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.

Pacuare white-water rafting tour from San Jose
Navigate class III and IV rapids along with a guide
Fun excursion for kids ages 12 and up
All transportation included with hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Use of helmet and a row
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Gratuities
DVD (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

06:00 am

Pickup details

Travellers will be picked up at the Hotel lobby

What To Expect

Pacuare River

11 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travellers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 12 years
Not recommended for child aged 11 and under
Dress code is sport - shorts, swim wear, rubber sandals o tennis shoes

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
The maximum weight per person is 275 pound (125 kg)
No passengers are allowed who have undergone recent surgery (heart, breast implants, spine, etc)
Persons with conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes are at their own risk as long as they keep up with medical treatment
Near public transportation
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Reviews

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2 reviews

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As a first time rafter, I...

liz, Feb 2023

As a first time rafter, I had no idea what to expect. The guide was amazing and made the trip super fun. Be prepared to get wet!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you for your comments, we are glad to know that your first rafting experience was the best.

Would do it again and again!

Ryan_T, May 2022

This was one of the highlights of our Costa Rica trip. Perfect mix of adventure, adrenaline, and relaxation all at the same time! Robertillo was our guide ... and he was a riot! He helped make the experience great. Managed to see a coati and various birds and butterflies while rafting, and both breakfast and lunch provided were tasty! I recommend this as a must if you're staying in and around San Jose. Three hours was the perfect amount of time to raft, too.

Response from Host, May 2022

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are pleased to know that everything was the best and the tour a must .. Pura vida

Day Trip to Pacuare River Rafting Class III-IV from San Jose

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