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Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
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Reviewed August 4, 2019

I was nervous, but the guides made me feel safe at all times. Everything is relaxed, yet exciting. This company has everything down to a tee - we left on time, stopped on way over and let us out to take pics of a sloth walking on the telephone lines, great safety briefing, awesome rapids and opportunity to swim in the Rio Balsa. Excellent lunch waiting upon your return - just A+. Pura Vida!

Date of experience: July 2019
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Arenal R, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Arenal Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded August 5, 2019

Hola tpenadiaz,

Greetings from Arenal Rafting Company!

We want to thank you fior the feedback that is very important to continue growing the service and keep the people happy around the world with this magnificent adventure white water rafting.

Again thank you for the comments.

Best regard,

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Reviewed August 2, 2019

Excellent*** just amazing trip on the river, The rapids were spectacular, We loveit doing the rafting trip, Arenal rafting company is by far the best in la fortuna

Date of experience: July 2019
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Arenal R, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Arenal Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded August 4, 2019

Hola krice76,

Thank you for having booked with Arenal Rafting Company!

We wanto thank you for the feedback that is very important for us to continue making people happy around the world.

So again thank you for the commentaries.

Pura Vida,

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Reviewed July 31, 2019

While planning our trip, Maichal Robinson. L was SUPER helpful. He arranged transportation for us from the airport in San Jose to our hotel in Fortuna and then to our next destination after rafting. The crew on the rafting experience was outstanding. Jose educated us and kept us entertained on the bus ride to the entry point. Time between the drop and start of the activity was minimal. The guide on the river were serious about their jobs but also outgoing and friendly. Our guide, Tom, is someone who I would want to meet again on our next trip to Costa Rica. The rapids were thrilling and fun. The scenery was beautiful. The fruit refreshment and the post adventure beer were delicious. In my opinion, if you want to get a flavor of the country and have a GREAT time, do this first!

Date of experience: July 2019
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Arenal R, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Arenal Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded August 4, 2019

Hola thomb620,

Greetings from Arenal Rafting Company!

We are very glad and pleased that you had a lot of fun in the epicenter of the adventure in Costa Rica, for me it was a pleasure to book and helping you to plan your adventures and vacations in Costa Rica it was a honor.
Also as you saw the guides have an excellent service and they are very respectful.

We looking forward to see you bak in Costa Rica, La Fortuna the epicenter of the adventure.

Pura Vida,


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Reviewed July 29, 2019

Amazing rafting trip with a great crew ; Diddier and all the guides knows the river and very well, they let you know whent you are getting close to the best rapids, like they say, safe and fun

Date of experience: July 2019
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Arenal R, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Arenal Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded July 31, 2019

Hola Sylvianorman09,

Thank you for having booked with Arenal Rafting Company!

We want to thank you for sharing your rafting experience with the world for us it was a pleasure to have you here.

Best regards,

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Reviewed July 27, 2019 via mobile

Leave your worries behind, these guys know what they are doing. Safety is foremost and fun comes along with it. We had an awesome fun and totally wet time. They feed you midway and at the end. Ask for Marcos, great guy, great guide.

Date of experience: July 2019
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Arenal R, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Arenal Rafting, responded to this reviewResponded July 29, 2019

Hola Peopleshope,

Thank you for having booked with Arenal Rafting Company!

We want ot thank you for the feedback it is very important for us this kind of comments to continue growing the service and also keep providing the best adventure the northen area La Fortuna.

So we hope to see you back in the epicenter of the adventure La Fortuna.

Again thanks,

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