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Two-Day Rafting Tour on the Pacuare River Transportation included

4.9 (10 reviews) 2 days Free cancellation
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Two-Day Rafting Tour on the Pacuare River Transportation included

About this activity

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.

Multi-day Tours Extreme Sports Rafting On the Water DSA non-compliant Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate
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At a glance

Duration
2 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 50 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Excitement Costa Rica

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Itinerary

Day 1 · San Jose - Cartago - Turrialba - Pacuare River

  1. Province of Cartago

    Passing 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

    7 hours

    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

    3 hours

    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

    12 hours

    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.

Serious Standard Room at the Avesol Lodge Hotel

Day 2 · Pacuare River - San Jose

  1. Pacuare River

    7 hours

    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

    Passing 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 point and pickup

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

Pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

Show the ticket at the time of the pick up / Pick up at the hotel

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.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

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