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Savegre River Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall: A Costa Rican Adventure in Manuel Antonio
5.0
757 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 - Guests will be picked up from their hotel or rental home and driven approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes south to the Savegre River. The journey will pass through the charming rural towns of El Silencio and Santo Domingo, offering beautiful scenery and insights into the area and the remarkable Savegre River. Participants will enjoy…
- Savegre River - Guests will be picked up from their hotel or rental home and driven approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes south to the Savegre River. The journey will pass through the charming rural towns of El Silencio and Santo Domingo, offering beautiful scenery and insights into the area and the remarkable Savegre River. Participants will enjoy rafting down exciting Class II and III rapids, with a stop midway for a snack at a waterfall. After the rafting adventure, guests will return to the Amigos Del Rio headquarters in Manuel Antonio for lunch, followed by transportation back to their respective hotels.
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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(757 Ratings)
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Apr 5, 2026
Amigos de Amigos del Río para toda la vida - We had an absolutely unforgettable experience with Amigos del Río rafting the beautiful Savegre River, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Manuel Antonio!
From start to finish, the entire team was exceptional—funny, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. They struck the perfect balance between keeping things light and entertaining while clearly prioritizing safety, which made everyone in our group (ages 12–54) feel comfortable and confident on the Class II–III rapids.
On the way to the river, we made a convenient stop where we could grab empanadas and drinks—such a nice touch. Throughout the journey, we also learned so much about the local area, including Quepos and Costa Rican culture.
A special shoutout to Luis, who went above and beyond to make the experience educational and interactive. He introduced us to various plants and herbs along the way—letting us smell and even taste them—which added such a unique and memorable element to the trip.
One of the most magical parts of the day was a short hike to a stunning waterfall, where we had time to relax, take photos, and enjoy a snack before continuing down the river. And in a truly unexpected moment, we even helped rescue a lost hunting dog near the river—an adventure within the adventure!
After rafting, we returned to the office for a delicious, traditional Costa Rican lunch that was the perfect ending to an incredible day.
Huge thanks to Jesús and Luis for creating such a fun, safe, and meaningful experience. We highly recommend this tour and will absolutely be back again! 🌊🌿
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Deepthi_m
Apr 3, 2026
It was a great... - It was a great experience, our entire family had such an amazing time. The guides were extremely friendly and we made a lot of memories. The food back in their office was very healthy and delicious.
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Adolfoh144
Apr 3, 2026
Pura Vida and rafting - Very friendly everything and very good rafting. Juan Carlos, our guide, very good and nice. We felt very safe and comfortable.
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Ania19721017
Apr 3, 2026
fun in the jungel river - Amazing experience of river rafting in the jungle of Tulemar. We all had fun from 53-9 years old. Jesus, our boat master and instructor, was very professional and really funny, he told us many stories about Costa Rica history. Safe and great activity for everybody, with a big adrenaline pump.
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Paulso6862ay
Apr 1, 2026
Best tour and guide of our trip - Maybe the best thing we did during our 10 day stay in Costa Rica with ADR's 10-in-1 Adventure a close second – and that's saying something considering we did a lot of cool things during our 8 days in CR – which included in-shore and off-shore fishing charters and ATV adventures.
The Class II - III rapids were perfect for us (two couples in their early 60's). A lot of easy paddling down a beautiful clean river amongst spectacular surroundings and then the occasional drop with short stretches of fun rapids mixed in along the way.
The tour had a very 'private tour' feel to it. Our raft was just the four of us plus our guide Juan Carlos. And while on the subject of Juan Carlos "JC" – I would challenge anyone to find me a nicer, friendly and more genuine guy. During the drive out and up to the location "JC" shared his knowledge of the local history and culture of Costa Rica as well as the beautiful nature that surrounded us.
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Lori_m
Mar 31, 2026
Wonderful day! - Awesome experience! This was our first time rafting. There was a bit of a learning curve but our guide was patient and helpful instructing us to be successful. We went through several rapids successfully. It was soooo much fun! I highly recommend.
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Adam
Mar 31, 2026
An amazing trip in the depths of the Costa Rican rain forest! - A great experience, not only enjoying the rafting but also travelling into the less populated areas of Costa Rica seeing some stunning scenery.
The guides were extremely knowledgable and full of enthusiasm offering information about the history of Costa Rica as well as the local wildlife in the area.
As a beginner, the rafting was an amazing experience. The water was a little bit low as it was getting towards the end of the dry season, having said that some of us still managed to get thrown out of the boat! All part of the experience I guess. Although the majority of guests didn’t fall out of their boats, I would say you need to be confident around water.
Be prepared for a long drive on bumpy roads to get to the location (an hour and a half) but well worth it in the end.
If you are looking for an alternative to the various boat trips and local walks in the area this is a more adventurous interactive experience which as an outdoor type I would truly recommend!
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686erikm
Mar 30, 2026
Beautiful and fun day in the river, you can expect expect swimming. - Very fun, and a nice day out in beautiful nature. We took the easier rafting because of the dry season, not rough, but still fun and great. The trip down was long which was great and we saw lots of animals
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Ranjit_s
Mar 30, 2026
What a blast. We went... - What a blast. We went during dry season so there were many portions that had shallow water. Regardless we felt safe and gad a lot of fun. Highly recommend.
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Robert_o
Mar 29, 2026
Incredible Day on the river! - We had an incredible day on the river. seamless organization; from check-in to the shuttle ride, everything was efficient. Our guide Ulises was incredibly knowledgeable about the area, the river, geology, flora & fauna which added a very nice touch! The lunch provided was delicious. If you want a mix of excitement and expert-level safety, this is the crew to book with.
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