Submerge in incredible water adventures with this quintessential tropical river. Located at Costa Rica’s Atlantic slope, the Pacuare River borders the Talamanca mountain range, home to native Cabecar Indians which makes this tour a trip of pure magic, unsurpassed beauty, wildlife and exhilarating rapids. The journey starts by taking a delicious typical Costa Rican breakfast at the operations center. After that, you will raft 16 miles deep in rapids like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarrón and Dos Montañas, overpass majestic waterfalls and serene pools in one of Costa Rica’s most impressive primary rain forests. After an adrenaline-packed afternoon, you’ll finish a short drive from the Operations Center for a hearty and delicious lunch. Showers, optional drinks and visit to the souvenir store. On the return drive to San José, you’ll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Irazú Volcano.
Itinerary
An early morning departure from San José will bring you to the Operations Center for a delicious, typical Costa Rican breakfast. At the private put-in you’ll initiate your rafting experience as you raft 16 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 rain forests.
After an adrenaline-packed afternoon running rapids like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montanas and many more you’ll finish a short drive from the Operations Center for a hearty and delicious lunch, showers, optional drinks and visit to the souvenir store. On the return drive to San José, you’ll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillos National Park and Irazú Volcano. An unbeatable experience!
- Roundtrip transportation
- Local Guide
- Lunch
- Tips
- Rubber-soled shoes that can get wet (Tevas, tennis shoes, booties or similar)
- Swimsuit
- T-shirt and shorts of a quick-drying material
- Waterproof sunscreen lotion (SPF 15 or higher)
- Sun hat or bandana
- Croakiest or straps to secure glasses
- Towel
- Complete change of clothing including shoes.
- Minimum age 12 years old
More tours departing from San Jose:
Terraba – Sierpe Mangrove Boat Tour
Dolphins and Whales Tour
