White water rafting near Bogota: Level 3 and 4 rapids

Paddle through rapids an hour outside the city

White water rafting near Bogota on a 7 km river section with level 3 and 4 rapids, hotel pickup and a certified instructor in English or Spanish. The ride lasts around 90 minutes on the water. Groups of six or more can book any day of the week, while smaller groups join on weekends. The full outing takes about six hours from pickup to drop-off.

Step-by-step itinerary

White water rafting near Bogota

• Travel 1 hour from Bogota
• Join certified instructor group
• Raft 7 km river for 90 minutes
• Enjoy level 3 and 4 rafting

The experience

The river sits just an hour from Bogota, close enough that you don't need to sacrifice a whole day to get there. You're picked up from your hotel and driven out in a private vehicle with your guide, who is certified and speaks English or Spanish. Once on the water, you paddle through 7 km of rapids rated level 3 and 4: technical enough to keep you engaged but manageable for anyone in reasonable shape.

The actual time in the raft runs around 90 minutes. If you're traveling with a group of at least six people, you can book any day of the week and have the river mostly to yourselves. If you're solo or a smaller party, weekends are when the operator runs shared departures, so you'll paddle with other travelers and split the cost of the guide. Either way, you're in the hands of someone trained for the water, not just someone who knows the route.

The full experience (pickup, drive, briefing, paddle and return) takes about six hours. You'll need to bring a change of clothes and be ready to get wet. The operator suggests smart casual dress for the ride out. Food and drinks aren't included, so bring cash or pack snacks if you want them on the drive back.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• round-trip private transfer.
• a certified guide in English or Spanish.
• and 90 minutes paddling the river are all included.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (5 to 80 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Medellin City Services

Is this one for you?The full outing takes six hours from pickup to return, with 90 minutes of active paddling on the water. Book a weekday departure if your group is six or more and you want the river to yourself, or join a weekend shared group if you're traveling smaller.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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.

How far is the river from Bogota?

The rafting site is about an hour away from the city by car, so you're not spending half the day in transit.

Can I book this if there are only two or three of us?

Yes, but weekends are when smaller groups join an existing departure with other travelers and a shared guide. If you're six or more, you can book any day and have a private group.

What do the rapids feel like at level 3 and 4?

Level 3 and 4 rapids are technical (you'll paddle actively and navigate whitewater), but they're suitable for anyone in reasonable physical condition. No prior rafting experience is required.

What's included in the six-hour outing?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, round-trip transport by private vehicle, the guide, and 90 minutes on the water are all included. Food, drinks and gratuities are not.