Arenal COMBO Whitewater Rafting Balsa Class 2-3 and Zip Line

Summary

We will start by picking you up at your hotel and making our way to our private put in of the river about 40 minutes from La Fortuna. One you are there, your guides provide you a thorough safety talk and get you set with your top-quality rafting gear such as your helmet, paddle and life jacket. You will then do some practice strokes with your guide before you head out on the exciting class 2 and 3 rapids. You'll be sure to spot fun wildlife along the way. You will then get to our private Hunters and Gatherers restaurant for lunch as you wait to get picked up for zip lining. Your adrenaline will keep pumping as you descend a series of 13 cables and 15 platforms.  This will be one of your favorite days in Costa Rica!

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Get a double dose of adrenaline in La Fortuna with whitewater rafting and ziplining in Costa Rica! Travel to Arenal's Balsa River and challenge yourself with class 2-3 rapids as you whitewater raft down an amazing rainforest river. White water rafting on the Rio Balsa is a fun Costa Rica adventure trip with rapids called “Morning Coffee” & “Rock around the Croc!” You are sure to have an unforgettable Costa Rica rafting adventure! Have a delicious lunch at the Desafio Hunters & Gatherers riverside restaurant and then head out on an exciting treetop canopy Zipline excursion for some of the best views of the Arenal Volcano!

What’s included?

  • Locally made & delicious

  • All activities

  • Driver/guide

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

  • Use of helmet, paddle and lifejacket

  • Snacks

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Ask about our "Pure Private - Pura Vida" upgrades to make your tour completely PRIVATE. We also have locally-handmade, 3-ply fabric masks and plastic masks for sale. Let us know if there is anything we can assist with for making your travels as safe & comfortable as possible.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Desafio Adventure Company

About operator:

Desafio Adventure Company is the pioneering outfitter in Costa Rica's Epicenter of Adventure near the Arenal Volcano founded in 1992. Desafio offers high-quality rafting, canyoning, biking, hiking, birdwatching, kayaking, stand up paddling, cooking classes, unique cultural experiences, transfer with tour services, incentive programs, volunteer opportunities and much more! We only have two rules: 1) Be Safe! and 2) Have Serious Fun! Look for Desafio in Downtown La Fortuna near the Arenal Volcano, next to the El Salto waterfall or take the Desafio Adventure Connections to the Monteverde, Guanacaste, San Jose, Manuel Antonio and Playa Samara. Desafio is family-owned and operated and your "one-stop-shop" for adventure travel in Costa Rica and beyond!

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