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Pacuare River Rafting Tour with Ríos Tropicales
Adventure in the waters of the Rain Forest!
On the Río Pacuare you'll enjoy one of the most amazing rainforest experiences
possible - breathtaking beauty far removed from civilization's rush and heart-pounding excitement. It is certain to be a highlight of your stay in Costa Rica.
The Pacuare River is one of the top five rafting rivers in the world for its scenery and rapids.
This tropical river is a trip of pure magic, unsurpassed beauty, wildlife and exhilarating rapids.
Staying at Pacuare Lodge
Trip Descriptions
3 Days / 2 Nights and
2 Days / 1 Night at Pacuare Lodge
San Martin to Siquirres. Class III-IV with Rios Tropicales
On the Río Pacuare 2 and 3 Day Trips, you'll enjoy one of the most amazing rainforest experiences possible - breathtaking beauty far removed from civilization's rush and heart-pounding excitement. It is certain to be a highlight of your stay in Costa Rica.
The Pacuare River is one of the top five rafting rivers in the world for its scenery and rapids. This tropical river is a trip of pure magic, unsurpassed beauty, wildlife and exhilarating rapids.
Day 1
You'll depart San José early in the morning, stopping for a delicious breakfast, at our New Ríos Tropicales
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. While your guides prepare you a hearty picnic lunch on the riverbank, you'll be led through the jungle to an enchanting waterfall and pool to 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.
Day 2
Don't worry about wake-up time. The beauty of the light through the forest, the sound of toucans and the smell of coffee will get you going. This day is designed to enjoy the lodge surroundings. You can choose a variety of hikes - a 4-5 hour hike high into the Pacuare Reserve; a 2-3 hour hike to nearby waterfalls and pools, or short walks near the lodge - or just relax in a hammock and enjoy nature. Experience a side of the Pacuare few people know!
(Note: For the 2 Day Trip, simply omit Day 2. You will not spend the extra day at the Lodge.)
Day 3
After a hearty breakfast and loading the rafts, you'll prepare to paddle 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 Montañas and many more, will have
you cheering ecstatically. Hot lunch will be served at our New Ríos Tropicales Operations Center. Showers, changing rooms,
cold and hot drinks and snacks are also available. On the return drive to San José, you'll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio
Carrillo National Park and Irazú Volcano.
Multi-Day River Equipment List
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.
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 wet and one dry)
- Long sleeved shirt
- Sweater or Sweat shirt
- Towel
- Socks ( 2 pair)
- Raincoat
- Insect repellent
- Underwear (1)
- Brush and Comb
- Flashlight
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.
Notes: The order and logistics of the itinerary may be altered depending
on weather conditions.
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Tour Prices Pacuare Lodge
2 Days US$245 / Person
3 Days US$299 / Person
Included:
Professional bilingual guides, rafting equipment, all meals.
Who can go?
Anyone in normal healthy physical condition. Swimming experience is required. Some rafting experience is recommended. Min. age: 14-years-old.
Dificulty: 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.
Prices are subject to change due to possible tax
% variations in Costa Rica.
Also available
Pacuare River One Day Tour
San Martin to Siquirres. Class III-IV
After an early morning pickup from your San José hotel, you will drive by private, comfortable bus to
our Operations Center for a delicious, typical Costa Rican breakfast. After changing comfortably
into your swim gear we will drive to our private put in. At our putin the safety talk, equipment
fitting and familiarization are done before embarking in the best rafting the country has to offer.
You will be ready to raft 14 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 rainforests. On the river
you will raft by Ríos Tropicales Lodge, where guests stay on two and three-day trips. Intimate and charming,
the lodge blends naturally into the forest on our 1,000-acre private reserve, with waterfalls and pools.
After an adrenaline-packed afternoon running rapids like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montanas and
many more, we finish with a short drive back to our Ríos Tropicales Operations Center for a hearty and
delicious lunch, showers, optional drinks and souvenir store. On the return drive to San José, you'll
enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Irazú Volcano. This unforgettable
trip will easily be a highlight of your stay in Costa Rica!
1 Day US$92 / Person
Included:
Professional bilingual guides, rafting equipment, breakfast, hot lunch, our Operations Center with comfortable open dining area and spacious changing rooms and showers.
Recommended gear:
One Day River Equipment List
• Rubber-soled shoes that can get wet (Tevas, tennis shoes, booties or similar)
• Swimsuit / swim trunks; t-shirt and shorts of a quick-drying material
• Waterproof sunscreen lotion (SPF 30 or higher)
• Sun hat or bandana
• Croakies or straps to secure glasses
• Clothing Change including shoes for after your Rafting Tour
• Towel
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