La Fortuna White Water Rafting at a glance
- Our pick: Balsa River white water rafting Costa Rica: Class 2/3 rapids, US$ 80 per person (5h, 4.96★ · 2,100).
- Top rated: Arenal & Sarapiqui: Afternoon Rafting Tour with Pickup & Fruit Stop, US$ 77 per person (5h, 4.99★ · 129).
- Best value: White Water Rafting Class II & III: Balsa River from La Fortuna, US$ 65 per person (6h, 4.97★ · 947).
Price per person across the 27 options priced per person: US$ 45–US$ 205 (median US$ 103). With 100+ reviews: 18 of 27.
Of the 27 options: 27 with live guides in English, 27 with free cancellation, 26 with instant confirmation, 25 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly, 1 private and 23 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
La Fortuna White Water Rafting
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The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Balsa River white water rafting Costa Rica: Class 2/3 rapids Raft 10 kilometers of class 2/3 rapids on Costa Rica's Balsa River with a professional guide, towel, water and a Costa Rican lunch included. Every day · 09:20 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.96 (2,100 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 Class III and IV white water rafting on the Balsa River near La Fortuna starts at 9am with hotel pickup, a 15-kilometer run down the rainforest river. Every day · 09:20 · Pickup available · From age 12 ★ 4.97 (1,995 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Balsa River Rafting Class III & IV from La Fortuna Six hours of Class III and IV rapids on the Balsa River with expert guides, pickup from La Fortuna. Every day · 09:30 · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 4.94 (1,337 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
White Water Rafting Class II & III: Balsa River from La Fortuna Raft Class II-III rapids on the Balsa River for six hours, spotting wildlife while your bilingual guide navigates you through Costa Rica's jungle waterway. Every day · 09:30 · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 4.97 (947 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Sarapiquí River white water rafting: Class IV rapids, 2 hours Paddle Class IV rapids on the Sarapiquí River for over 2 hours with a professional bilingual guide, fresh fruit and lunch included. Every day · 08:20 · Pickup available · Ages 14–65 ★ 4.96 (846 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Rafting Class II & III La Fortuna: River & Farm Lunch Raft 13 km of Class II & III rapids near La Fortuna with a certified bilingual guide, then shower off and eat lunch at an organic farm while learning how. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 4.96 (544 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 94 per person
Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River: La Fortuna white water Paddle Class II and III rapids on the Balsa River near La Fortuna with a local guide, hotel pickup. Every day · 06:30, 07:00 and 10:00 · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 4.91 (328 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 93 per person
Rafting Class II-III and Ziplining in La Fortuna Zip through jungle canopy on seven cables, then paddle Class II-III rapids on the Balsa River: both with guides, lunch and hotel pickup included from La Fortuna. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 4.96 (276 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
La Fortuna: Sarapiqui Rafting & Organic Farm Tour White-water rafting on Sarapiqui River with organic lunch, farm walk & sugarcane tasting. Includes hotel pickup, guide, safety gear. Half-day from La Fortuna. Every day · 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30 · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 4.96 (107 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · DA · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Arenal & Sarapiqui: Afternoon Rafting Tour with Pickup & Fruit Stop Late risers can catch the only afternoon Sarapiqui River rafting tour from Arenal, with hotel pickup, riverside fruit picnic, and expert local guides included. Every day · 11:30 and 11:50 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 4.99 (129 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 77 per person
La Fortuna: Afternoon White Water Rafting & Volcano Views Feel the rush of Class II & III white water rafting near La Fortuna, with volcano views, hotel pickup, and a local guide. Includes fruit snack and riverside break. Mon–Sat · 14:00 · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 4.94 (194 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Sarapiquí Whitewater Rafting: Class 3-4 Rapids from La Fortuna Paddle Class 3 and 4 rapids on the Sarapiquí River near La Fortuna with a guide, safety gear and lunch included: hotel pickup and drop-off from La Fortuna. Next departure: 11 Jun 2027 · Pickup available · From age 13 ★ 4.86 (136 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 122 per person
La Fortuna Canyoning and Rafting Tour: Rapids & Waterfalls Rappel three jungle waterfalls and paddle Class III-IV rapids near La Fortuna in one eight-hour adventure with hotel pickup, lunch and an expert guide. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 4.99 (252 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 176 per person
La Fortuna: Balsa River White Water Rafting & Lunch Feel the rush on Balsa River’s Class III rapids near La Fortuna, swim under the jungle canopy, spot wildlife, and relax with a Costa Rican lunch, includes hotel pickup. Every day · 08:30 · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 4.95 (111 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 103 per person
Rafting & Canopy Tour Costa Rica: White-Water & Zip-Lines White-water raft the Balsa River and zip-line through the canopy on this full-day adventure that includes hotel pickup, a guide. Every day · 09:30 · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 4.96 (178 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
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Arenal Volcano Canyoning & Rafting: La Fortuna Waterfalls Rappel 100-foot waterfalls in Lost Canyon and raft Class 2–3 rapids on the Balsa River near La Fortuna with an experienced guide. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 10 ★ 4.98 (129 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 192 per person
La Fortuna canyoning and rafting combo Rappel down tropical waterfalls in La Fortuna's canyon and tackle Class II-III rapids on the Balsa River. This full-day adventure combines canyoning. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 4.96 (102 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 205 per person
Sarapiquí River Rafting: Class II–III Near Arenal Paddle Class II–III rapids on the Sarapiquí River near La Fortuna with a bilingual naturalist guide, equipment, lunch and hotel pickup included. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.96 (101 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 106 per person
La Fortuna Whitewater Rafting and Tubing Combo: Rafting and tubing in one tour Whitewater rafting and tubing in La Fortuna with hotel pickup, lunch and organic farm tour included: class 3/4 rapids in a raft, then switch to tubing on class 2/3 water. Every day · 09:30 · Pickup available · Ages 12–55 ★ 4.97 (92 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Bijagua & Upala: Rainforest Hike, Sloths & Rafting Day Trip Watch sloths and toucans in Bijagua & Upala rainforest, hike real jungle trails, and float by raft with a nature guide. Includes optical gear, snacks & umbrellas. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 4.98 (86 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Costa Rica: Class V White Water Rafting & Rainforest Lunch Feel the rush of class V white water rafting in Costa Rica’s rainforest, with expert guides, riverside fruit breaks, and a traditional lunch, hotel pickup included. Every day · 08:30 · Pickup available · From age 12 ★ 5.00 (79 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Balsa River Rafting in La Fortuna: Class 2-3 rapids Raft Class 2-3 rapids on the Balsa River near La Fortuna with hotel pickup, guide, all gear, lunch and wildlife viewing included. Every day · 10:00 · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 5.00 (75 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · HI · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 88 per person
La Fortuna: Safari Float & Waterfall Swim Half-Day Half-day La Fortuna Waterfall tour with Peñas Blancas River safari float, wildlife spotting and family lunch. Local guide, hotel pickup included. 4–5 hours. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.96 (53 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 170 per person
Zipline and Rafting in Costa Rica: 8 cables through rainforest Zipline through rainforest canopy on 8 cables up to 56 kph, then raft 11 km of Balsa River with 30+ rapids: guide, gear and lunch included, 7 hours total. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 4.93 (45 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 183 per person
Compare 3 more options for La Fortuna White Water Rafting
From US$ 122 per person · 7 h to 8 h
Rafting Level III & Canopy Zip Lines in La Fortuna White water rafting on the Balsa River with 10 canopy cables, hanging bridge and Superman swing in La Fortuna: guide, gear and hotel pickup included. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.71 (24 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
Sarapiquí River Rafting Class 2-3: La Fortuna to San Jose Whitewater rafting on the Sarapiquí River from La Fortuna to San Jose with hotel pickup, guide, equipment and lunch included. Next departure: 13 Jun 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 4.76 (17 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 122 per person
Rafting & Canyoning near San Jose: 8 hours of rapids and rappels Eight hours of white water rafting on the Balsa River and rappelling down five waterfalls in a cloud forest canyon, with guides and gear provided, departing from San Jose. Every day · 08:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.89 (9 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · PT · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
The top 12 of 27 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsa River white water rafting Costa Rica: Class 2/3 rapidsOur pickPickup offered | US$ 80 per person | 5h | 4.96★ · 2,100 | Every day · 09:20 | English, Spanish |
| Arenal & Sarapiqui: Afternoon Rafting Tour with Pickup & Fruit StopTop ratedPickup offered | US$ 77 per person | 5h | 4.99★ · 129 | Every day · 11:30 and 11:50 | English, Spanish |
| White Water Rafting Class II & III: Balsa River from La FortunaBest valuePickup offered | US$ 65 per person | 6h | 4.97★ · 947 | Every day · 09:30 | English, Spanish |
| Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4Pickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 5h | 4.97★ · 1,995 | Every day · 09:20 | English, Spanish |
| Balsa River Rafting Class III & IV from La FortunaGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 6h | 4.94★ · 1,337 | Every day · 09:30 | English, Spanish |
| Sarapiquí River white water rafting: Class IV rapids, 2 hoursPickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 5h | 4.96★ · 846 | Every day · 08:20 | English, Spanish |
| Rafting Class II & III La Fortuna: River & Farm LunchPickup offered | US$ 94 per person | 6h | 4.96★ · 544 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River: La Fortuna white waterGroup of up to 9 · Pickup offered | US$ 93 per person | 4h | 4.91★ · 328 | Every day · 06:30, 07:00 and 10:00 | English, Spanish |
| Rafting Class II-III and Ziplining in La FortunaPickup offered | US$ 149 per person | 9h | 4.96★ · 276 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| La Fortuna: Sarapiqui Rafting & Organic Farm TourGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 65 per person | 6h–7h | 4.96★ · 107 | Every day · 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30 | English, Danish, Spanish |
| La Fortuna: Afternoon White Water Rafting & Volcano ViewsGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 70 per person | 4h | 4.94★ · 194 | Mon–Sat · 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Sarapiquí Whitewater Rafting: Class 3-4 Rapids from La FortunaPickup offered | US$ 122 per person | 6h | 4.86★ · 136 | Next departure: 11 Jun 2027 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (1): Bijagua & Upala: Rainforest Hike, Sloths & Rafting Day Trip (US$ 45 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (12): Balsa River Rafting Class III & IV from La Fortuna (US$ 85 per person) · Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River: La Fortuna white water (US$ 93 per person) · La Fortuna: Sarapiqui Rafting & Organic Farm Tour (US$ 65 per person)
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