Savegre River Rafting Class II-III from Manuel Antonio
Navigate Class II-III rapids through rainforest where monkeys and toucans live alongside the water.
Savegre River rafting from Manuel Antonio is a 6-hour activity on Class II-III rapids where you descend the cleanest river in Costa Rica with a professional guide, hotel pickup, safety gear and lunch. The river runs year-round and passes through tropical rainforest where herons, toucans, monkeys, kingfishers and iguanas live. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and children under 7 are not recommended for this activity.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- professional guide in English or Spanish.
- safety equipment.
- snacks and beverages during the activity.
- lunch after the rapids.
- all transportation to and from the river.
- Every day 08:00
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Run Class III rapids on Costa Rica's cleanest river with a professional guide, hotel pickup and lunch included.
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your Manuel Antonio hotel, then a drive to the put-in on the Savegre River. You'll spend the main hours descending Class II-III rapids that run year-round, moving through tropical rainforest where wildlife sightings are common. The river is clean enough that birds and animals use it regularly. A professional guide leads the way, handling safety and timing while you navigate the water.
After the rapids, the group drives back for lunch before returning to your hotel. The whole outing takes 6 hours from pickup to drop-off. Safety equipment, snacks and beverages are provided throughout. You'll need to bring a change of clothes, and the activity suits all fitness levels, though children under 7 are not recommended. A guide speaks English or Spanish depending on your preference.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
What are the rapids like on the Savegre River?
The Savegre River runs Class II-III rapids year-round, moving through tropical rainforest. The water is clean enough that herons, toucans, monkeys, kingfishers and iguanas live along the banks and are often visible during the descent.
How long does the whole activity take from my hotel?
The full outing is 6 hours, including hotel pickup, the drive to the river, the rapids descent, lunch and the return drive to your hotel.
What's included in the price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, professional guide, safety equipment, snacks during the activity, lunch afterward and beverages are all included. Souvenir photos are available to purchase separately.
Do I need experience to do this?
No, the activity suits all physical fitness levels and is open to families and nature lovers as well as adrenaline seekers. Children must be accompanied by an adult, but those under 7 are not recommended for this particular river.
Is there a minimum group size?
Yes, a minimum of 2 people per booking is required. The guide will be with your group throughout the descent.
Operated by Tucanes Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Savegre River Rafting Class II-III from Manuel Antonio
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