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Upper Balsa River White-Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch

Upper Balsa River White-Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch

5.0 (1990) 🕑 5 hours Free cancellation

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.

Languages: English Spanish
📍Av 333 y Calle 460, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica
🏢Operated by Arenal Rafting

Highlights

  • Class III and IV white-water rafting adventure
  • 9-miles (15-kilometers) of paddling down the Balsa River
  • Enjoy a break to swim, relax, snack and have a beer
  • Lunch at a local restaurant after your rafting trip

What's included

  • Fruits on the river
  • Towel
  • Bottled water
  • Transportation from hotels located less than 6 km away from our main office
  • Pick up time may vary up to 20 min depending on hotel's location.
  • Lunch

What's not included

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase) at the end of the tour.
  • We do extra pickups in some hotels for a charge of $40
  • Pick up service at hotels located over 6 km away from our main office

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

-Secure closed-toed shoes are required for rafting (flip flops or crocs are NOT ALLOWED). Bring comfortable clothes to get wet and move while paddling, and also a change of clothes. -Make sure you show up at the reception of your hotel or pick-up place at the right time. Guides and drivers only wait a maximum of 5 minutes after the pick up time. If you are not sure about your PICK UP TIME call or send a whatsapp message to +506 89342626. Please Note: "Pick up time" refers to the time we pick you up at the hotel, "Start Time" refers to the time when the tour starts at our office. Pick up service is included ONLY for hotels located 5 km around La Fortuna Central Park. We DO NOT offer pick service on Airbnb, however you can drive or take a taxi to our main office in La Fortuna, where we offer safe parking and more facilities.

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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