Description
Last updated on December 14th, 2023 at 09:44 pm EST
The Savegre is a magnificent stretch of coastal whitewater, and is considered one of the cleanest rivers in Costa Rica. Playful rapids and big splashes make this river the best tour for kids ages 6 and up and adults up to 80. Upon your request we’ll use the back frame, which enables the guide to have full control of the raft, thus nobody in the raft is required to paddle.
It is not the destination, it is the journey. It takes 1 ½ hours through african oil plantations, teak reforestation projects, rural communities and incredible landscapes to the river put-in.
Before we begin our rafting adventure we’ll give a safety briefing and paddle talk. Today we begin by maneuvering rapids such as “Rafiki”, “Roller Coaster” and “Washing Machine.”
We stop for a short hike and nice swim at a waterfall near the river shore. We will prepare a snack while you enjoy the fresh pool at the bottom. Continuing down river we enjoy some more mellow and fun splashy rapids and just before the end we hit “Santo Domingo” rapid and rejoing with our transport.
We then stop for lunch in a Costa Rican family home. It is an authentic cultural experience to meet the Castro’s and live their hospitality. Would this be your first lunch cooked over fire wood?
Additional details
- This tour requires a minimum of 5 people to run. Please contact us to inquire about tour availability if your travel group is comprised of less than the tour operator’s required minimum number of participants.
Minimum/maximum age/weight/height/other requirements
- Children must be at least 4 years old to participate.
What to bring for tour participation
- Swimsuit and/or shorts of a quick-drying material
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Bug repellent
- Complete change of clothes
- Rubber-soled shoes that stay on and can get wet (strap-on sandals, tennis shoes or similar; flip flops are not recommended)
Related reading
- Have questions about rafting in Costa Rica? If so, don’t miss our article: Your Costa Rica Rafting Tour Questions Answered!
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