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Whitewater and Wildlife Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna
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Pass By: Desafio Adventure Company, Meters West of the Central Park 100 Downtown La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
We have an office in the downtown area of La Fortuna. If you'd like us to pick you up at your hotel or rental home, please let us know. By the time of departure, we will know which dam-controlled river in the area has the best water for whitewater rafting!
Stop At: Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica
We will choose the very best section for rafting class 2-3 water near the Arenal Volcano. We have private entrences and exits in all of the major rivers in the area. Go rafting with the rafting pioneers of La Fortuna!
After hotel pickup in La Fortuna, drive through lush back roads and arrive less than an hour later at the launch site by the Rio Balsa, a river that snakes through a dense rainforest. If this is your first time out on a raft, or you're part of a family with younger kids, this 6-hour trip is a great way to experience the thrill of paddling through Class II and III rapids.
Your day on the Rio Balsa starts with a safety briefing from your expert guide. You'll learn paddling techniques and then get fitted for gear. Follow your guide’s lead and paddle down the river through 6 miles (10 km) worth of rapids. A photographer accompanies your group so you can concentrate on the river; pictures are available for purchase after the tour.
Depending on the water flow that day, the river’s depth may range from shallow and rocky to fairly deep. Expect a bumpy and wet ride during the first half, as you make your way through Class III rapids with names like Congo Loco and the crocodile-free Rock Around the Croc. Pay heed to your guide’s instructions: You might hear ‘Stay to the right of this one’ or ‘Mind the big boulder.’
Once you get your bearings, admire the gorgeous green scenery around you, as well as its inhabitants: Your sharp-eyed guide points out monkeys, sloths and toucans along the way.
About halfway through, pull over to a riverbank and enjoy a refreshing snack of fresh seasonal fruit. Then take a dip in the river or simply relax.
After your break, climb back aboard your raft for a leisurely paddle through mostly Class II rapids, allowing you more time to look at the rainforest surrounding you. Look up to see birds and butterflies fluttering overhead.
Your white-water adventure complete, you’re taken to a charming local restaurant for a delicious lunch. You’ll have an opportunity to shower and change before you enjoy a lift back to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Desafio Adventure Company, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Our rafting operations centers are located at each of the rivers we operate for class 2-3 rafting. After rafting, you will come to our private, exclusive restaurant for a delicious meal!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Arenal Volcano National Park 21007 Costa Rica
Once you have finished lunch, we take you back to your hotel or rental home near the base of the Arenal Volcano.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Desafio Adventure Company, Meters West of the Central Park 100 Downtown La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
We have an office in the downtown area of La Fortuna. If you'd like us to pick you up at your hotel or rental home, please let us know. By the time of departure, we will know which dam-controlled river in the area has the best water for whitewater rafting!
Stop At: Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica
We will choose the very best section for rafting class 2-3 water near the Arenal Volcano. We have private entrences and exits in all of the major rivers in the area. Go rafting with the rafting pioneers of La Fortuna!
After hotel pickup in La Fortuna, drive through lush back roads and arrive less than an hour later at the launch site by the Rio Balsa, a river that snakes through a dense rainforest. If this is your first time out on a raft, or you're part of a family with younger kids, this 6-hour trip is a great way to experience the thrill of paddling through Class II and III rapids.
Your day on the Rio Balsa starts with a safety briefing from your expert guide. You'll learn paddling techniques and then get fitted for gear. Follow your guide’s lead and paddle down the river through 6 miles (10 km) worth of rapids. A photographer accompanies your group so you can concentrate on the river; pictures are available for purchase after the tour.
Depending on the water flow that day, the river’s depth may range from shallow and rocky to fairly deep. Expect a bumpy and wet ride during the first half, as you make your way through Class III rapids with names like Congo Loco and the crocodile-free Rock Around the Croc. Pay heed to your guide’s instructions: You might hear ‘Stay to the right of this one’ or ‘Mind the big boulder.’
Once you get your bearings, admire the gorgeous green scenery around you, as well as its inhabitants: Your sharp-eyed guide points out monkeys, sloths and toucans along the way.
About halfway through, pull over to a riverbank and enjoy a refreshing snack of fresh seasonal fruit. Then take a dip in the river or simply relax.
After your break, climb back aboard your raft for a leisurely paddle through mostly Class II rapids, allowing you more time to look at the rainforest surrounding you. Look up to see birds and butterflies fluttering overhead.
Your white-water adventure complete, you’re taken to a charming local restaurant for a delicious lunch. You’ll have an opportunity to shower and change before you enjoy a lift back to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Desafio Adventure Company, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Our rafting operations centers are located at each of the rivers we operate for class 2-3 rafting. After rafting, you will come to our private, exclusive restaurant for a delicious meal!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Arenal Volcano National Park 21007 Costa Rica
Once you have finished lunch, we take you back to your hotel or rental home near the base of the Arenal Volcano.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Photographer (photos available for purchase)
- Use of safety equipment
- Entry/Admission - Sarapiqui River
- Entry/Admission - Desafio Adventure Company
Not included
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Arenal Volcano
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for people over 65
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Features
Adrenaline
85%
Sport
70%
Original
55%
Tourism
50%
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Amazing and thoroughly enjoyable- the whole experience was incredible good instructions, nice guides for each raft, the first part was nice rapids with full drenching guaranteed after a short break for fresh-cut fruit the rest of journey was more slow-paced. Definite must-do experience!
Excellent tour - we were late to get to the location. The guys didn't just wait but arranged for a private taxi for us to get to the bus! Customer experience at it's best!!! a big thumbs up!!!
Very well organised tour group. The river was a lot of fun and our guide was excellent. The only downside was that the river was busy - probably because it was the Easter Holidays. Highly recommended.
A lot of fun. Lunch was good.
Best tour ever. Kendal our guide was so friendly. Good family fun. Definitelyr recommend this safe and fun tour.
This was aweeeesome !!! My boyfriend has been rafting before but i have not so did this level 2-3 and it was so much. Our tour guide was Julio and we went above and beyond so we can enjoy it.