Near Arenal, the three main rivers are the Toro, the Balsa, and the
Peñas Blancas. Each river caters to a different style of rafting – some
trips are leisurely “safari floats”, where
tour takers enjoy a slow pace
that allows for excellent animal watching, while others plunge through
Class III and IV rapids. Like most activities in your
Costa Rica Vacations, there is
something for everyone, regardless of age or experience. Guides
accompany every trip and ensure that tour takers are equipped with the
proper equipment and rafting knowledge. Most tours include
transportation and lunch. The three options are discussed below.
The
Peñas Blancas River runs through the Tilarán Mountain Range in north-central Costa Rica
before converging with the
San Carlos River just east of the
Arenal Volcano. This river is slow moving and pleasant. Rafting trips down the
Peñas Blancas allow tour takers to enjoy the sights and sounds of both
the river and the passing landscape. Be on the lookout for monkeys,
iguanas, caimans, crocodiles, sloths, and a wide range of bird species.
The float is peaceful and ideal for people of all ages.
The
Balsa River
has class II and III rapids. This category has calm, cool stretches as
well as some more exciting passages. There is, however, nothing too
intense, and a
Costa Rica trip down the Balsa River is suitable for people of all
ages and abilities. The rafting adventure typically takes about 2 hours
and passes through scenic forest landscapes.
The
Toro River
begins near the Poás Volcano in the central highlands of
Costa Rica.
From here, the river runs to the northeast and eventually empties into
the Caribbean Sea. On its way it passes through dense forests,
impressive canyons, and rolling hillsides. A trip down the Toro – which
means “Bull River” in English – is an exciting, fast-paced affair. There
are technical rapids and large, sweeping waves. All told, this trip
runs through both class III and IV rapids and will challenge even the
most experienced of rafters.
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