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North Celebes Co.

River Rafting in Minahasa

Destination
Minahasa
Group size
1-8 travelers

Run a Minahasa river with a local rafting operator, through rapids and calmer stretches in green river valleys, such as the Sawangan route on the Tondano river.

Transport is arranged from your Manado hotel and the day starts in the morning. Guides and safety gear come with the run, and the operator decides on the day whether the river is safe after rain. Listen to the safety briefing, then enjoy the ride.

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Dates are confirmed with the host. No payment is taken yet.

What makes it worth going

  • Rapids and calmer stretches through green river valleys

  • Guided by a local rafting operator

  • Transport arranged from Manado

Full itinerary

Day 1

  1. Safety briefing and river run

    Meet the operator for the briefing and gear, run the river with the guides, and dry off before the drive back.

Where you'll meet

Pickup from your Manado hotel.

What's included

Private car with driver from Manado

Booking coordination with the rafting operator

Bottled drinking water

What's not included

Rafting operator fee

Meals and drinks

Additional information

Where you'll meet

Pickup from your Manado hotel.

Start & end

Morning start; the operator sets the river time

Good to know

  • River conditions change with rain; the operator decides whether it is safe to run.
  • Start early and follow the guide’s safety briefing.

What to pack

Clothes that can get wet
Strapped sandals
Change of clothes
Waterproof bag

Cancellation

Free reschedule up to 24 hours before the service, subject to host and vehicle availability.

Meet the Host

Michael

Michael plans private journeys around North Sulawesi: the reefs of Bunaken, the forest at Tangkoko, the Minahasa highlands, and Manado itself. Tell him your dates and pace, and he shapes the route with you.

Ask Michael

Transport add-ons from this host

Toyota Innova Reborn

Rental Mobil

Toyota Innova Reborn

Manado / Bitung / Airport