Colombia · RAFTING
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 8 rafting tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Medellín’s Rio Calderas private rafting day trip to Cocorná mixes jungle scenery, medium white-water, and real safety training, with pickup included.
“Trip was cool..We asked for pictures but never got them! Was in communication with one gentleman but then communication stopped! Take bug spray if not you will be itching for days!”
Tandem paragliding over Medellín-area waterfalls plus 2.5 hours of Class IV rafting, with private transport and expert guides.
“The rafting was really fun, some really rapid parts and some relaxing parts to appreciate the great nature!”
Private whitewater rafting on the Calderas River from Medellín, with hotel pickup, snacks, insurance, safety kayaker, and optional paragliding.
“Rafting and guide - 5 stars. He was excellent and the river was super fun! One of the better white rafting trips I have done! Driver and staff via WhatsApp- 3 stars. They changed our pickup time 8pm the night before. The driver was a bad driver lot of swerving and he didn’t pick us up from the take out point he was 45 minutes late left us cold and wet and didn’t give us any snacks so no food like described. Whoever mans the WhatsApp responded but never followed back up at all at the time of time writing this review.”
A full-day private rafting trip from Medellín to the Rio Verde area, with Class III and IV rapids, meals included, and expert guides.
“Stephen was our raft guide and he was great thank you so much! Epic day and very long, but totally worth it. AmaoNg views and great whitewater.”
Medellín to Antioquia: 25-minute paragliding in the canyon plus 3 hours of Class IV rafting on the Calderas River, with pickup.
“It was a day of first times, we really enjoyed both activities! All the guides we have where amazing, doing there work with passion.”
Class III/IV rafting on Colombia’s Calderas River from Medellín. Private tour with transport, bilingual guide, snacks, and scenic breaks.
“That was an exhilarating experience! The guides were all fantastic! What a thrill!! I will do this again and recommend it to anyone who seeks a thrill! Fabian- the main guide who picks you up and drives you is very nice and enthusiastic! Great time with him!!”
ATV through Antioquia rainforest plus Class IV rafting on the Calderas River, with hotel pickup, gear, and a full adrenaline day.
“This a worthy booking. We spent the entire day adventuring. First, the ATV ride up the mountain. Then our guide John Freddy recommended an amazing restaurant for lunch. After, we went rafting and spent a solid portion of our day on the river. They stop the raft about halfway through for snacks and some mango juice. It was so peaceful. John Freddy is very knowledgeable and knew every specie we encountered. We had the best time!”
From Bogotá to the Black River: certified tips, level 3 to 4 rapids, and dramatic Cundinamarca scenery. Private transfer, $199.
“Le rafting était vraiment le fun et le paysage à couper le souffle. Par contre, le trajet de 3h pour y aller était beaucoup trop long. Ça en vaut quand même la peine”
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