Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
White-water Rafting Class II-III and ATV Tour –Rio Balsa. Family fun, excitement, and high flying thrills. A 2.5-hour tour going on fun trails at a private farm right below the Arenal Volcano. Heading for a more fluid ride towards La Guaria and stopping at Arenal river for great pictures; paddle down roaring rapids in the afternoon.
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Snacks
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Equipment: Raft, Vest and Helmet
Beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Departure Point
Av. 331, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Hotels outside of the normal route may have an extra transportation charge.
o Arenal Lodge
o Lost Iguana
o Luna Nueva
o Bosque de Chachagua
o Chachagua Rainforest
o Tilajari
o Leaves and Lizards
o Observatory Lodge
o La Mansion
o El Castillo
o Rancho Margot.
o Nuevo Arenal Hotels
o Termales el Bosque
o El Tucano
o Lands in Love
o La Garza
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum Age 16 for SGL Rider/Own ATV -- must show valid driver's license
Minimum Age 8 for DBL Rider/Shared ATV
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Weather dependent. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is flooding or other government river closure. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Participants will get wet, please dress ready to raft in bathing suit and shoes that will stay on feet.
Not responsible for items lost or damaged on river, please do not take anything on the river that you are not willing to lose
Not responsible for items left on transfer bus or on tour, please check carefully before getting off bus and at end of tours
Pack a backpack with change of clothing and toiletry articles.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
angiebrown7006
23 Mar 2024
Fabulous experience from start to finish. Professional and felt safe in the hands of Carlos our guide. Would definitely recommend ????????????
V4866UIalisonr
18 Mar 2024
Wonderful day yesterday rafting with Wave! Terrific staff! They end the tour with a late lunch at a local farm for amazing Costa Rican food.
Jet04606746951
03 Mar 2024
I Highly recommend using them for the combo ATV and raft experience. Guides like Alonso and Mauricio ensured our safety and enjoyment. Quick photo delivery within 24 hours and they were great quality.
This tour in
Costa Rica
is organized by
Wave Expeditions
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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