After an early morning pickup from your San Jose hotel, you will driven by private, comfortable bus to our Operations Center for a delicious, typical Costa Rican breakfast. After breakfast and changing into rafting gear, we will drive to our private rafting put-in on the banks of the Pacuare River. 

Here we review and adjust all necessary equipment for proper fit, give you a comprehensive rafting safety talk, and instruct you on paddling basics. You'll be excited to launch your raft, and begin to paddle 18 miles deep into the heart of one of Costa Rica's most impressive primary rainforests. You'll pass through densely vegetated rainforest gorges, view cascading waterfalls, relax in serene pools and experience pounding rapids.

You will enjoy an adrenaline-packed day running the Pacuare's biggest rapids, with names like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montañas, and more. At the take-out, our short drive back to our Operations Center brings you to a hearty and delicious lunch, showers, optional drinks, and a handy souvenir store.

On your return drive to San Jose, you'll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo National Park, home of dense, primary tropical rainforest, and Irazu Volcano. The river counts with 52 rapids, and a distance of 29 km.  This unforgettable trip will be a highlight of your stay in Costa Rica!

Transportation, bilingual guides, and rafting equipment.

Full Day

Clothes that can get wet, swimsuit, strap-on sandals, extra clothes to change, insect repellent, and sun block lotion.

 

Breakfast & Lunch