Two-Day Rafting Tour on the Pacuare River Transportation included

4.9 (10 reviews) San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

DAY 1
After picking you up early in the morning at your hotel in San José we head to the first capital of the country, Cartago. Typical breakfast before starting the adventure of class III and IV rapids.
Lunch will be on the river bank or at the camp, buffet style before arriving at the camp where you can explore the treasures of the forest.
In the evening, enjoy a pre-dinner Happy Hour by candlelight. A couple of drinks and "mouths" should open your palate for the delicious menu and glasses of wine with which you will close the first day of your trip through the Pacuare.

DAY 2
On the second day, wake up to the song of the river and a delicious fresh coffee that will be waiting for you with breakfast.

At the end you will be able to change before heading back to San Jose where we will return you to your hotel in San Jose around 6:00 pm.

What's included

  • river guide
  • Private transportation
  • 5 hours of rafting
  • Accommodation at Avesol Lodge (standard room)
  • happy hour
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • rafting equipment
  • safety kayaker
  • hiking trails and waterfalls

What to expect

Day 1: San Jose - Cartago - Turrialba - Pacuare River
  1. Province of Cartago
    Pass by
    After picking you up early in the morning at your hotel in San José we head to the first capital of the country, Cartago.
    After picking you up early in the morning at your hotel in San José we head to the first capital of the country, Cartago. After crossing through the center of this province we will pass the towns of Paraíso, Cervantes, Juan Viñas and Turrialba, the rafting capital of Costa Rica. During this journey of approximately 2.5 hours we will have a typical breakfast before beginning the adventure of the class III and IV rapids.
  2. Turrialba
    7h
    After crossing through the center of this province we will pass the towns of Paraíso, Cervantes, Juan Viñas and Turrialba, the rafting capital of Costa Rica. During this journey of approximately 2.5 hours we will have a typical breakfast before beginning the adventure of the class III and IV rapids.

    Our team will be waiting for you at Finca La Cruz, where you will be given a riverside safety briefing before venturing out on the 6-mile Pacuare River on the first day of your trip.
  3. Pacuare River
    3h
    Lunch will be on the river bank or at the camp, buffet style before arriving at the camp where you can explore the treasures of the forest in a guided walk of approximately 1.5 hours through the area, filtering into the flora and fauna of the Pacuare.
  4. Pacuare River
    12h
    In the evening, enjoy a pre-dinner Happy Hour by candlelight. A couple of drinks and "mouths" should open your palate for the delicious menu and glasses of wine with which you will close the first day of your trip through the Pacuare.
Day 2: Pacuare River - San Jose
  1. Pacuare River
    7h
    On the second day, wake up to the song of the river and a delicious fresh coffee that will be waiting for you with breakfast.
    After breakfast get ready for the last part of the river; more adventure and fun is yet to come.

    The tour includes buffet lunch on the river, 5 hours of adventure on the river, river guide, transportation to San Jose with guide, rafting equipment and safety kayak.
  2. San Jose
    Pass by
    At the end you will be able to change before heading back to San Jose where we will return you to your hotel in San Jose around 6:00 pm.
    Items to bring: shorts, bathing suit, cap, sunscreen, water shoes or tennis shoes, 2 complete sets of clothing and a towel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup at these points would be at the following times:

Rostipollos Alajuela - 5:00am
Hampton Inn Airport 5:10am
Sheraton Hotel - 5:20am
Intercontinental Royal - 5:25am
Whyndam garden Escazú - 5.30am
Wyndham San José Herradura - 5:40am
Doubletree by Hilton Cariari - 5:45am
Irazu hotel & studios – 5:50am
Barcelo San Jose - 5:55am
Crowne Plaza Corobicí - 6:00am
Great hotel costa rica - 6:10am
Aurola holiday inn San Jose – 6:15am
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica – 6:20am
Hyatt Place – 6:30 a.m.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.9 (10)

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