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Savegre River Rafting Class II-III from Manuel Antonio

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Quepos, Costa Rica
  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Battle Class III rapids while looking out for sloths, howler monkeys, and more on this rafting trip down the Savegre River from Manuel Antonio. A professional river guide and safety kayaker ensure a fun and safe trip for beginners and experienced rafters alike.
  • Day trip from Manuel Antonio to the Savegre River
  • White water rafting trip over Class III rapids with professional guide and safety kayaker
  • See Costa Rican wildlife in its natural habitat
  • Perfect for the adventurous family
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Manuel Antonio or Quepos included
  • Professional photographer included, with photos available for purchase
  • Typical Costa Rican lunch and snacks included

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Professional guide
  • Safety equipment
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up included at hotels, private houses, airbnb, others.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

What To Expect

Meet your guide at your hotel in Manuel Antonio or Quepos for pickup. Drive for about an hour to the Savegre River, learning about the area through insider commentary from your guide along the way.

Upon arrival, attend a safety briefing and practice your strokes. Then, hit the water with your river guide, safety kayaker, and professional photographer. Paddle down Class III rapids and see Costa Rican wildlife in its natural habitat throughout the rafting portion.

When you complete your trip, change clothes and enjoy a typical Costa Rican meal, like rice, beans, plantains, and chicken, homemade by a local. Reboard the vehicle and return to your accommodations at the end of the day.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for child aged 7 and under
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please bring a change of clothes with you
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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

Jennifer_U
What a great time- be prepared to get absolutely drenched! The guides knew their water safety, spotted more animals than we ever could have, and shared great information about the nature and the culture

Reviews

4.9
based on 81 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

What a great time- be...

Jennifer_U, Dec 2025
What a great time- be prepared to get absolutely drenched! The guides knew their water safety, spotted more animals than we ever could have, and shared great information about the nature and the culture

Best travel experience...

Anne_F, Nov 2025
Best travel experience we’ve ever had. Nicholas and Jonathan were both amazing!!! First time rafters and they made it both terrifying and easy at the same time.

Best experience

Jose_L, Feb 2024
An awesome experience even for first timer like me, the guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. Our guide Nico made it super fun.

Perfect day

Erin_B, Dec 2022
Mario was very patient with our special needs 11 year old son. We all had an excellent time and also enjoyed the educational aspect of the drive to the rapids. Excellent experience!

Fun on the Savegre

Stephanie_F, Jul 2022
This is the third time we’ve gone with this company and have not been disappointed once. I highly recommend them to anybody looking for fun and adventure. I will use them again 100%

nice guides, nice snack after, wear more sun block

Darcy_I, Mar 2022
would have given it a 5 but the water was very low so was expecting more white water ( not the tour companies fault) for advertised 2-3 - id say mostly 2

The tour guides were very...

Jennifer_M, Mar 2022
The tour guides were very fun spirited and kind. It was the dry season so we were able to hop out and swim in the river. Lunch when we returned was great too!

Excellent super fun

Rosalba_B, Jul 2025
Super fun our guide Jairo was excellent! Very professional!. But overall all the very friendly team very organized the whole tour. Of the best experiences! We were my kids (ages 17 and 19 my husband and I) and everyone agreed it was really fun,
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Response from Host, Aug 2025

Nos da mucho gusto saber que disfrutaron del tour y pasran un dia divertido en familia. Gracias por compartir su aventura con Tucanes Tours! Esperamos vuelvan pronto!

Adrenaline pura

Zulmarie_Z, Jun 2024
Aunque termino siendo categoria 3 y 4 Nicolas y Eric fueron excelentesguiandonos durante el rafting y hablandocon mucha sinceridad. Fuimos con una niña de 10 año que lo disfruten mucho.

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