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If you dream about rafting on a wild tropical river, the Pacuare is it! Rated one of the top rivers in the world. You'll experience the intimate nature of the rainforest via the river. The warm water, cascading waterfalls, and opulently lush rainforest with its brilliantly colored plants, animals, and birds make this trip exquisite for your senses.
Itinerary After an early morning pickup from your San Jose hotel, you will drive by private, comfortable bus to Rios Tropicales Operations Center for a delicious, typical Costa Rican breakfast. After breakfast and changing into rafting gear, we will drive to our private rafting put-in on the banks of the Pacuare river. Here we review and adjust all necessary equipment for proper fit, give you a comprehensive rafting safety talk, and instruct you on paddling basics. You'll be excited to launch your raft and begin to paddle 18 miles deep into the heart of one of Costa Rica's most impressive primary rainforests. You'll pass through densely vegetated rainforest gorges, view cascading waterfalls, relax in serene pools and experience pounding rapids. Halfway down the river you will pass right beside the Rios Tropicales Lodge, our unique "Eco-Lodge" where guests stay on our 2, 3, and 4-day multi-sport adventure trips. Self-powered and intimate, the Lodge blends naturally into the rainforest on our 2,000-acre private reserve, complete with waterfalls, quiet pools, and miles of trails. You will enjoy an adrenaline-packed afternoon running the Pacuare's biggest rapids, with names like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montañas and more. At the take-out, our short drive back to Rios Tropicales Operations Center brings you to a hearty and delicious lunch, showers, optional drinks and a handy souvenir store. This trip includes all transportation to and from San Jose. On your return drive to San Jose, you'll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo National Park, home of dense, primary tropical rainforest, and Irazu Volcano. This unforgettable trip will be a highlight of your stay in Costa Rica!
PACUARE RIVER DAY TRIP:Located on Costa Rica's caribbean slope, the Pacuare River borders the Talamanca mountain range, home to native Cabecar Indians and an incredible variety of wildlife, including parrots, toucans, deer, jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, butterflies, and more. Add in the exciting Class III -IV whitewater rapids and you have a tropical adventure packed with rich experiences that last long after you've returned home. You'll raft from San Martin to Siquirres for 18 miles on exciting Class III-IV whitewater. Reservation & Cancellation Policy:If reserved through a travel agent, 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. Please be on time at your specified pickup hotel. NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS |
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Whitewater rafting is a great way to experience Costa Rica. Because of its mountainous topography, Costa Rica offers rafting opportunities throughout the country with a wide variety of rivers. Choose exactly the kind of trip that best meets your needs and interests, from Class III moderate whitewater all the way to intense Class IV+ whitewater for the most hardcore enthusiasts.
From one day to our signature Pacuare multi-day trips, offering you an extraordinary rafting and Eco-Adventure with lodging at our unique Rios Tropicales Lodge. These multi-day trips offer additional activities from our Lodge, including tree-planting and community sustainable farming and development tours. Available activities depend on the number of days of the trip
