La Fortuna Rafting Trip Minimum Age

We checked 9 rafting trips in La Fortuna; 9 state minimum age details in the listing. The minimum age for rafting trips in La Fortuna ranges from 5 to 12. 1 tour accepts children under 6.

TourMinimum ageOperatorFrom
Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
“Minimum age 5 years old”
 5+Arenal Rafting$80Check dates
White Water Rafting Class II and III
“The minimum age is 6 years old”
 6+Costa Rica Descents$65Check dates
Class II-III Rafting and ATV Tour from La Fortuna
“Minimum Age 8 for DBL Rider/Shared ATV”
 8+Wave Expeditions$150Check dates
Whitewater Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna
“Booking age bands: Child 8-12, Adult 13-99”
 8+Desafio Adventure Company$93Check dates
Rafting Class II-III and Zipline Tour from La Fortuna and Arenal
“Minimum Age 8”
 8+Wave Expeditions$149Check dates
White Water Rafting (Class III) with lunch - Arenal Area
“Booking age bands: Child 8-12, Adult 13-65”
 8+Jacamar Naturalist Tours$93Check dates
Combo Arenal Rafting and Canyoning Adventure
“Booking age bands: Child 8-12, Adult 13-65”
 8+Arenal Rafting$160Check dates
Full Day Class II-III Rafting and Canyoning Rappelling from La Fortuna-Arenal
“Minimum Age 8”
 8+Wave Expeditions$199Check dates
White Water River Rafting Class III-IV from La Fortuna-Arenal
“Booking age bands: Adult 12-55”
 12+Wave Expeditions$113Check dates

Questions

How old do you have to be for a rafting trip in La Fortuna?

It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from 5 to 12 across 9 tours.

Which rafting trip in La Fortuna is best for young children?

Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica by Arenal Rafting has the lowest minimum age (5+) and 2095 reviews.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

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