Pacuare 1 Day
(ClassIII-IV)
Price per person $99 USD Book
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Tour description
The Pacuare River is one of the top five rafting rivers in the world
for its scenery and rapids. This quintessential tropical river is a
trip of pure magic, unsurpassed beauty, wildlife and exhilarating
rapids.
Located on Costa Rica's Atlantic slope, the Pacuare River borders
the Talamanca mountain range, home to native Cabecar Indians and an
incredible variety of wildlife.
After an early morning pickup from your San José hotel, you will
drive by private, comfortable bus to our Operations Center for a
delicious, typical Costa Rican breakfast. After changing comfortably
into your swim gear we will drive to our private put in. At our
putin the safety talk, equipment fitting and familiarization are
done before embarking in the best rafting the country has to offer.
You will be ready to raft 14 miles deep in the heart of densely
vegetated gorges, past gushing waterfalls, serene pools and pounding
rapids, in one of Costa Rica's most impressive primary rainforests.
On the river you will raft by Ríos Tropicales Lodge, where guests
stay on two and three-day trips. Intimate and charming, the lodge
blends naturally into the forest on our 1,000-acre private reserve,
with waterfalls and pools.
After an adrenaline-packed afternoon running rapids like Upper and
Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montanas and many more, we finish with a
short drive back to our Ríos Tropicales Operations Center for a
hearty and delicious lunch, showers, optional drinks and souvenir
store. On the return drive to San José, you'll enjoy remarkable
views of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Irazú Volcano. This
unforgettable trip will easily be a highlight of your stay in Costa
Rica!
Price per person $99 USD
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All our prices are subject to change without notice.
Reventazon
Pascua (Class IV) Price per person $85 USD Book
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Tour description:
If you're ready for BIG water, the Pascua section of the Reventazón
will challenge the most adventurous spirit with rapids by the names
of "North Sea," "Horrendito" and "Indigestion." For those who have
paddled with us before, this trip is a must!
Non-stop thrills and action await you as you plunge through twists,
turns and drops down 15 miles of intense, challenging rapids. This
is an exciting, scenic trip for rafters with experience. All
participants must be in good physical condition and ready to remain
active all day.
After this action packed rafting section, you'll finish your trip
with a stop at our Operations Center for a delicious hot lunch,
showers, optional drinks and souvenir store before the return drive
to San José.
Price per person $85 USD
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our duration:
1 day
Tour duration:
1 days
Distance:
24km/14 miles
River time: From 3-1/2 to 5 hours - depending on water level
Distance:
/12 miles River
time: From 2-1/2 to 3 hours - depending on water level.
Departures:
Daily from San
Jose
Departures:
Daily from San
Jose
Season:
All year
Season:
All Year
Conditions:
Swimming
experience is required. Min. age: 14-years-old.
Conditions:
Swimming
experience is required. Min. age: 16-years-old..
Price includes:
Professional
bilingual guides, rafting equipment, breakfast, hot lunch, our
Operations Center with comfortable open dining area and spacious
changing rooms and showers
Price includes:
Professional
bilingual guides, rafting equipment, breakfast, hot lunch, our
Operations Center with comfortable open dining area and spacious
changing rooms and showers
Not included:
Photography
service, gratuities for guides.
Not included:
Photography
service, gratuities for guides.
What to bring:
swimsuit and / or
shorts of a quick drying material; towel; sun screen (spf-15 or
higher) complete change of clothes. Rubber soled shoes that stay on
and can get wet. Strap on sandals, tennis shoes or similar. Flip
flops are not an option.
What to bring:
swimsuit and / or
shorts of a quick drying material; towel; sun screen (spf-15 or
higher) complete change of clothes. Rubber soled shoes that stay on
and can get wet. Strap on sandals, tennis shoes or similar. Flip
flops are not an option.
Reservation and cancellations policies:
If reserved through a travel
agent or hotel, a voucher must be presented before boarding. If reserved
directly in our offices please provide invoice. In order to receive full refund
for your cancellation you must cancel before 4 p.m. the day before trip
departure. For groups (8+) cancellation must be made 3 days before the trip.
Please be on time at your specified pickup hotel, no refunds for no-shows. No
refunds if trips are cancelled due to high water or other natural causes that
would endangered your safety.
Reservation and cancellations policies:
If reserved through a travel
agent or hotel, a voucher must be presented before boarding. If reserved
directly in our offices please provide invoice. In order to receive full refund
for your cancellation you must cancel before 4 p.m. the day before trip
departure. For groups (8+) cancellation must be made 3 days before the trip.
Please be on time at your specified pickup hotel, no refunds for no-shows. No
refunds if trips are cancelled due to high water or other natural causes that
would endangered your safety.
On the Río Pacuare 2 and 3 Day
Trips, you'll enjoy one of the most amazing rainforest experiences
possible - breathtaking beauty far removed from civilization's rush
and heart-pounding excitement. It is certain to be a highlight of
your stay in Costa Rica.The Pacuare River is one of the top five
rafting rivers in the world for its scenery and rapids. This
tropical river is a trip of pure magic, unsurpassed beauty, wildlife
and exhilarating rapids.
Day 1 You'll depart San José early in the morning, heading towards the
Caribbean and crossing the amazing Braulio Carrillo National Park.
You will arrive at our Rios Tropicales Operations Center in time for
breakfast, clothing changes or last minute needs. Once ready you
will be taken to our private putt-in in San Martin, your friendly
and professional guides will load your gear into dry bags, prepare
the equipment and give you complete safety and paddle instruction.
The first day's Class III rapids welcome you to the Pacuare gorge's
charm as you raft deep in the heart of primary rainforest. While
your guides prepare you a hearty picnic lunch on the riverbank,
you'll be led through the jungle to an enchanting waterfall and pool
to swim.
Before you know it, you'll arrive
at the award-winning Ríos Tropicales Lodge where you can spend the
afternoon relaxing, hiking or soaking in our waterfall and pools.
Enjoy our Canopy at no additional cost! Nestled in the jungle on our
1,000-acre private reserve, the lodge offers you all the comforts
you need in "Cabecar Indian" style bungalows. Private single and
double rooms are spacious with clean linen, and there are modern
bathrooms and showers. Electricity is generated by a self-sufficient
hydro-plant. Happy Hour will put you in the mood for a tropical
evening, followed by a luscious candlelight dinner with wine served
by your guides.
Day 2 Don't worry about wake-up time. The beauty of the light through the
forest, the sound of toucans and the smell of coffee will get you
going. This day is designed to enjoy the lodge surroundings. You can
choose a variety of hikes - a 4-5 hour hike high into the Pacuare
Reserve; a 2-3 hour hike to nearby waterfalls and pools, or short
walks near the lodge - or just relax in a hammock and enjoy nature.
Experience a side of the Pacuare few people know!
(Note: For the 2 Day Trip, simply
omit Day 2. You will not spend the extra day at the Lodge.)
Day 3 After a hearty
breakfast and loading
the rafts, you'll prepare to paddle down the Pacuare gorge past gushing
waterfalls, serene pools and pounding rapids. A snack stop by the riverside
lets you explore more waterfalls and natural waterslides. An
adrenaline-packed afternoon running rapids like Upper and Lower Huacas,
Cimarron, Dos Montañas and many more, will have you cheering ecstatically.
Hot lunch will be served at our New Ríos Tropicales Operations Center.
Showers, changing rooms,
cold and hot drinks and snacks are also available. On the return
drive to San José, you'll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo
National Park and Irazú Volcano.
Price per person 2 Days
$285
3 Days $355 Book Now! All our prices are subject to change without notice.
Tour duration:
2 & 3
days
Distance:
24 km/ 16
miles
Departures:
Dailyfrom
San Jose
Season:
All year
Conditions:
14 years
or older in normal healthy physical condition.
Price includes:
Meals: 2
breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner; one night at “Rios
Tropicales Lodge”; all the specialized gear needed for the
activity (helmets, life jackets, paddles); professional,
friendly & bilingual white water rafting guides.
Not included:
Photography service, gratuities for guides.
What to bring:
Swimsuit
and/or shorts of a quick drying material; towel; sun screen
(spf-15 or higher); complete change of clothes, toiletries,
rubber soled shoes that stay on and can get wet (Strap on
sandals, tennis shoes or similar). Flip flops are not
recommended
Reservation and cancellations
policies:
If
reserved through a travel agent or hotel, a voucher must be
presented before boarding. If reserved directly in our
offices please provide invoice. In order to receive full
refund for your cancellation you must cancel before 4 p.m.
the day before trip departure. For groups (8+) cancellation
must be made 3 days before the trip. Please be on time at
your specified pickup hotel, no refunds for no-shows. No
refunds if trips are cancelled due to high water or other
natural causes that would endangered your safety.
