One-Day Pacuare River Whitewater Rafting
Raft 30 km of Class III–IV Pacuare whitewater with guides, breakfast, lunch, equipment and Adventure Inn transfers.
A full day on Costa Rica's Pacuare River
Paddle approximately 30 km through rainforest and the Pacuare gorge on a
guided Class III–IV whitewater trip. The day includes an early hotel
transfer, breakfast, safety instruction, about three hours on the river,
lunch and transportation back to Adventure Inn.
What the rafting involves
Guides fit your helmet and life jacket, explain paddle commands and
practice emergency procedures before launching. Everyone paddles and must
respond quickly to the guide. You will get completely wet and should be
prepared for strong rapids, swimming risk, slippery ground and several
hours of physical participation.
Early sections are generally Class II–III before the stronger Class III–IV
gorge. River level changes with rain, so the route, timing and
minimum requirements may change for safety.
Meals and changing facilities
Breakfast is served at the rafting base. After rafting,
use the showers and changing rooms before lunch and the return transfer.
The current supplier includes transport, guides, rafting equipment and
insurance.
Minimum age is 12. No previous rafting experience is required, but you
should be comfortable in moving water, able to paddle and follow commands,
and free of conditions that make strenuous whitewater unsafe. Disclose
relevant medical issues before reserving.
Experience highlights
Included
- Round-trip transportation from Adventure Inn
- Professional rafting guides
- Helmet, life jacket and paddle
- Safety briefing and paddle instruction
- Breakfast and lunch
- Operator insurance
- Use of changing rooms, showers and lockers
Not included
- Tips
- Professional photos, souvenirs and extra drinks
- Waterproof protection for personal electronics
- Personal medical or travel insurance
What to bring
- Secure closed-toe shoes that can get wet
- Swimwear, shorts and quick-drying shirt
- Change of clothes, shoes and towel
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle
- Required medication
Important notes
- Daily departures, subject to river conditions and operator confirmation
- Minimum age is 12 and may rise with river conditions.
- This is strenuous whitewater; every participant must paddle and follow commands.
- You will get completely wet.
- Do not carry loose valuables on the raft.
- Disclose medical conditions, injuries and pregnancy before booking.
- The operator may modify or cancel rafting because of unsafe river conditions.
Itinerary
Pickup at Adventure Inn
Travel to the operator's rafting center near Siquirres.
Breakfast and preparation
Eat breakfast, change if needed and continue to the river access.
Safety briefing and launch
Receive equipment, learn paddle commands and practice safety procedures.
Pacuare River descent
Raft approximately 30 km of rainforest river and Class III–IV rapids.
Change, lunch and return
Shower, change, eat lunch and travel back to Adventure Inn.
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Questions
No, but you must be fit enough to paddle, follow commands quickly and participate in strenuous whitewater.
The published minimum is 12, but the operator may increase it because of river conditions.
Plan on approximately three hours on the river within a full travel day.
The operator advertises lockers at its base. Leave unnecessary valuables at the hotel and confirm storage arrangements.
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