Water
Rafting Río Savegre
Run nine kilometres of Class II and III whitewater on the Río Savegre, one of Central America's cleanest rivers, with waterfall views and natural pools.
- Duration
- Approximately 6 hours
- Location
- Río Savegre, 42 km from Quepos, with pickup from Jacó
- Price
- From $100 per person from Quepos; $125 from Jacó
Why guests book it
- Nine kilometres of Class II and III rapids
- Río Savegre, one of the cleanest rivers in Central America
- Rainforest canyon scenery between the rapids
- Riverside lunch with the guides
- Full day out, no experience required
This full-day rafting expedition tackles nine kilometres of Class II and III rapids on the Río Savegre, widely regarded as one of the cleanest rivers in Central America. Paddlers navigate scenic whitewater, pass a majestic waterfall, and stop to swim in natural pools and surf small waves along the way, with a riverside break for fresh fruit, cookies and juice. Round-trip transportation is included from Jacó, Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Uvita and the surrounding area, and professional guides handle every stretch of the river.
Your planner books the slot, arranges the villa pickup and confirms the timings the day before, so nobody in the group has to organise anything on the morning. If you are travelling with children, non-swimmers or anyone who would rather sit the activity out, tell us and we build the day around it.
How the day runs
- 01
07:00
Pickup at your villa in Jacó
- 02
08:30
Arrive at the river base, briefing and gear
- 03
09:00
On the water, Class II and III sections with calm stretches between
- 04
11:30
Riverside break and swim
- 05
12:30
Lunch with the guides
- 06
13:30
Drive back along the coast
- 07
15:00
Back at the villa
What's included
- Professional river guides
- All rafting and safety equipment
- Riverside snack: fresh fruit, cookies and juice
- Round-trip transportation from Jacó and the Quepos area
Good to know
- Open year-round to guests six and older
- A $25 per-person deposit secures the reservation
- Book ahead in the December to March high season
Best for
- Active groups and confident swimmers
- Bachelor and birthday groups
- Families with teenagers
Not ideal for
- Non-swimmers and very young children
- Guests with back or shoulder injuries
What to bring
- Swimwear worn under quick-dry clothes
- Shoes that can get wet and stay on
- A full change of clothes and a towel
- Sunscreen and a strap for glasses
The day in pictures
Rafting Río Savegre
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