Chorro Whitewater Rafting in Quepos: Class IV & V Rapids

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Duration4h 30m

GroupUp to 50

LanguagesEN · ES

PickupAt your hotel

Class IV and V rapids where narrow canyons and steep drops demand your full attention

Chorro whitewater rafting on the Naranjo River near Quepos is a 4.5-hour activity featuring Class IV and V rapids, technical routes and tight rock walls for experienced paddlers. The trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Manuel Antonio or Quepos, lunch at the office afterward, bilingual guides, a safety kayaker and all gear; approximately 1.5 hours are spent on the water. Minimum age is 15, and the operator recommends strong physical fitness.

4h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Whitewater rafting adventure on Naranjo River

Pick up from hotel in Manuel Antonio or Quepos
Sign in and have breakfast at office
Drive 35 minutes to river put-in
Outfit with life jacket, helmet, and paddle
Receive safety talk and swim practice
Raft down river for approximately 1.5 hours
Return to Amigos Del Rio office
Enjoy lunch at office
Drop off at hotel

The Experience

You get picked up from your hotel in Manuel Antonio or Quepos and driven to the Amigos Del Rio office for check-in and breakfast, then a 35-minute drive to the river. Once there, you'll be fitted with a life jacket, helmet and paddle. The guides run a safety talk and a swim practice before the descent—this is where the intensity starts. The Chorro section of the Naranjo River is Class IV and V, meaning exploding water, steep drops and technical routes that demand constant attention. You'll navigate narrow canyons surrounded by huge boulders and cascading waterfalls for approximately 1.5 hours on the water.

The rapids here are among the most challenging in Costa Rica, and the tight rock walls and technical lines mean this is not a scenic float. You're actively paddling through demanding sections, reading the water and executing moves your guide calls. A safety kayaker stays with the group, and a photographer documents the run—photos are available to purchase afterward. The whole trip, from pickup to drop-off, takes about 4.5 hours.

After you come off the water, you'll ride back to the office where lunch is served. Then you're driven back to your hotel. The operator includes all taxes, fees, gear, guides, lunch and transport; bring a swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, sunscreen, bug spray and water shoes or shoes with ankle straps—no flip-flops. A vegetarian meal option is available if you request it at booking.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Manuel Antonio or Quepos.
breakfast at the office.
lunch after the run.
bilingual guides and a safety kayaker.
all safety gear including life jacket, helmet and paddle.
A/C transportation to and from the river.

Good to know

Demanding physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Amigos del Rio

Is this one for you?This trip is built for paddlers comfortable with intense physical exertion and technical whitewater—Class IV and V rapids demand active paddling and quick reactions, so it suits experienced rafters or strong swimmers willing to push themselves, not first-timers or anyone hesitant in fast water.