White Water Rafting Half Day Naranjo River (Apr. 15th-Jan. 10th)

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Quepos, Costa Rica

3 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Thrill-seeking travelers who are short on time will enjoy this half-day white-water rafting adventure on the Naranjo River. This river is near Quepos and the Manuel Antonio National Park, so visitors to this area won’t have to spend hours in a bus. Bounce and splash down class III and IV rapids while enjoying the views of the surrounding rainforest and listening out for birdsong.

Receive personalized attention on a small-group adventure
All necessary equipment will be provided
Paddle confidently with a safety briefing and safety kayakers present
Transfers and snacks are included

What's Included

Equipment (life vest, helmet, paddle,a raft, first aid kit)
Snacks (fruit, juice, water and cookies)
Transportation driver/bilingual guide (pick up at hotel, air b&b, or vacation rental)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Safety kayaker (goes down the river with the raft for extra safety)
Safety briefing (complete safety instructions about rafting)

Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available for purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

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.

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Playa Manuel Antonio (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Amy_M

Amazing experience! Really well organised tour! Ended up being just me and my partner which was amazing and we felt really looked after! Tour guide gave us so many hints and tips and recommendations for Costa Rica! Would 100% recommend! Thank you!!

Reviews

5.0

based on 97 reviews

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Exciting and beauitful adventure

Meg_G, Jan 2026

What an exhilarating morning! Mel and Reuben were our guides. To reach the water, we walked down a very steep, muddy, slippery path. That took about 10 minutes. I felt triumphant once I made it. Then we jumped off a tall rock into the water and waded for a bit. There were just 2 rafts. My husband and I in one, my two adult kids in the other. There wasn't anyone else on the water. It was beautiful. The rapids were amazing. The IVs were scary but we felt safe. The guides are very experienced. There were a lot of rapids too. There is another guided raft for safety and to take photos that we were glad we purchased. It was an amazing adventure. Mel shared a lot about the area. This is our 3rd white water rafting trip and it was the best by far.

Must do!

Amy_M, Apr 2025

Remember for a lifetime

Candis_M, Jul 2024

I'm pretty inexperienced and this is serious white water rafting. The team/crew were absolutely amazing. Good personalities and very professional. There's always a chance someone is going swimming, and when the whole raft flipped over we knew exactly how to proceed and get rescued. It's an experience I'll carry the rest ofy life. 100% recommend.

Amazing time and experience

Adrian_O, Jun 2024

I am writing this hours after my excursion. Damian and Landon were our guides today and they were by far the best guides I have ever had on any excursion anywhere. Super friendly. Super informative. Super experienced. They provided information the minute we started our drive to the river. Pointing out animals, buildings, towns, and restaurants. They provided lots of safety information prior to the rafting, even though I’ve rafted before, they provided me some new info. The rapids were amazing! The went at them in full force and never tipped or fall out. It’s cool how they can read the water and know how to tell us to pull. Being a smaller boutique company, they are able to accommodate smaller groups and be able to work with other excursion companies to provide helpful info and bookings. If you want to raft, any time of the year, book this company you will not regret it. Puro Vida!! Gracias por todo Damián..mi nuevo amigo!

Final Costa Rican Adventure

Courtney_W, May 2024

It was first time white water rafting so, it was quite the introduction! Two others in my group had previously rafted and were looking for a “higher level” experience. I, literally, was along for the right so I agreed to “test the waters”, as it were. My guides, Mel & Lando, took great care of me, checked in frequently & offered immense support throughout the trip. It was my first rafting experience, but certainly not my last, because of them!

Wet & Wild Day

Mike_M, Nov 2023

We had a fantastic whitewater rafting trip on the Naranjo River with Damien, Mel and the others...they were great! Their expertise and knowledge of the river, the local area and the balance of safety, fun and adventure were perfect! This section of the river got us going very quickly and we spent the morning working through the rapids, getting thoroughly wet and exhilarated by the adrenaline rush we all experienced. The length of time was perfect....not too short, but not so long that we were worn out. The fruit at the end was a perfect end to the trip and the pickup/drop off was very helpful. Thank you for a great day!

Amazing adventure on the Naranjo!

Loredana_M, Jul 2022

We had an amazing time rafting in Costa Rica! Mel was fantastic, very experienced, accommodating and truly made the experience unforgettable. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a thrilling adventure!

Fun and thrill seeking

Lorelei, Nov 2020

This was a cool memorable experience. If you are a thrill seeker and don’t mind getting wet, this one is for you. It does require some work and i do recommend wearing goggles if you have them because the water can be rough and splash you completely (at times blinding as you do not always have time to wipe your face and recover before the next splash). The tour guide was amazing!! Very knowledgeable! Trust that you will completely be safe from beginning to end. A must do in Costa Rica.

Response from Host, Nov 2020

Thank you for choosing us to take you rafting. It was a pleasure to show you an adventure on one of our beautiful exhilarating rivers. Please visit us again if you are ever in the area.