White Water Rafting Half Day Naranjo River (Apr. 15th-Jan. 10th)
Description
We are a boutique tour company that is locally owned and operated. We pride ourselves on keeping our groups small to medium in size and avoid taking out large groups so that we can make our tours more personal and unique. This is a safe rafting tour which is great for people that want to experience a tropical river without driving too far. The starting point is only a 25 minutes ride from Quepos and Manuel Antonio. The Naranjo River is a fantastic way for the whole family to experience a rafting trip in Costa Rica's Central Pacific region.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Once you are picked up at your hotel the drive is about 25 minutes to the starting point. On the way there, we drive through a couple of local Costa Rican towns. It is an informative ride as our guides tell you about the Costa Rican lifestyle and answer any of your questions. Once we get to our destination, you are fitted with the rafting gear and given a safety briefing. The ride down the river is about 1 1/2 hours though lush jungle and rain forest. The rapids are class 3 and 3+. Towards the end we float through a palm plantation before getting to the take out. Here you will be served a delicious snack of pineapple, fruit juice, water and cookies. The drive back to your hotel is only about 20 minutes.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up at your Manuel Antonio or Quepos hotel, air b&b, or private rental home. We can also meet you at the Delta Gas station parking lot right across from the Max Teran Valls Hospital (Quepos Hospital) if you are driving from outside of the Manuel Antonio or Quepos area.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What to bring: extra bottled water, sun block, water shoes or sneakers (Keens or Tevas work great, no flip flops), sun glasses and straps, swim suit, towel, change of clothes, a little money just in case, camera
- A minimum of 3 people per booking for the morning 7:30 am tour is required
- A minimum of 4 people per booking for the afternoon 12 pm tour is required
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- Largest life jacket fits a size 52" chest
- Minimum age is 10 years
Reviews(103)
Our guides were great and full Of knowledge! We had the best time and would definitely do it again!
Amazing white water rafting. Everyone was welcoming and being extremely safe! What a great experience and I recommend this for anyone
Awesome experience. The guides were friendly and helped with everything from parking my car to getting through rapids to helping with directions to my next destination. The hike down to the river was cool and the rapids were awesome. This company does the longer route and more challenging rapids compared to the others around
4 of us jumped in (literally) below the chute and ran the lower section with this crew. They are professional and experienced, blended with fun and excitement. Class 3 and 4 rapids were wild but totally doable (ages 22-53, all in good shape), the river was beautiful, the setting surreal, grins the whole time. On the river a couple hours, take out was at the bridge. Go with this operation!
We had a blast on our whitewater rafting trip with Mel. No notes. Everything was great.
We had an amazing rafting experience with Damian and the team! Everything was very well organised, and we had such a fun and memorable time on the river. Damian is highly experienced, knowledgeable, and professional, and we felt safe throughout the whole trip thanks to the clear safety briefing at the beginning. One of the highlights was the journey through the jungle to the starting point, and we also loved jumping from a small cliff into the river, it added an extra thrill to the experience. The whole adventure was exciting from start to finish. Thank you so much for such a great experience! We also really appreciate the photos. As a small suggestion, it would be even better if the photo quality could be higher, that would make them even more special keepsakes
Our favourite experience in Costa Rica. Would 100% recommend this amazing company. Very accommodating and confidence inspiring. Would love to book more activities with team.
Amazing, guides were clearly very skilled. They assessed the rain Tod determine whether still safe to do and it was so much fun! 2 adults and 15&17 y/o kids.
We had an amazing experience with Mel and his team!! They were both kind and very professional and really made us feel safe on the river so we could fully enjoy the experience and the beauty of this amazing place. I can’t recommend this enough - It was a highlight of our trip!!
My wife, our young daughter (a total thrill seeker!), and I had the most incredible experience rafting the Lower Naranjo River at the end of January. From start to finish, the trip exceeded every expectation we had. Our guide, Damian, was outstanding, professional, calm, knowledgeable, and fantastic with our daughter. She had been looking forward to this adventure for weeks, and Damian made sure she felt confident, safe, and fully included the entire time. The rapids were exciting, dynamic, and incredibly fun, while still feeling well-managed and safe thanks to the crew’s expertise. The equipment provided was top-notch and first class, which added a lot to our comfort and confidence on the river. You can really tell this operation takes safety and quality seriously. What truly set the experience apart was the ending. After the trip, we were treated to fresh cookies, pineapple, and homemade fresh fruit juice prepared by Mel, the driver’s mom, a personal and heartfelt touch that made the day even more special. Sitting together afterward, sharing snacks and talking about our favorite rapids and the overall adventure, was the perfect way to wrap up an already unforgettable experience. This was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip, and an adventure our family will be talking about for a long time. If you’re looking for an exciting, well-run rafting experience that’s also welcoming for families, this is it. We couldn’t recommend it more highly.
