Amazing trip, great value. This trip was really cheap considering all the great things on offer. Wow!
Pacuare River Rafting

Short Description
Join a thrilling 4-hour rafting tour on the Pacuare River, navigating class III–IV rapids through jungle canyons. Includes lunch, professional guides, and photos. Depart from Turrialba, Costa Rica
Description
Overview ??
Experience one of the world’s most scenic and thrilling rivers on this Pacuare River Rafting Adventure. Starting from Turrialba, this full-day experience takes you through lush rainforest canyons, cascading waterfalls, and exciting class III–IV rapids. With expert guides, premium equipment, and a riverside picnic lunch, this tour offers the perfect blend of adrenaline and natural beauty.
Highlights ⭐
Ride through 27 km of world-class rapids surrounded by untouched jungle.
Navigate exciting class III–IV white-water sections suitable for adventure lovers.
Enjoy a riverside picnic lunch, freshly prepared during the journey.
Benefit from a professional bilingual guide team with decades of experience.
Small-group experience for enhanced safety and a personal touch.
Stunning scenery with waterfalls, wildlife, and deep rainforest canyons.
Full Description ??
Your rafting adventure begins early in the morning in Turrialba, where you meet your guides and receive all rafting equipment. After a scenic drive to the river put-in point, your professional guides conduct a detailed safety briefing, showing you the correct paddling techniques and what to expect on the river.
Once on the water, the Pacuare River greets you with its legendary combination of adventure and beauty. You’ll raft through class III–IV rapids, alternating between thrilling white-water and calm stretches where you can take in the lush rainforest scenery. Towering cliffs, tropical plants, exotic birds, and hidden waterfalls create an unforgettable backdrop throughout the entire route.
Midway through the journey, you stop to enjoy a fresh picnic lunch prepared by the guides. Relax by the river, swim, or simply appreciate the incredible natural surroundings before continuing downstream.
The rafting portion lasts about 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on water levels. At the end of the route, you reach the take-out point where you can shower, change clothes, and rest before returning to Turrialba in the afternoon.
What’s Included ✔️
Round-trip transportation from Turrialba
Certified rafting equipment (helmets, paddles, life jackets, rafts)
Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guides
Picnic-style lunch during the tour
Drinks during the day
Safety kayaker for additional support
Insurance
What to Bring ?
Lightweight, quick-dry clothing
Secure footwear (tennis shoes or strap-on sandals)
Swimsuit and towel
Change of dry clothes for after the tour
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Waterproof camera or GoPro (optional, at your own risk)
Why Travelers Love It ❤️
Travelers love this tour for its perfect mix of adrenaline and natural beauty. The Pacuare River is considered one of the most beautiful rafting rivers in the world, offering dramatic jungle landscapes and thrilling rapids in one unforgettable journey. Visitors also appreciate the warm hospitality of the guides, the small-group approach, and the delicious riverbank lunch that adds an authentic Costa Rican touch. The experience is fun, safe, and highly memorable — ideal for anyone seeking real adventure.
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
Fantastic tour! The guide was very enthusiastic and made the whole day fun. Highly recommended for history buffs!
What a way to spend the day. This tour showed me parts of the region I would never have known about and the guide was a real expert in their field.
This trip just made a wow and a fab team wow great and fun thanks team cheers. It was great thanks there is all to see and do just go and if not like great cheers lol.
The weather was warm the day was good and all was just great for all. The kids are just very great we will be back just to do again.
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