All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-08-11| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San JoséOur pick | US$ 125 p.p. | US$ 125 | 10h | 4.67★ · 249 | free | — |
| Pacuare River rafting tour: 4-hour private trip with lunchBest value | US$ 125 p.p. | US$ 125 | 2h–4h | 4.94★ · 204 | non-refundable | — |
| Pacuare River rafting: Class III-IV white water from San Jose | US$ 139 p.p. | US$ 139 | 11h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | free | — |
| Pacuare River Rafting 2-Day Class III & IV Adventure | US$ 370 p.p. | US$ 370 | 2d | 4.90★ · 10 | free | — |
| Pacuare River Rafting 2-Day: Class III & IV Rapids, Lodge | US$ 375 p.p. | US$ 375 | 2d | 5.00★ only 1 review | free | — |
| 2-Day Pacuare River Rafting: Class 2-4 Rapids & Jungle LodgeTop rated | US$ 397 p.p. | US$ 397 | 2d | 5.00★ only 9 reviews | free | — |
| 3-Day Pacuare River Rafting & Rainforest Lodge Adventure | US$ 505 p.p. | US$ 505 | 3d | 4.64★ · 14 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 7 options: US$ 125–US$ 505 (median US$ 370). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 7.
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Pacuare River rafting tour: 4-hour private trip with lunchA private rafting tour on the Pacuare River near Turrialba, Costa Rica, where you paddle 18 miles of rapids through forest in a single morning, with lunch included and a photographer capturing the run. The trip departs at 8am and returns by 3pm, with a live guide speaking English or Spanish. Children from age 9 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?Choose this if your group wants to raft alone and can reach Turrialba town by morning—the 4-hour river time fits a half-day schedule.
Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San JoséYou’ll start before sunrise in San José with hotel pickup and breakfast, then raft 18 miles of Pacuare River rapids with an expert guide. Paddle past waterfalls and jungle cliffs, eat lunch by the water’s edge, spot wildlife if you’re lucky—and head home tired but buzzing from it all.
3-Day Pacuare River Rafting & Rainforest Lodge AdventureIf you want real adventure mixed with rainforest calm, this 3-day Pacuare River trip is it—rafting wild rapids by day, sleeping in a jungle lodge by night, plus hikes to waterfalls only locals know about. You’ll come back tired but grinning.
Pacuare River Rafting 2-Day Class III & IV AdventureA two-day rafting trip on the Pacuare River departing from San José includes hotel pickup, transport to Cartago and Turrialba, 6 miles of whitewater on day one, overnight accommodation at Avesol Lodge, a guided forest walk, and another 5 hours of rafting on day two before return to San José around 6 p.m. The itinerary holds meals, drinks, all equipment and a safety kayaker; guides speak English and Spanish.Is it for me?Book this if you want a fully guided two-day rafting trip with overnight camp included—you paddle Class III and IV rapids on day one, then continue downriver on day two, with a river guide and safety kayaker managing the pace for moderate paddlers.
2-Day Pacuare River Rafting: Class 2-4 Rapids & Jungle LodgeA 2-day rafting trip on Costa Rica's Pacuare River combines 29 kilometers of whitewater across Class 2, 3 and 4 rapids with an overnight stay at a jungle lodge. Hotel pickup from San José, breakfast, lunch, dinner and all safety equipment are included; you'll paddle through tropical jungle, stop on river beaches, and spend the night listening to the river and the forest. A guide in English or Spanish leads both days, and the minimum age is 12.Is it for me?The trip demands a moderate level of physical fitness and comfort in moving water—you're paddling Class 3 and 4 rapids on day two, which means strength and stamina matter. The early start and two full days of paddling suit someone who wants real whitewater and doesn't mind an early morning; if you prefer a gentler pace or shorter time on the water, a single-day rafting trip would fit better.
Pacuare River rafting: Class III-IV white water from San JosePacuare River rafting from San Jose is a full-day activity where you navigate 19 miles of Class III-IV white water through Costa Rica's rainforest, with hotel pickup, a professional guide, breakfast, lunch and all safety gear included. The river runs warm year-round and passes waterfalls, wildlife and dense vegetation throughout the route. Minimum age is 12; moderate fitness required.Is it for me?Book this if you're ready for a full day of active paddling through Class III-IV rapids—you'll need to follow guide commands throughout and handle moderate physical exertion in the boat.
Pacuare River Rafting 2-Day: Class III & IV Rapids, LodgeA 2-day whitewater rafting and hiking expedition on the Pacuare River from San Jose, paddling 13 kilometers of Class III rapids on day one and 23 kilometers of Class IV rapids on day two, with an overnight stay at a riverside lodge in primary rainforest. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included; pickup from San Jose and return transport to your hotel are arranged. Minimum age is 18, and moderate fitness is required.Is it for me?The two-day structure means you paddle Class III water first and Class IV rapids on day two, when you've had practice and rest—the schedule is built around your skill progression, not compressed into one hard push. If you're arriving in San Jose with a free afternoon and want to spend a night in the rainforest without flying out to a remote lodge, this trip leaves from the city and returns you to it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 7 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San José is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.67 out of 5 across 249 reviews.
