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Body Rafting™ & Caving in a Natural Reserve

Name: Body Rafting™ & Caving in a Natural Reserve
Brand: Explora
SKU: 44752P1
Price: 115.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (181 reviews)

Puerto Rico

5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get to know the rain forest around Arecibo on this adventure tour through the Taino Indians' ancient homeland. With a guide in the lead to ensure your comfort and safety, float down the river through canyons while body rafting. Explore the river caves and hike through the tropical forest with a small group of 10 people or fewer, learning about the biodiversity and geology of the private nature reserve as you travel. All equipment and instruction included, as well as round-trip transportation from San Juan.

Discover the ancestral homeland of the Taino Indians at a private nature reserve near Arecibo
Explore river caves, go body rafting, and hike through the tropical forest
Small-group tour ensures a more personal experience
Round-trip transportation, refreshments, and all equipment included for a hassle-free experience

What's Included

State of the art gear: life jackets, helmets, knee pads, dry bags.
Rest and relaxation at a small, traditional mountain cottage.
Knowledgeable guides that are certified in wilderness first aid, vertical techniques, swift water rescue and cave rescue.
Unlimited bottled water; cold drinks, optional local beer after activity.
Lunch; deli sandwich.
Photos and videos of your experience!

Transportation. You need to go in your own car. We will share a rental car day fee of less than $40.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

PF Chang's
Plaza LAS Americas 525 AVE. F.D. Roosevelt Local 30G, San Juan, 00918, Puerto Rico
If you are staying in San Juan we will meet you in Plaza Las Américas Mall. If you are in the West, we will meet you at Panadería Gerizim 4. We will escort you throughout the way to our property.

Start time

07:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Total activity duration: 5.5 hours, average, door to door
Experience duration: 3 hours average
Not wheelchair accessible
Location: A private wildlife sanctuary in a pristine tropical forest, North West of Puerto Rico.
Service animals allowed
Travel time: Approximately one hour.
Age limit: Minimum standard age is 10 years old; agile younger children (8 or 9) are welcome.
Level of difficulty: Average. Requires a good level of physical exertion/fitness; anyone who is agile and in good health may participate.
Restrictions: You need to be agile, active and be in good health. For their own safety, pregnant women cannot participate, nor anyone who has undergone recent surgery, has back injuries, nor those with a serious heart, respiratory or neurologic condition, such as epilepsy.
What to wear
Top: comfortable top, lightweight & breathable made of synthetic quick dry material.
Bottom: Ladies may wear bathing suit as a first layer, then 'leggings' or light sports pants on top. Gentlemen may wear swim trunks, also bike pants or light sports pant.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Shoes: Sneakers, closed-toe outdoor shoes, light hiking boots.
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
What to bring
Any personal medications if needed.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Waterproof camera.
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Over two decades of existence and more than 40,000 happy customers.
Honored by Trip Advisor with the Excellence Award.
Unparalleled track record of no accidents.
Followers of ‘Leave No Trace’ low impact environmental principles.
Wellness check point: All hosts and guests will undergo a temperature check at our meeting place. We will use a no-contact infrared thermometer. If any host or guest is running a temperature of more than 100.4° F, that person will not be allowed to participate in the experience, per CDC guidelines.
Medical Form. You must fill out our Medical Form. You must be in good health to participate in our activities. For their own safety, the following cannot participate in our experiences: persons who are pregnant or have recently undergone surgical procedures, have serious heart conditions, respiratory system conditions, back injuries, or epilepsy, among others. If you have any questions concerning your health, please contact us at any time. You must also agree on our waiver. Participants under 18 years old will need a legal guardian to sign off on it. The Medical Form and Waiver can be filled in the meeting place thaeday of the experience.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Sharon_J

Our family of four signed up for this excursion after it was highly recommended by a family member and we had a great day. Mimi and the guides were all friendly, welcoming, and informative. The hike in and out was beautiful. The water level was a bit low and so the float portion of the trip also involved some walking in the water but the guides were always looking out for the best way to navigate. We would highly recommend this for someone looking for a fun and active day.

Reviews

5.0

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Unique and adventurous!

Kris_W, Apr 2024

My husband and 23 year old son had a fantastic time. Mimi, the tour organizer was very thorough with the details of the excursion, meeting point, body rafting techniques and safety measures. Kelly, our tour guide, was wonderful! She provided us with all the information to have a safe and enjoyable "ride" down the Tanama River. It is evident that Kelly loves what she does and her love for the outdoors and nature was contagious. It was so refreshing to have a small group, only 5 of us, and not 20+ people on the tour, it made the experience much more personal. Our family loved hanging out with the "Texans". Despite a few tush bruises from the rocks, I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone who is looking for a unique and adventurous experience in Puerto Rico.

A fun experience in pure “nature”.

Pranav_K, Feb 2024

Mimi and Kelly were quite amazing, knowledgeable and friendly. Mimi was good at coordinating, communities clearly and even provided me with an alternative form of transportation as I was solo-travelling and I hadn’t rented a car. Kelly was our tour guide. She took us through the forest, down the stream, to a cave and back up. The location itself was quite scenic and breathtaking. It’s not a well-known destination, I think. I didn’t see anyone else besides our group, it felt even more unique. Kelly explained the local flora and fauna, the history behind how certain species ended up on the island, how certain sections of the island were formed. Safety wise, I and a couple of others who hadn’t prior swimming experience, felt really safe. She guided us through the tricky spots and made it a fun experience rather than a scary ride. Will definitely go back for this tour again.

Off the beaten path

KAYE_O, Feb 2024

Absolutely a must do if you enjoy adventure, being away from crowds, and being in water. Mimi was in communication to help us with any questions/concerns we had. We loved our time with Kelly. She was so much fun and knowledgeable guide. We felt very safe with her. The area is breathtaking. So beautiful. It did take a couple of tries to figure out how to body raft but lots of laughs as we learned. It will be helpful if you’re in shape. There is a moderate amount of hiking/climbing. If you struggle with mobility or balance this might not be for you. This is over an hour drive from San Juan far away from people. (One of the things we loved about it) The only thing that would have made this better is being able to body raft for the whole day. Such a fun experience. Can’t wait until we get our photos from the day.

River float

Kerstin_S, Jan 2024

We did this tour as a family. We had to get our own rental car to get to the place but the tour company assisted with the booking and made sure we got their corporate rate. During this tour, you will float down a fairly shallow river. You will hit some rocks. It’s advisable to wear long-sleeved clothes for that reason. This tour is not good for people with back issues. Overall, we enjoyed the tour but it was not easy.

Amazing time

Karolina_G, Dec 2023

I had an incredible experience right from the beginning. Kelly provided us with insightful knowledge about Puerto Rico's natural beauty and the importance of preserving it. The tour was an absolute blast, and the scenery was breathtaking—I'd gladly do it all over again. Just a tip: remember to wear long sleeves as it can get quite chilly.

This was awesome and the...

Jesse_D, Oct 2023

This was awesome and the tour guide was great! Would recommend to everyone who goes to visit Puerto Rico

Response from Host, Oct 2023

It was an honor to share our private nature reserve with you! Thank you for explorimg a new and authentic experiemce like Body Rafting among canyons and also appreciatonh to learn about biodiversity. Please come back soon and connect to Nature! Much love! Mimi and Kelly

A Real Adventure

Armando_C, Apr 2023

Mimi was one of the best tour guides ever. Her passion and knowledge for the rainforest was truly inspiring. This is all on top of the fact that the experience she provided was really fun!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you Armando! It was a great pleasure hosting your group and sharing our hidden paradise! Please come back soon! Much love from Explora Body Rafting team! ❤️ 🍃

Body rafting 👍🌞😎

Yankeegirl51, Feb 2023

The guide was knowledgeable and informative. She was friendly and answered all our questions Thank you for the experience

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you so much for sharing this comment. ❤️ We are so happy that you explored our private Nature reserve, while body rafting through the amazing cave and among towering canyons. Come back soon!

Deep river body massage

Alejandra_M, Jun 2022

IGreat Arecibo hiking and water floating /caving experience Mimi was great she really took the time to make sure we were prepared and Kelli gave us great info recommended just be aware that it’s steep and moderate hike

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thank you for allowing us to share the magic of our private natural reserve with you! Please come back and join us again! Much love from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

A Real Adventure!

Sharon_J, Mar 2022

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Dear Sharon, thank you so much for your words. They mean the World to us! It was a pleasure sharing our private reserve with your lovely family. I hope that you learned fascinating facts about the biodiversity of our tropical jungle, where you became Nature's VIP. Please come back soon!

Travel adventures in strange times.

Kathryn_W, Jan 2022

We ended up not taking this trip, partially due to pandemic times and most importantly being told last minute that our grand kids were too young. However, Mimi the tour coordinator was very on top of our questions and concerns. It certainly looked like from all the information the send out that they are extremely conscious about their customers. It may be Viator’s fault for not passing on our first questions. But have no fear this operator will let you know - right down to asking if you want mayonnaise on your sandwiches!

Amazing experience!

David_Z, Dec 2021

This body rafting tour was one of the most memorable travel experiences ever! Mimi went above and beyond prior to the experience, even helping to book a rental vehicle for us. Gaby, Gian, Surey, and Raquel were excellent guides, and were extremelt helpful to my wife and eight-year-old daughter on the hike throughout the trip. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Puerto Rico!

Bravo!

Terri_B, Oct 2021

I highly recommend this excursion to anybody and everybody! Jian Carlos and Juan’s passion and love for our beautiful surroundings came through loud and clear. It was a real pleasure to see and experience their enthusiasm. Their great mood was quite infectious! Furthermore (and, perhaps most importantly), my sister and I never felt like we would die or even get hurt on this quite exhilarating experience under their supervision. At the end, we felt like we learned a lot about the river and it’s surrounding terrain while also enjoying the fun of body rafting! Bravo boys!

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Thank you so much for allowing us to show you Puerto Rico's most amazing hidden paradise. Please come back soon to our natural reserve!

Great time!

Ryan_D, Aug 2021

Wow! The views, the people and the experience and all top notch! I will say, where something with a little padding, it can be a little rough on the butt! It was a super awesome experience and I would totally do it again!

Best experience ever

Porscha_M, Aug 2021

The whole trip was amazing and fun. We loved the history lessons and the tours are very knowledgeable and caring. We are definitely coming back next year.

Body rafting

sebastien_b, Aug 2021

The last part in the water when we do a tandem and we go faster. The day was good but it's not extrem and we wait the people after us.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Dear Julia. I am so glad that you joined us for the body rafting experience in our natural reserve, where our guests enjoy a spectacular scenery without beeing in a hurry. It's pure, it's peaceful. That is precisely what we hear from our guests: that this is what they enjoy the most, specially in the hard times that we are living: extreme times. Yes, you are correct, some people are very athletic, some are not. Some just like to take it easy and go at a slower pace... to just laugh and love every step along this marvelous heaven. You may had to wait a few more minutes while they took their time. I apologize...and I thank you for taking some of your time to share your comments. I always learn a lot from my guests. I hope that you liked the photos we sent you. I saw them. They were unforgettably beautiful. We wish you health and happiness. Kindly, Team Explora

Unique outing

Kim_L, Feb 2021

We had an excellent guide (Callie), and she was very patient with kids and adults alike! The scenery was gorgeous, and I love adventure, so this fit the bill! I would caution the hike down and up were treacherous and not for those who are cardio-challenged. My only disappointment was that the river was very shallow right now, so there were a lot of rocks to contend with while rafting, and less than clear water for visibility. If I went again, I’d go when the river was deeper. Really unique experience, and PR is so wild and beautiful!

The Best Rain Forest Experience

Victor_E, Nov 2020

This was one of the best adventures I’ve traveled around the world and every if not most have been so guided that the next step was predated. This was raw and if you want to experience the rain forest, do this one, it will be your best experience. Let’s talk about the guide, she was Amazing!! She took care of us and she also was a history teacher to the ones who didn’t know this history of PR. Thank you so much for this amazing adventure and photos! I will do this again on my next trip back. Victor Enriquez from California!

Great off the beaten path adventure

Sandra_A, Mar 2020

We had a great time. Kelly and Juan were great in leading us in our journey. Kelly was absolutely amazing with our 8 year old making her feel safe and like a little leader the entire trip. She had a blast. You are most certainly “off the beaten path” In this adventure. Make sure you wear good water shoes that you can trek in ...the rocks and mud can be a bit slippery. I also recommend wearing a long sleeve water shirt as some spots with no sun can be a little chilly when wet. Great trip you won’t wanna miss.

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Thank you so much for joining us Sandra. What a beautiful family you have! It was a pleasure meeting you! Please stay safe! Much love from Puerto Rico. :)

Super Descriptive Title

Alan_D, Mar 2020

Good people. Great spot. Post adventure beers and deep tissue massages. Book it, you won’t be disappointed.