Rafting Pacuare River One Day from San José
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Overview
Turrialba is known for some amazing cultural experiences, unique rainforest as well as being home to some of the most pristine rivers in Costa Rica!
The Pacuare River is rated as the 4th best river in the world for white water rafting. A unique experience for any visitor to Costa Rica & the Turrialba area!
You will be taken deep into the rainforest where you will experience 29km of the majestic river!
Our experienced & certified guides will take all the precautions and provide the appropriate instructions before you embark on this adventure!
During the trip, you will see the primary rainforest, pristine waterfalls & unique landscapes only accessible by the river!
At the end of the trip, we will have a typical Costarrican lunch waiting for you!
The Pacuare River is rated as the 4th best river in the world for white water rafting. A unique experience for any visitor to Costa Rica & the Turrialba area!
You will be taken deep into the rainforest where you will experience 29km of the majestic river!
Our experienced & certified guides will take all the precautions and provide the appropriate instructions before you embark on this adventure!
During the trip, you will see the primary rainforest, pristine waterfalls & unique landscapes only accessible by the river!
At the end of the trip, we will have a typical Costarrican lunch waiting for you!
Inclusions
- We provide helmts, life vests, paddles!
- Breakfast - We provide a Typical Costarrican breakfast & lunch during the trip!
- Private transportation
What to expect
Itinerary
You will have a fun & adventurous day white water rafting down 29km of the amazing Pacuare River! You will experience class II to V level rapids! Don't miss out!!!
Stop At:
• Pacuare River, Pacuare River, Province of Limon
You will have a fun & adventurous day white water rafting down 29km of the amazing Pacuare River! You will experience class II to V level rapids! Don't miss out!!!
Stop At:
• Pacuare River, Pacuare River, Province of Limon
Time of tour
6:00 AM
Meeting point
Adrenalina Rafting, C. 2, Aragón, Provincia de Cartago, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick up from any hotel, guest house or B&B in the San José area.
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick up from any hotel, guest house or B&B in the San José area.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Exclusions
- Alcoholic Beverages - For safety reasons we do not permit alchoholic beverages on the trip!
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
A_B
April 2022
Pros: Guide was great(I mean awesome ,had so much fun), the river has great views, rafting was super fun, Cons: I left my hotel at 6AM and got back at 6:60PMish. Didnt expect it to be that long of a day. Just do it. For the price and experience you will not regret it.(I fell out the raft 3 tim...
Pros: Guide was great(I mean awesome ,had so much fun), the river has great views, rafting was super fun, Cons: I left my hotel at 6AM and got back at 6:60PMish. Didnt expect it to be that long of a day. Just do it. For the price and experience you will not regret it.(I fell out the raft 3 times so be ready but it made it more memorable for me smh lol)gsepe16
April 2022
This is one awesome adventure when in Costa Rica. It's 3 hours and 29 km. to raft and paddle. Highly recommended this company Adrenalina Adventures. The staff are great and fun!
This is one awesome adventure when in Costa Rica. It's 3 hours and 29 km. to raft and paddle. Highly recommended this company Adrenalina Adventures. The staff are great and fun!Marco_G
March 2022
Amazing experience, this was our first rafting ever and we loved it. We appreciated the fact that it was very safe (there are 1 or 2 kayaks that are only here for our safety, in case someone falls for example) and that it included transportation from San José (+ return). The guide Fernando was ve...
Amazing experience, this was our first rafting ever and we loved it. We appreciated the fact that it was very safe (there are 1 or 2 kayaks that are only here for our safety, in case someone falls for example) and that it included transportation from San José (+ return). The guide Fernando was very good and funny, the instructions were clear and he explained some things that could be seen during the rafting. The activity ended with a tasty lunch. I strongly recommend rafting in Rio Pacuare with Adrenalina!Mark B
September 2021
Rafting the Pacuare is not to be missed! This was the second rafting experience my wife and I have been on, and it was everything we had hoped for. Our drive from San Jose was pleasant, breakfast was delicious, and we enjoyed talking with the other couple that was picked up with us. The river its...
Rafting the Pacuare is not to be missed! This was the second rafting experience my wife and I have been on, and it was everything we had hoped for. Our drive from San Jose was pleasant, breakfast was delicious, and we enjoyed talking with the other couple that was picked up with us. The river itself is absolutely beautiful, and the rapids are thrilling. We were initially worried it might be too much for us, but it actually just perfect. Our guide was incredible, and we felt very safe at all times. If you're even considering this, I highly recommend signing up - pura vida!!nicoltje
July 2021
When selecting a Pacuare River rafting tour, I reached out to two companies- Adrenalina and a company who-shall-not-be-named. The company who-shall-not-be-named quoted me a price. One and a half hours later, they quoted me a higher price. Previous reviewers had mentioned that they had been charge...
When selecting a Pacuare River rafting tour, I reached out to two companies- Adrenalina and a company who-shall-not-be-named. The company who-shall-not-be-named quoted me a price. One and a half hours later, they quoted me a higher price. Previous reviewers had mentioned that they had been charged more than had been discussed while refusing to reimburse the surcharge, and another reviewer had suspected their belongings had been stolen by the company. Despite the tour company’s convenience of offering pickup from La Fortuna, I decided to go with Adrenalina, whose reviewers spoke more favorably. I’m thoroughly pleased with my decision. I felt that Adrenalina was focused on customer satisfaction. Accuweather predicted lightning for the day prior to my tour and the day of my tour. I reached out to Manfred of Adrenalina the day prior to my tour to possibly reschedule. He sent me a photo of the current clear skies by the Pacuare River and reassured me that the weather would likely be fine, which it was. The day of the tour, I applied Picaridin insect repellant and sunblock. I wore a swimsuit, swim skort, and crocs. I brought a jacket for the car ride, a change of clothes, and a towel. You may want to wear biker shorts for extra cushion during the rafting tour. I stayed at Casa Roland in San Jose where Miso picked my travel companion and I up a bit before 6 am. When the car windows were open, I preferred to sit further back in the van, whereas people who prefer cooler temperatures preferred being further upfront to the open windows. Miso drove us to a location for breakfast where we picked up Luis, our tour guide, and Ariel, our photographer. I found Luis’ presence soothing, his conduct professional, and his character trustworthy. We picked up a family, whose daughters’ joy warmed my soul. Once we reached the rafting site, we had a chance to use the restrooms and snap some photos. Here, I spotted many mimosa pudica, which is a plant with leaves that fold inwards when touched. We put on our gear before the safety briefing. We were seated in a manner that balanced the weight on the raft. I sat on the front left section. If you have the front left spot, you may have a little trouble hearing “lean in”. I hope you’ll pay extra attention to your tour guide’s instruction. Directions primarily entailed paddling two times, paddling three times, paddling backwards, and leaning into the middle of the raft. In case you’re tossed from the raft, keep your feet forward, your head backwards for protection, and lie on your back. A rope can be tossed to you while you’re in position for you to be pulled backwards towards the raft. We set off on our journey, admiring waterfalls and wildlife. Luis pointed out toucans, a caracara, a king fisher, tiger herons, and cormorants. I believe I may have seen a sloth or two as well, but I’m not certain. Halfway through the trip, we stopped for some pineapple and watermelon. The company who-shall-not-be-named stopped by and asked for some food, which our group shared some of the surplus. Once we got cozy with the paddling basics, Luis got creative with paddling techniques and towards the end, gave the two children the opportunity to ride the front of the raft like a bull. One of the girls fell backwards into the raft with her sneakers sticking up in the air as she laughed. Ariel captured the priceless moment with a photo. The joy was palpable, and visible in the lovely photos that Ariel captured. Luis intermittently had bursts of enthusiasm as well, which I found comical. I really feel like Luis went above and beyond to give us the best possible experience. When we entered a narrow passageway, Ariel encouraged us to hop out of the raft for a swim. I felt a bit nervous that the water may be too cold, but it was surprisingly refreshing and fun to have a dip. When we wrapped up rafting, we had a quick shower and ate tender Caribbean chicken, which the girls told me was prepared with coconut milk. Afterwards, we joined Miso again on the bus for a trip back to San Jose. What a perfect day… I intend to return to Costa Rica and may join Adrenalina for their 2-day trip next time. I highly recommend you take a tour with Adrenalina as well.OrchardTrail
May 2021
There were some logistical issues for the trip I booked on Friday. This was beyond Manford’s (owner/operator) control, so we pushed it to Saturday. The food served before and after the rafting excursion was excellent and fresh. We had a flat tire on the way to the staging area , but that ended up...
There were some logistical issues for the trip I booked on Friday. This was beyond Manford’s (owner/operator) control, so we pushed it to Saturday. The food served before and after the rafting excursion was excellent and fresh. We had a flat tire on the way to the staging area , but that ended up working out because the river gets bigger the longer you wait to cast off. I plan on going again.