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Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio

Recommended by 99% of travelersBadge of ExcellenceQuepos, Costa Rica

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

More than just a fun white-water rafting trip, this tour on the Savegre River includes a fully-narrated drive to the put-in location for an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Plus, in the middle of running Class II and III rapids with a guide, you stop to visit tucked-away waterfall—chances are you'll be the only people there.

Savegre River white-water rafting tour
Kid-friendly option suitable for children ages six and up
Safety kayaker provides peace of mind while you run rapids
Lunch included—a great value

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Snacks
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Use of helmet
Lunch

Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Meeting point

Amigos del Rio
Km 2 cable hacia Manuel Antonio, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, 60601, Costa Rica

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Robert_M

We had an amazing tour. The ride out is quite long and bumpy. But our tour guide was awesome, giving us great information about the local area and towns on the way up. The actual rapids were a ton of fun, the guides were great. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. Food at the end was very good, as well.

Reviews

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Excellent adventure with great guide!

Edyta_K, Jan 2025

Great adventure, we had a lot of fun! Our guide Ulysses was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of info about the fauna and flora. He was also a pro in guiding us (beginners) on how to make it through the waves safely!

Whitewater Rafting 10/10 Recommend!

Jennifer_W, Dec 2024

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!!!

Fun

Srikanth_K, Dec 2024

Great adventure but safe. The guides were very knowledgeable and made the whole experience very memorable

Best part of the Costa Rica Trip!

Anand_S, Dec 2024

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!

Highly recommend!!!!

Ashutosh_P, Dec 2024

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!

Great rafting company

Joanne_W, Dec 2024

Fantastic experience. Great team at ADR. Jonathan was our first guide and assisted with the transport. Jesus was our rafting captain. They were all very fun, knowledgable and friendly. Excellent experience on the river.

Must Do in Manuel Antonio

Lauren_H, Oct 2024

This tour absolutely rocks! The experience itself is incredible from start to finish, and the guides are some of the best in the business. You feel completely safe the entire time, and it was an easy highlight of our whole trip! A huge thank you to Kenneth, Ulisses, Jose Sr and Jose Jr for making this such a treat!

Fantastic trip down the river

Robert_M, Oct 2024

Fun Rafting Trip

Mikennah_S, Aug 2024

Great rafting trip. Pick up from our place was easy & the van getting to the river had ac. Once on the river I felt safe & had a fun time. It was cool to stop at a waterfall along the way.

Toucans in the mist

Carol_S, Aug 2024

It takes a village to orchestrate a proper whitewater raft trip! We are so thankful to have been with Ulysses and Crew. They appeared to have a great brotherhood with attention to detail. To help others have a good trip Use the bathroom in Silencio. If you are older with poor balance get in the biggest raft available.

We had a great time!!

Isaac_N, Aug 2024

Our tour guide, Jesus, was extremely funny and charismatic. The rafting was extremely enjoyable and we were taught a lot about the local customs and ecosystems of Manuel Antonio. The sightseeing was gorgeous as well. Photos were tad bit too expensive though. However, definitely an experience I would recommend to anyone!!

Very fun and safe!

Roberto_B, Aug 2024

Very good experience, exciting enough, and very safe. Our guide was cool, and told us a lot of stuff about the area. Longer rafting compared to other companies. Good food at the end.

An awesome day at the river!

Chonin_I, Jul 2024

We are a family with small kid, and everyone enjoyed the river rafting. It is exciting but safe! Our guide Josue is so knowledgeable and fun. We learned a lot about the area and the Costa Rican life. Highly recommended!

Thrilling Rafting Experience

Katrina_B, Jul 2024

This was the very best day of our whole vacation! Jesus is an amazing guide. We always felt safe and had a ton of class 3 rapids that made the river experience so fun! All our kids ages 10-14 loved it! Great experience!!

Awesome time but would like to have photos

BonnieGiffin, Jun 2024

Had a great time but we purchased our photos and have not received them as of today. Our trip was on June 27 and 8:00am. Could you please look into this matter we paid for them already

Memorable rafting trip!

Heidi_C, Jun 2024

My family (with two teens) had an amazing time. We have been on several vacation rafting trips, but this one stood out due to the rainforest views and more exciting rapids. Jesus was an awesome guide who not only informed us of the area around us, but also knew what he was doing (proved helpful when we all took a spill).The whole team was hospitable and knowledgable. A highlight of our trip to Costa Rica!

Great on the water experience

Elizabeth_B, May 2024

Great rafting experience. Tons of rapids and our guides (Luis) were fun and excellent. It was worth the bumpy ride to the put in point.

Good time rafting. The

Hector_L, May 2024

Guides were very knowledgeable and provided a lot information about the surrounding area. Very knowledgeable about the river and rapids. The tour was lots of fun and the guides were very friendly and helpful.

we had a blast!

Daniel_T, May 2024

We'd highly recommend this tour. The guides were great and very knowledgable and they were a ton of fun to be around and had a great report with one another.

Rapids Fun

Robert_P, May 2024

Amazing experience. We had an incredible experience on this tour. Safety was a priority and the rapids were lots of fun. Jesus was our guide and he was incredibly funny.

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