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Cancellation
September 28
No refund
You can cancel up to 1 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 1 full days before the experience’s start time.
Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Cancellation
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
8 Hours Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English, Spanish
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.
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
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.
Additional Info
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
Operated by Wave Expeditions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.