White Water Rafting Tours at the Naranjo River
- Time of the White Water Rafting tours: 6:40 AM & 2 PM
- Tour lenght: Half day
- What’s included? Transfers from and to Jaco Beach vacation rentals; snacks (fruit, juices, water, cookies); all the specialized gear needed for the activity (helmets, PFD’s, paddles); professional, bilingual & friendly guides.
- What do you need to take? Swimsuit and/ or shorts of a quick drying material; towel; sun screen and a complete change of clothes. Rubber soled shoes that stay on and can get wet. Strap on sandals, tennis shoes or similar. Flip flops are not an option.
- Season: January to April the Chorro Section and April December the Naranjo River
Get ready for a day of fun at the river rafting the white waters of the Naranjo River. Choose one of the following white water rafting sections depending how much adrenaline you want to have!
- Naranjo River Rafting, Class III- IV: Only 30 minutes away into the mountains from the Manuel Antonio Quepos area, the Naranjo River offers an exhilarating, exploding section of white water.Our trip starts at Jaco condo rentals, from where our minibus will pick you up and take you to the put-in of the river, passing through the towns of Naranjito & Villanueva. Once there, we offer a tour inside the tour, at an organic spice farm. Here, we show our guests exotic heliconias, the importance of pejibaye for pre-colonial natives, vanilla, cinnamon, lemon grass and all spice among others. By the river, the guides will gear you up and after our safety talk we will start our descent maneuvering the rapids of the mighty Naranjo River.
The white water rafting section we run goes from the town of Villanueva in the mountains to the Llamarón Bridge on the road from Quepos to Dominical. On these 6 miles of whitewater we will run rapids like “La Piñata”, “El Cesar” & “Robin Hood”. We will brake for a snack of fresh fruit and cookies. On the second half of our run the river opens up on the Pacific flatlands giving us the opportunity to enjoy the view and se many species of birds like the Ringed King Fisher and the White Ibis. With a little bit of luck we might be able to see one of the crocodiles that live on the river.
“This unique yet challenging opportunity offers a first hand look at Costa Rica’s bountiful nature and dominating rivers”
- Naranjo River Rafting at El Chorro Section, Class IV+: Exploding from the hills, just 40 minutes northeast from the Quepos Manuel Antonio area, breathes the start Costa Rica’s best commercial white water rafting run.Chorro section starts in the mountain village of Esquipulas. Our route carves deep into the river’s exposed bedrock, making this thrilling section of the Naranjo River an exception to the geological youth of Costa Rica. This 3km canyon delights the adventure seeker with fun drops and steep runs through 12 technical narrows. Be ready!! to bounce and squeeze through the gorge’s tight rock walls, maneuver and carve around massive boulders and bends, and sweep down drops through challenging unforgettable chutes. Within the 2 mile stretch we will tackle rapids such as, “Tail of the Dragon”, “ Chorro” and “Asteric & Obelisc”.
Between runs we have the opportunity to witness untouched tropical forest yielding various species of birds such as the Chestnut Mandible Toucan, Aracaris, and several kinds of Kingfishers. This unique yet challenging white water rafting opportunity offers a first hand look at Costa Rica’s bountiful nature and dominating rivers. Enjoy the rush. PURA VIDA!!!!!!!!!
| Price | Naranjo River | Chorro Section |
|---|---|---|
| Without transportation from Jaco | $65 per person (min 4 pax) | $80 per person (min 4 pax) |
| With transportation from Jaco | $95 per person (min 4 pax) | $110 per person (min 4 pax) |
