Turrialba Rafting Experience: Exciting Rapids and Exquisite Scenery on the Pacuare River
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187 Ratings
Turrialba

Experience the thrill of rafting through class III and class IV rapids on the Pacuare River near Turrialba. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Explornatura office - We provide experienced, specialized rafting guides, great food, top of the line equipment, and a full day of safe & exciting adventures.
What's Included
  • Transfer from Turrialba
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Lunch provided
Additional Information

This class III and class IV rapids cover about eighteen miles some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of Costa Rica.
You will enjoy the thrill of the rapids, as well as the natural beauty that surrounds the river such as variety of waterfalls and tropical flora and fauna.
We provide experienced, specialized rafting guides, top of the line…

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Location
Explornatura office
Departure Point: Explornatura Office, Base Camp. Dates: Daily
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Hieronimus_cataracta
Jan 29, 2026
Great experience with Eduardo and Jose Luis rafting - A great experience. The river and rapids are wonderful. But above all the people from Explornatura, Eduardo and Jose Luis. Care for safety, explaining the sites and preparing a wonderful lunch. If you like rafting this is a must do with this guys.
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D3862fndaniels
Jan 19, 2026
A unique experience!! For those who like adventure and excellent landscape and the guides were excellent. - Rafting on the Pacuare River is amazing. The landscape is beautiful and the activity itself is adventure that is what we were looking for. There are parts with fast challenges and that adds to the experience. Everything was done safely and well organized. The guides Eduardo and José Luis were 5 stars, very friendly and explained everything very well. I highly recommend!
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Rian
Jan 5, 2026
Adrenaline and no dry wire on your body! - Great raft of 27 km in 3.5 hours. Good and comprehensive safety instructions. We went with 2 rafts and someone went along in a kayak, to pick you up if you fall out. But the guide was so knowledgeable that everyone stayed on board. Don’t expect dry wire to your body!
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Silviacn9540cg
Jan 2, 2026
Rafting - Excellent experience. Very friendly, professional and highly trained guides. We felt safe but also enjoyed it a lot. 100% recommended!
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Finonia
Dec 29, 2025
Great experience from start to finish! - Everything was great from the start; from the booking process back in September to the rafting itself. Our guide that collected us from the hotel (Casa Turire on recommendation from Explornatura -excellent choice!) Eduardo was very informative on the walk down to the river. The rafting guides Juan Louis(?) and Melanie were great and our family of 2 adults and two children 10 & 12 felt very safe, the instructions were clear and easy to follow. We felt very safe with them both in charge. I’d forgotten that lunch was included so it was a nice surprise and delicious! Would definitely recommend - our boys loved it!
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746yukoi
Dec 26, 2025
Amazing River Rafting Tour - We absolutely loved this rafting experience! The three hours flew by—we enjoyed every single moment. This was our second time rafting, but since this one is Class IV, it was incredibly exciting. You get soaking wet almost as soon as you set off! The guides are highly skilled and very professional, so we felt completely safe the entire time. All we had to do was enjoy ourselves—they really knew how to make it fun. The video they filmed for us was fantastic, and the lunch on the river side in the middle of rafting was absolutely delicious—such a great surprise! We 100 % recommend their river rafting tour.
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Guillaumefb3094tk
Dec 7, 2025
Great - Amazing! The Explornatura team was fantastic and I had so much fun on the water. I would definitely recommend them for anyone interested in rafting.
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880reginan
Nov 4, 2025
Great experience - We had a very great first rafting tour . Since the water level of Pacuare was very high, the guides immediately offered us a very good alternative. The tour was well organized, we never felt unsafe at any point and the guides are very experienced and friendly. We would book here again anytime. Thank you for the special experience.
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Jenayya
Oct 24, 2025
Unforgettable experience - Amazing experience from start to finish! stunning scenery, nature everywhere, beautiful truth Special mention for our guides Pablo and José, who not only guided us safely and professionally throughout the tour, but also shared a lot of information about the local culture, history and natural environment of the river. Undoubtedly, an activity I would recommend 100% for those seeking adventure, connection with nature and an unforgettable memory of Costa Rica
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Curiosity05721906949
Oct 5, 2025
Professional, great outfitter - Professional outfitters with expert technical and local knowledge, up to date safety gear, and a passion for the river
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