White Water River Rafting Class II-III from San Jose to Arenal
Overview
This outdoor river rafting activity on the Balsa River offers an exciting adventure from San Jose to Arenal. Certified guides will provide instruction and ensure a safe experience while you paddle through scenic landscapes.
- 🌊 After receiving guidance, you'll practice your skills before starting the tour.
- 🍉 Enjoy stops along the way for fresh fruits and beverages.
- 🏊 Take a refreshing plunge into the Balsa River during the trip.
- 🍽️ Lunch is provided as part of the tour.
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Pickup included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Equipment: Raft, Paddles, Rafting Vest and Helmet
- Professional guide
- Delicious typical lunch
- Fresh Fruits in the river
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting point
Return details
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Wave ExpeditionsThis exciting Class II-III white water rafting tour begins with your pickup at your hotel in San Jose. The bus may stop at other hotels to pickup fellow rafters. Storage above your seat is available for your backpack, change of clothing and toiletry items you might need at the end of the tour. Along the route to the river bank you'll pass through fields of yucca, papaya and other plants. Have your camera ready, because your bathroom break is an awesome spot to get amazing photos of nature and iguanas. Once you arrive at the put in spot on the river bank, your guides and safety kayakers will instruct you on how to raft, teaching you the basic moves and rafting commands you and your rafting team will need to know before you begin the tour. Enjoy a wet and wild ride as you guide your raft down rapids such as “Magnetic Rock” and “Dredges” on your 2-hour trek down the beautiful and tropical Balsa River. Drink in the majestic foliage of the rain-forest as you watch for monkeys, sloths and toucans while you raft. Enjoy a swim, tropical fruits and cold drinks during your break from the action. A delicious, typical lunch is served at a traditional country estate designed for guests to truly experience Costa Rica’s peaceful country life. Come to understand the meaning of Costa Rica’s favorite saying, “Pura Vida!” The rafting bus will take you to your Arenal hotel between 4 and 4:30pm.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.