Boquete: Rafting on the Chiriqui Viejo River

Boquete Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Experience an 8.5-mile rafting trip on Class III rapids near Boquete, Panama, suitable for all skill levels.

Highlights

• Thrilling whitewater rafting on Class III rapids
• Riverside buffet lunch featuring fresh local ingredients
• Refreshments and return transportation to Boquete

Description

Join an experienced guide for a rafting adventure through a landscape rich in native plants and wildlife. The tour provides helmets, life jackets, and water shoes. A picnic lunch and beverages are included.

The day begins at 8 a.m. with a safety briefing and preparation at the office. Learn paddling techniques and guide commands like 'forward,' 'back,' and 'stop,' as well as tips for staying in the raft.

The rafting starts with high-volume rapids to start your adrenaline. Around noon, take a break for a riverside buffet lunch offering fresh fruit, vegetables, premium empanadas, and accommodating dietary restrictions. After the break, continue the rafting trip.

The tour ends around 2 p.m. at the take-out point with beers and sodas for the guides. Transport back to Boquete is provided, arriving around 4 p.m.

Includes

• Helmet, life jacket, and paddle
• Experienced local rafting guide
• Transport by air-conditioned coach or van
• Empanadas, fruits, juice, Pringles, and cookies
• All taxes, fees, and handling charges
• Bottled water

Excludes

• Tips
• Watershoes

Important Information

• Bring your ORIGINAL passport for immigration checkpoint near Costa Rica border
• Wear clothes suitable to get wet
• Bring a change of dry clothes and towels
• Please bring your own watershoes

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, book early and bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and waterproof bags for personal items. The tour runs in the morning; morning hours offer ideal river conditions.