Bamboo Rafting on the La Vieja River
A ride down the La Vieja River on a bamboo (guadua) raft.
4 places to choose from
Where to go
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Raft ride from Montenegro Balsaje 2.0 y más Granaventura For a river adventure and its scenery from Montenegro.
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Raft ride from Quimbaya Balsaje La Berraquera To get close to the river and its scenery from Quimbaya.
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Raft ride on the La Vieja River Puerto Alejandria - Balsaje en el Río La Vieja (Embarque y Desembarque) To go rafting on the La Vieja River from the Puerto Alejandría landing in La Tebaida.
Bamboo rafting: what to know
What to expect
Bamboo rafting (balsaje) is a gentle float down the La Vieja River on rafts made of guadua, a native bamboo, steered by a raftsman with a pole. It is not whitewater rafting: you drift through farmland and forest, and many trips stop for a swim in the river.
How to choose
Rafts launch from Montenegro, Quimbaya and La Tebaida, close to Parque del Café and Panaca, so it fits easily into the same trip. Compare trip length, whether transport back to the starting point is included and whether lunch is offered.
Before you go
Wear clothes that can get wet, sunscreen and sandals or water shoes, and bring a dry bag for your phone. The operator should give you a life jacket. River levels change in the rainy season, so confirm the day before.