Class II-III Rafting and Chocolate Tour from La Fortuna

4.7 (12 reviews) Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the best of Costa Rica on a full-day tour that combines a chocolate tour with a whitewater rafting trip on the Balsa River. You’ll get a hands-on demonstration of the chocolate-making process and see a cacao farm, then get wet during a fun rafting trip on class II-III rapids. Includes lunch at a countryside estate, rafting equipment, snacks and lunch, and round-trip transport from La Fortuna.

What's included

  • Fresh Fruits in the river
  • Delicious typical lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Equipment: Raft, Paddles, Rafting Vest and Helmet
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What to expect

Immerse yourself in the aromas and delicious flavors of the world of chocolate. During your taste tour you will discover the history of chocolate. You will love to see the transformation of the Cacao bean into the dark chocolate products. While participating in the hands-on demonstration of the chocolate-making process, you will get the opportunity to get crazy mixing chocolate with different exotic ingredients such as Jamaica flower, natural cinnamon, nutmeg and chili powder.  Once you have sampled these delicious treats, we will drive you to the adventure going paddling your way through the fast flowing rapids on class II-III Balsa River. Get wet and wild through the rapids. Tops off with hearty Costa Rican lunch and some fun surprises.

  1. Sarapiqui River

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
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Pickup details

Hotels outside of 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

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 1 person per booking is required
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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