This extraordinary rafting trip takes you down the mighty Pacuare River through virgin forests and steep gorges towering above the riverbanks. The wild and scenic river offers some of the finest rapids in Latin America. These Costa Rica tours will never be equaled. They provide an exciting journey down a breathtaking tropical river that winds deep inside one of Costa Rica's most impressive primordial rain forests.
After being picked up at your San Jose hotel in a comfortable minibus, you will be driven through Cartago and past scenic sugarcanes and coffee plantations at the base of Turrialba Volcano on the way to the river put-in at Tres Equis.
After everyone is briefed on safety measures, an incredible rafting journey down this renowned river begins. Untouched wilderness stretches out in every direction as your raft squeezes between huge boulders and runs long stretches of powerful rapids. The thick undergrowth provides shelter for jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, sloths and myriad of species of colorful tropical birds. Costa Rica tours don't get better than this!
A delicious lunch of sandwiches, fruits and juice will be served along the edge of the river. While the guides prepare the food, rafters have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the spectacular surroundings.
The Pacuare River provides a truly remarkable day, filled with wet and wonderful fun. At the river take out, you can change into dry clothes in our private restroom facilities before boarding the comfortable minibus for the return drive to San Jose. But we warn you: people that have participated in these Costa Rica tours swear they'll return for more!
Trip Length : 18 Miles
Difficulty : Class III-IV, moderate-difficult
Minimum age : 14 years old
Season : All year
We keep coming back to Adventure-Life for custom tailored, out of the ordinary, non-touristy trips and they deliver the best every time. The trip planners know how to put together just what we are looking for.
Judith P. NYC
1 month ago
We have been working with Adventure Life for 5 years now and it is very easy to plan out our trips. Our holidays include customization of activities and side trips along with the standard packages available on the Adventure Life website. Kevin, Jess, Mary Rose and their teams have many recommendations that have enhanced our travel.
Joe
1 month ago
We had a great experience- they were very helpful in trip planning and making sure we got to do all the activities and see the places we wanted. There were some things we couldn't do/see due to the time of year being the rainy/low season and they steered us away from those. We had never been to Costa Rica before and it gave us a good overview of this lovely country.
Jody Dice
3 months ago
Jess was terrific and patiently guided us to make what we feel will be a wonderful family adventure.
David Herr
3 months ago
Jessica was extremely helpful and generous with her time. She was very responsive to our questions and comments and in a very timely fashion. She worked with us in partnership to plan a trip specifically for us and our wants and needs.