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.
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.
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Pacuare River - The tour begins between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. when microbuses collect adventurers from the main hotels in the metropolitan area. A delightful Costa Rican breakfast is served around 8:00 a.m. at a restaurant in Turrialba.
The journey continues to Tres Equis, Turrialba, where guides await with the necessary equipment to embark on this…
- Pacuare River - The tour begins between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. when microbuses collect adventurers from the main hotels in the metropolitan area. A delightful Costa Rican breakfast is served around 8:00 a.m. at a restaurant in Turrialba.
The journey continues to Tres Equis, Turrialba, where guides await with the necessary equipment to embark on this exciting adventure.
Each participant is provided with a life jacket, helmet, and paddle. A guide will deliver a safety briefing and conduct a short practice session before tackling the thrilling whitewater rapids such as Huacas, Cimarrones, and Dos Montañas.
Pacuare is renowned as the most beautiful river in Costa Rica and is globally recognized as one of the top rivers for whitewater rafting, thanks to its stunning scenery, waterfalls, hiking trails, and rich diversity of flora and fauna. Participants can expect to see blue morpho butterflies, sloths, toucans, red frogs, and a wide variety of birds, ensuring nature is a constant companion throughout the journey.

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Use of helmet and a row
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- 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)
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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…
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.