Private Rafting in Rio Claro: 4 hours of river, cave and jungle

Rafting, bodyrafting, a marble cave and 20 minutes through the jungle in one morning

Private rafting activity in Rio Claro's canyon, Colombia, combining four water and land pursuits over four hours: you pilot a raft downriver, swim through a natural pool beneath a geological vault, bodyraft the current, explore the marble cavern El Condor with its stalactites and resident Guácharos birds, then hike out through native forest. The canyon sits inside a nature reserve known for bird and butterfly diversity. Your guide speaks English or Spanish, and lunch is included.

The experience

The day opens with a three-hour boat journey down the Rio Claro between the bridge and La Peña sector. Along the way you pass The Vault, a rock formation that spans the river and creates a natural pool where you can swim, and a waterfall that drops directly into the water. After the boat ride, you switch to bodyrafting (throwing yourself into the river and letting the current carry you downstream), before the group disembarks at La Peña.

From there, a 20-minute walk through the jungle connects you to El Condor, the marble cavern at the heart of the reserve. Inside, you walk among stalactites and stalagmites carved over millions of years by water, and spot the Guácharos birds that nest in the cave. The cavern tour takes about 40 minutes. When you leave, a final walk brings you to the highway where the activity ends.

An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up and returns you after the hike. Your guide handles the route in English or Spanish. Lunch, all safety gear (vest, helmet, rowing equipment) and a risk policy are included. Children from age seven are welcome, though the activity is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular conditions that limit physical exertion.

What’s included

• Lunch.
• air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and return.
• English or Spanish-speaking guide.
• safety vest, helmet and rowing equipment.
• risk policy covering the activity.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 20:00

AgesAdult (14 to 73 years) · Senior (74 to 80 years) · Youth (11 to 13 years) · Child (7 to 10 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Rioventura

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to be in the water and moving through the landscape yourself rather than watching from a boat: the four-hour format packs rafting, swimming, bodyrafting and cave exploration into one morning, so you get multiple water and land experiences without a full-day commitment. The private booking means your group sets the pace and the guide tailors the stops to your interests.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 13 years); Child (7 to 10 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is bodyrafting in Rio Claro?

Bodyrafting is when you enter the river yourself and let the current carry you downstream, rather than staying in a boat. It happens after the three-hour rafting section, at La Peña sector.

What wildlife will I see in the canyon?

The Rio Claro canyon is part of a nature reserve with high biodiversity. You will see birds (including Guácharos inside El Condor cave), butterflies, insects and a variety of native trees and flowers along the river and jungle sections.