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Río Balsa: Our most recommended tours and activities

La Fortuna: White Water Rafting Class

1. La Fortuna: White Water Rafting Class

Meet your guide at the convenient meeting point in La Fortuna and set off on your adrenaline-pumping adventure. You will drive to the start of the trail and be shown how to descend the the canyon, accompanied by expert river guides and safety kayakers. There will be two breaks from the heart pounding rapids to refuel. The first stop will be along the river, where you can enjoy some fresh fruit. The second stop will be for an authentic Costa Rican lunch, you’ll also learn about the growing, harvesting, production of chocolate, medical plants, fruits and sugar cane. This trip will also stop in El Salto. This is nature's equivalent of a water park, complete with waterfalls, pools of water and a rope swing. Afterwards, you will proceed to the Upper Balsa, a stretch that is considered one of the most technically challenging commercially run rapids in Costa Rica.

La Fortuna: Arenal Lost Canyon Canyoning & Rio Balsa Rafting

2. La Fortuna: Arenal Lost Canyon Canyoning & Rio Balsa Rafting

With this fun combination of 2 thrilling activities — waterfall rappelling and whitewater rafting — get a taste of the mountainside wilderness surrounding the Arenal Volcano. The best safety gear will be offered to you, and you will be led by qualified guides. Just sit back and get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Spend the morning rappelling down 200-foot-tall, thundering waterfalls. While free falling, you'll feel like a bird. Jump into the crystal clear lakes of the Lost Canyon. Set off then on "mother nature's obstacle course", which includes river tracing along the canyon, down-climbing the canyon walls, and scrambling over river rocks. Hold on tight as you ride down the exhilarating Class 2 and 3 rapids of the Rio Balsa while seeing the stunning mountain vegetation and animals. At a rural restaurant, settle into a lunch prepared in the Costa Rican tradition. Take a WiFi-equipped, air-conditioned van back to your accommodation.

La Fortuna: White Water Rafting, Rappel, Zipline and Lunch

3. La Fortuna: White Water Rafting, Rappel, Zipline and Lunch

Rafting tours Description: Get ready to feel the rush of adrenaline as you splash through the rapids on our Rafting tour! The cool water will splash against your skin, and the thrill of the ride will leave you feeling exhilarated. As you paddle down the river, take a moment to take in the stunning scenery around you. You'll see exotic animals like sloths, monkeys, toucans, and iguanas in their natural habitat. The colors and sounds of the jungle will surround you, creating an immersive and unforgettable experience. After your exciting rafting adventure, it's time to relax and refresh with some tropical fruits and refreshing drinks. The sweet, juicy flavors of the fruit will tantalize your taste buds, while the cold drinks will quench your thirst and leave you feeling rejuvenated. Take a break from the heat with a refreshing swim in the cool, clear waters of the river. The sensation of the water against your skin will feel refreshing and invigorating, washing away the stresses of everyday life. Throughout the tour, our expert guides will ensure your safety and provide a fun, engaging experience for everyone. You'll feel a sense of camaraderie with your fellow rafters as you work together to navigate the rapids, and the positive energy and excitement of the group will leave you feeling uplifted and connected. Canyoning tours Description: Feel the rush of excitement and adventure as you rappel down waterfalls, with the cool mist of the water on your skin and the sound of rushing water in your ears. Take in the stunning natural beauty of the canyon creek, with its lush vegetation and towering forest trees. Jump into naturally formed water pools and feel the exhilaration of plunging into crystal-clear waters. Zip line past the forest trees, feeling the wind in your hair and the thrill of flying through the air. Hike through the rainforest, immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the jungle and feeling a deep connection to nature. Experience a total of 5 rappels, 3 of which descend through waterfalls, and 2 zip lines as you trek through the canyon's creek, Cacao. Enjoy a fun and safe adventure even if you have no prior experience. End the tour feeling uplifted, energized, and fully immersed in the natural beauty of Costa Rica.

La Fortuna: One-Day Adrenaline, Fun and Best Activities

4. La Fortuna: One-Day Adrenaline, Fun and Best Activities

It will be a day full of adventure and adrenaline where you can enjoy in a day 5 of the most important tours of La Fortuna. Experience nature like never before, best Costa Rica canyoning tour An unforgettable adventure. Besides you will enjoy the rafting our professional staff will provide you with a personal experience while running some of Costa Rica’s most amazing rainforest rivers, like Balsa River. The other activity included is zip line where you will enjoy 11 Canopy cables, 12 platforms, a suspension bridge, and the tarzan swing all this surrounded by the rainforest of the Arenal Volcano, which makes it perfect to feel a direct contact with nature. Finally, the day will finish with the relaxing hots aprings, where 25 thermal water pools are filled by crystalline waterfalls, for the use and enjoyment of al visitors.

Rio Balsa: White Water Rafting Adventure

5. Rio Balsa: White Water Rafting Adventure

Journey through the upper region of the Rio Balsa accompanied by expert river guides and safety kayaker. Enjoy exhilarating rapids with the chance to admire natural wonders. Savor fresh locally grown tropical fruits, and stop for an authentic organic Costa Rican lunch. Learn about the growing, harvesting, and production of local chocolate, medicinal plants, fruits, and sugar cane. Stroll through the organic farm to get the full farm to table experience. Extract sugar cane in a traditional fashion with help from your guide. Tickle your tastebuds with a glass of pure sugar cane juice.

La Fortuna: River Rafting Tour with Lunch and Transfer

6. La Fortuna: River Rafting Tour with Lunch and Transfer

Get ready for the ultimate adventure! Join us on our white-water Rafting tour and experience the rush of paddling through the rapids of the Balsa River, surrounded by lush rainforest and breathtaking scenery. Along the way, you'll have the chance to take a refreshing dip in the cool waters of the river and relax in the beauty of nature. And after your adventure is done, indulge in a delicious Costa Rican-style lunch at the Monkey Park Natural Private Reserve. This full-day guided tour promises excitement, beauty, and unforgettable memories. Come join us for the ride of a lifetime! Get ready to feel the rush of adrenaline as you splash through the rapids on our Rafting tour! The cool water will splash against your skin, and the thrill of the ride will leave you feeling exhilarated. As you paddle down the river, take a moment to take in the stunning scenery around you. You'll see exotic animals like sloths, monkeys, toucans, and iguanas in their natural habitat. The colors and sounds of the jungle will surround you, creating an immersive and unforgettable experience. After your exciting rafting adventure, it's time to relax and refresh with some tropical fruits and refreshing drinks. The sweet, juicy flavors of the fruit will tantalize your taste buds, while the cold drinks will quench your thirst and leave you feeling rejuvenated. Take a break from the heat with a refreshing swim in the cool, clear waters of the river. The sensation of the water against your skin will feel refreshing and invigorating, washing away the stresses of everyday life. Throughout the tour, our expert guides will ensure your safety and provide a fun, engaging experience for everyone. You'll feel a sense of camaraderie with your fellow rafters as you work together to navigate the rapids, and the positive energy and excitement of the group will leave you feeling uplifted and connected.

La Fortuna: White Water Rafting Class II&III on Balsa River

7. La Fortuna: White Water Rafting Class II&III on Balsa River

Upon reaching the balsa river we dress you up with the gear (lifejacket, helmet and paddle) we also offer a full safety talk to make sure you enjoy a safe experience. Our guides are bilingual, certified and with a minimum of 10 years of experience. After the talk we do a little practice, and start the descent of the rapids with 2 hours to down a section of 10 kilometers with an average of 25 rapids, full of fun waves and big splash. On the way, we stop to enjoy some seasonal fruit like pineapples, watermelons or mangos, and resting at a nice spot on the rive side. During the tour you can see diversity of wildlife, as well as wonderful scenes of dense vegetation and landscapes also the water temperature is perfect for swimming.

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What people are saying about Río Balsa

Overall rating

5.0 / 5

based on 3 reviews

Really good experience! We would really recommend this rafting trip to anyone who likes adrenaline in their blood! Our guide on the boat was Orlando - he was skilled, funny and did everything for us to have a good experience and have a huge party. All the guides were hugely welcoming and friendly, and did everything to make sure everyone had a great experience. We were in safe hands and safety is in order. We were given good instructions. We had a good lunch and could talk to those we had rafted with. Subsequently, we visited the organic farm, where we were given a tour and information. Finally, we toasted in Moonshine and sugar cane juice. The trip is all worth the money and highly recommended!

This was an awesome trip and we’ll worth the money. Very good guides especially ours Joseph and Orlando. The rapids were pretty good for beginners and experts alike. Great organic fruits and lunch. Would highly recommend.

Had a great time, the guides were kind and very fun. The rafting was fantastic with rapids and opportunities to see wildlife (sloth, Tuscan, and iguana)!