During your 2-day trip, you’ll enjoy one of the most amazing rainforests experiences possible breathtaking beauty, far removed from the madness of civilization and the heart-pounding excitement of white water rafting.
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, wild life, and exhilarating rapids.
Itinerary
Early morning departure from San Jose. A delicious breakfast will be served at the operations center, before arriving at the river. Once at the river, 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 the primary rainforest. Your guides prepare for you a hearty picnic lunch on the riverbank. After which you’ll be led through the jungle to an enchanting waterfall and pool for a 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.
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.
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.
A hot lunch will be served at the operations center where you find 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.
- All transfers
- Meals described in program.
- 1 Night lodging in Pacuare River.
- Class III – IV rapids
- Bilingual guide
- Local Hotels and taxes.
- Meals not in program
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses (telephone, laundry, airport taxes, tips)
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