Wildwater Rafting Costa Rica Rio Pacuare.
(2 Days / 1 Night) Price from: $ 270.00

During this 2 Day Trip, you'll enjoy one of the most amazing rainforest experiences possible - breathtaking beauty far removed from civilization's rush and heart-pounding excitement!

The Pacuare River is rated one of the top rivers in the world for a host of reasons. You’ll get to explore the intimate nature of the rainforest from the river perspective. The warm water, cascading waterfalls, and opulently lush rainforest with its brilliantly colored plants, animals, and birds make this trip exquisite for your senses. 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.

This multi-day trip treats you to an exceptional adventure vacation experience combining rafting on the Pacuare with a stay at a remote eco-lodge, tucked in the rainforest on the banks of the river. The Lodge, complete with electricity and hot showers thanks to a hydro-powered generator system, is a model of eco-tourism and sustainable business practices. The lodge invites you to relax, explore, and enjoy Costa Rica’s natural paradise. Its all quality time - your way - at its very best. The longer you stay, the more refreshed you return to your daily routine - we guarantee it!

On our 2 Day trip, right from our Lodge you can participate in zip lines through the canopy, rainforest hikes with naturalist guides, or self-guided walks to quiet waterfalls and pools, relaxing in a hammock overlooking the beautiful Pacuare River, and bird watching. The best whitewater of the trip awaits you below the Rios Tropicales Lodge. From this eco-lodge setting, the lodge offers tropical cocktails every afternoon at 5, open air dining with wine and exceptional meals, more stars than you can imagine, and the vibrant sounds of the jungle.

Day 1 - Class III Rafting to the Rios Tropicales Lodge
You'll depart San Jose early in the morning, traveling east towards the Caribbean and crossing the amazing Braulio Carrillo National Park. Professional guides will load your gear into dry bags, prepare all the rafting equipment, 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. While your guides prepare a hearty picnic lunch on the riverbank, you'll enjoy a walk through the jungle to an enchanting waterfall and pool to swim. Before you know it, you'll arrive at the unique Rios Tropicales Lodge where you can spend the afternoon relaxing, hiking or soaking in our waterfall and pools. Nestled in the jungle on a 1,500-acre private reserve, the lodge offers you all the comforts you need in "Cabecar Indian" style bungalows. Private single and double rooms are spacious and completely provided with fresh linens and comfortable pillows and beds. Don’t worry about bathrooms - The lodge enjoys modern, clean bathrooms and hot water showers, thanks to a self-sufficient mini-hydro-plant that generates all the electricity. As the sun dips behind the hills and the twilight fades, you will be treated to a delicious freshly prepared dinner with candlelight and wine. Ahh, this is adventure vacationing at it’s best!

Day 2 - Whitewater Action! Class IV Rafting on Lower Pacuare
After yet another serving of Costa Rica's tastiest coffee and a hearty breakfast, we will pack up and load the rafts in preparation for paddling 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 Montanas and many more, will have you cheering ecstatically. We will have transportation waiting for us at the take-out in the town of Siquirres, where we will whisk you away to our Operations Center just a few miles up the road. We will have a hearty hot lunch waiting on us upon arrival. Showers, changing rooms, cold and hot drinks, snacks, a bar, and souvenirs are all available. On the return drive to San Jose you'll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Irazu Volcano.

Who can go? Anyone in normal healthy physical condition. Swimming experience is required. Some rafting experience is recommended. 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: 16 miles River time: From 3-1/2 to 5 hours - depending on water level.

Includes:

Included: • Professional bilingual guides
• Ground transportation from all the major hotels in San Jose (Roundtrip). Additional transportation available from Arenal and Puerto Viejo for a small fee.
• Rafting equipment (paddle, helmet, PFD)
• Meals two days except dinner on the last day
• Breakfast pre-trip and hot lunch post-trip at our Cairo Operations Center
• Spacious, spotlessly clean changing rooms with showers
• Private room lodging at Rios Tropicales Lodge. Electricity, hot showers, riverside dining, and more. (See our Lodge section for rooming arrangements)
• Canopy Tours on zip lines
• Guided Hikes

Price Conditions:

US$ 270,00 per person

Double Occupancy

Important Note:

Who Can Go?: • Minimum age:14-years-old. Please contact us directly for options for younger kids.
• Participants should be in normal health and physical condition.
• Some rafting experience is recommended.

Difficulty: Moderate. Class III-IV Rapids
• Class III Rapids: include high irregular waves; narrow passages that often require complex maneuvering.
• Class IV Rapids: Include long, difficult rapids with constricted passages that often require precise maneuvering in turbulent waters.

We offer departures from San José and from the Caribbean Coast, giving you the choice to start and finish at the place of your convenience.

What To Bring:

• Recommended Gear: This list represents what you will need on the river. Space on the raft is limited. Therefore, it is important not to bring anything extra. Equipment -The Ríos Tropicales Lodge offers all the sleeping comfort you would need, private rooms, mattresses, sheets, pillows and blankets are provided. River Wear Rubber soled shoes (tennis or similar) Shorts and a T-Shirt or a Swimsuit Windbreaker (Optional) Sunscreen Lotion (Optional) Sun Hat or Bandana (Optional) Personal Toothpaste and toothbrush Personal medications Long light pants Shoes (2 pairs, one to get wet and one dry) Long sleeved shirt Sweater or Sweat shirt Towel Socks ( 1 pair) Insect repellent (1)
  Notes
  1. You can always leave your extra gear in the bus or at your hotel.
  2. Please advise us if you have your own dry bags

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