Rio Verde Colombia Rafting and Hiking

Day 1

• Meet us at 11:30 AM directly at our operational base in Cocorná or book an extra private transport from Medellín and meet us at 10 AM at our office headquarters at Hotel Masaya Medellín.
• 1 hour 4x4 ride to the start point of the jungle adventure.
• 1.5 hour hike down the jungle canyon, accompanied by pack mules.
• River safety briefing on essential paddling, rescue and safety skills.
• 2 hours rafting from the Rio Verde to the Rio Samana on class III/IV whitewater.
• Explore and swim in a hidden waterfall.
• Make camp riverside and enjoy a hearty camp meal and a glass of wine
• Sleep in sheltered hammocks and fall asleep to the orchestra of the jungle.

Day 2

• Wake up by the river, go for a swim and enjoy a fresh breakfast prepared by your guides
• Hike up a side creek
• Half a day raft trip down the river with the biggest rapids right at the end.
• Finish at Puente Samaná and get changed.
• 1 hour ride back to our base, end of the activity around 5 PM.

Start-point

The tour starts here at our operational base in Cocorná. Near the restaurant el Palacio de los frijoles on the Medellín-Bogotá highway. It’s easy to get there by public transport from Medellín or come in your own vehicle (free parking available).

If you're staying in Medellín, optional transport can be added at checkout, including pickup from Hostel Masaya or other locations. If you wish to organise private transport from another location please get in touch

This expedition includes

- Day 1 -

Food: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Sheltered hammock camp in the jungle

- Day 2 -

Food: Breakfast, Lunch

What is the food like ?

For your first lunch, you will enjoy a typical Colombian meal: the Antioquian fiambre! A traditional packed meal from Antioquia, wrapped in banana leaves and made for days out in nature. Our fiambres are delicious homemade meals made by the local communities with fresh ingredients usually including rice, veggies, plantain, egg and meat.

The following meals are hearty, well-balanced camp meals served in the jungle. Enjoy a variety of energy-fueling food to keep you going throughout the expedition, along with a little extra wine to enjoy on the first night.

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy-friendly options are available, just message us!

What is the accomodation like ?

A simple riverside camp deep in the jungle, where you will experience sleeping suspended in sheltered hammocks. Fall asleep to the orchestra of the rainforest and wake up by the river, surrounded by untouched nature. A chance to disconnect from the modern world and experience an unforgettable night in the remote Colombian wilderness.

Rafting runs all year round thanks to Antioquia's warm tropical climate. Expect hot and sunny days with temperatures ranging from 24 °C to 30 °C, but rain is always possible. The river stays at a perfect temperature for swimming all year so you will definitely be tempted to jump in more than once.

Keep in mind rafting is a weather-dependent activity and may need to be adjusted based on climate conditions.

• Jungle trek to the river, with gear carried by portage mules
• 27km of guided rafting descent
• Experienced and certified professional bilingual raft guides
• Professional safety kayaker
• Jungle wild camp in hammocks
• Full rafting equipment
• Round-trip transport between our Cocorná operational base and the river (Medellín transport not included)
• 4 meals (1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner with specific dietary options available upon request)
• Medical assistance policy

• Transportation from Medellín to Cocorná (can be booked as an extra during checkout)
• Personal clothing, shoes
• Guide tips
• Personal expenses
• Gopro photo package (can be booked as an extra during checkout)

What do I need to bring?

• Passport for internationals, ID for nationals. Physical documents required.
• Closed-toe shoes that can get wet and with a good grip (no flip-flops/crocs/sandals)
• Lightweight quick-dry clothing for 2 days (light trousers/shorts & breathable shirts)
• Sunhat
• Water-resistant sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Water bottle
• Cap or hat
• Quick-dry towel
• Dry change of clothes and shoes for the evening and after the river
• Headlamp & extra batteries
• Light jacket or hoodie
• Rainjacket ?