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White River Rafting at
Río Pacuare 1 Day - Class III-IV
The Pacuare River is one
of the top five rafting rivers in the world for its scenery and rapids. This
quintessential tropical river is a trip of pure magic, unsurpassed beauty,
wildlife and exhilarating rapids.
itinerary and
information
After an early morning pickup from your San
José hotel, you will drive by private, comfortable bus to our Operations
Center for a delicious, typical Costa Rican breakfast. After changing
comfortably into your swim gear we will drive to our private put in. At our
putin the safety talk, equipment fitting and familiarization are done before
embarking in the best rafting the country has to offer. You will be ready to
raft 14 miles deep in the heart of densely vegetated gorges, past gushing
waterfalls, serene pools and pounding rapids, in one of Costa Rica's most
impressive primary rainforests.
On the river you will raft by Lodge,
where guests stay on two and three-day trips. Intimate and charming, the lodge
blends naturally into the forest on our 1,000-acre private reserve, with
waterfalls and pools.
After an adrenaline-packed afternoon running
rapids like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montanas and many more, we
finish with a short drive back to our Operations Center for a hearty and
delicious lunch, showers, optional drinks and souvenir store. On the return
drive to San José, you'll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo
National Park and Irazú Volcano. This unforgettable trip will easily be
a highlight of your stay in Costa Rica!
1 Day
US$99.00/Person
Included: Professional bilingual guides, rafting
equipment, breakfast, hot lunch, our Operations Center with comfortable open
dining area and spacious changing rooms and showers.
Who can go?
Anyone in normal healthy physical condition. Swimming experience is required.
Min. age: 14-years-old.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Class III rafting: Rapids with high irregular waves; narrow
passages that often require complex maneuvering.
Class IV rafting:
Long, difficult rapids with constricted passages that often require precise
maneuvering in very turbulent waters.
Rafting Distance: 14 miles
River time: From 3-1/2 to 5 hours - depending on water
level.
Recommended gear: One Day River Equipment List
- Rubber-soled shoes that can get wet (Tevas,
tennis shoes, booties or similar)
- Swimsuit / swim trunks; t-shirt and shorts of a
quick-drying material
- Waterproof sunscreen lotion (SPF 15 or
higher)
- Sun hat or bandana
- Croakies or straps to secure glasses
- Clothing Change including shoes for after your
Rafting Tour
- Towel
Reservation and cancellations policies
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.
**Important: In this tour we offer drop off in San
José, Arenal-La Fortuna or Puerto Viejo-Manzanillo. Per example, you can
take the tour at San José, and when the tour ends we can drop off in
Arenal-La Fortuna or Puerto Viejo-Manzanillo. Or you can take the tour in
Arenal-La Fortuna, and when tour ends we can drop off you in Puerto
Viejo-Manzanillo or San José.
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