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Whitewater Rafting Naranjo River from Manuel Antonio Class III-IV

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Quepos, Costa Rica
  • 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Challenge yourself with an exciting half-day adventure on the Naranjo River with this small-group excursion that is designed for more experienced paddlers. Tackle class III/IV rapids as you ride along the wild river as it makes a steep drop from mountain to sea level and through the Naranjo canyon.
  • Half-day white-water rafting excursion for advanced paddlers
  • Small-group tour: Ensures your guide's full attention
  • Hassle-free pickup from select hotels in Manuel Antonio or Quepos
  • Includes snacks and photos for purchase afterward

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • All activities
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Use of helmet
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Free pick up in all Manuel Antonio and Quepos Area

or

Meeting point

  • Amigos del Rio
    calle hacia Km 2, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Manuel Antonio, 60601, Costa Rica

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Amigos Del Rio

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Dress code: swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, water shoes, tennis shoes or sandals with ankle straps. No flip flops.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A minimum of 4 people per booking for the 11:30AM tour is required
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Largest lifejacket fits a size 52" chest
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Tara_S
Amazing experience from start to finish. One of the guides, Pablo, along with the driver, picked us up at our hotel. Pablo was friendly and knowledgeable. We picked up a couple of other groups, headed to the main office and filled out our waivers and then headed out. All of the guides were friendly and helpful. Once we arrived at the launching site they helped us all gear-up and made sure everything fit appropriately. They walked us through the directions they would give us while rafting along with all safety info. Pablo was the guide for our raft and he made the experience fantastic. He was funny and very knowledgeable. Giving us info on wildlife we saw in between big rapids. We stopped partway down the river for a water and snack break. The rapids were great and Pablo handled them like the pro he is. Once we finished rafting we went back to the office for a delicious lunch and then they took us back to our hotels. They also had a photographer kayaking along with us with the option to purchase pictures after our experience. I would 100% recommend this tour!

Reviews

5.0
based on 210 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Exhilarating

Marie_M, Nov 2025
Such a great experience! So, so much fun! I was nervous, but safety was a priority and the guides are very easy to trust. Loved the intensity of the rapids and the knowledge/expertise of the guides.

Amazing experience from...

Tara_S, Jul 2025
Amazing experience from start to finish. One of the guides, Pablo, along with the driver, picked us up at our hotel. Pablo was friendly and knowledgeable. We picked up a couple of other groups, headed to the main office and filled out our waivers and then headed out. All of the guides were friendly and helpful. Once we arrived at the launching site they helped us all gear-up and made sure everything fit appropriately. They walked us through the directions they would give us while rafting along with all safety info. Pablo was the guide for our raft and he made the experience fantastic. He was funny and very knowledgeable. Giving us info on wildlife we saw in between big rapids. We stopped partway down the river for a water and snack break. The rapids were great and Pablo handled them like the pro he is. Once we finished rafting we went back to the office for a delicious lunch and then they took us back to our hotels. They also had a photographer kayaking along with us with the option to purchase pictures after our experience. I would 100% recommend this tour!

10/10 amazing adventure

Frank_S, Jun 2025
Highlight of our trip. Long drive to the entry point of the river but wasn’t bad. The actual rafting was amazing wide range of laid back and intense. The tour guides were phenomenal putting safety as there #1 priority especially our raft leader Pablo. Our first time rafting and it was unforgettable. Highly recommend.

It was awesome! All of...

Emma_D, Jun 2025
It was awesome! All of the guides were fun, friendly, and kept us safe on the river. We had a great time!

The rafting experience...

Erin_H, Dec 2024
The rafting experience was very seamless. The rafts are for smaller groups and the waters are intermediate but nothing too extreme. Wear clothes that will get soaked, and need strapped shoes that will get soaked. The lunch was average typical food. The guides were great! There is a photo option for after but they don’t push you to buy it.

Great company.

courtney_c, Nov 2024
Great company. They did everything they could to make our boat trip. Safety was a top priority so don't worry or hesitate.

Our guide was Josue and...

Kimberlee_R, Jul 2024
Our guide was Josue and he was amazing. He was so much fun and interactive. Very knowledgeable and shared many things we didn’t know.

Great experience

Phuongmai_T, Jul 2024
I had an amazing time with my friends. We were picked up at our hotel. Our guide/captain (Keneth) gave clear instructions prior and during rafting. The rapids were steady. Never a dull moment. I felt safe and had a blast on the Naranjo River!!

Great time

Matthew_H, Jun 2024
Our tour got canceled because of bad weather and they rebooked us on an easier tour the guide was amazing and ver kinda good was okay but had a wonderful time definitely worth it!

Best tour in Manuel Antonio

Elizabeth_M, Jul 2023
This was a great adventure! Bus to pick up at hotel was on time. Guides were great! Safety briefing thorough… we needed it as we had two fall from our boat. Kenneth (safety kayak) got them safely back into our boat. Ulises was the perfect guide. Nice mid river stop for fresh fruit, nice lunch at the end. Would highly recommend!

Naranjo river rafting awesome

Mike_C, Jul 2021
Great excursion. All the guides were awesome, especially Louis. Our whole family had a fantastic time.

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