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San José · Central Valley & San José

Day Trip to Pacuare River Rafting Class III-IV from San Jose

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About this experience

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.

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Getting there

Hotel pickup in San José

Picks up at 141 listed locations, including:

  • Hotel Portal Colonial
  • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
  • Aparthotel Casa Reflejos
  • Canal Grande Lodge
  • Posada Nena Santa Ana
  • Studio Hotel Boutique
  • +135 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

Where

Pacuare River

What you'll do

  1. 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.

    11h here

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Use of helmet and a row
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
1 more included
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Good to know

  • Moderate fitness needed
  • Public transport nearby

Guided in en, es.

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
7 more notes
  • 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

Cancellation

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

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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