Class III - IV ½ DayPure adrenaline…  Only a
short drive from your hotel, (approx 30 min.), the Naranjo is a Class
III / IV half day challenge for more experienced paddlers. The Naranjo
River drops steeply from the coastal mountain range above Quepos
through a beautiful jungle gorge, and takes you on a wild ride to sea
level passing nearby farmlands and palm plantations. The river banks
are overgrown with jungle and the canyon walls meet the water at 90°
angles. The water, jungle, canyon, and sky make for an unforgettable
day. For the advanced rafter, this exciting and refreshing ride through
the Naranjo Canyon, a jewel of Costa Rica, will provide the beauty and
thrills you expect in whitewater rafting. As well, if you are a first
time paddler who welcomes a challenge and is looking for the excitement
of big waves, hydraulics, and stunning scenery, then this trip is for
you! Unlike its more even-tempered twin, the Naranjo blasts steeply out
of the mountains crashing through deep unrelenting gorges and tight
rock-walled canyons. Even after breaking into the open valley, it
remains aggressive throughout its course to Londres town. Below Londres
the lower sections of the Rio Naranjo gradually settle as they flow
towards the Pacific. You have to see it to believe it. Primary and
secondary forest, water, canyon and sky are unforgettable. If you want
to complete your river running experience, come to the Naranjo. The
Naranjo and the Savegre are twin rivers running an almost perfectly
parallel course out of the Talamanca mountain range into to the Pacific
Ocean, where they form the north and south border of Playa El Rey.
Departure: 7:00 AM or noon Duration: Half day and full day tours available Includes: Bilingual
guide, round trip transportation, all high quality equipment. Half day
includes full breakfast and snacks. Full day includes full breakfast
and picnic riverside lunch. Items to bring: Bathing
suit, sunscreen, long pants, tennis shoes or sandals with straps (no
flip flops), light rain jacket, neck strap to secure glasses, sun visor
or hat, dry clothing, towel, plastic bags for wet clothing, disposable
waterproof camera. Rio Naranjo Class III – IV Half day - $69 per person (green season) |
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