White Water Rafting on the Pacuare River from San José
by Destination Services
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$250Overview
This full-day tour begins with an early hotel pickup in San José, followed by a scenic drive through Cartago and the countryside to Turrialba. Upon arrival, participants have a one-hour break to eat a Costa Rican breakfast that includes gallo pinto, eggs, fresh fruit, and coffee. Next, the group travels to Tres Equis for a two-hour session that includes a safety briefing and fitting of white water rafting gear by professional guides. The rafting portion covers approximately 18 miles on the Pacuare River, featuring Class III and IV rapids such as Huacas, Rodeo, Pinball, and Dos Montañas. Rafters navigate through a narrow gorge with tall rock walls and dense rainforest. Along the river, several waterfalls fall into the water, especially in canyon areas, providing opportunities for short breaks and photos. One rapid between steep rock faces is Class IV, presenting a challenging section. Wildlife such as toucans, sloths, monkeys, and butterflies can be seen during the trip. The river passes through lands of the Cabécar indigenous people, which are culturally important but not open to tourism. About halfway through the rafting, there is a stop for a picnic lunch on a quiet riverbank surrounded by nature. After completing the rafting, participants change into dry clothes and return to San José by bus. The tour lasts about 10 hours and includes transportation from hotels in San José, breakfast, lunch, rafting equipment, and guidance from professional instructors. It is suitable for people aged 12 and older.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Turrialba
Stop for about one hour to eat a Costa Rican breakfast featuring gallo pinto, eggs, fresh fruit, and coffee before continuing to the river.
60 min
Tres Equis
Spend around two hours meeting the guides for a safety briefing and fitting of rafting gear. This is the start point for your rafting trip.
120 min
Huacas
Navigate a dramatic narrow gorge with towering rock walls and thick vegetation. This area is among the most scenic parts of the river.
120 min
Pacuare River
Raft for about three hours through sections with numerous waterfalls, dense jungle, and wildlife like toucans, sloths, monkeys, and butterflies. Pass a challenging Class IV rapid between steep rocks. The river crosses lands inhabited by the Cabécar indigenous people, which are not accessible to tourists. Pause midway for a picnic lunch on a peaceful riverbank surrounded by nature.
180 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
White Water Rafting on the Pacuare River from San José
by Destination Services
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$250Overview
This full-day tour begins with an early hotel pickup in San José, followed by a scenic drive through Cartago and the countryside to Turrialba. Upon arrival, participants have a one-hour break to eat a Costa Rican breakfast that includes gallo pinto, eggs, fresh fruit, and coffee. Next, the group travels to Tres Equis for a two-hour session that includes a safety briefing and fitting of white water rafting gear by professional guides. The rafting portion covers approximately 18 miles on the Pacuare River, featuring Class III and IV rapids such as Huacas, Rodeo, Pinball, and Dos Montañas. Rafters navigate through a narrow gorge with tall rock walls and dense rainforest. Along the river, several waterfalls fall into the water, especially in canyon areas, providing opportunities for short breaks and photos. One rapid between steep rock faces is Class IV, presenting a challenging section. Wildlife such as toucans, sloths, monkeys, and butterflies can be seen during the trip. The river passes through lands of the Cabécar indigenous people, which are culturally important but not open to tourism. About halfway through the rafting, there is a stop for a picnic lunch on a quiet riverbank surrounded by nature. After completing the rafting, participants change into dry clothes and return to San José by bus. The tour lasts about 10 hours and includes transportation from hotels in San José, breakfast, lunch, rafting equipment, and guidance from professional instructors. It is suitable for people aged 12 and older.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Turrialba
Stop for about one hour to eat a Costa Rican breakfast featuring gallo pinto, eggs, fresh fruit, and coffee before continuing to the river.
60 min
Tres Equis
Spend around two hours meeting the guides for a safety briefing and fitting of rafting gear. This is the start point for your rafting trip.
120 min
Huacas
Navigate a dramatic narrow gorge with towering rock walls and thick vegetation. This area is among the most scenic parts of the river.
120 min
Pacuare River
Raft for about three hours through sections with numerous waterfalls, dense jungle, and wildlife like toucans, sloths, monkeys, and butterflies. Pass a challenging Class IV rapid between steep rocks. The river crosses lands inhabited by the Cabécar indigenous people, which are not accessible to tourists. Pause midway for a picnic lunch on a peaceful riverbank surrounded by nature.
180 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.