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The 12 Rafting Tours in La Fortuna That Earn Their Price

12 tours  ·  from $70

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 rafting tours in La Fortuna worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Pure Trek Canyoning & White Water Rafting in La Fortuna - Pure Trek canyoning begins in the forest
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Pure Trek Canyoning & White Water Rafting in La Fortuna

1.Pure Trek Canyoning & White Water Rafting in La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $204Our pick

Start with Pure Trek’s waterfall canyoning near La Fortuna, including rappelling, rock climbing, and a forest zipline. Then ride to the Balsa River for Class 2 to 3 white-water rafting, a swimming stop, snacks, drinks, and lunch. Guides such as Byran, Myron, Augusto, and Mario have earned praise for calm safety briefings and good humor.

“Best tour!! Rappelling was A. M. A. Z. I. N. G!!!!!!!! I could have done it all day. So fun! Rafting was exciting, jumping off the cliff was fun and the pineapple and beer was a treat!”

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White Water Rafting class V - Orlando’s role and the safety kayak team
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White Water Rafting class V

2.White Water Rafting class V

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $150

Set out from La Fortuna at 8:30 a.m. for a six-hour class V rafting trip with Costa Rica Descents. Orlando leads the raft, with Jean Carlos and other safety kayakers nearby. Expect hard rapids, waterfalls, a possible cliff jump, fruit snacks, lunch, and a relaxed farm visit with sugar cane and goats.

“Our reservation was cancelled due to weather conditions but this company deserved 5 stars for their communication and promptness of resolution. I will definitely utilize their services during my next visit. Pura Vida!”

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Combo Arenal Rafting and Canyoning Adventure - Rappels, pools, and rainforest gorges
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Combo Arenal Rafting and Canyoning Adventure

3.Combo Arenal Rafting and Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $160

Start early in La Fortuna with canyoning through rainforest gorges, rappels, pools, and rocky cliffs. Then raft the Balsa River through 45 minutes of Class III rapids and a gentler hour with fruit, swimming, and chances to spot sloths, toucans, and iguanas. Guides such as Victor keep the river section safe and lively.

“I traveled with my husband and son to celebrate our son's high school graduation. This adventure was our favorite while in La Fortuna! We are risk takers and love to do crazy stuff- and this one definitely exceeded our expectations. The canyoning was unlike anything we've every experienced. Thrilling, yet we knew we were in good hands. The same with rafting. We were even able to see a sloth at one point! We knew the activities included lunch, but the breakfast was a super bonus surprise! We had definitely worked up an appetite after rappelling (and hiking back up the mountain). Highly recommend to adventure seekers!!!”

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Combo White Water Rafting and Tubing in La Fortuna

4.Combo White Water Rafting and Tubing in La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Spend about six and a half hours rafting and tubing on a river near La Fortuna. You will receive safety training and equipment, stop for fresh fruit, then finish with lunch, coffee, an organic farm walk, and a sugarcane demonstration. The tubing is active white-water tubing, not a lazy river ride.

“Unfortunately the outflow of the river was reduced by the power company due to some maintenance issue so we were not able to get the tour we were expecting. We were not able to tube the last portion of the trip due to safety concerns. The first part of the tour was as advertised however we did pay extra to tube the last part and we ended up with rafting the last portion on a very diminished flow. I understand the safety aspect but feel we overpaid for what we received.”

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Awesome Fun Rafting Class 3 Balsa River 5-Hour Tour in La Fortuna - From La Fortuna pickup to the river
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Awesome Fun Rafting Class 3 Balsa River 5-Hour Tour in La Fortuna

5.Awesome Fun Rafting Class 3 Balsa River 5-Hour Tour in La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $88

Raft 11 km of Costa Rica’s Balsa River on a 5-hour Class 3 trip from La Fortuna. Christian, Marcos, and their team provide instruction, safety support, fruit, snacks, towels, and a traditional Costa Rican lunch. You do not need rafting experience or swimming skills, but participants must be at least 8 years old.

“Marcos and his crew were amazing. Loved the trip start to finish. Highly recommend this one for both the first professionalism and fun vibe of this crew.”

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La Fortuna white water rafting + Authentic Costa Rican Lunch - The 9:30 a.m. start and meeting point
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La Fortuna white water rafting + Authentic Costa Rican Lunch

6.La Fortuna white water rafting + Authentic Costa Rican Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $72

Start at 9:30 a.m. for a guided 10-kilometer rafting trip near La Fortuna. You get safety instruction, gear, tropical fruit, a swim stop, drinks, and a traditional lunch. Hotel pickup is available. Guides such as Bryan work with beginners, though moderate fitness and comfort in moving water are needed.

“Amazing experience! The instructor Bryan is amazing and will go and beyond for you. I really enjoyed myself. Thank you.”

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Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR) - Why the canyoning feels like an adventure
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Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR)

7.Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $160

Start with ABC Canyoning’s four waterfall rappels, ranging from 49 to 131 feet, then raft the Rio Balsa through Class III rapids. Guides Osa and Axle help keep the day friendly and safe, while a fruit stop, wildlife sightings, and a Costa Rican lunch round out this active La Fortuna outing.

“We are adventurers, my kids are 9, 9 and 11 - the waterfall part of this tour is a true adventure and the hike takes work, that's my only warning to others, get ready to work for it - it's worth every second. We had a small group of about 12 people in our group - we arrived at the house where you get set up for the waterfall repelling and there were kittens, baby chicks and a family setting up for our breakfast (eat something small before you go b/c they don't feed you until after!) You get to the first small waterfall quickly and then you work your…”

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Packraft in Rio Tres Amigos - Getting set up with gear and river skills
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Packraft in Rio Tres Amigos

8.Packraft in Rio Tres Amigos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

From La Fortuna, your guide drives you about 35 minutes to the Tres Amigos River. After a safety talk and water practice, you paddle your own packraft through class II and II+ rapids, calm swimming pools, and forest scenery. Guides such as Alex, Javi, and Aletto help with technique and tricky spots. The outing lasts about five hours.

“Exhilarating experience where you are actively controlling the packraft and learning skills with the help of an expert instructor.”

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Adrenaline Pack (Zipline + Rafting) - Fruit, water, and a change of gear
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Adrenaline Pack (Zipline + Rafting)

9.Adrenaline Pack (Zipline + Rafting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $166

Spend roughly seven to eight hours combining nearly 3 kilometers of ziplining with whitewater rafting on Costa Rica’s Balsa River. Guides such as Andre, Susan, and Nelson have been praised for calm instruction and good humor. Lunch, fruit, water, snacks, gear, and transport from La Fortuna are included.

“Amazing combo! We had so much fun and felt completely safe. The guides for the ziplining portion where warm and friendly and had us laughing the entire time! The guide for the rafting portion pointed out lots of animals on the lower portion of the river. The lunch was delicious, as was the fruit they served during breaks. Overall, it was an amazing day!”

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White Water Tubin in the river BALSA - The drive through La Fortuna
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White Water Tubin in the river BALSA

10.White Water Tubin in the river BALSA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $70Best value

Join Costa Rica Descents for a six-hour Balsa River tubing trip from La Fortuna. You’ll float Class I and II rapids, stop for fresh pineapple and watermelon, and finish with an organic buffet lunch at Boat House Bar & Grill. Guides have included Jean Carlos, Carlos, and Mario.

“Jean Carlos and Carlos were excellent tour guides.. we had so much fun and the whole family had a great time!! Can’t wait to come back!”

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Rafting Class 2-3 Sarapiqui AFTERNOON Trip - Swimming, snacks, and a pause in the river
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Rafting Class 2-3 Sarapiqui AFTERNOON Trip

11.Rafting Class 2-3 Sarapiqui AFTERNOON Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about five hours rafting the Sarapiqui River from La Fortuna, with guides such as Gabriel, Walter, or Braulio leading you through Class 2 and 3 rapids. The 12 p.m. start leaves your morning free. Expect wildlife, a river swim, a riverside snack, changing rooms, and a ride back to Desafio Adventure Company.

“Walter and Braulio made this rafting trip so much fun for me, my husband my kids. The rapids were a lot of fun and they pointed out lots of beautiful birds and wildlife! We were even able to jump into the river and given a yummy snack and lunch. It was the most memorable and fun excursion of our trip to Costa Rica. Thanks so much Walter and Braulio! Pura Vida!!”

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Peñas Blancas River: Wildlife Safari Experience by Raft - What the River Experience Feels Like
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Peñas Blancas River: Wildlife Safari Experience by Raft

12.Peñas Blancas River: Wildlife Safari Experience by Raft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

You’ll ride a raft or double kayak down the quiet Peñas Blancas River with a certified guide, watching for howler and capuchin monkeys, sloths, iguanas, caimans, and birds. Calypso Adventures provides transport from La Fortuna, safety gear, water, pineapple, insurance, and a small-group setting of up to 20 people.

“Amazing experience by Calypso Tours- owned and operated by a woman, Bethshive, who went above and beyond to make our experience special and memorable. you were able to see a lot of animals on the river, including a sloth!! We had a great time and highly recommend other families to take this tour!”

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