Canopy + Balsa River Rafting
Cables above the forest, whitewater below it
Overview
The hardest-charging day Arenal Mundo Aventura sells. Mornings are the waterfall canopy circuit; afternoons are Class II-III whitewater on the Balsa River, a warm, jungle-lined run with enough rapids to keep everyone paddling and calm stretches between them where you drift past herons and iguanas. Rafting guides are IRF-certified and a safety kayaker runs the whole route. A riverside lunch and fresh fruit are included. Closed-toe shoes that can get wet are mandatory - sandals are refused at the put-in.
Highlights
- Full canopy circuit over two waterfalls
- Class II-III whitewater on the Balsa River
- IRF-certified river guides and a safety kayaker
- Riverside lunch and fresh fruit
- Calm stretches for wildlife between the rapids
Included
- Canopy circuit with safety equipment
- Rafting with helmet, life jacket and paddle
- IRF-certified river guides and safety kayaker
- Riverside lunch and fresh fruit
- Round-trip transport from La Fortuna hotels
- Certified bilingual guide
Not included
- Photo package
- Guide gratuity
- Towels
- 13% national sales tax
Meeting point & getting there
Departure times
- 9:00 AM
What to bring
- Closed-toe shoes you can get wet
- Swimsuit and towel
- Change of dry clothes
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Waterproof phone pouch
- Closed-toe shoes that can get wet - sandals are not accepted
- Secured sunglasses strap
Good to know before you book
- Minimum age 8
- Must be comfortable in water and able to swim
- Closed-toe shoes required for rafting
- Not suitable during pregnancy or with back, neck or heart conditions
Safety
- Full safety briefing before the put-in; guides run a practice drill
- A safety kayaker accompanies every trip
- River grade can rise after heavy rain and the run may be rescheduled
Children
This operator charges the same rate for every participant. Minimum age 8.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Inside 48 hours the tour is non-refundable, though we will always try to move you to another date first. Tours run rain or shine; if the operator cancels for safety you are refunded in full.
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