Manuel Antonio Rafting Trips Ranked by Seasickness Risk

Short answer: Start with Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio (Amigos del Rio); White Water Rafting Manuel Antonio Quepos Savegre River (Iguana Tours); Whitewater Rafting Naranjo River from Manuel Antonio Class III-IV (Amigos del Rio). Their listings describe the calmest water or most stable boats. Our score is an estimate from the listing text. Updated 2026-11-02

We scored 8 rafting trips in Manuel Antonio from their listings. 8 tours of 8 score 2 or lower on our 1–5 seasickness risk scale. The calmest options are Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio (Amigos del Rio); White Water Rafting Manuel Antonio Quepos Savegre River (Iguana Tours).

This score is our estimate from the listing’s description, not an operator figure. How we score.

TourSeasickness riskOperatorFrom
Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio
“For the adventuresome beginner and experienced rafter the Class II and III rapids will have you filled with adrenaline as you paddle hard over the waves.”
 1/5Amigos del Rio$141Check dates
White Water Rafting Manuel Antonio Quepos Savegre River
“Estimate from activity type”
 1/5Iguana Tours$130Check dates
Whitewater Rafting Naranjo River from Manuel Antonio Class III-IV
“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.”
 1/5Amigos del Rio$113Check dates
White Water Rafting Manuel Antonio Quepos Naranjo River
“Estimate from activity type”
 1/5Iguana Tours$120Check dates
Savegre River Rafting Class II-III from Manuel Antonio
“Run the cleanest river in Costa Rica that just so happens to have Class III rapids year-round!”
 1/5Tucanes Tours$125Check dates
Savegre River Rafting Class II-III from Manuel Antonio
“The last rapid, Santo Domingo, is followed by lunch, either on the riverbank or at a local restaurant on the way home.”
 1/5H2O Adventures$165Check dates
Naranjo River White Rafting Clas III-IV from Manuel Antonio
“Pass through mountains, jungle gorges, farmlands and palm plantations.”
 1/5Tucanes Tours$104Check dates
El Chorro White Water Rafting from Manuel Antonio
““El Chorro” is a Class 4 whitewater rafting trip on the upper section of the Naranjo River, about 45 minutes from the main Manuel Antonio hotel area.”
 1/5Tucanes Tours$125Check dates

Questions

Which rafting trip in Manuel Antonio is best if I get seasick?

Start with Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio (Amigos del Rio); White Water Rafting Manuel Antonio Quepos Savegre River (Iguana Tours); Whitewater Rafting Naranjo River from Manuel Antonio Class III-IV (Amigos del Rio). Their listings describe the calmest water or most stable boats. Our score is an estimate from the listing text.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

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