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Last updated on February 27th, 2024 at 06:36 am EST
You won’t have to worry about a thing as we take care of all of the logistics for this day of adventure white water rafting in Costa Rica. We’ll pick you up from your hotel and drive about 45 minutes outside of town to our private put-in of the Balsa River. We have our own warehouse, restrooms, and changing rooms available for your convenience.
Your professional, certified guide will get you ready to challenge yourself as you paddle down 10 kilometers of fun, rolling rapids! You’ll combine exciting rapids with the chance to admire lush greenery and exotic birds and animals as you descend down this beautiful class 2-3 river. Your eagle-eyed guides will even point out the monkeys, sloths, and toucans along the way!
Enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch at our famous Hunters & Gatherers riverside restaurant with a bountiful buffet of natural, locally sourced, delicious food after your fun day of adventure. We’ll then drive you back to your hotel in our comfortable, air-conditioned vans with FREE WiFi!
Rio Balsa white water rafting is great to add to your white water rafting vacation and is the perfect rafting tour for first-timers, nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and people who are simply looking for a fun rafting adventure in Costa Rica! It is known as one of the top family rafting trips in Costa Rica as it is a beautiful river for families with children.
Additional details
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. Please contact us to inquire about tour availability if your travel group is comprised of less than the tour operator’s required minimum number of participants.
Minimum/maximum age/weight/height/other requirements
- Children must be at least 8 years old to participate.
- Individuals must be no older than 65 years old to participate.
What to bring for tour participation
- Swimsuit
- Clothes to get wet in
- Sturdy water shoes (flip flops not permitted)
- Dry clothes to change into after the tour
- Sunscreen
- Cash for souvenirs
Related reading
- Have questions about rafting in Costa Rica? If so, don’t miss our article: Your Costa Rica Rafting Tour Questions Answered!
- Are you a member of the DIY Costa Rica community? If so, see our pick for Best River For White-Water Rafting
- Are you a member of the DIY Costa Rica community? If so, see our pick for Best Adventure Tour
- Familiar with our blog? Read our related blog post: The Best River For Rafting In Costa Rica: Comparing 13 Popular River Tours
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Nikki –
Have you experienced the above tour? If so, please let us (and other Costa Rica travelers) know what you thought about it below. Pura vida!
lauracornwell –
We had a great time. Getting the tickets was really easy with Nikki‘s help. The tour operator picked us up from our hotel and brought us out for the rafting. There were a lot of people out on the river, but this tour group seemed a little bit smaller and more intimate. They limit their numbers, which is really nice. You have no more than six people on one of your rafts with your guide and there are only several rafts that go all the same time. As a beginner, I was very grateful that this was a very tame first experience. It was just the right amount of adrenaline. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who is new to rafting and a little timid. The guides were all very encouraging and really helped us out.