Private Tour
Chorro Rafting Private Trip From Manuel Antonio
Overview
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5 hours
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Chorro Section Class IV-V of the Naranjo River is the best rafting trip in Costa Rica. Only 45 minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park, the river carved deep in the bedrock and created a narrow canyon with drops and steep runs that will delight the adventure seeker!!No experience necessary.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 15 years
Dress code is Wet Adventurer Ready to get wet, strap sandals or water shoes required.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
H2o Adventures Rafting And Tubing
Dropping a stunning 100 feet per mile, just 40 minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park, breathes the start of Costa Rica’s best commercial whitewater adventure. Chorro section starts in the mountain village of Esquipulas. Our route carves deep into the river’s exposed bedrock, making this thrilling section of the Naranjo River an exception to the geological youth of Costa Rica. This 3km canyon delights the adventure seeker with fun drops and steep runs through 12 technical narrows. January is the high water month. Lots of thrills! In February the river runs at medium level. March and April the rapids become steep and technical. Never a dull moment. Paddle Hard! Get down…Hi Five!! Be ready!! to bounce and squeeze through the gorge’s tight rock walls, maneuver and carve around massive boulders and bends, and sweep down drops through challenging unforgettable chutes. Dragon’s Tail, Chorro Rapid and Stacy’s Lament are some of the challenges that you will paddle through.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Snacks and beverages
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
El Chorro Rafting Trip
Trip starts at H2O Adventures in Quepos at 8:00 am. Starting times may vary depending on weather conditions.
Pickup included
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best rafting trip in Costa Rica
scottwrich,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow. The best rafting experience I have ever had. Incredible location full of beauty and wildlife. Exciting runs full of rapids back to back to back. Gregory was an incredibly talented guide, full of information and humor and kept us out of trouble. Landon was great getting things ready and cleaned up and laughing with us as well. Eric was great helping us get organized and out the door quickly. He was full of information to and from the river and did a great job taking pictures. Really they were an outstanding team. Capi also kept us laughing in the van.
An adventure you definitely need to take advantage of while in Costa Rica. H2O Adventure rafting guides were great.
davida0728,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The H2O Adventure Rafting is a must do while in Costa Rica. The office team and guides were extremely professional and did a great job making this a memorable experience. I will definitely be doing the trip with friends and family that come to visit in the future.
Epic El Chorro rafting—well-run, accommodating guides, thrilling rapids, stunning scenery, great food. Highly recommend.
travislY8063YU,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked the El Chorro River Private Rafting Trip from H2O adventures. It was awesome! I booked through their WhatsApp and they were very accommodating. I had a large group (18 people) and I only booked about 2 days in advance. Ian handled all the communication via WhatsApp in advance of the trip and he was really good at communicating. He allowed me different options for lunch (we chose the sandwich buffet by the river instead of restaurant) and he let me select specific snacks and beverages (Imperial original) specific for our group. Arrival and checkin was easy. There was about a 25 min ride form the office to the launch point. We were out of vans and geared up quickly before a short walk down to the river. I advise to block up well before you leave. They advised we leave everything (sunglasses, phones (even in waterproof pouches) in the vans unless we were alright losing them. Probably the right call. At the river we had a quick instruction/safety meeting and we were off. I have done some much more mellow rapids in Oregon… this was way more fun. The first few class IV and V rapids were a little hairy. My raft got flipped on the biggest one, but I was so impressed with how quickly the guides jumped into action. They had a raft of 3 guides that just scouted ahead to make sure we were safely back in the boat. It was really clear they were prepared and well staffed for a technical ride. The rest of the trip had more mellow rapids (still fun) and some of the best scenery surrounding you that you can imagine. Just a canyon of lush jungle paradise and clear blue water. We ended with our sandwiches and cervezas by the river. I recommend that option if it’s available. It let us enjoy the natural surroundings and compare our rafting stories while eating and joking with our guides. Shout out to Landon, Eric and Gregory. You guys were great. Thank you Leo for taking such good care of us. We finished with a quick trip back. I ordered the photos and videos they took. That was nice because I didn’t have to worry about losing my phone. The cost for photos was reasonable, although it’s always more fun to take your own candid or nature shots… but the risk you lose your phone is always there. Highly recommend this trip and company. Pura Vida.
Absolutely amazing! Highlight of our trip!
Tour20347437940,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really can’t say enough positive things about Lando and Eric - our guides - and the trip as a whole. We left from a location close to the Chorro eco lodge which is also a phenomenal place to stay. Starting the tour involved a fun and tricky descent down a trail and then leaping into the river! We skipped the first rapid as the conditions were unsafe. The remainder of the rapids were thrilling and so much fun! We also stopped to cliff jump along the way. Our family of four with a 12 and 14 year old loved every second!!! You’d definitely want to be comfortable in water as it’s an intense ride but there wasn’t a second we felt unsafe. The guides are pros! Very reasonable price as well. Enjoy!!!!!
Unbelievably amazing! Mario was the best guide!!
Austin G S,Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unbelievably amazing experience with our guide Mario!! Pretty gnarly rapids but felt completely safe thanks to our amazing guide Mario! Highly recommended!!
An amazing experience!
christakF7427XA,Mar 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had never been rafting before and so was a little nervous but - WOW, what a great time! As much as it was exhilarating, I felt safe and totally taken care of by the very experienced guides. Overall every moment of the experience was A++ and I couldn't recommend H20 Adventures more!
5 stars!
Peripatetic epi,Feb 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing crew. We felt safe and well looked after at all times. Had a lovely stop with homemade salsa chips and local fruit. An overall amazing outing
Amazing experience with an awesome team!
ryanrobbins8,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my first time white water rafting and I had no idea what to expect. I was very nervous going in. And I was right to be. It’s a serious river! Not for the faint of heart! But luckily the team at H2O Adventures is super conscious of everyone’s safety and needs! Our rafting guide was Tavo and he’s amazing!! He knew every single spot that we needed to get down or paddle more. And I may have been terrified during the first half of the river, but without him I think I would have fallen out! After the team stopped all our rafts over to the side for a snack, the rest of the river was smooth and much less stressful. I had a ton of fun on that part! I’m excited to bring my family back in the future!
10/10 white water rafting.
alexanderkT2980OX,Apr 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The group of guys was amazing. Anthony and Jairo were great. All around informational and great. Private parking, we were greeted by the crew and it was very personal.
Incredible family adventure!
katecP1032JB,Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family of 4 with two children, ages 12 and 14 enjoyed a white water rafting trip with H2O adventures. The office manager, Jonathan, was warm and patient as he answered all our questions and arranged the details of the trip. Our guides, Luis, Gustaf, and Landon, were friendly and experienced, ensuring that the trip was safe and incredibly fun. This was the perfect way to end our vscation!
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