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Quepos · Puntarenas · Costa Rica

Rafting - Naranjo River Private Trip

Starting From From $151.42 per person Current Project Expedition rate
5 Hours 4.15 / 5 0 reviews Moderate activity level Private Single Day Tour Operated by H2O Adventures
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The Experience

What your day looks like

This is one of the best tours in Manuel Antonio. Combine adventure, adrenaline, and breathtaking scenery. Only 30 minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park, the Naranjo River offers an exhilarating, exploding section of white water. The section we run goes from the town of Villanueva in the mountains to the Llamarón Bridge on the road from Quepos to Dominical, for a total of 7 miles. This is a full-action tour; if water levels are low, it is a technical Class III section, and as water levels increase, so do the adventures. Good water levels are expected from June to November. From December through April, a slow technical run should be expected. Since we start, we will run rapids like “La Piñata” and "Robin Hood” before the famous "Puente de Londres". Soon after, other rapids like "Cara de Indio" and "El Espavel" will keep us up and paddling. On the last section, the river opens up on the Pacific flatlands, giving us the opportunity to enjoy the view and see many species of birds like the Ringed King Fisher and the White Ibis.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Run rapids like “La Piñata”, “El Cesar” & “Robin Hood”.
  • Enjoy the view and see many species of birds like the Ringed King Fisher and the White Ibis.
  • With a little bit of luck you may be able to spot one of the crocodiles that live in the river.
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

Our trip starts at your hotel, where our minibus will pick you up and take you to the put in of the river, passing through the towns of Naranjito & Villanueva. Once there, our guides will gear you up and after our safety talk we will start our descent maneuvering the rapids of the mighty Naranjo River. Only 30 minutes away into the mountains from the Manuel Antonio / Quepos area, the Naranjo River offers an exhilarating, exploding section of white water. This river is the natural southern border of Manuel Antonio National Park. The section we run goes from the town of Villanueva in the mountains to the Llamarón Bridge on the road from Quepos to Dominical. On these 6 miles of whitewater we will run rapids like “La Piñata”, “El Cesar” & “Robin Hood”. On the second half of our run the river opens up on the Pacific flatlands giving us the opportunity to enjoy the view and see many species of birds like the Ringed King Fisher and the White Ibis. With a little bit of luck we might be able to see one of the crocodiles that live on the river. Once finished with the run, you'll be transported back to your hotel in the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Quepos

White Water Rafting at Rio Naranjo.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Professional equipment Bilingual guide

What to Bring

- Swimsuit and/or shorts of a quick-drying material. - Towel. - Sunscreen (SPF-15 or higher). - Complete change of clothes. - Rubber-soled shoes that stay on and can get wet. - Strap on sandals, tennis shoes, or similar. - Flip flops are not recommended. - Tips for your guides.

Meeting & Pickup

We will pick you up at your hotel or house in Manual Antonio.

Languages Offered

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Before Booking

- Starting times are decided by the customer at the time of purchase. Please advise the start time you would like for this tour. - Please leave your accommodation information for the pick-up in Manual Antonio

Planning Notes

Minimum age: 8 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business

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