White Water Tubin in the river BALSA
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White Water Tubin in the river BALSA
By Costa Rica Descents
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 6-70, max of 20 per group
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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Written guide: English, Spanish
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- Transportation
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up / drop off La Fortuna
- Fruits
- Entry/Admission - Costa Rica Descents
- Entry/Admission - La Fortuna de San Carlos
What's not included- Gratuities
- Photos
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Costa Rica Descents Adventure Company, Via 702, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa RicaVia 702, 500 meter south from the Catholic Church of La Fortuna, next to Supermarket "Super Rosvil", 21007, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Pickup details- Pick up times will vary based on the location of your hotel/accommodation. A member of the Costa Rica Descents Team will reach out to coordinate timing and locations.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12541P19- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- What to bring: simple dry clothing, such as shorts and a t-shirt, swimsuit, sunscreen, shoes that will stay on your feet, sport sandals and water shoes are recommended, a change of clothing.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12541P19
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- W2868XWjesusm0 contributionsRaftinglove the rafting, our guide (moises) was very nice, knowledgeable, and fun. Always felt welcome. Highly recommended everything came out good and was amazing!!Written October 11, 2024
- ceciliagY3025FC0 contributionsKevin was a really good guide! He did a great job. We had a lot of fun!We had a lit of fun with Kevin as our guide. We learned a lot about water rafting and made many experiences!! It wasn’t my last timeWritten October 8, 2024
- 247filipc0 contributionsNice experience.Very hospitable and knowledgeable guides - really fun experience. Kevin made the trip a breeze and shared some knowledge along the way!Written October 8, 2024
- Maps569895587150 contributionsAmazing adventureOur guides were amazing! I'm very afraid of heights and of water, and Orlando and the rest of the team was awesome at talking me down and being encouraging. It was also so cool to have all the local wildlife and plants pointed out and hear so much of the local history. I would do this again in a heartbeat!Written October 8, 2024
- 934zacharyr0 contributionsGreat adventureAmazing adventure and an amazing guide! Great experience, would absolutely do it again. Orlando was a wonderful and fun guideWritten October 8, 2024
- Tourist630832815770 contributionsAmazing trip- highly recommendWarner was excellent. He made the experience memorable. He kept us safe but most importantly he made sure we got wet. His instructions were always clear. We had soo much fun for our first time.Written October 6, 2024
- U2353DTcristiang0 contributionsWonderfulAmazing experience with Moises the tour guy. I would definitely come back. Can’t wait to have more fun . Fun guy Moises very preparedWritten October 5, 2024
- B4064NTneilp0 contributionsLa Fortuna Water RaftingAlejandro, Moses, Elvis, and the rest of the gang here were absolutely amazing. The experience here from beginning to end was worth every penny. This is an unbiased review with my own personal experience. They make you feel like you’re one big family. Ended the trip with a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Absolutely delicious. Will definitely be coming back again!Written October 3, 2024
- Sunshine435501893610 contributionsGood visitRay was our guide, he was great at spotting animals and really cared if we got a good experience. Food was nice and the mini tour of the farm at the end was also really interesting.Written October 3, 2024
- Guide353259937360 contributionsAmazing experience!!! Thanks to all the teamOrlando was an amazing guide!!!! The tour is pure adventure, safe and beautiful, we will repeat this again for sure!!! The rápido waters, the animales that u can see, and the great ambient makes this tour super great to enjoy!Written September 29, 2024
- Venture630948606560 contributionsAt Home on the FarmAfter trying so many tasty meals in Costa Rica I really wanted to be able to take some of the flavors home with me to the US. This farm tour and cooking class was so much more. We learned about tradition and culture and saw the passion that our tour guide had for the farm. We also witnessed the laughter and love that goes into these traditional Costa Rican meals. Even though our primary language is English and our guide spoke both English and Spanish and Chef Mommi’ spoke mostly Spanish there was so much verbal and non-verbal communication. We truly felt right at home. Thank you both for a truly wonderful experience. ❤️🙏🏽Written September 28, 2024
- emilycM7605LE0 contributionsAn Authentic Costa Rican experienceIt was such a beautiful drive to the spot and it ended up just being me and my husband for the canyoning! It was an amazing experience and our guides made sure to show us all native plants and even found a sloth for us on the way back to La Fortuna! Everything is well thought out and well worth the money.Written September 28, 2024
- B8200XTnoahr0 contributionsGreat place!A very good place to go. Miguel is very nice and very helpful. I had the chance to help cook. It was overall a very cool place to ho! :)Written September 27, 2024
- 956sofieb0 contributionsGreat experienceThis cooking class was great. First we got a tour around the property with some introduction to different plants. After that we sat down for the cooking class where we learned how to make ceviche, empanadas and rice. The sweetest women was there to guide us through! Definitely recommend, and leave a tip if you can.Written September 25, 2024
- 5heathr0 contributionsGood time. Great experienceGreat trip. Kevin was a great guide. This was a full service excursion which included lunch and all the necessary transportation. Would highly recommendWritten September 24, 2024
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AndreaKiki
Cologne, Germany11 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We've done the White Water Rafting on Balsa River which was a great experience! All guides were extremely friendly and we felt safe all the time with our guide Warner in the boat. After the tour we had a tasty lunch and were shown around at the little farm.One should know that it can take around 1.5hrs to get to the rafting place.But the long drive is definitely worth it. To be recommended!!
Written November 6, 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for your review and recommendation.
For all of us at Costa Rica Descents it has been a pleasure to have you on this day of adventure on the river. We hope to see you soon for new rafting adventures.
keep paddling
Heylen - Costa Rica Descents
Written November 13, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jilary Vargas BermĂşdez
1 contribution
Nov 2022
IncreĂble experiencia, los guĂas 10/10, Aurelio, Kervin, Jimmy, Stanley, Wagner, y demás todos demasiado profesionales y hacen del Tour una experiencia más enriquecedora, se aprende, se diverte y se hacen nuevas amistades. Gracias chicos. 👏🏻
Incredible experience, the guides 10/10, Aurelio, Kervin, Jimmy, Stanley, Wagner and others, all too professional and make the Tour a more enriching experience, you learn, have fun and make new friends. Thanks guys. 👏🏻
Incredible experience, the guides 10/10, Aurelio, Kervin, Jimmy, Stanley, Wagner and others, all too professional and make the Tour a more enriching experience, you learn, have fun and make new friends. Thanks guys. 👏🏻
Written November 17, 2022
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Julie G
2 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
They accommodated our large group and truly made us feel like family. Orlando and Otto were extremely attentive and we felt very safe during the entire trip starting from our hotel pickup. Cheapest and most memorable excursion during our entire week stay!
Written May 9, 2021
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Hola, Julie!!!
Thanks for this lovely review!! The best part of our job is when we are part of the family memories!!! We are so happy to know you enjoyed, and this is your house, come back whenever you want!!!
Pura Vida!!!
Written May 18, 2021
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Arianna G
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Friends
Jean carlos was an amazing guide. He allowed our teenagers to jump out of the boat multiple times. It was fun, exciting, and such a memorable experience. We would definitely do it again. If you go, try and ask for jean carlos.
Written March 29, 2024
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Halie
14 contributions
Feb 2021
This was the best experience we had in CR! We did several excursions including with Desafio and Costa Rica Descents was our favorite. Highly recommend! Guides Jon Carlos and Warner were amazing. They allowed us to have a great time while also being completely safe. Both super friendly and professional. The lunch was really tasty and the tour of the plantation was very educational... make sure you get the shot of sugarcane moonshine at the end. Oh yeah, and have the CR coffee! Thanks for the amazing experience and memories!
Written February 19, 2021
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Hello, Halienh!!
Thank so much to take your time to give us a review!!
We are more than happy to know that you enjoyed so much the experience with us, this is your house and we hope to see you again soon!!
Pura Vida!!!
Written March 1, 2021
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Shelby P
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Friends
Jefe was amazing. The experience was spectacular. Views were fantastic and this is a once in a lifetime experience. I would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone.
Written July 24, 2024
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Victoria A
Miami Lakes, FL1 contribution
Amazing experience Jeff was our guide and he made it memorable on the way there we had Orlando in our car guiding us and telling us history of Costa Rica highly recommend this experience
Written June 13, 2024
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bonafyde
San Ramon11 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Our guide Juan Carlos was the best ever! He took his time showing us the beauty of the river. We saw monkeys, sloths, iguanas. He made sure we had a good time. Highly recommend!
Written April 1, 2024
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RosieRN
Los Angeles, CA4 contributions
Had an amazing experience. Started off with Giancarlo, He stopped on the way to the Rio Balsa so my kids could see a sloth up in the tree. Had so much detailed information about the area as well. Davita was the captain of our raft and made sure my kids were safe, but also had fun! When the river got a little quieter, we were able to get in inner tubes and got pulled behind the raft. But you have to ask for this in advance, so they bring the inner tubes. Which was so relaxing and enjoyable..Great time!! Awesome guides, awesome driver, awesome lunch. Amazing time! I see why Descent is number one on TripAdvisor! Thanks for the memories!
Written June 20, 2023
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Hello, it has been a pleasure for the staff of Costa Rica Descents to have been part of your family adventure day on the river.
Thank you for the trust placed in our work, your wonderful comment and recommendation. Continue paddling together family!!
Best regards,
Heylen
Written July 8, 2023
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Brady N
8 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
It was the most wonderful experience. It was a thrilling and fun adventure. It got us to step out of our comfort zone and let us discover new passions. It was amazing. Werner was so wonderful. And we loved our boat mates, two excellent women from Mexico, who are now our good friends. Thank you!
Written June 12, 2023
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Hi,
Thank you for your wonderful message, it is a pleasure, for all our staff, to know that your rafting day a great memory of your vacation in La Fortuna while you made new friends.
Best regrads,
Heylen
Written July 5, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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