About us

On these rivers since 2002

A rafting and tubing company in Manuel Antonio, Quepos, on the Savegre and Naranjo rivers.

Old photos from the early years - an adventure race team, a kayak trip and a day by the river

Since 2002

Two guides and two rafts

The idea started at the end of 2001. Arturo Oropeza and Leonardo Vazquez had worked together as river guides and wanted an outfitter of their own. By June 2002 H2O Adventures was in Manuel Antonio, Quepos, with two rafts and the help of friends.

We pioneered an overnight trip on the Savegre and started running commercial trips on the Chorro section of the Naranjo. Since reopening after Covid, private trips are our specialty.

Leo and Cara on a raft trip, Cara taking a selfie in front and Leo singing behind her

The owners

Leo Vazquez and Cara Naylor

Leo started guiding in Costa Rica in 1992 and has guided rivers in more than ten countries. He has a master's degree in Natural Resources Management and became an International Rafting Federation instructor in 2013.

Cara worked in active travel in South America and Costa Rica and moved to Quepos in 2007. She and Leo met on the river and married in 2009.

Guest reviews

93% of our 751 ratings on TripAdvisor and Google are five stars. A few of them, word for word.

★★★★★

100% worth it! Fantastic experience!

We had a fantastic time! My wife and I have never rafted before, but we are athletic. My wife was a bit concerned that it would be too much, but we both loved it! Our guide Luis was great! Very skilled and confident, full of knowledge and very entertaining. The views of the canyon and the jungle framing the river were beautiful. The rapids were exhilarating and lots of fun!

Ilan GChorro Rafting Tour · TripAdvisor · Feb 2024

★★★★★

An amazing experience!

I had never been rafting before and so was a little nervous but - WOW, what a great time! As much as it was exhilarating, I felt safe and totally taken care of by the very experienced guides. Overall every moment of the experience was A++ and I couldn't recommend H20 Adventures more!

christa kChorro Rafting Tour · TripAdvisor · Feb 2025

★★★★★

5 stars!

Amazing crew. We felt safe and well looked after at all times. Had a lovely stop with homemade salsa chips and local fruit. An overall amazing outing

Laura M (Yellowknife, Canada)Chorro Rafting Tour · TripAdvisor · Feb 2025

★★★★★

River Raft on the Naranjo

My daughter and I did a private on the Naranjo with Eric, Lando and Capitan and it was terrific. They have many years of experience, their attention to safety and knowledge of the river was excellent. We would definitely do another trip with them!

lunatunacan (Los Angeles, California)Naranjo Rafting Tour · TripAdvisor · Aug 2026

★★★★★

Adrenaline rush

This was our first time rafting. We were a bit nervous about it at first but it turned out to be a fun experience. I highly recommend H2O Adventure Rafting out of Quepo. Jonathan, Landon, and Jose are a great team, they explain things well and keep you safe. Try it !

Jaime LNaranjo Rafting Tour · TripAdvisor · Aug 2025

★★★★★

Perfect morning on the river

Ronnie and Eric were incredible guides! Our family of six (parents and kids from age 9-16) all enjoyed the raft trip. We found an beautiful waterfall and stopped for freshly made pico de gallo and pineapple before heading out again. Ronnie told us about growing up in the area and both Ronnie and Eric shared about the communities we passed along the way and knew all about the animals we spotted on the trip. Highly recommended!!

Meghan GSavegre Rafting Tour · TripAdvisor · Jul 2025

★★★★★

Adventure on the river rapids

Really fun well planned trip. We had an amazing time and really enjoyed it ! All ages enjoyed !! We had a large group of 17 people on 3 rafts . The scenery was incredible and the waterfalls and rapids were amazing. We enjoyed the riverside fruit,cookies drinks and chips our guides brought for us. Eric , Lando ,Leo, and team expertly navigated us through the rapids and a day we will never forget .

Vanessa WSavegre Rafting Tour · TripAdvisor · Jun 2026

★★★★★

Great morning in the river.

This trip was so much fun. Mario, Jairo and Jaden were our guides and we had a blast going down the rapids. We stopped for snacks at a waterfall and then carried on to the end. Finally we had a typical CR meal on a the way home. Would recommend to anyone who wants a pretty relaxing trip down the river with couple of hairy moments on the water!

Heather PSavegre Rafting Tour · TripAdvisor · Mar 2025

★★★★★

Super fun family tubing trip on the Savegre River

Our family of 3 tried a tubing trip on the Savegre River with Eric and Lando. They were fantastic guides, friendly and great guiding us on the river. Tubing class I and II was a blast. The stop at the waterfall with nice fruit and salsa snacks was a huge bonus. We would highly recommend this trip for a relaxing, but fun time!

ficusyou (Los Altos, California)Savegre Jungle Tubing Tour · TripAdvisor · Dec 2025

★★★★★

Tubing on the river

We had so much fun on this tour. The guides are lovely. We stopped at a waterfall for a swim while they made us a delicious snack - the people on the other tour were definitely jealous;). I would highly recommend this tour. We all had a great time!

Allison ESavegre Jungle Tubing Tour · TripAdvisor · Dec 2023

★★★★★

Tubing Fun

We had a great trip with Gregory and Landon tubing on the River. It was exciting and also relaxing. Great service and incredible guides. I highly recommend for families looking for a fun half day adventure.

JSills5Savegre Jungle Tubing Tour · TripAdvisor · Jan 2026

★★★★★

Perfect for beginners and also older people!

We were a group of 3 people between 50 and 70 years. The guide did his job very well, so everyone felt comfortable and secure. It was an amazing experience with a lot of fun. They even made an amazing job by sending us pictures afterwards. We would go with them again! Definitely!

brockmannsebTripAdvisor · Mar 2023

★★★★★

For a great experience - go with H2O adventures

If you want a Private rafting tour with undivided attention from the nicest guides - do not hesitate to take this tour. From beginning to end you will be well taken care of and enjoy your adventure. The snacks freshly made at a waterfall was unbelievable - made from scratch. Cannot give enough praise to this company and their employees

fef5TripAdvisor · Dec 2023

★★★★★

The highlight of my trip

This excursion was the highlight of my trip to Costa Rica. The raft guides made our experience so fun! The snacks they offered us halfway through hit the spot, especially the homemade salsa. Amazing experience!!

ChristyTripAdvisor · May 2023

★★★★★

Exhilarating Family Adventure!

Memories to last a lifetime! Expert guides along with safety equipment and instructions gave us confidence to take on the adventure. Amazing views and exhilarating day for all of us. We’d highly recommend using H2O. Our family of 6 (ages 12-45) was glad for the recommendation from Luna Vida.

Elizabeth SChorro Rafting Tour · TripAdvisor · Dec 2023

★★★★★

Awesome rafting trip

Eric was exceptional guide. Felt like he was taking care of family. Great snacks at a beautiful waterfall. Lando did a great job taking pictures and bringing humor to the trip

Gena (Omaha, Nebraska)Savegre Rafting Tour · TripAdvisor · Jan 2026

★★★★★

Awesome rafting outing!

Mario was a great guide, kept us safe and had fun! Had a great personalized snack, homemade at a waterfall stop! Would highly recommend 😁

Rhonda HSavegre Rafting Tour · TripAdvisor · Feb 2025

★★★★★

Tubing was perfect family fun!

We went on the Sevegre River Whitewater Tubing trip and had a wonderful time! Family of 4 with teenagers and everyone had a blast. Fun and exciting river experience, observed the nature of the rainforest & stopped at a beautiful waterfall for swimming, pictures and delicious snacks and refreshments. Our guides, Landon & Eric were awesome- very knowledgeable and ensured we were safe and happy the entire time. Highly recommend!

Emily CSavegre Jungle Tubing Tour · TripAdvisor · Apr 2026

★★★★★

Best rafting trip ever. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Amazing trip, great guides, beautiful experience and wonderful food!! Highly recommend H2O adventures for an awesome time!

Ayla21 (Wichita, Kansas)TripAdvisor · Dec 2023

★★★★★

The best!

Best experience white water rafting and I have rafted in several countries! I recommend it to anyone ready for fun and professional experience with the water rafting.

Wesley WTripAdvisor · Nov 2023

★★★★★

My partner and I just got back from doing the Chorro Half Day rafting trip, down the Naranjo River, with H2O Adventures. It was a fantastic day! We have never rafted before and we had a blast. Our guide Luis was great! Extremely skilled and fun to be around, plus full of knowledge that he was eager to share. The snacks on the way were delicious too. Five stars! 100% worth it!

Ilan GoldenblattChorro Rafting Tour · Google · 2024

★★★★★

What a fun adventure! Eric is a very experienced tour guide, and worked hard to get us through the rapids together. The stop at the waterfall was amazing! Highly recommend!

Jennifer BellSavegre Rafting Tour · Google · Aug 2026

★★★★★

We had the MOST epic and magical day rafting with H20 down the Savegre! They hosted our wedding party of 37 people rafting, and the guides, food, and overall experience were absolutely fantastic!!!! I highly recommend them to all!

Jackie SkinnerSavegre Rafting Tour · Google · 2023

★★★★★

A fantastic trip! We rafted the Savagre River with a group of 12, and we had a fantastic time! After the waterfall stop and delicious snack, we shuffled rafts, so one was all adults and the other all kids. The guides made the fantastic experience even more fun for everyone! After we were done, we enjoyed a delicious lunch! All in all, a true five star experience from start to finish!

Karen KaufmanSavegre Rafting Tour · Google · Jan 2026

★★★★★

Best excursion by far!! Anthony and Mario were our guides. They kept us laughing and kept us safe!! The river is so beautiful, tubing was a blast, and we even stopped at a waterfall for a snack and drinks! Highly recommend 10/10!!

Meghan CloptonSavegre Jungle Tubing Tour · Google · 2025

★★★★★

Had the best experience!! What a great memory to look back on for our honeymoon. Landan and Alberto made it so enjoyable and just felt nice being in their company, really recommend booking with this company, was hilarious and the exact experience we wanted!

AMLGoogle · 2025

★★★★★

This was my first time water rafting and what an incredible experience! I'm so glad I called H2O when I did and they had availability. The team we had of Jonathan and Romaine was spectacular! We felt safe at all times and had so much fun. They are incredible people. This activity is an ABSOLUTE MUST. H2O thank you!

Henry Bonilla JrGoogle · 2022

★★★★★

The most incredible experience!! Landon, Eric and Capitan were phenomenal, cared so much about our experience and safety and showed us the Costa Rican spirit that we love so much!! Our family of 5 (with 3 children) and a blast and felt so safe! We will remember this forever!

Jocelyn CollinsGoogle · 2025

★★★★★

Amazing family adventure! Gregory and Lando made sure all the kids (and adults) were safe and had a fun time. Great local knowledge, amazing views. Enjoyed snacks at a scenic waterfall along the river and finished with lunch at a local spot. Pura Vida!

Caitlin FoisySavegre Rafting Tour · Google · Dec 2025

★★★★★

Our rafting with H2O adventures was the perfect ending to our most memorable journey through Costa Rica. The guides were personable yet professional with obvious expertise and they gave us appropriately thorough instructions on our safety. The river provided ample challenge without being overwhelming and the views were spectacular. I can recommend H2O adventures highly.

Gary PomeranzGoogle · 2025

★★★★★

Was a fantastic experience, would highly recommend. The rafting was thrilling but very safe, the views were great, and the food was wonderful. The service of staff was excellent, and I would definitely do it again if I had the chance!

Lucas LickerGoogle · 2025

★★★★★

Landon and Eric were amazing!! We had a blast on the rapids!!! The lunch afterwards was delicious!! Thank you for a memorable last day in Costa Rica!!

Michelle EricksonGoogle · Aug 2026

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