• Turrialba - Start the day with a delicious Costa Rican breakfast featuring gallo pinto, eggs, fresh fruit, and coffee before heading to the river launch site.
• Tres Equis - Meet the skilled guides for a safety briefing and gear fitting. This marks the beginning of the rafting adventure!
• Huacas - Experience a dramatic, narrow gorge with towering rock walls and lush greenery. It’s one of the river’s most iconic and picturesque sections.
• Pacuare River - Enjoy numerous waterfalls cascading into the river along the route, especially in the canyon areas, providing perfect spots for photos and short breaks. A highlight is the exhilarating Class IV rapid that flows between two steep rock faces, offering both a thrilling experience and breathtaking natural views. As paddlers navigate through the dense jungle, they should watch for toucans, sloths, monkeys, and vibrant butterflies that enliven the rainforest. The river also meanders through lands inhabited by the Cabécar people, Costa Rica’s largest indigenous group—an area not open to tourism but rich in cultural heritage. Midway through the journey, most tours stop at a peaceful riverbank where guests can enjoy a fresh, scenic picnic lunch surrounded by the untouched beauty of nature.

• Rafting equipment
• Transportation from hotels in San Jos
• Breakfast
• Tour guide
• Lunch

• Gratuities
• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Prepare for an exciting day of adventure as you navigate the heart of Costa Rica’s vibrant rainforest on the famous Pacuare River. This thrilling expedition covers 18 miles of Class III and IV rapids, ideal for both beginners and experienced paddlers (ages 12 and up).

The day starts with an early pickup from your hotel in San José, followed by a picturesque drive through Cartago and the countryside to Turrialba. Along the route, savor a delightful breakfast, which is included, before reaching the river launch site.

After a safety briefing and gear fitting by skilled guides, the adventure kicks off! Tackle exciting rapids such as Huacas, Rodeo, Pinball, and Dos Montañas, with pauses to appreciate cascading waterfalls and the breathtaking rainforest. Midway through, recharge with a picnic lunch by the riverside, surrounded by nature.

As your rafting adventure concludes, change into dry clothes and unwind on the return journey to San José—feeling tired, joyful, and filled with unforgettable memories.

• What to bring: Come with rafting clothes on (light shoes that will stay on, swimsuit, shorts, nylon shirt), sunscreen,water bottle, change of clothes, towel, insect repellent, some money for personal expenses.
• Tour operate with a minimum of 2 people
• Not persons under 12 years old

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