From San José: Pacuare River White Water Rafting Day Trip

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Discover the beauty and power of the Pacuare river on this river rafting experience from San José. Paddle past tropical rainforest and encounter 38 rapids with your rafting team on a 30 km adventure.

Highlights

  • Take in scenic countryside landscapes en route to a thrilling adventure
  • Paddle 18 miles downriver through class 3 and 4 rapids, great for beginners
  • Immerse yourself in the high-energy atmosphere of the Pacuare River
  • Watch as a powerful waterfall cascades into the river from both sides
  • Admire a variety of species, including sloths, toucans, parrots, and coatis

Description

Raft along the Pacuare River on a guided excursion from San José and feel the thrill of floating past cascading waterfalls. Experience class 3 and 4 rapids, perfect for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. Enjoy a roundtrip transfer from your hotel and discover the world of whitewater rafting. After an early pick-up at your San Jose area hotel, we will drive to Cartago – Costa Rica’s historic capital city – and through small towns and countryside to the rafting hub of Turrialba. We’ll stop for breakfast (included) and afterward head to the Pacuare River put-in. At the river, your guides will outfit you with rafting equipment and give a paddling explanation and safety talk. Then the fun begins! We’ll paddle 18 miles downriver through class 3 and 4 rapids like “Huacas,” “Rodeo,” “Pinball,” “Cimarrones,” and “Dos Montañas.” Along the way, we’ll stop for a riverside picnic lunch. After finishing rafting, you’ll be able to change into dry clothes before driving back to San Jose. Our Pacuare River Rafting 1 Day tour includes breakfast, picnic lunch, 5 hours of rafting, professional river guides and a safety kayaker, rafting equipment, and transportation from and to your San Jose area hotel.

Includes

Lunch Breakfast Tour Guide Rafting equipment Transportation from Hotels in San José

Important Information

  • Tour operate with a minimum of 2 people
  • Pickup hours and tour durations are approximate. Slight changes may happen without prior notice
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant seats available prior notification

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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