Río Pacuare 2-3 Days

San Martin to Siquirres Class III-IV

2 Days US$250.00/Person

3 Days US$305.00/Person

Included Professional bilingual guides, rafting equipment, all meals.

On the Río Pacuare 2 and 3 Day Trips, you'll enjoy one of the most amazing rainforest experiences possible - breathtaking beauty far removed from civilization's rush and heart-pounding excitement. It is certain to be a highlight of your stay in Costa Rica.

The Pacuare River is one of the top five rafting rivers in the world for its scenery and rapids. This tropical river is a trip of pure magic, unsurpassed beauty, wildlife and exhilarating rapids.

Who can go? Anyone in normal healthy physical condition. Swimming experience is required. Some rafting experience is recommended. Min. age: 14-years-old.

Difficulty Moderate. Class III rafting: Rapids with high irregular waves; narrow passages that often require complex maneuvering. Class IV rafting: Long, difficult rapids with constricted passages that often require precise maneuvering in very turbulent waters.

Rafting distance 16 miles River time: From 3-1/2 to 5 hours - depending on water level.

Recommended gear Multi-Day River Equipment List

This list represents what you will need on the river. Space on the raft is limited. Therefore, it is important not to bring anything extra.
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Equipment

The Ríos Tropicales Lodge offers all the sleeping comfort you would need, private rooms, mattresses, sheets, pillows and blankets are provided.

River Wear

• Rubber soled shoes (tennis or similar)
• Shorts and a T-Shirt or a Swimsuit
• Windbreaker (Optional)
• Sunscreen Lotion (Optional)
• Sun Hat or Bandana (Optional)

Personal

• Toothpaste and toothbrush Towel
• Personal medications Socks ( 1 pair)
• Long light pants Raincoat
• Shoes (2 pairs, one wet and one dry) Insect repellent
• Long sleeved shirt Underwear (1)
• Sweater or Sweat shirt Brush and Comb

Notes

1. You can always leave your extra gear in the bus or at your hotel.

2. Please advise us if you have your own dry bags.

Extras: T-shirts and professionally taken photos during your trip will be available for purchase.

SCHEDULE

DAY 1

6:30-7:30 a.m. Morning pickups at San José hotels. (Varies according to hotel location) Depart San José for breakfast. (40 min. drive)

8:15 a.m. Arrive at restaurant for breakfast.

8:45 a.m. Depart for Río Pacuare. (2-1/2 hr. drive)

11:15 a.m. Arrive at Río Pacuare. Clients are outfitted with lifejackets, helmets and paddles. Gear is packed into dry bags.

11:45 a.m. Orientation / safety instruction.

12:15 a.m. Clients are divided into raft teams and given paddling instruction.

12:30 a.m. Begin rafting.

1:15 p.m. Stop for riverside picnic lunch and hike to waterfall and pools.

2:15 p.m. Continue rafting.

2:45 p.m. Arrival at Ríos Tropicales Lodge.

5:30 p.m. Happy hour.

7:30 p.m. Dinner.

DAY 2

6:30 a.m. Coffee. 8:00 a.m. Breakfast. Morning Hiking.

1:30-2:00 p.m. Return to the lodge for lunch.

5:30 p.m. Happy hour.

7:30 p.m. Dinner. For the 2 day trip omit day 2, you will not be spending an extra day in the hotel.

DAY 3

6:30 a.m. Coffee.

8:00 a.m. Breakfast.

9:30 a.m. Preparation of gear for rafting.

10:00 a.m. Begin rafting.

10:30 a.m. Stop for hike to a waterfall.

12:30 p.m. Stop for riverside picnic lunch.

1:15 p.m. Continue rafting.

2:30 p.m. Finish rafting at rest area.

3:15 p.m. Depart rest area for San José.

5:15-5:45 p.m. Arrival at San José hotels. (Varies according to hotel location)