Pacuare River Rafting Adventure: Day Trip from San Jose through Class III-IV Rapids
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Pacuare River
Embark on an exhilarating day trip from San Jose and experience the thrill of rafting through Class III-IV rapids on the stunning Pacuare River. Discover the beauty of the rainforest as you navigate 19 miles of warm water, cascading waterfalls, and vibrant wildlife.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pacuare River - The tour starts between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m when our microbuses pick up the adventurers in the main hotels of the metropolitan area.
    A Costa Rican breakfast is offered at around 8:00 a.m. at a Restaurante in Turrialba.

Then we arrive to Tres Equis, Turrialba, a town where our guides wait for us with the equipment to start this wonderful adventure.

Each participant will receive a life jacket, a helmet and a row. One of the guides will give a safety speech and a small practice before facing whitewater rafting like Huacas, Cimarrones and Dos Montañas.

Pacuare is considered the most beautiful river in Costa Rica, and worldwide one of the best whitewater rafting rivers due to the scenic beauty, waterfalls, hiking trails and diversity of flora and fauna, among which participants will observe blue morpho butterflies, sloths, tucans, red frogs and great variety of birds. Thus, nature is present throughout the route.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Use of helmet and a row
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

If you dream about rafting on a wild tropical river with warm water, the celadon-colored Pacuare is a dream come true! Rated one of the top rivers in the world, you’ll experience the intimate nature of the rainforest as you raft right through it on 19 miles of Class III-IV white water. The warm water, cascading waterfalls, and opulently lush rainforest with its brilliantly colored plants, animals, and birds indulge your senses on every level.

  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Not recommended for child aged 11 and under
  • Dress code is sport - shorts, swim wear, rubber sandals o tennis shoes
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • The maximum weight per person is 275 pound (125 kg)
  • No passengers are allowed who have undergone recent surgery (heart, breast implants, spine, etc)
  • Persons with conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes are at their own risk as long as they keep up with medical treatment
Location
Pacuare River
Cancellation Policy

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

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Liz
Feb 25, 2023
As a first time rafter, I... - As a first time rafter, I had no idea what to expect. The guide was amazing and made the trip super fun. Be prepared to get wet!
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Ryan_t
May 3, 2022
Would do it again and again! - This was one of the highlights of our Costa Rica trip. Perfect mix of adventure, adrenaline, and relaxation all at the same time! Robertillo was our guide ... and he was a riot! He helped make the experience great. Managed to see a coati and various birds and butterflies while rafting, and both breakfast and lunch provided were tasty! I recommend this as a must if you're staying in and around San Jose. Three hours was the perfect amount of time to raft, too.
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