Upper Naranjo River Rafting: Tropical Adventure in Mini Canyon During Dry Season (Dec.15-May15)
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107 Ratings
Quepos
Experience a tropical adventure in the mini canyon of Upper Naranjo River during the dry season. Raft through class 3 and 3+ rapids, float in calm waters, and enjoy cliff jumping. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Manuel Antonio - The Upper Naranjo River “Chorro” section is a great for rafting during the dry season (Dec. 15th -April 15th). The rapids are class 3 and 3+ and are a lot of fun for the whole family. The starting point is only a half an hour away from Quepos and Manuel Antonio. We take you down a pristine mini canyon with high rock walls. This is truly one of the gems of Costa Rica!
What's Included
- Complete safety briefing for peace of mind while rafting
- All taxes, fees, and charges included in the price
- Convenient transportation from your hotel, Airbnb, or vacation rental
- Added security with an accompanying safety kayaker
- Professional driver and bilingual guide to enhance your experience
- Tasty snacks provided, including fruit, juice, water, and cookies
- Full rafting equipment supplied: life vest, helmet, paddle, and raft
Additional Information
We are a local and independent boutique tour service. Our goal is to maintain smaller to medium-sized groups for a more intimate and distinctive tour experience. This tour offers a secure rafting experience, ideal for those wishing to relish a tropical river adventure without traveling too far. The launch site is just a brief 30-minute journey from Quepos and Manuel Antonio.
The Upper Naranjo ‘Chorro’ section, a stunning mini canyon, serves as an excellent choice for rafting during the dry season (Dec. 15th - May 15th). The class 3 and 3+ rapids are perfect for all family members. In addition to rafting past jungle waterfalls, the canyon offers areas where you can gently float with your life vest in tranquil waters. If your adventurous spirit urges you, there’s an opportunity for cliff jumping from heights of 5, 10 and 15 feet.
Upon tour completion, we will provide a fruit snack, comprising pineapple, fruit juice, water, and cookies. The return drive is a mere 20-minute ride.
- 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 2 people per booking for the morning 7 am tour is required
- A minimum of 3 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
Location
Manuel Antonio
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Tisamichele
Mar 19, 2024
Cruisin' the Coolest Canyon! - We had sooo much fun! This was the perfect balance of adrenaline and relaxation. My 9 year old was gung ho and felt very safe and supported. The canyon is absolutely stunning, and Damian and Ruben were experts at navigating the boulders and currents. It was so pretty and fun, we would do the exact same trip again any time! At the end we relaxed at the river with our good friends and I liked that our car was there and we didn't need to rush off. Thanks guys!
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Venture53068273673
Mar 19, 2024
Don’t miss out on this - It was so fun. We got picked up from our Hostel, even though we booked this tour only a couple hours before the start. The service was incredible, same as the experience I am taking home with me. During the tour they took some photos of us which we could buy for less money. We loved it. Would recommend :)
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269jodie
Mar 19, 2024
Best time ever!!! - We had a blast with my best friend, my son and his best friend.
All I can say is that this was an amazing surprise of adventure and wonder!!
I recommend this to anyone who is thinking of trying out water rafting!
Also my tire popes and they helped change it!
Love Damion’s team and their professional and caring attitude! I’ll be retiring with my hubby soon!
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Flyer51834467667
Mar 17, 2024
Fun and adventurous - Incredible adventure, especially for beginners! Thank you to Damien and team for making rafting fun and easy to understand.
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Brettr2023
Mar 7, 2024
Raftin' with the Homies - What a fantastic time!!
Our personal guide Mel was fantastic. He really knew the river and made the entire trip from pickup to drop off extremely entertaining. Damien and Mel were phenomenal and I'd Highly recommend you try this smaller company out as you'll definitely receive a better and more personal experience.
Thanks again for the fantastic memories Fellas!
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Wendy_c
Mar 3, 2024
Awesome day of rafting! - The rafting was so much fun! Mel was a great guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. The area was beautiful, somewhat shaded, and the river was fast.
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Lilliana901
Mar 1, 2024
Awesome tour and top notch guides! - So much fun! Loved every minute with Damien and Mel our tour guides. Damien gave a very thorough safety briefing, which I appreciated. My husband and I rafted with Mel and he made it effortless for us. Our other friends rafted with Damien and said it was the best time of our trip. On the calmer waters Mel pointed out birds and told us someof the history of the canyon. We all stopped at the waterfall and it was just perfect! Highly recommend this tour and your company!
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Daytrip61160488881
Mar 1, 2024
Rafting & Suspension Bridges - We had a great time with Damian, Mel & the rest of their team on two separate adventures. We did the suspension bridge/waterfall tour and also a rafting experience and I can’t decide which was more fun! They were so great with our kids (5,8,11) and gave us all an experience we will never forget. Thank you so much!
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Leinog
Mar 1, 2024
An amazing adventure! - The experience was the highlight of my trip to Costa Rica! I had been very interested in taking this tour, but was nervous and concerned with saftey and being able to do this .I'm so happy I spoke to Damian, one of the tour operators, he explained everything put my mind at ease, basically convinced me and my group to take a chance, it was so worth it! The veiws are spectacular, the adrenaline rush and excitement was incredible. My entire group adults 60+ year olds had the adventure of a lifetime with these guys, thank you Damian and your staff for an awesome time!
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Antoniettat2016
Feb 28, 2024
Most incredible rafting and beauty you’ll find! - This was an incredibly special rafting trip, very personal and hands on. Damian instructs you well as you are winding your way through some really exciting whitewater in one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever seen. Extremely adventurous but very safe. This stretch of the river is absolutely stunning, serene, and magical. We had a chance to jump off of a rock, float down the river, and stand under a waterfall. And we saw a tiger heron! Wow! My husband and I were so happy we chose this tour and will never forget the experience or the beauty. Thank you, Damian, and your great crew for giving us one of the best times of our lives!
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