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Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting

5.0(8)Panama City11 hours
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(6)
Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting
Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting
Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting
Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting
Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting
Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting
Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting
Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting
Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting
Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting
Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting
Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting
Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting

At a glance

Duration
11 hours
Price from
$270 / person
Location
Panama City, Panama
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 8 reviews
Languages
EN, EN, ES, ES
Group
Small group, up to 22
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Adventures Panama

Description

Enjoy a full-day of white water rafting along the Mamoni River, the closest white water adventure to Panama City, being just 1.5-hours east of the city. The river was pioneered for rafting and kayaking in January 1998. With moderate to intense rapids, the Mamoni River usually reaches its highest water level by November, at the peak end of the rainy season, and its lowest water level by May-April at the end of the dry season.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
7:00 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 16
Adult (ages 18–70)
$270

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.

Tour Options

Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting

Pickup included

Itinerary

300 min

Guests pick up by 7:00am at Panama City. Arrive to the launch-point an hour and half later to start rafting around 9:30am. The river is classified as Class III-IV (moderate to intense). There are a couple Class V rapids that we would hike due to safety considerations. Among them, a beautiful waterfall. The rafts will be picked depending on water level. Smaller 11' rafts and duckies (inflatable kayaks) from December though February, duckies from March thru April, and smaller rafts and duckies from May thru June. The group should arrive at the take-out zone at approximately 3:30pm and be back at the original pickup point about 5:30pm.

What's included

Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Rafts/kayaks and gear
All mentioned transportation
Guides (our guides are trained in white-water navigation skills, first-aid, and CPR)
Lunch
Not included
All-inclusive

Pickup Locations & Times

We only pick up at Panama City hotels. Those hotel in nearby area such as Westin & Dreams, Playa Bonita (in Veracruz) or Gamboa Rainforest are not serviced regularly. We can arrange pick-up and drop-off from hotels outside Panama City usually 30 minutes prior to Panama City hotel specified pickup time, and usually at a cost of $ 25.00 per person each way.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
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How it compares in Panama City

  • Starting price $270 is 64% above the typical $165 for tours of similar length in Panama City

Excurgo comparison of 856 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting take?

Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting cost?

Prices start at $270 per person for this Panama City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM.

Can I cancel Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. We only pick up at Panama City hotels. Those hotel in nearby area such as Westin & Dreams, Playa Bonita (in Veracruz) or Gamboa Rainforest are not serviced regularly. We can arrange pick-up and drop-off from hotels outside Panama City usually 30 minutes prior to Panama City hotel specified pickup time, and usually at a cost of $ 25.00 per person each way. Pickup points include Hotel Riu Plaza Panama, Hilton Panama.

What languages is Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting offered in?

The experience is available in EN, EN, ES, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 22 participants.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Full-Day Mamoni White Water River Rafting worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Adventures Panama.

Reviews(8)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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E6545LGtonis
October 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best day!

We had an amazing day today on the Mamoni River. Our guides Javier and Fabian were great at reading the river and giving us commands to safely navigate the rapids. We saw some wildlife along the way and we stopped for lunch about half way through. They had a great spread prepared for us of sandwiches, chips, fruit, cookies and chocolate. The rapids were so much fun! We can’t wait to do it again someday. I highly recommend this company, it was literally a perfect day! Thank you!!

Operator response

Thank you very much for your great review ! It was a lot of fun sharing with your family. We are looking forward to share with you other adventures because... you had seen nothing yet !

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ariasg2019
August 18, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing rafting down 15 km of tropical rainforest

Thank you for the amazing rafting experience on the Mamoni River. Please extend it to the guides we didn't have time to say goodbye and send the tip to each one. Thank you very much also for all the photos, complete experience for the family. Greetings, everybody.

Operator response

Un placer siempre ! La gozamos (-: Gracias por el feedback

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jeffcL4223UP
October 22, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Mamoni River-Just Book it!

The trip was everything we were hoping for and more. Javier is an excellent guide and a wealth of knowledge all things Panama and adventure. We saw and heard three separate troops of monkeys along the river, iguanas, bats, and lots of birds. The white water was incredible and had the adrenaline pumping through all the waves, drops, and maneuvers!!

Operator response

Thanks for your excellent review Jeff ! We were very lucky with fauna, capuchinos and howler monkeys, also a river otter !

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Araceli_R
August 29, 2023 · via Viator
Amazing and fun trip on a beautiful river!! Would recommend to anyone!

Great guides, fun rapids and beautiful river! Would recommend to anyone visiting Panama who’s looking for an adventure.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your excellent review. We enjoyed servicing you

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Patrick M
July 11, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Great rafting will appeal to beginners and experienced!

Excellent rafting - beautiful to float down the river and the only way to see the jungle but also some real adrenaline inducing rapids. I’m experienced but it was my brother and nephews first time and we all enjoyed it. Compares very well with rafting I have done anywhere!

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you very much for your Excellent Review Patrick. Great that you enjoyed it. I hope you try our Chagres Challenge, a unique adventure that you wont be able to compare with anything anywhere else (-:

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guckchustafson
August 2, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Javier was a fantastic guide on an awesome river!

Rafting class IV rapids in the middle of the jungle was made possible by Javier and Adventures Panama. I also got to go canyoning with the company and cant wait to go on another adventure with them!

Operator response

Thank you very much for your review ! Come back soon, now rivers are up ! 😁

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James W
January 5, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Adventures Panama Mamoni River Trip Rocks!

We had an amazing experience on the Mamoni River with Adventures Panama. This is not the lazy river ride at Disneyland so prepare yourself for a real wilderness experience. The water levels during our trip down the river made for a enjoyable trip with a couple really big rapids and a few others that were too dangerous to attempt. The guides were very experienced and checked out the rapids ahead of time to ensure no trees or other hazards were present before we took the boat down. A few places we had to walk around and over some really interesting rock formations in order to get around the more dangerous rapids. During the quiet stretches of the river we were able to spot lots of wildlife including, sloths, howler monkeys, egrets, heron's and caiman. There is no better way to see Panamanian wildlife than by rafting as there were no other people around as we were going down the river. Lunch was provided on the bank, sandwiches and snacks which was perfect (the bread didn't get wet). During one stop we were able to do some cliff jumping which was pretty fun. If you are looking for a fun physical day trip out of Panama city and want to see some wildlife in the process raft the Mamoni!

3 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you very much for your Excellent Review on our Mamoni River Rafting. I hope to see you in any of our other adventures.

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Doug C
September 2, 2017 · via Viator
A most amazing adventure. Javier...

<p>A most amazing adventure. Javier picked us up at our hotel and we drove to the put in on the Mamoni River. We rode at least 2 dozen rapids, climbed around some dangerous ones and had a great lunch consisting of luncheon meat and cheeses so we could make our own plus fresh fruit to go with the lunches. After lunch we rafted several more rapids and were able to jump in the river and cool down all throughout this awesome trip... We saw monkeys, Toucans, lizards, bats and all kinds of jungle animals and of course the fauna and flora.... Check out Adventures Panama on Facebook for videos of many other rafters. When we return to Panama City, we will definitely do this rafting trip again. Thanks to Javier and his crew. They were top notch and wanted to ensure we had a safe but adventurous experience...</p>

Operator response

Thank you very much for your Excellent Review on our Mamoni River Rafting trip, the best white water adrenaline experience close to Panama City. I am looking forward for your return. Happy New Year 2020 !

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