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Trip Code: CR.DIVE 1
Price per person in US$120
Number of days: 1 day
1 day, San Martín to Siquirres. Class III-IV
The Pacuare River is one of the top five rafting rivers in the world for its scenery and rapids. This quintessential tropical river is a trip of pure magic, unsurpassed beauty, wildlife and exhilarating rapids.
Located on Costa Rica's Atlantic slope, the Pacuare River borders the Talamanca mountain range, home to native Cabecar Indians and an incredible variety of wildlife.
After an early morning pickup from your San José hotel, you will drive by private, comfortable bus to our Operations Center for a delicious, typical Costa Rican breakfast. After changing comfortably into your swim gear we will drive to our private put in. At our putin the safety talk, equipment fitting and familiarization are done before embarking in the best rafting the country has to offer. You will be ready to raft 14 miles deep in the heart of densely vegetated gorges, past gushing waterfalls, serene pools and pounding rapids, in one of Costa Rica's most impressive primary rainforests. On the river you will raft by Ríos Tropicales Lodge, where guests stay on two and three-day trips. Intimate and charming, the lodge blends naturally into the forest on our 1,000-acre private reserve, with waterfalls and pools.
After an adrenaline-packed afternoon running rapids like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montanas and many more, we finish with a short drive back to our Ríos Tropicales Operations Center for a hearty and delicious lunch, showers, optional drinks and souvenir store. On the return drive to San José, you'll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Irazú Volcano. This unforgettable trip will easily be a highlight of your stay in Costa Rica!
Included:
Professional bilingual guides, rafting equipment, breakfast, hot lunch, our Operations Center with comfortable open dining area and spacious changing rooms and showers.
Who can go? Anyone in normal healthy physical condition. Swimming experience is required. 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: 14 miles River time: From 3-1/2 to 5 hours - depending on water level.
Recommended gear:
One Day River Equipment List
• Rubber-soled shoes that can get wet (Tevas, tennis shoes, booties or similar)
• Swimsuit / swim trunks; t-shirt and shorts of a quick-drying material
• Waterproof sunscreen lotion (SPF 15 or higher)
• Sun hat or bandana
• Croakies or straps to secure glasses
• Clothing Change including shoes for after your Rafting Tour
• Towel
Rate: $120.00
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Anyone in good, 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.
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Breakfast and River Lunch.
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Professional bilingual guides, transportation, rafting equipment.
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Rubber-soled shoes that can get wet (Tevas, tennis shoes, booties or similar); Swimsuit / swim trunks; shorts of a quick-drying material; hat with a brim for sun; towel; waterproof sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher; Croakies or straps to secure glasses. T-shirt is optional. Bring an extra change of dry clothes for after rafting.
Extras: T-shirts and professionally taken photos during your trip will be available for purchase.
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Allow US$20 for tips and gratuities per person.
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