White Water Rafting & Tubing in one tour

San Carlos, Costa Rica, Costa Rica



Enjoy a fun float down the white waters of the Balsa River, first in a raft paddling hard though the rapids and then second part in a tubing paddling with your arms alone though the rapids.

Rafting and White Water Tubing on the Balsa River near La Fortuna

This full-day tour combines one hour of rafting and one hour of white water tubing on the Balsa River, suitable for adventure seekers comfortable with active water sports.

Highlights

  • Combined rafting and tubing experience
  • Wildlife observation along the Balsa River
  • Organic lunch and farm tour near La Fortuna

Description

Begin with one hour of rafting through solid white water rapids, followed by an hour of white water tubing featuring exciting splashes. You will get wet during this active, adrenaline-filled adventure.

After tubing, return to La Fortuna for a locally prepared organic lunch and coffee at an on-site organic farm. Conclude with a guided walk through the farm, learning about the cultivation and harvesting of seasonal fruits, medicinal plants, and sugar cane.

Experience a traditional sugar cane juice extraction demonstration and enjoy a fresh glass of pure sugar cane juice to finish the tour.

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in La Fortuna
  • Transportation to and from the river
  • Rafting and tubing equipment
  • Fruit snack
  • Organic lunch
  • Coffee
  • Organic farm walk
  • Sugar cane juice demonstration

Excludes

  • Towels
  • Water shoes
  • Photos
  • Gratuity

Important Information

  • This tour involves white water tubing, not calm float tubing

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Wear appropriate water shoes and bring a change of clothes. The best time to visit is during the dry season for optimal river conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes one hour of white water rafting and one hour of tubing on the Balsa River, plus an organic lunch and a farm tour near La Fortuna.
The rafting and tubing take place on the Balsa River, located near La Fortuna in Costa Rica.
This tour is suitable for adventure seekers with a reasonable level of fitness, including beginners comfortable with water activities in Costa Rica.
The combined experience lasts approximately two hours—one hour of rafting followed by one hour of tubing on the Balsa River.
Yes, the tour is designed to accommodate first-time rafters with professional guides ensuring safety throughout the trip.
Yes, the tubing section involves splash-filled white water, so participants should expect to get wet.
The tour operates year-round, but water levels and conditions vary; check the website for current availability and best times.
Participants may see various local wildlife along the Balsa River, including birds and other native animals typical of the La Fortuna area.
Special dietary needs can often be accommodated; it's best to inform the tour provider in advance.
Wear comfortable swimwear, bring water shoes and a change of clothes, and consider sunscreen and insect repellent for your river adventure.

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