White Water Rafting Adventures
2 Days Rafting / 1 Night at Pacuare Lodge
From $340 per person Double Occupancy

Pacuare Rafting Adventure (2D/1N)
Two days of rafting on the Pacuare River with an overnight stay at the Pacuare Lodge.
The Pacuare Protected Zone and Pacuare River are located between the coastal lowlands and the country's highest mountain range and constitute one of the isthmus's most important protected areas. This area is still inhabited by the Cabecar Indians, whose hut dwellings are spaced far apart over large distances, rather than being clustered, as was true of most native tribes. Located strategically inside this zone of protected wilderness is our very special jungle getaway, the Pacuare Lodge, accesible to travelers through our multiday white-water rafting tours on the Pacuare River. Considered by many experienced rafters to be one of the most scenic rivers in the world, the Pacuare offers an adventurous ride filled with stunning natural beauty and exciting rapids
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Day 01 San Jose - Pacuare River
On the first day of our journey into the Pacuare Rainforest, we'll pass through our anxious capital Cartago towards Turrialba. We will be stopping for an authentic Costa Rican breakfast before reaching our site of embarkation. Then, once in the water, you'll experience the exhilaration of riding the waves on this magnificent river, which courses through a tropical wilderness of dense vegetation and steep gorges that rise majestically above its banks. When we arrive at our overnight destination, you will find the Pacuare Lodge. After a hearty lunch, try the Pacuare Canopy Adventure into the forest trees, take a guided hike into the rainforest mountains, or just relax (Tours not included in the 2D/1N package). Happy Hour truly becomes a happy time as you share your experiences of the day with other rafters. Later, a candlelight dinner with wine is served to you by our guides, who are trained by a French chef. When you feel tired, you'll retire to your very own rustic bungalow, complete with private bathroom, comfortable beds, and clean linen.
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Day 2 Pacuare River
In the morning, after a hot breakfast, you'll have some time on your own to explore the rainforest surrounding the lodge. Then we launch the rafts again for Day 2 of our trip. Rafting becomes even more exciting today as you begin to use the skills and experience gained the day before. Your guides will stop the rafts along the journey and lead you up paths and side streams that open onto pristine waterfalls and natural water slides. Lunch will be served along the river, and when we reach our final destination, we'll board the comfortable microbus for our return to San José, sharing experiences with each other as this memorable trip draws to a close.
Trip length: 18 miles.
Difficulty: Class III - IV
Minimum age: 12 years old.
Departures: daily with a minimum of 2 guests, all year. |
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Notes: What to Bring |
- Round-trip transportation from San José
- Experienced Bilingual guide
- Accommodations at the Pacuare Lodge
- Use of rafting equipment.
- All meals
- All taxes and service charges.
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- Gratuities
- International Airfare
- Airport Departure Tax (US$ 26 per person)
- Optional Day Tours
- Meals not mentioned
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance (Highly recommended)
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Additional tours in Pacuare Lodge:
- Canopy Adventure Tour: $ 45 per person
- Cabecar Indian Tour: $ 45 per person
- Day Break Birdwatching Tour: $ 20 per person
- Horseback Riding Tour: $ 55 per person
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Pricing for Option 1) Pacuare Rafting Adventure (2D/1N) Price per person in USD:
Garden View Bungalow 2D/1N |
Double |
Single |
01NOV09-20DEC09
01MAY10-30JUN10
16AUG10-20DEC10 |
$340 p/p |
$438.75 p/p |
21DEC09-02JAN10
21DEC10-02JAN11 |
$411.25 p/p |
$531.25 p/p |
03JAN10-30APR10
01JUL10-15AUG10 |
$391.25 p/p |
$505 p/p |
River View Bungalow 2D/1N |
Double |
Single |
01NOV09-20DEC09
01MAY10-30JUN10
16AUG10-20DEC10 |
$383.50 p/p |
$497.50 p/p |
21DEC09-02JAN10
21DEC10-02JAN11 |
$462.50 p/p |
$601.25 p/p |
03JAN10-30APR10
01JUL10-15AUG10 |
$440 p/p |
$572.50 p/p |
Rafting and Hiking Adventure
3 Days Rafting / 2 Night at Pacuare Lodge
From $496.25 per person Double Occupancy

Pacuare Rafting Adventure (2D/1N)
Add to the above 2 day trip a hike on the second day. Two days of rafting on the Pacuare and one day hiking, overnighting at the Pacuare Lodge. This 3-day Pacuare adventure tour will leave you with the lasting memories of Costa Rica's magnificent tropical beauty.
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Day 1 San Jose – Pacuare River
Same as above on Day 1. |
Day 2 Hiking - Pacuare
In the morning, after a hot breakfast, we will embark on a guided trek into the rainforest surrounding the lodge. Resplendent with tropical birds, butterflies, exotic plants, and animals, this truly stunning natural paradise provides a one-of-a-kind setting for photographs, or just lasting memories. For hearty hikers, there is a five- to six-hour hike into the rainforest mountains to an area where some of the indigenous Cabecar families live. We return to "base camp" at the Pacuare Lodge in time to shower, rest or play before this evening's Happy Hour, followed by dinner prepared by one of our expert guide/chefs. As the sun sets over the jungle canopy, and the beautiful Pacuare River rushes on beneath crimson skies, you have a chance to share with others what very few have experienced before.
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Day 2 Pacuare River
Same as above on Day 2
Trip length: 20 miles.
Difficulty: class III – IV.
Minimum age: 12 years old.
Departures: daily with a minimum of 2 guests, all year |
| Prices Include: |
Prices don’t include: |
Notes: |
- Round-trip transportation from San José
- Experienced Bilingual guide
- 2 night accommodations at the Pacuare Lodge
- Use of rafting equipment
- Hike to the Cabecar
- All meals
- All taxes and service charges.
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- Gratuities
- International Airfare
- Airport Departure Tax (US$ 26 per person)
- Optional Day Tours
- Meals not mentioned
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance (Highly recommended)
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Additional tours in Pacuare Lodge:
- Canopy Adventure Tour: $ 40 per person
- Cabecar Indian Tour: $ 35 per person
- Day Break Birdwatching Tour: $ 13 per person
- Horseback Riding Tour: $ 48 per person
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Pricing for Option 2) Rafting / Hiking Adventure (3D/2N) Price per person in USD:
Garden View Bungalow 3D/2N |
Double |
Single |
01NOV09-20DEC09
01MAY10-30JUN10
16AUG10-20DEC10 |
$496.25 p/p |
$642.50 p/p |
21DEC09-02JAN10
21DEC10-02JAN11 |
$601.25 p/p |
$777.50 p/p |
03JAN10-30APR10
01JUL10-15AUG10 |
$571.25 p/p |
$737.50 p/p |
River View Bungalow 3D/2N |
Double |
Single |
01NOV09-20DEC09
01MAY10-30JUN10
16AUG10-20DEC10 |
$585.00 p/p |
$757.50 p/p |
21DEC09-02JAN10
21DEC10-02JAN11 |
$710.00 p/p |
$917.50 p/p |
03JAN10-30APR10
01JUL10-15AUG10 |
$673.75 p/p |
$871.25 p/p |