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 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.