Top La Fortuna 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.

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.

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.

The Balsa River is one of the best spots in Costa Rica to try white water rafting, and this 6-hour tour from La Fortuna is suitable for complete beginners. Tackle the Class II and III rapids, enjoy spectacular views as you cruise through the rainforest, and look out for wildlife such as monkeys, sloths and toucans. Hotel pick-up and lunch is included.

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.

Max out the adrenaline (and the fun) during this full-day adventure combining a white-water rafting trip and zipline excursion. Zoom through the rain forest canopy during a series of heart-pounding zipline rides, some on cable spans as long as 3,200 feet (980 meters). Then battle the Class II and III rapids of the Balsa River. Lunch, snacks, and rafting gear are all 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy two Costa Rican adventures in one day on this 8-hour combo tour from La Fortuna. You'll fly through the air on a zipline and then navigate the Balsa River on a whitewater rafting experience. Lunch is included.

Experience the sights of Costa Rica from a different perspective on a 5.5-hour white-water rafting trip at La Fortuna. Beginners and more experienced rafters alike will enjoy paddling and splashing down rapids and calm stretches surrounded by jungle and full of the sounds of birds and wildlife. After the adventure, enjoy lunch and sightseeing at the Monkey Park Private Natural Reserve.

Splash down the cool, clear rapids of the Arenal River on a tubing adventure from La Fortuna. After a cultural encounter with the residents of Maleku Village to learn about native traditions and herbal medicine, hike through the Costa Rican rain forest to reach the river launch. Climb aboard a sturdy inner tube and hold on tight as you spiral down chutes, navigate churning rapids, and float along calmer stretches, all while surrounded by Arenal’s wild beauty.

First-time rafters and travelers with kids will love white-water rafting on Costa Rica’s beautiful Sarapiqui River. The rapids are class 2 and 3, which is exciting without being terrifying. Spot flora and fauna along the way and enjoy the views of places that are inaccessible by other means. Children as young as seven can join in the fun.

Exploring riverside areas by yourself can be dangerous, especially in an unknown area. This Celeste River Tubing Experience lets you float down the river in a group with a guide who knows the river well. You’ll catch sight of the beautiful landscape as you tube. Plus, a helmet is provided for safety.

If white-water rafting seems like a stretch, give white-water tubing a try. This tubing tour on the Balsa River lets you splash down Class I and II rapids on an easy-to-ride inflatable tube—perfect for anyone who wants to experience the fun of white-water sports without the challenge of rafting. This kid-friendly tour is a great pick for families with children ages 10 and up.

Sarapiqui River is one of the cleanest rivers in the country and has been the base of national and international rafting and kayak competitions, due to the quality of the rapids and the gorgeous scenery.

Insert some thrills into your Costa Rican vacation. This tubing tour takes you onto the Celeste River (Río Celeste) so that you can experience the wild beauty of Costa Rica's coastline by letting the current carry you along. As you float along the river in a tube, you'll soak up the surrounding tropical nature and spot various wildlife.

The 230-foot (70-meter) high La Fortuna Waterfall, surrounded by verdant wet forest, is one of the region’s most photographed attractions. On this half-day tour, take the scenic route as you float down the river on a raft, then cool off with a swim beneath the falls. Along the way, look out for exotic birds, howler monkeys, and sloths; visit a traditional Costa Rican family home; and tuck into a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Personalized service, small groups, flexible start, wildlife spotting, kids and family friendly. Don't miss this once in a lifetime experience.

Jump on the raft with us for an adrenaline packed ride down the The Sarapiquí river a class III run with continuous rapids awaits for you, lush rainforests walls dripping with waterfall just gives a flavor of what will be in store for you. You will paddle over 30 rapids, many of them being rated class IV, big gradients lead to a big splash as you ride down the pristinely clean, sparkling waters of the Sarapiquí Rive Class II, III, and IV whitewater rafting: experience all types of waves Delicious Costarrican meal. Extraordinary scenery and wildlife viewing. On our Rafting adventures, our groups typically see monkeys,Iguanas,sloths,birds, and many more.

It is a unique tour in Rio Celeste, you will enjoy the adventure of tubing, relaxation and tranquility in the river, in the silence you can hear the river and the magnificent birds sing.