Costa Rica Whitewater Rafting    Full day Tour
Whitewater Raftingon the Pacuare River - class IV

This river has been declared a Wild and Scenic River, and offers some of the finest white water in Latin America, providing the adventurous rafter with a ride of unbelievable natural beauty as it winds deep inside one of Costa Rica's most impressive primordial rainforests. You will traverse 20 miles of remote and scenic waters that course through a wilderness of dense vegetation covering the sides of steep gorges that rise above the river banks. The thick undergrowth provides shelter for jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, sloths, and numerous other species of animals and birds. You'll break for a delicious lunch served along the river's edge by your guides. While lunch is being prepared, you'll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery as you marvel at the raw, pounding power of the untamed Pacuare River that for millions of years has coursed through this virgin tropical rainforest. Depart from San José , driving approximately 3 hours to the put in. Breakfast en route. At the put in you'll rig your raft and begin the journey downriver. River time: approximately 4 hours depending on the water level. Lunch on the riverbank before the afternoon take out at which time you can shower and change into dry clothes. Return to San José .
Departures 5:45-7:15 a.m. Morning pickups at San José hotels. (Varies according to hotel location)
5:45-6:30 p.m. Arrival at San José hotels. (Varies according to hotel location)
Duration 10 hours
Frequency Daily
Recommended gear: On the River 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 for After Your Rafting Tour, towel and complete change of clothing including shoes
Participant Requirements: rafters should be physically fit for this trip, although no previous white-water experience is necessary. Includes transportation, breakfast, lunch, rafting equipment and safety kayaker.
Includes transportation, tour guide, breakfast and box lunch
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