Chorro Rafting Class IV-V from Manuel Antonio

5.0 (34 reviews) Quepos, Costa Rica
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Guests call it the best rafting they’ve ever done.

The Chorro Rafting Tour is a Class IV–V white-water trip on the upper Naranjo River, 45 minutes from Manuel Antonio. When most rivers in Costa Rica run low, Chorro roars. The river squeezes into a rock canyon and races through one rapid after another: tight turns around huge boulders, steep drops, Dragon’s Tail, Stacy’s Lament and El Chorro itself.

Between rapids, look up: sheer cliffs and waterfalls running down the rock. H2O Adventures was the first company to run this gorge commercially back in 2004. On every Chorro trip, a lead raft goes ahead to check the line.

Halfway down, we stop for a swim, an optional cliff jump and a snack.

No experience needed. Season: December 15 to April 30. Options: Private (your group only, minimum 2 people), Small Group (shared with other guests, minimum 3 people) or Just Rafting (no transport: you meet us in Esquipulas with your own car, minimum 4 people). Minimum age 14.

Options

El Chorro Rafting Trip

Trip starts at H2O Adventures in Quepos at 8:00 am. Starting times may vary depending on weather conditions.
Pickup included

Small Group

Pickup included

Just Rafting no transport

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks and beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What to expect

  1. H2o Adventures Rafting And Tubing
    5h · Admission ticket included
    Dropping a stunning 100 feet per mile, just 40 minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park, breathes the start of Costa Rica’s best commercial whitewater adventure. Chorro section starts in the mountain village of Esquipulas. Our route carves deep into the river’s exposed bedrock, making this thrilling section of the Naranjo River an exception to the geological youth of Costa Rica. This 3km canyon delights the adventure seeker with fun drops and steep runs through 12 technical narrows.

    January is the high water month. Lots of thrills! In February the river runs at medium level. March and April the rapids become steep and technical. Never a dull moment.

    Paddle Hard! Get down…Hi Five!! Be ready!! to bounce and squeeze through the gorge’s tight rock walls, maneuver and carve around massive boulders and bends, and sweep down drops through challenging unforgettable chutes. Dragon’s Tail, Chorro Rapid and Stacy’s Lament are some of the challenges that you will paddle through.

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code is Wet Adventurer Ready to get wet, strap sandals or water shoes required.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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