White Water Rafting near Jaco Beach Costa Rica.

This is the most popular Costa Rica Adventure & Adrenaline Tour!

Experience the thrill of white water rafting through Costa Rica's lush tropical jungle and scenic rain forest. Both the Naranjo River and Savegre River are among the most beautiful landscapes in the country as they border Manuel Antonio National Park with pristine river water, palm tree farms and small towns.

Put on your helmet and get ready to experience the thrill of Costa Rica's most popular adventure tour. There are a couple options available making this tour accessible for beginners as well as those with previous experience. Please read the descriptions below to have a better understanding of the options.

Base camp is located approximately 60 minutes from Jaco Beach and Los Sueños, and although transportation to the site is not included in the listed price, we will organize this for you at a very reasonable rate ($30/person) for your group of 6 or more people.

Previous experience is not always required, however good physical condition and strong swimming skills are important. Friendly and professional bilingual guides will provide you with a local perspective, safety training, and get you outfitted with all the necessary equipment for your ride.

Riding nearby your raft will be a kayaker for added support and safety.

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Basic Details and Information about this excursion.

＄ Price:

$75 - $95 / Person
Price varies depending on season and river used. This will be confirmed in advance at the time of booking.
Transportation is not included. Price is $30/person with a minimum of 6 people.
Lunch is included.

📍 Location:

Starting location (base camp) is approximately 1 hour from Jaco.
Additional travel time to the top of the river is provided by the tour operator.

⌚ Start Times:

Scheduled start times (at base camp) are usually either at 8am or at approximately 12 noon. Times may vary a little depending on conditions.
Pick up from your house or condo in Jaco is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to scheduled start time.
Duration of this tour (including travel time from base camp to the top of the river) is approximately 4 hours.

🎒 What to Bring:

Wear water shoes, running shoes or strapped sandals. Do Not wear flip flops or they will fall off!
Swimsuit or comfortable shorts, with a t-shirt.
Bug spray and or sun block if you feel these are necessary.
If you bring a camera or your phone, be sure to have a waterproof bag, and a wrist strap to secure it from falling.
A photo CD or USB drive will be available for purchase, with pictures of your group taken by a photographer.
A few bucks to tip the guides.

Orientation, Equipment and Safety Instructions.

The first step once arriving to the base camp, is to be fitted with the necessary gear and equipment. You will be supplied with life jacket, helmet and a paddle. After some brief but concise safety instructions, there will be some time to practice before getting ready to board the 6 passenger rafts.

Each raft includes a professional guide who will provide instructions throughout the journey. For additional safety, a kayaker will accompany your group close by.

Rafting the Savegre River.

The Savegre River is rated one of the cleanest rivers in all of Costa Rica. This section of the rafting journey is generally Class II (2) or Class III (3) rapids with a combination of easy paddling and a few white water adrenaline thrills through some sharp turns and curves. There is one section of the river where you could jump off the raft and enjoy a swim in the calm river water.

ⓘ Additional Information:

There is a 60 minute ride from base camp to the start of the rafting site. This is a great opportunity to see some of Costa Rica's rich scenery with jungle settings, palm tree plantations, and some small towns with local flavor.
This rafting experience is ideal for beginners, as well as those with some experience.
Please inquire for more information about age and weight restrictions.

The Naranjo River Rafting Experience

Bordering the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park, the Naranjo River flows through pristine mountain landscapes, jungle gorges, working farmlands, and palm tree plantations. Typically rated as Class III (3) and occasionally class IV (4) rapids combining adrenaline and natural beauty throughout the season.

The journey is often steep and quick offering challenging conditions. Approximately halfway through the tour, there is an area with calm waters where everyone can take a break and admire the view before continue the adrenaline rush rapids. Once again towards the end of the tour, the river's flow lessens allowing to take in the sights and see many species of birds while cruising over the last few rapids.

The Naranjo is a wild and often changing river. This rafting tour is geared towards the physically fit experienced rafters who are comfortable with Class III and class IV rapids.

ⓘ Additional Information:

This Naranjo River rafting tour is available during our rainy season from May to November.
There is a 40 minute ride from base camp to the start of the rafting site. This is a great opportunity to see some of Costa Rica's rich scenery with jungle settings, palm tree plantations, and the small towns of Naranjito & Villanueva.
This white water rafting experience is considered "HIGH" on the difficulty level. Although previous experience is technically not required, good physical condition/strength, and good swimming skills are important.
Please inquire for more information about age and weight restrictions.

El Chorro is an advanced Class IV Rapids section of the Naranjo River.

The Chorro section of the Naranjo River starts in the small mountain village of Esquipulas. The rafting experience carves deep into the river’s exposed bedrock with approximately 3 kilometers (2 miles) of navigating through a scenic gorge with exhilerating steep drops and fast turns through many technical narrows and chutes.

Your guide will assist in maneuvering through the challenging boulders and bends while a backup kayaker will be near by. Inbetween the rushes of adrenaline take a moment to admire the lush tropical jungle around you as this river borders the Manuel Antonio National Park.

This is one of the most incredible rafting tours in all of Costa Rica and highly recommended by those who have been rafting all over the world, but keep in mind the difficulty level is considered "HIGH".

ⓘ Additional Information:

This tour is recommended for individuals in strong physical condition!
Available seasonally from January to May and depends on river conditions.
There is a 45 minute ride from base camp to the start of the rafting site in the mountain village of Esquipulas.
This white water rafting experience is considered "HIGH" on the difficulty level. Although previous experience is technically not required, good physical condition/strength, and strong swimming skills are important.
Please inquire for more information about age and weight restrictions.

Deep in Nature

Beautiful scenery throughout.

These rafting tours are very popular with both bachelor party groups as well as families looking to experience some adrenaline and to see some of Costa Rica's pristine jungle surroundings. It is common to see a large variety of river birds.