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Flowing through the dense Costa Rican rain forest on its way from the Talamanca Mountains to the Caribbean Sea, the Pacuare River is known for scenic white water rafting. A true gorge at some sections, the river is surrounded by walls of thick greenery dotted with waterfalls and tropical plants and teeming with wildlife.
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Pacuare River
Go river rafting on the Pacuare River on a full-day tour from Turrialba that showcases some of the gorgeous scenery in Costa Rica. Expect to spend about four hours on the river as you raft about 18 miles (29 km) on large and small rapids, with lunch provided during a break along the way. This whitewater river rafting experience is suitable for active people that enjoy an outdoor challenge.
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USD95.00
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USD95.00

Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba
Take a whitewater rafting trip down the Pacuare River with a professional guide to lead the way. You'll travel around 29 kilometers (18 miles), conquering a variety of rapids ranging from class II to class V. At the end of your tour, you'll sit down to dine on a typical Costa Rican lunch.
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USD87.18
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Rafting Pacuare Costa Rica
Natural Crossings is a family business that stands out for having the Tourism Declaration of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
We stand out in our quality and excellence in the service we provide fully personalized.
We love to please our customers in all their requirements to make your tour the best you have ever lived.
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USD85.00
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USD85.00

Week of Adventures
Simplify your trip to Costa Rica by letting someone else take care of all the planning. This eight-day adventure-focused tour includes accommodation, meals, transport, and activities, so all you need to do is show up. Enjoy whitewater rafting, ziplining, surfing, snorkeling, wildlife spotting and other adventurous, all while experiencing the natural beauty of this lush, biodiverse country.
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USD2,327.40
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USD2,327.40

2-Day Tour of the Pacuare River in Costa Rica
The 2 Days 1 Night Tour to the Pacuare River is one of the unique experiences that combines Rafting with a night in a Lodge in the Rainforest.
You will enjoy Class 2,3 and 4 rapids during your 29 kilometer tour and you will pass through the heart of the Tropical jungle and you will be able to admire its imposing beauty.
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USD369.00
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USD369.00

3-Day Private Tour of the Pacuare River in Costa Rica
This Pacuare Experience 3 Days 2 nights will be one of a kind since it will have a lot of excitement and adrenaline along with the peace and tranquility that the rainforest and its waterfalls provide.
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USD450.00
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USD450.00

Private 8-Day Costa Rica Birding and Herping Tour from Bri Bri
Join this all inclusive, multi adventure tour in Costa Rica. Your accommodation, transportation, entrance fees, and so many exciting activities are included in this price. Check the itinerary for all of the included meals, too. Things you'll be doing are kayaking, night hikes, waterfall and beach visits, rainforest hikes, and so much more. Your accommodation is a few miles from Bri Bri town.
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USD1,011.37
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USD1,011.37

Private Tour 11 Days of Adventure and Outdoors in Costa Rica
Enjoy the best of Costa Rica, with this organized 11-Day tour full of adventures and outdoor activities. You can choose either luxury or superior accommodation styles, and then they will be booked ahead of time for you. Several meals are also included. Activities like canyoning, river rafting, exploring the cloud forest, and so much more are included.
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USD2,228.09
Price varies by group size
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USD2,228.09
Price varies by group size

Day Trip to Pacuare River Rafting Class III-IV from San Jose
Thanks to its warm waters and lushly forested shores, the Pacuare River is widely considered one of the most beautiful rivers in Costa Rica. This white-water rafting tour from San Jose is a fun and exciting way to experience the river in just one day. Go up against class III and IV rapids along with a guide who helps you spot wildlife like blue morpho butterflies, sloths, and toucans along the way. Then, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to San Jose.
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USD135.00
Price varies by group size
From
USD135.00
Price varies by group size

Pacuare River White Water Rafting Adventure Tour, Costa Rica
The Sarapiqui Outdoor Center has been offering high quality rafting and kayaking trips since 1990. We are the pioneer whitewater company in Sarapiqui and the only kayak school with certified instructors in Costa Rica. Being a small family-owned company, when you come to paddle with us, we are inviting you into our home and sharing our passion with you - connecting with mother nature. Our guest experience is always personal, exciting, and memorable.
The purpose of our river tours and clinics go beyond our own benefit. We use a portion of our profits to maintain and improve the river and the community. We respect the river by cleaning trash and debris, and making it more accessible for all to enjoy. We also watch our neighbours to make sure they always respect the river, too. Consider us guardians of the river because after all, we only have one planet. Let’s keep it healthy.
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USD110.00
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USD110.00

5 Days - San Jose - Costa Rica Gay Budget Program
Enjoy your vacation in a tolerant country with plenty of new, exotic and safe destinations. You will have a discrete, private and unique vacation experience with entertaiment, endless nightlife and much more !!
Included:
Private transportation International Airport / Hotel / International Airport
4 Nights in San Jose City at Colours Oasis Hotel or similar (Gay only or gay friendly hotels)
3 Full day Excursions:
a) Irazu Volcano National Park + Cartago City + Orosi Valley with lunch
b) Arenal Volcano + Grecia + Sarchi + Baldi Hot Springs tour with lunch and dinner
c) White Water Rafting in Pacuare River class III-IV with breakfast and lunch
Meals as per itinerary (4 Breakfast - 3 lunches - 1 dinner)
Professional Bilingual guide
Comfortable air conditioning transportation throughout the itinerary
All taxes
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USD1,080.00
Price varies by group size
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USD1,080.00
Price varies by group size

10-Day Natural Beauty Tour in Costa Rica
As one of the world’s hotspots of biodiversity, you’ll want 10 days to sink into Costa Rica’s natural side. After pickup from your hotel, you’re off on the adventure of a lifetime: raft some of the world’s most-prized whitewater, hit the slopes of the Arenal Volcano, zipline through a cloud forest, wander the turquoise waters off Carrillo Beach, and best yet: slow down, sink in, and relax.
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USD2,490.00
Price varies by group size
From
USD2,490.00
Price varies by group size

Costa Rica Rivers, Rainforest & Beaches. 6D/5N Vacation Package
Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica
This vacation package includes 6 days and 5 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, all entrance fees, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautiful
following Costa Rican destinations: San Jose, Fortuna Town and Arenal Volcano, Pacuare River and Jaco Beach.
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USD1,100.00
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USD1,100.00

Costa Rica Fun Adventure 8D/7N Vacation Package
Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica
This vacation package includes 8 days and 7 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, all entrance fees, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautiful
following Costa Rican destinations: San José, Pacuare River, La Paz Waterfalls Gardens, Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio Park.
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USD1,950.00
Price varies by group size
From
USD1,950.00
Price varies by group size

4-day Tortuguero + Pacuare Overnight
We have daily departures from San José, the Caribbean Coast and the Arenal Volcano, giving you the choice to start at the place of your preference. This is an excellent option to be combined with our Río Pacuare Rafting trips.
$487 per person – 4-Day Tortuguero + Tortuguero Economy (Accommodations at Miss Miriam or similar)
$533 per person – 4-Day Tortuguero + Tortuguero Standard (Accommodations at La Casona or similar)
Both Miss Miriam or similar (economy option) and La Casona (standard option) are located only five minutes from the Tortuguero National Park. They are focused on the respect, protection, and conservation of the environment and of the flora and fauna of the area. Both feature rooms with private baths, hot water, and fans. They have authentic Caribbean style, painted with bright colors that identify the culture of the area and lush gardens.
Prices based on double occupancy. We apply a supplemental charge of $15 + taxfor single travelers.
Duration 4 days / 3 nights
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USD470.00
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USD470.00

Rafting Pacuare River Level II, III and IV Best Activity Costa Rica
You will be able to enjoy the longest 1-day rafting tour in the world, with its 28 kilometers and a total of 38 level II, III and IV rapids and approximately 4 hours of tour in the middle of exuberant tropical forest, waterfalls and lots of flora and fauna. make the warm waters of the Pacuare River the best rafting tour in Costa Rica for people with or without experience.
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USD85.00
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USD85.00

Rios Tropicales Pacuare Eco Lodge And Rafting 2 Day Adventure
On the Pacuare River, a two day rafting tour means double the fun. See wildlife, careen down rapids, and spend the night in a highly rated eco-lodge in the rain forest far from any urban areas—all easily managed under a single booking. Included meals, transportation, and lodging as per itinerary round out a luxurious adventure.
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USD346.67
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USD346.67

all inclusive custom itineraries 7 day adventures
Your private driver will meet you at the airport or your hotel and escort you to your first destination. He describes the culture and the country and shares little known facts on the way. An example of just one of our tours: You arrive to the river where your guide meets you to go over safety rules and make sure you are comfortable and ready for your experience. You start your adventure down the class III and IV rapids with an experienced guide who demonstrates his skills navigating down the river. Hold on, smile and enjoy!! You will stop midway on the river shore for a unique lunch Pacuare river style! After lunch you continue down the river where you meet indigenous families and see native wildlife. Look for turtles, birds and sloths! At the end of the tour we meet up with our driver to take us back to the hotel. Pura Vida!! Well Done!!
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USD2,150.00
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USD2,150.00

All inclusive package 8-Days 7-Nights in Costa Rica
Our all-inclusive romantic package offers the best destinations in Costa Rica in a week of tours, which guarantees that every day you will enjoy completely different activities in all the ecosystems of Costa Rica, we will have visits to active volcanoes, paradisiacal beaches with white sand and crystal clear water, naturalistic tours in the rain forest, adventure, bird watching, mammals and we will have visits to historical places, also for you we have a high category hotel included that will provide you with the greatest relaxation so you can rest and enjoy the facilities, we will also have romantic details upon arrival.
Our package is one of the most sold by our company since you do not have to worry about practically anything, everything is already included and it is ideal for everyone, it is a very good option if you want to save money and not worry, that is why our travel experts guarantee your complete satisfaction.
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USD1,998.45
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USD1,998.45

2 Days Pacuare River Rafting and Hiking Tour
This tour is one of the Top River Adventures in Costa Rica. Pacuare River is considered a world class river for the practice of whitewater rafting, even for beginners or professionals who need practice for international tournaments. It is located about 2.5 hours from San Jose.
The scenery ride from San Jose is just spectacular, with beautiful views of rainforest and small villages along the way.
The lodge, where you will stay overnight is enchanting. It is located right in the middle of a pristine rainforest. The rooms are rustic, but with all the comfort for living a deep nature encounter. Paved trails are available to all those how wants to explore the area and see the abundant wildlife species of the area such as howler monkeys, toucans, sloths and many more.
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USD350.00
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USD350.00
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