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Balsa River
Sarapiquí River
River Description
Difficulty
Beginner
Intermediate
River Length
11km
13km
On-River Time
2 Hours *
2 Hours *
River Class
Class 3 Rapids
Class 3 & 4 Rapids
Thrill Level
Mild to Moderate
Moderate to High
Intensity of Rapids
Easy to Intermediate
Challenging to Advance
Suitability
Minimum Age
8 Years Old
15 Years Old
Swimming Ability
Not Required
Not Required, but Preferred
Paddling Ability
None to Minimal
Necessary
Accessibility
Handicap Accessible
Handicap Accessible, Call Us
Logistics*
Pick-Up Time
10:00 am
8:00 am
Drop-Off Time
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
Shuttle Time to Start
60 min
90 min
Shuttle Time from End
45 min
60 min
Time at Lunch
60 Minutes
60 Minutes
Inclusions
Snack
Fresh Fruit Served on River
Fresh Fruit Served on River
Lunch
Traditional Costa Rican Cuisine
Traditional Costa Rican Cuisine
Vegetarian Options
Yes
Yes
Beverage
Yes, Served Post-Trip
Yes, Served Post-Trip
Shower
Yes, Available After Trip
Yes, Available After Trip
Restrooms
Yes, Available Before & After Trip
Yes, Available Before & After Trip
Towels
Yes, Available After Trip
Yes, Available After Trip
Top-Of-The-Line Equipment
Yes!
Yes!
World-Class Service
Yes!
Yes!
* Times Will Vary Slightly Based on Hotel Location, Traffic, and Weather

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  • katie

    Katie is a California native, and Costa Rica is like her second home. She is an absolute ray of sunshine and laughter wherever she goes. She has helped from the very start of Rafting Costa Rica, working on everything from marketing material and website content to ferrying equipment from the US to answering phones.

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