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

5.0 (6 reviews) San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration11h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Use of helmet and a row
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What to expect

  1. Pacuare River
    11h
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Travellers will be picked up at the Hotel lobby

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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 policy

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

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