Tours/La Fortuna/La Fortuna white water rafting + Authentic Costa Rican Lunch
Viator · group up to 59 pax

La Fortuna white water rafting + Authentic Costa Rican Lunch

5.0(56)La Fortuna1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(54)

Description

Get ready for the ultimate adventure! Join us on our white-water Rafting tour and experience the rush of paddling through the rapids of the Balsa River, surrounded by lush rainforest and breathtaking scenery. Along the way, you'll have the chance to take a refreshing dip in the cool waters of the river and relax in the beauty of nature. And after your adventure is done, indulge in a delicious Costa Rican-style lunch. This full-day guided tour promises excitement, beauty, and unforgettable memories. Come join us for the ride of a lifetime!

Tour Options

RAFTING TOUR + WILDLIFE +FUN
  • Lunck Pickup included

Highlights

Rafting equipment
Pick-up service available
Delicious Traditional Lunch (don't miss it)
Local Tropical Fruits

What's included

Included
Rafting equipment
Pick-up service available
Delicious Traditional Lunch (don't miss it)
Local Tropical Fruits
Not included
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Pickup Locations & Times

The pick ups start from 9:30am to 10 am, it depends on where your hotel is located. DEPARTS: every day at 10 am from LA FORTUNA. WHAT TO BRING: Changing clothes, clothes to get wet, tennis shoes or water shoes.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(56)

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GeneM534
April 25, 2026
Exceptional fun on the Balsa River

I had a blast on this rafting trip along the Balsa River. The guides were exceptionally friendly and experienced, very knowledgeable about the wildlife and plants we saw, and the river itself provided constant excitement. Highly recommended!

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philippeboislard
March 7, 2026
Beautiful

Great time Extra atmosphere Good security Our adorable pilot Very nice sensations

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josephtG5400EI
August 31, 2025
Rafting

Jason was a great white water rafting guide! Very fun and made it great to raft. Imon took the best photos. Also this agency lets you swim in the blue water area, the other rafting groups had their break in the brown water.

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Operator response

We’re so happy you had a fantastic rafting adventure! 😄 Jason will be glad to hear you enjoyed his guidance, and Aimon will be happy you loved the photos. 🛶💦 It’s great that you got to enjoy the blue water area too—thank you for sharing your experience!

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3Traveller42
July 23, 2025

Our family of three had a great time with the team of Greddy (driver), Aimon (safety and photographer) and Jason "the water sloth" (captain and guide). Jason was able to provide information on the animals and birds etc during our descent and also served us some delicious pineapple during a brief pause. Very competent and professsional organisation. Thanks for this memorable first experience of rafting .

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled your family had such a great time with Greddy, Aimon, and Jason “the water sloth.” Glad we could make your first rafting trip memorable!

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Kelli Millwood H
July 22, 2025
Incredible Family Rafting with Jason the Water Sloth!

Rafting in La Fortuna was the highlight of our trip—thanks to Jason, our amazing guide! He made our 7- and 9-year-olds feel completely safe, even tying an extra strap for them to hold onto and letting them help call out directions (they loved it!). His clear instructions kept us secure the entire ride—while others fell out of other rafts, we didn’t even come close. It rained the whole time and it was still so fun. Between thrilling rapids and peaceful stretches where Jason pointed out wildlife and trees, it was the perfect mix of adventure and nature. Book this—and ask for Jason!

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Operator response

Thank you for the amazing review! We’re so glad Jason made your family feel safe and created such a fun, memorable experience. Rain or shine, rafting with us is always an adventure. Hope to see you again!

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726antoineu
July 14, 2025
Best experience in fortune.

It was the first time we did excellent rafting experience, very fun, the whole team was always very attentive, sure and we always felt very safe, we were lucky enough to see a lot of fauna and flora, the guide knew a lot about them and explained names and details of the species which complemented the activity a lot, special thanks to Freddy the driver, Aimon our cameraman and Jason "the lazy water" our guide for all the energy and disposition, we will definitely return.

Operator response

¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron tanto del rafting y que se sintieron seguros y bien acompañados en todo momento. Gracias por destacar a Freddy, Aimon y a Jason “el perezoso de agua”, estaremos encantados de recibirlos de nuevo en una próxima aventura. ¡Hasta pronto!

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debbiepD1644PW
July 1, 2025
Exhilarating day with La Fortuna rafting

We booked last minute and the team at La Fortuna were very accommodating picking us up from our hotel and giving us a comprehensive explanation of our day en route to river Sarapiqui. On arrival our rafting guides, Jason, Aimon and Graeven kitted us out and gave us a full safety briefing. Wow, what fun we had, exhilarating, exciting and amazing all at once! Loved seeing and hearing about the sights of nature on the river too. Thanks guys ..and Minor the driver for making our experience unforgettable 🌊

Operator response

Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so glad you had an unforgettable experience with Jason, Aimon, Greivin, and Minor. It’s great to hear you enjoyed both the adventure and the nature along the way. Hope to see you again soon!

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Cindy C
June 2, 2025
Amazing time!

Jason the Water Sloth and the whole crew were amazing! It was definitely a fun family adventure that we'll never forget. My youngest was a little afraid but they all made us feel very safe. When it started thundering, he said he wanted to trust his gut and eat the fruit later. Other tours stopped and yup, soon thereafter it started lighting! I was so glad we picked this tour and they put my family's safety first. On the way back, they even stopped at a place so my sons could see a sloth.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a memorable adventure with Jason the Water Sloth and the crew. Safety is always our top priority, and we're glad you felt well taken care of especially with the weather turning! It means a lot to us that your youngest felt safe and supported throughout the tour. And how awesome that your sons got to see a sloth on the way back! We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you again for another adventure in the future!

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jeanpinat
May 3, 2025
Too expensive for duration and sensations

Not worth the price! What you said: level 2/3 75$, level 3/4 85$, 2 hours of descent, a lot of sensations What they don't tell you: take the cheapest of the two because in any case you make exactly the same descent, the price does not take into account the 13% tax so 85$ = 100$, there is actually 2h between the departure and the arrival BUT the explanation time is included in, the break fruits also and MOSTLY there is a lot of break on the side, pose used for photographers to position themselves to sell you behind the photos at 40$, I recorded less than 30min in the rapids the rest of the time let themselves navigate or wait. And finally, the sensations are more than borderline, we are very far from a 3/4 level. Good point on the guides very friendly. Conclusion, good activity for $40 but certainly not for their prices

Operator response

Dear Jean Pinat, Thank you for sharing your feedback . It took us time to respond because we wanted to be certain about our answer. We would like to clarify that the two options you mentioned, we offer only one. Our equipment is easy to identify: blue rafts, red helmets and blue and red life jackets, which clearly differs from other companies in the area. We kindly invite you to verify whether the activity you described was indeed with us. Based on the experience you described, it is quite possible that it involved a different company. We sincerely regret any inconveniences, and if the incident did occur with us, we would greatly appreciate it if you could share more details or contact us directly. We would reviewing the situation and doing our best to improve your experience. Sincerely, La Fortuna Rafting.

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R8193ZCnicolel
February 23, 2025
The best day- big smiles from the whole family!

We had the best day with Luis, our driver, and guides, Jason “the water sloth” and Aimon! They anticipated every need and made sure everyone in our party had an amazing time. In the calm areas of the river, Jason shared his knowledge about local birds and plants. Aimon shared information about local history and culture. To top it off, our lunch was delightful and gave us a taste of local flavor. As an added bonus, they pointed out amazing wildlife- we saw a baby sloth hanging out with his Mama, monkeys, iguanas, and more! 3 generations left the experience saying, “That was a 10/10 experience!”

Operator response

Thanks for your wonderfull comment, from Luis your Driver, Jason our Water Sloth and Aimon they are glad to read the you left our activity with all the good vibes and the knowledge they always try to bring in the better way to our clients, Family we hope to see you again with us in the future, dont forget the pura vida.

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