Pacuare River: Full-Day Rafting Experience through Scenic Beauty and Crystal Clear Waters

Embark on a thrilling full-day rafting experience on the Pacuare River, known for its scenic beauty, rapids, waterfalls, and crystal clear waters. Suitable for beginners, this adventure offers an 18-mile journey through exhilarating class III and IV rapids.

Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Río Pacuare - After picking you up early in the morning at your hotel in San José we headed
    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
    capital of rafting in Costa Rica. During this journey of approximately 2.5
    hours we…
What's Included
  • river guide
  • Private transportation
  • 5 hours of rafting
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • rafting equipment
  • safety kayaker
Additional Information

This journey embarks you on one of the most stunning, globally renowned rivers recognized for its picturesque landscape, cascades, rapids, and crystal-clear water bodies. The stretch of the river in question is ideal for rafting novices (of mild to moderate difficulty level).
An early morning pickup from your San José lodging sets you on course to the…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Aisdeaaz
Jul 30, 2024
Fantastic! - We had never rafted and had some apprehension. Once the security briefing was done we went up to 4 including our guide Ivan. He was a remarkable guide, a magician. He wields rafting to the centimetre and makes it go wherever he wants. This made the experience both intense and secure. The landscape, the primary forests, the fog, the waterfalls, the fog and also the rain gave us the feeling of being in a dream. A magical and yet very real atmosphere. The course is certainly grueling, but the 3 hours passed very quickly. To do absolutely. The agency is superb and the end meal very friendly and welcome. Shower too.
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884annettf
Dec 23, 2023
You should do it - we recommend - Exciting tour on Rio Pacuare. We had a pick up in Turrialba. The water in the river was challenging. It was the challenge we were looking for. We had a break on the river with great food. The place was clean and lovely. In the end you can have a shower and change your clothes to get dry again. They bring you back to the starting point.
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Trarnoir
Jun 6, 2023
Rafting to and from Rios lodge - We had a great time rafting to and from Rios Lodge. Christopher was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. The river is beautiful, and the rapids are exciting but felt safe in the lowish waters of May. Wear sunscreen on your legs-- especially knees-- pack a towel for when you change after, and bring a waterproof camera.
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Ukeful
Apr 12, 2023
A Blast on the Pucuare! - Fantastic rafting down the Pacuare River! Our trip was part of a tour that included a stay over midway at the Tropical River Lodge, which added a bit of relaxation to the excursion. When we went the day was hot and the water warm, so getting wet was part of the fun. Be prepared to get splashed alot. Follow the recommendations for what to wear, and you'll be fine. Our guide Ariane was great fun and always in control of the boat. We felt safe, even at the river's roughest. We'd do it again in a flash!
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Stacie
Feb 17, 2023
Pacuare river rafting - Did the day river rafting trip. It was amazing and Christofer was THE BEST guide! He was Very knowledgeable and helpful in keeping us safe and having a good time.
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Meander64255335193
Feb 2, 2023
Brilliant in every way! - We had a fantastic day rafting with Experience Costa Rica. It totally exceeded our expectations. We had class 1-4 rapids and, although we are beginners, our river guide, Christofer, made us feel super safe. The scenery on the Pacuare river is really spectacular and we saw lots of different birds and butterflies. The stop for lunch in a ‘ranch’ built by the local indigenous people in a traditional way, was in a wonderful position with beautiful views of the river, and the food was delicious - a freshly prepared burrito buffet. Throughout the day, our guides were knowledgeable and generous in sharing information about the area, the flora and fauna, and took care to work in a really sustainable way, in collaboration with the indigenous people. We were picked up in San Jose from our hotel and dropped off in Peurto Viejo afterwards. Both drivers were excellent and everything ran very smoothly. I cannot recommend this company highly enough - super professional and lots of fun! We did this on our first day in CR but I think it will be hard to beat! Brilliant in every way!
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Daydream62338843890
Jan 28, 2023
Highly recommended white water rafting !! - Simply amazing whitewater rafting at Pacuare River. Our guide Christopher (Chris) was an expert and very professional. We got picked up and dropped after at our hotel in San Jose. The transport was also exceptional. This is my second time doing rafting in Costa Rica and the Pacuare River is a jewel - absolutely a must see. The time of the year was great with adrenaline, sightseeing and great logistics overall. I highly recommend this company and the tour - we will come back with our teen girls
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Patrick_a
Jun 16, 2024
Not what we paid for - The best part wss the people on the trip. We got nothing that we paid for. We were not taken to Paquare, but some other river. We did not get a 5 hour rafting experience but a 2 hour experience. The food, both the breakfast and lunch was not as advertized. The reason given was that Paquare was high and not safe. While we appreciate safety. We should have been given a choice, A refund or reschedule. We felt were duped. It was very disappointing. That said the driver and tourguide were nicr and accomodating and tried to make the experience the best. I believed we are owed the experience ee actually paid for. I really cannot recommend this to anyone. But rather feel the need to caution them against this company.
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