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Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica

The balsa river is the best white water rafting choice in the northern area of Costa Rica this great class 3 &4 on the upper part, Balsa River for an adventure you won’t forget anytime soon! Stop along the way to rest a bit, do a little swimming, and enjoy some fresh Costa Rica fruit. After white water rafting, you will get a clean towel and a water bottle, and we’ll take you to a local restaurant to have a Costa Rica style lunch Daily tours leave at 08:30 am from La Fortuna for our Class IV White Water Rafting Adventure on the Balsa  River and includes round trip transportation from local La Fortuna hotels, all equipment, guides, fruit on the river, towels, water, & costarican lunch. We come back to La Fortuna town at 13:30. This tour is appropriate for anyone with 5 years and older.
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From $85
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Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica

This 2.5-hour journey with your professional guide down a lush Costa Rican river offers the thrill of big waves and excitement for the whole family. Navigate 10 kilometers of white water rapids, stop along the way to rest a bit, do a little swimming, and enjoy some fresh Costa Rica fruit.  After white water rafting, enjoy a Costa Rica style lunch at a local restaurant.
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From $68
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Tubing in Rio Celeste

A unique experience of enjoying the majestic celestial river and its beautiful vegetation making a descent in a float between the rapids and the backwaters that only the celestial river and its vegetation can offer you.
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based on 81 reviews
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From $51.29
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White water rafting class II & III

White Water Rafting Class II & III!! A fun combination of whitewater thrills and areas where the water is docile enough to jump in and go for a swim. This is perfect for a family adventure and for beginners. Wildlife abound in this section of the Balsa so keep an eye out for sloths, iguanas, howler monkeys and a vast array of tropical birds. However this trip is not all about relaxation. The rolling, tumbling class 2-3 rapids will be enough to bring laughter and excitement to the whole family. The trip will be guided by our awesome and safe guides that could make a puddle of mud fun. As with every trip, there will be one stop for locally grown, organic fruits and another stop for an authentic Costa Rican lunch, you’ll also learn about the growing, harvesting, production of chocolate, medical plants, fruits and sugar cane.
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See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $65
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White Water Rafting Class III & IV

Rafting Class III & IV The grandest canyon of the Balsa River, experience the excitement, serenity, joy and enchanting beauty of the river as it transforms this divine chasm and those who venture down it. You will be accompanied by expert river guides and safety kayakers,You’ll combine exciting rapids with the chance to admire beautiful nature. Once to enjoy our fresh locally grown tropical fruits and again for a delicious, authentic Costa Rican Organic lunch, you’ll also learn about the growing, harvesting, production of chocolate, medical plants, fruits and sugar cane. Finally, you will learn about sugar cane in Costa Rica. Your guide will help you extract sugar cane in a traditional fashion, and you’ll get to enjoy a glass of pure sugar cane juice. A sweet ending for an amazing adventure!
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From $85.13
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Rafting + ATV Adventure (Arenal Volcano)

The adrenaline, the variety of gear, and amazing landscapes make this combo an excellent adventure for families and couples.
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From $158.77
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White Water River Rafting Class II-III from La Fortuna-Arenal

After receiving instructions by your certified guides, practice your rafting skills before embarking on this rafting tour. Paddle along the scenic, and exciting Balsa river. Stop along the way for lunch, fresh fruits, beverages, or to take a refreshing plunge in the Balsa River.
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From $91.81
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Mambo Combo Canyoning and Rafting near the Arenal Volcano

The Desafio MAMBO COMBO Canyoning & Rafting adventure is one of the most-popular full-day tours in Costa Rica. There are very few places in the world where you can rappel down incredible waterfalls and raft down an exciting jungle river. Start by doing TripAdvisor's top experience Lost Canyon Adventures canyoning and then head out to raft the fun Class 2 and 3 Balsa River. And to top it all off, you get an all-you-can-eat all-natural, tropical buffet lunch at Desafio's Hunters and Gatherers restaurant right next to the famous El Salto swimming hole of the Río Fortuna.
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From $175
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Aquatic Tubing on the Celeste River

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.
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See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $45
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Río Celeste Full Day Pass Tubing and Horseback Riding.

In this one day tour you will carry out unique activities in its style involving the magic of the wonderful Rio Celeste and its natural beauty, you will share with animals and swim in a totally safe area in the river, you will enjoy a delicious lunch in an elegant restaurant, an experience you will never forget.
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From $97.99
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Adrenaline Pack (Zipline + Rafting)

You have the opportunity to combine adventure, wildlife experience and adrenaline in a one day trip. You will fly through the air in an exciting zipline tour and then you will conquer Balsa River on a whitewater rafting adventure. 
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From $145.77
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White Water Rafting Class II & III in the AFTERNOON

White Water Rafting class II & III  A fun combination of whitewater thrills and areas where the water is docile enough to jump in and go for a swim. This is perfect for a family adventure and for beginners, this adventure the plus is that is closer than any one just a 30 minutes away from La Fortuna is the only one that you can really  have a clear view of the volcano and even the famous Cerro Chato that is next to the Arenal volcano. Leaving at 14:00 everyday. Turning back at 18:00  Includes: transportation, fruits, adventure guide. This adventure is special for families, beginners or people that just want to do white water rafting in the afternoon. This is going to be very exotic like nothing before with the best views you can imagine.     
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From $70
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Half Day Tubing & Ziplining Experience in Rio Celeste

Experience the thrill of tubing through the crystal clear waters of the Río Celeste and flying through the jungle on a zip line. Immerse yourself in nature as you slide down exhilarating rapids on the tubing. Then, get your adrenaline pumping as you fly from platform to platform on our zip line, enjoying spectacular panoramic views. A unique adventure that combines aquatic fun and exciting flight in the middle of the Costa Rican rainforest!
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From $95
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Tubing In Rio Celeste, Nature and Adventure

The tubing tour is the great activity where you can get to know the best landscapes of the Celestial River and its great energy is a tour to enjoy nature with a brush of adventure
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From $69
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Tubing in Rio Celeste, adventure and experiences

Our River Tubing is more than a activity, it is definitely an experience where you will connect with the authentic nature of Costa Rica. It's definitely an unforgettable experience that you have to do.
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based on 11 reviews
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From $50