Naranjo River Rafting Class III-IV from Manuel Antonio

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The first rapid comes almost as soon as you push off. Then another. Then another.

The Naranjo Rafting Tour is a Class III–IV white-water trip 30 minutes from Manuel Antonio. The rapids are short and punchy: a drop, a hard turn, a wave in the face, then a calm pool to regroup before the next one.

The day starts with a walk through a small spice farm, where your guide shows you vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and cacao.

On the water you’ll run Robin Hood, Cara de Indio and El Espavel. A safety kayaker goes first to lead the way. Halfway down, we stop for fresh fruit, cookies and cold drinks, then float the last stretch looking for kingfishers and white ibis.

Season: May 1 to December 14. Options: Private (your group only, minimum 2 people), Small Group (shared with other guests, minimum 3 people) or Just Rafting (no transport, minimum 4 people: meet us at Restaurante El Mordisco, on the main street of Naranjito, at 9:00 am, 11:00 am or 1:00 pm). Minimum age 12.

Options

Naranjo River Rafting Trip

Only 30 minutes away into the mountains from the Manuel Antonio / Quepos area, the Naranjo River offers an exhilarating, exploding section of white water.
Tico Lunch and River Snack
Pickup included

Small Group

Pickup included

Just Rafting no transport

What's included

All the specialized gear needed for the activity (helmets, PFD’s, paddles)
Snacks (fruit, juices, water, cookies)
Professional, bilingual & friendly guides
Transfers from and to the Manuel Antonio / Quepos area

Transfers outside the Manuel Antonio-Quepos area
Photography service
Gratuities

What to expect

Quepos
5h

The trip starts at your hotel, where a minibus will pick you up and take you to the meting point where you will check in for the trip. The drive is about 35 minutes to the river, passing through Oil Palm, Melina, Teak plantations and a couple of Costarican little towns. Once there, the guides will gear you up and after a safety talk you will start your descent maneuvering the rapids of the mighty Naranjo River.

The river trip last about 1 hour and 45 minutes and you will stop on one of the river shores for a delicious snack.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

FOR THE JUST RAFTING OPTION ONLY (no transport). Meet us at Restaurante El Mordisco (Mordisco de Naranjito on Google Maps), on the main street of Naranjito, on the way up to the Naranjo river. Plus Code FVCV+HRC Naranjito. Times: 9:00 am, 11:00 am or 1:00 pm.

Meeting point

300 meters east (to Manuel Antonio) from soccer field in Quepos.

End point

FOR THE JUST RAFTING OPTION ONLY (no transport). Meet us at Restaurante El Mordisco (Mordisco de Naranjito on Google Maps), on the main street of Naranjito, on the way up to the Naranjo river. Plus Code FVCV+HRC Naranjito. Times: 9:00 am, 11:00 am or 1:00 pm.

End point

300 meters east (to Manuel Antonio) from soccer field in Quepos.

Pickup details

We will pick up our participants in any Hotel, Hostel, or Air BnB on the Quepos, Manuel Antonio area.

Additional information

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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

Cancellation policy

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

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