your safety and entertainment. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel and a typical Costa Rican lunch.

Enjoy one of Costa Rica's top adventures with us on this Sarapiqui River FULL DAY rafting adventure with nearly 22 kilometers of exciting rapids along lush and vibrant rainforest.

Our Class 2-3 rafting on the Sarapiqui River is perfect for all nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and people who are looking for an easy-going adventure! Challenge yourself as you paddle down 11 kilometers of exciting rapids. As you descend down the river, you’ll have a chance to admire the lush greenery, vines, and different types of insects, birds, and animals, like monkeys and sloths. About halfway down the river, you’ll have a chance to see the river rapids from the shore while enjoying fresh tropical fruit and relaxing with the rest of your group! Make your transfer a unique and very fun adventure while heading to your next vacation destination.