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Savegre River Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall: A Costa Rican Adventure in Manuel Antonio
5.0
566 Ratings
Quepos
Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Savegre River in Costa Rica. Paddle through Class II and III rapids, surrounded by stunning canyons, waterfalls, and rainforest. Includes snacks, lunch, and transportation.
Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Savegre River in Costa Rica. Paddle through Class II and III rapids, surrounded by stunning canyons, waterfalls, and rainforest. Includes snacks, lunch, and transportation.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Savegre River - We will collect you from your accommodation, whether it’s a hotel or a rental property, and embark on a journey of roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes heading south towards the Savegre River. Our route will take us past the quaint towns of El Silencio and Santo Domingo, offering a chance to admire the stunning landscapes, gain insights…
- Savegre River - We will collect you from your accommodation, whether it’s a hotel or a rental property, and embark on a journey of roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes heading south towards the Savegre River. Our route will take us past the quaint towns of El Silencio and Santo Domingo, offering a chance to admire the stunning landscapes, gain insights into the local area, and learn about the fascinating Savegre River. We’ll navigate the exciting Class II and III rapids on our rafts, and midway, we’ll pause for a refreshing snack beside a waterfall. After our rafting adventure concludes, we’ll return to the Amigos Del Rio base in Manuel Antonio to enjoy a well-deserved lunch, before transporting our guests back to their respective accommodations.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Lunch provided
- Professional driver/guide
- Complimentary snacks
- Helmet provided for safety
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Lunch provided
- Professional driver/guide
- Complimentary snacks
- Helmet provided for safety
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
A journey of unsurpassed beauty, jungle vegetation and exploding whitewater.
For the adventuresome beginner and experienced rafter the Class II and III rapids will have you filled with adrenaline as you paddle hard over the waves. Along the way you will be astounded by the awesome canyons, waterfalls, and primary rainforest of Costa Rica. The Savegre…
A journey of unsurpassed beauty, jungle vegetation and exploding whitewater.
For the adventuresome beginner and experienced rafter the Class II and III rapids will have you filled with adrenaline as you paddle hard over the waves. Along the way you will be astounded by the awesome canyons, waterfalls, and primary rainforest of Costa Rica. The Savegre River is a magnificent stretch of whitewater that begins its course by winding out of a sparsely inhabited valley in the mountains. This trip also includes a stop at a beautiful waterfall.
Includes snack, lunch, certified equipment and guides, safety kayaker, and A/C transportation to and from hotels or houses in Manuel Antonio or Quepos.
- Minimum age is 6 years
- What to Bring: swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, sunscreen, bug spray, water shoes, tenis shoes or sandals with ankle straps. No flip flops.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Largest life jacket fits a size 52” chest
- 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
Location
Amigos del Rio
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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O2865sssharonp
Jan 2, 2025
Simply Fantastic - Great experience rafting. Our guide was amazing and shared a lot of info, The company took great care of everything. Highly recommend.
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Bmxm0m
Jan 2, 2025
Do it, without hesitation! - Our first day in Costa Rica was a raft trip with this amazing tour group. Upon arrival, every person was welcoming, good hearted and seemed to genuinely love their job. The smell of the lunch being prepared was wonderful. This was the perfect start to our 2025. We are a family of four (including 2 college age kids) from Colorado and this wasn’t our first time rafting but it was a first in a Costa Rican downpour. By the time we got to the launch site, it was raining heavily but as soon as we hit the water, it wasn’t an issue at all. It’s actually the perfect adventure on a rainy day in CR. And the views…there just aren’t words. We absolutely hit the jackpot with our guide Luis. Knowledge, fun facts, going above and beyond in sharing his insights, experience and love for the culture (with some dad jokes along the way). On the water, he navigated us through class 3 rapids and made it so much fun for all of us. Snacks included the best pineapple I’ve ever had.
This company does this every day but they bring a fresh and fun energy to those lucky enough to experience this trip for the first time.
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Dar5873474
Jan 1, 2025
Fantastic Fun on the Savergre - Loved our guides. - This was our second trip to CR, first time to Manual Antonio. This was one of our favorite tours, if not one of our all time favorite tours in Costa Rica mostly due to the service and personality of Amigos Del Rio. First, communication via email and tripadvisor prior to our activity was clear, responsive and timely. Once we were picked up, we felt like we were on a private tour even though our trip included another party of 3 (there were 4 of us in our party). The 3 guides on our bus where personal, funny and informative with regards to the history of Costa Rica and culture in the area. We started with a home cooked meal at their office which also felt like we walked into someone's home. It's a 1.5 hour drive to the river, we were entertained by our guides the whole time. Once at the river, there was another crew that helped with unloading rafts, etc. The Savergre River has to be one of the cleanest and clearest rivers that I have ever seen. Even though we were in the beginning of the dry season, it had the perferct combination of serenity with exciting rapids mixed in. Part way through, we pulled off to a private waterfall for swimming, pictures and fresh fruit & cookies. Like other reviews, the pictures (a photographer paddles ahead in a kayak) are ridiculously expensive at $70. I tired to negotiate and offered to pay $50 but the photographer was having none of it and wasn't happy that neither party on the tour purchased tickets. We but photos at other excurisions such as ziplining were the photos were more reasonably priced at $40. We had a fabulous time with our guides and I would not hesitate to book this tour on a return trip. It is what Costa Rica is all about.
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Benjaminge6476iw
Jan 1, 2025
Highly reccomend - It was an incredibly fun activity, and was perfect for our 4 person family (10-45 years old). It was fun for people on both ends of the adrenaline spectrum, and our guide, Luis, made us feel safe the whole time. We also got a safety review at the beginning, preparing us, and high standard safety measures. As well as having fun, we also learned a lot about the surrounding environment on the bus ride there and during the rafting itself. We had a fun break where we saw a cool waterfall and had some snacks(fresh fruit and crackers). Our guide, Luis also sometimes did fun tricks, like spinning around and around, and sitting with our legs over the side(When it was safe), and told jokes. We also got to swim by the boat when the water was calm. All-in-all, It was a great thing to do when visiting the Manuel Antonio area!
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Marciafh5065ph
Dec 30, 2024
Amazing experience! - The service from all the guides was really excellent. The walk with beautiful views. We always feel safe and enjoy it to the fullest. Jonathan was our guide and had an amazing deal and disposition with my daughters. It was the first rafting experience for my daughters and they loved it. Super recommended!!
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Jennifer_w
Dec 30, 2024
Whitewater Rafting 10/10 Recommend! - We had an absolute blast on this rafting adventure! Luis and his team of professional guides are fun, knowledgeable, and engaging. It rained the entire time we were rafting, but the rain did not put a damper on our fun.
The rafting adventure starts with a bus ride up the mountain, then a couple of hours of rafting down the river. The rapids are super fun, and our guide Jesus did an excellent job of giving instructions, pointing out wildlife, and making sure we had a fun adventure.
There is a waterfall stop about halfway down the river, which is beautiful. The “paparazzi” takes a ton of pictures, so no need to carry a phone or camera. Water and snacks are provided at the waterfall stop.
Wear comfortable clothes and water shoes. You will get soaked, so bring a towel and extra clothes to leave on the bus for afterward. My family and I can’t say enough good things about this exciting, beautiful trip down the river and the really nice, funny guides who made this day special.
PURA VIDA!!!
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Srikanth_k
Dec 29, 2024
Fun - Great adventure but safe. The guides were very knowledgeable and made the whole experience very memorable
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Anand_s
Dec 29, 2024
Best part of the Costa Rica Trip! - What an absolute blast! Went with whole family including two young boys. Both had the time of their life. Our guide Mangany was super fun, interactive, full of information and made the whole trip worth a lot more. Highly recommend!
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P1166bibellab
Dec 28, 2024
Rafting and waterfall tour - We had a great white water rafting experience with Luis. Overall the tour takes safety very seriously. It was very well organized and the rapids were a lot of fun. The stop at the waterfall was beautiful. They provided a snack at the waterfall stop and lunch at the end. We paid extra to receive photos of our tour and this turned out to be a bit disappointing. We were promised 70 photos and received 30. There were some great shots of the rapids but the waterfall which was beautiful was not captured in the photos.
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Ashutosh_p
Dec 28, 2024
Highly recommend!!!! - What an amazing experience! The scenery was stunning, and the rafting was a thrilling adventure. Our guide, Andres, was excellent—he was knowledgeable about the area and made the trip even more enjoyable. The waterfall stop and fresh pineapple were such a refreshing bonus! Highly recommend this adventure!
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