Rio Pacuare Rafting Trip (2 Days) San Martin to Siquirres. (Class III-IV) - Things to do Costa Rica

>2 Day Costa Rica Rafting Adventure San Martin  to Siquirres. (Class III-IV)

On the Rio Pacuare 2 day trip, 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.

Day 1:
You’ll depart San José early in the morning, stopping for a delicious breakfast, at our New Rios Tropicales Operations Center, before arriving at the river. Once at the river, your friendly and professional guides will load your gear into dry bags, prepare the equipment and give you complete safety and paddle instruction. The first day’s Class III rapids welcome you to the Pacuare gorge’s charm as you raft deep in the heart of primary rainforest. While your guides prepare you a hearty picnic lunch on the riverbank, you’ll be led through the jungle to an enchanting waterfall and pool to swim. Before you know it, you’ll arrive at the award-winning Rios Tropicales Lodge where you can spend the afternoon relaxing, hiking or soaking in our waterfall and pools. Nestled in the jungle on our 1,000-acre private reserve, the lodge offers you all the comforts you need in “Cabecar Indian” style bungalows. Private single and double rooms are spacious with clean linen, and there are modern bathrooms and showers. Electricity is generated by a self-sufficient hydro-plant. Happy Hour will put you in the mood for a tropical evening, followed by a luscious candlelight dinner with wine served by your guides.

Day 2:
After a hearty breakfast and loading the rafts, you’ll prepare to paddle down the Pacuare gorge past gushing waterfalls, serene pools and pounding rapids. A snack stop by the riverside let you explore more waterfalls and natural waterslides. An adrenaline-packed afternoon running rapids like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montañas and many more, will have you cheering ecstatically. Hot lunch will be served at our New Rios Tropicales Operations Center. Showers, changing rooms, cold and hot drinks and snacks are available. On the return drive to San José, you’ll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Irazú Volcano.

Included:
Professional bilingual guides
Rafting equipment
All meals except dinner on the last day
Transportation from San Jose
Exciting rapids, amazing scenery  and wildlife

Who can go?
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 and river time:
20 miles, 3-1/2 to 5 hours, depending on water level.

Recommended gear:
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; long light pants for camp; hiking shoes; T-shirt or long-sleeved shirt; personal hygiene and medications; rain gear; towel; insect repellent; flashlight. 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.

 

 

Day 1 - Approximate Itinerary

6:30-7:30 a.m	Morning pick-ups, departures from San José hotels. (Varies according to hotel location)
8:15 a.m.	Arrive at restaurant for breakfast
8:45 a.m.	Depart for Rio Pacuare (50 min. drive)
11:15 a.m	Arrive Rio Pacuare. Get fitted for life jackets, helmets and paddles. Gear 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 Rios Tropicales Lodge
5:30 p.m.	Happy hour
7:30 p.m.	Dinner

 

 

Day 2 - Approximate Itinerary

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 snack
1:15 p.m.	Continue rafting
2:30 p.m.	Finish rafting at rest area and lunch at the Operation Center
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)