White Water Rafting (Class III) with lunch - Arenal Area

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The northern zone of Costa Rica is blessed with the most beautiful landscapes and incredible rivers for rafting.

With an excellent level of water throughout the year, Balsa River will allow you to enjoy the best rafting experience if you're a novice. If you are an expert you will enjoy it the most, thanks to its beautiful surroundings, challenging rapids, and good waves that may request you a good maneuver from time to time.

Best of all: just 30 minutes from your hotel in La Fortuna.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
National Park fees
Snacks
Lunch
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please note that our reservations team Will contact you in advance to confirm your exact pickup time at your lodging. EXTRA Cost: Arenal Lodge Arenal Observatory Chachagua Rainforest Hideaway Rio Celeste Linda Vista Del Norte Lost Iguana Resort and Spa Rancho Margot El Tucano The Springs Resort and Spa Volcano Gold

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What to expect

You will have an expert guide as your captain who will control the direction of the boat and give the team the necessary paddling commands in order to follow the best river currents. Be prepared to ride the waves that will break in front of the boat slashing everyone inside. There will be an additional guide in a kayak ahead of the raft inspecting each rapid and informing the raft guide of any changes in the river’s route. He will also be ready to help rescue any swimmers.

After riding the waves for a while, we will stop for to swim, cliff-jump, and enjoy some fresh tropical fruit along the riverbank. As we descend the river the waves will decrease in intensity which will then allow us time to observe and enjoy some of the wildlife that inhabits the area. Be on the lookout for aquatic birds, sloths, monkeys, toucans, and tropical frogs. After our rafting adventure, we will stop at our restaurant, “La Finquita” to enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Supplied by Jacamar Naturalist Tours

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Extreme Sports
Rafting
White Water Rafting
On the Water
Excellent Quality
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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