Rafting Class II-III and Ziplining in La Fortuna
Seven ziplines, an 18-meter tower, two hours on the river, and a typical Costa Rican lunch
Ziplining and white water rafting combined in La Fortuna: you climb an 18-meter tower to fly across seven cables (the longest stretching 980 meters above La Fortuna Waterfall), then paddle Class II-III rapids on the Balsa River. The day runs nine hours total, includes a professional guide in English or Spanish, all equipment, lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels, and fresh fruit on the river. Minimum age is 8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Weight and gear-fit limits apply (max 260 pounds, waist under 46 inches, leg under 33 inches). You will get wet. Dress in a bathing suit and shoes that stay on your feet.
Step-by-step itinerary
Zipline and white water rafting adventure
- Climb 18-meter tower for zipline
- Zip over 120-meter canyon
- Cross hanging bridge to longest cable
- Glide across cables up to 70 km/hr
- Raft on Balsa River Class II-III rapids
- Enjoy typical Costa Rican lunch
What’s included
- Professional guide in English or Spanish.
- all ziplining and rafting equipment (harness, helmet, raft, paddles, rafting vest).
- hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels.
- fresh fruit on the river.
- typical Costa Rican lunch at Arenal Vida Campesina.
- bottled water.
- air-conditioned vehicle transport.
Times
- Every day 07:30
Before you book
Operated by Wave Expeditions
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The experience
La Fortuna's zipline park opens the day with an adrenaline climb: you scale an 18-meter tower to launch across the first cable, then cross a hanging bridge to reach the longest line. 980 meters suspended above La Fortuna Waterfall, with views down to the town. Seven cables total, speeds up to 70 km/hr, and the whole canopy section happens before lunch. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel and brings you back at the end of the day.
After ziplining, you move to the Balsa River for two hours of Class II-III white water rafting. Your guide handles the boat and navigation. You paddle, brace and move with the current through the rapids. The river section includes fresh fruit served on the water, and the day wraps with a typical Costa Rican lunch at Arenal Vida Campesina. All rafting gear (raft, paddles, vest and helmet) comes with you. The guide is multilingual and can lead in English or Spanish.
The nine-hour day is weather dependent: heavy rain or government river closures can trigger cancellation after booking, though you'll get an alternative date or full refund if that happens. Participants get wet, so plan to wear a bathing suit and water shoes. The tour does not cover items lost or damaged on the river or left on the bus, so travel light and check before you leave each stop.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to combine ziplining and rafting in a single day. You'll spend nine hours moving between both activities with a small shared group, so pace your energy accordingly.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What are the seven ziplines like, and how high is the longest one?
The seven cables include a 120-meter drop from the 18-meter tower at the start, and the longest cable stretches 980 meters above La Fortuna Waterfall at high altitude. You cross a hanging bridge to reach it and glide at speeds up to 70 km/hr.
How much time do I spend actually paddling on the Balsa River?
White water rafting on the Balsa River takes two hours, paddling Class II-III rapids with your guide steering the boat and calling the strokes.
What's included in the lunch, and when do we eat?
Lunch is a typical Costa Rican meal served at Arenal Vida Campesina after the rafting section. Fresh fruit is also provided on the river during the paddle.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the zipline park?
Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels in La Fortuna and Arenal are included. An air-conditioned vehicle collects you in the morning and returns you at the end of the day.
Can my 10-year-old come, and what do they need to know about the equipment?
Children from age 8 are welcome if accompanied by an adult. They must fit the zipline and rafting gear, which has weight (max 260 pounds), waist (under 46 inches) and leg (under 33 inches) limits. If the equipment doesn't fit properly, participation is not possible.
Rafting Class II-III and Ziplining in La Fortuna
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from US$ 148.88 per person
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