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

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rafting — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Written guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Destiny Travel Costa Rica

Ages: Adults (11–65 years) · Seniors (66–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: Use of helmet and a row
Included: Lunch
Included: Breakfast
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: DVD (available to purchase)
Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Pacuare River

11 hours

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 point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Portal Colonial
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
Aparthotel Casa Reflejos
Canal Grande Lodge
Posada Nena Santa Ana
Studio Hotel Boutique
Hotel Villa Los Candiles
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Hotel Luisiana
Hotel Terrazas Boutique
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn

and 130 more pickup points

Travellers will be picked up at the Hotel lobby

Using your ticket

What to bring - Sport clothing, shorts or swim wear, tennis shoes or rubber sandals, towel, extra clothes, sunblock lotion
Please reconfirm exact pick up time calling our offices the day prior to the excursion. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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