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Pacuare River

4.8 16 experiences from US$ 99 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

All run daily · first departure 05:00, last 09:00 · live guides in 2 languages · most take 4h 30m–10h

Our top 3 of 16 experiences

Pacuare River Rafting from San Jose: 29km White Water AdventureOur pick
from · per personUS$ 99
Pacuare River Rafting from Turrialba: Class III & IV Rapids★ Top rated
from · per personUS$ 120
Pacuare River Rafting Costa Rica: Waterfall & Private TourShortest
from · per personUS$ 140

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Pacuare River Rafting from San Jose: 29km White Water Adventure
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Pacuare River Rafting from San Jose: 29km White Water AdventurePacuare River whitewater rafting with 29km of Class II-V rapids. Includes transport from San Jose, gear, guide, and lunch. Full day tour from Turrialba.Every day · 08:00 · Pickup optional · From age 12★ 4.95 (385)6hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San José
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Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San JoséWake up early in San José for a Pacuare River rafting adventure, with hotel pickup, breakfast, expert guides, and riverside lunch included. Book your spot today.Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 12–55★ 4.67 (251)10hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Pacuare River rafting tour: 4-hour private trip with lunch
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Pacuare River rafting tour: 4-hour private trip with lunchRaft the Pacuare River on a private 4-hour tour from Turrialba with lunch included, a photographer documenting the run.Every day · 07:30 · From age 9★ 4.94 (204)2h–4hEN · ES✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 125per person
Pacuare River Rafting from Turrialba: Class III & IV Rapids
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Pacuare River Rafting from Turrialba: Class III & IV RapidsPacuare River rafting near Turrialba with class III-IV rapids, 18 miles, waterfalls & jungle. Includes guide, lunch, transfer from Turrialba. Full day adventure.Every day · 07:45 and 08:00 · From age 12★ 4.96 (196)6hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Pacuare River Rafting from San Jose: 52 rapids
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Pacuare River Rafting from San Jose: 52 rapidsWhitewater rafting on Costa Rica's Pacuare River from San Jose with hotel pickup, professional guide, breakfast and lunch included.Every day · 05:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 12★ 4.61 (70)12hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Pacuare River Rafting from Puerto Viejo: Class III-IV Rapids
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Pacuare River Rafting from Puerto Viejo: Class III-IV RapidsWhite water rafting on the Pacuare River from Puerto Viejo includes hotel pickup, certified bilingual guides, breakfast, riverside lunch.Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 12★ 4.79 (63)7h 30mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 147per person
Pacuare River Rafting Costa Rica: Waterfall & Private Tour
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Pacuare River Rafting Costa Rica: Waterfall & Private TourPacuare River rafting from Turrialba with waterfall hike, lunch & wildlife spotting. Small groups, hotel pickup, morning departure. Costa Rica's top-rated river.Every day · 07:00 · Pickup optional · From age 10★ 4.89 (46)30m–45mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
Pacuare River Rafting: 18 Miles of Class III-IV Rapids
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Pacuare River Rafting: 18 Miles of Class III-IV RapidsRaft 18 miles of Class III and IV rapids on the Pacuare River with a guide and meals included, departing from San José with hotel pickup.Every day · Hotel pickup · From age 12★ 4.76 (17)1dEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 124per person
3-Day Pacuare River Rafting & Rainforest Lodge Adventure
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3-Day Pacuare River Rafting & Rainforest Lodge AdventureExperience 3 days of Pacuare River rafting, rainforest hikes, and nights in a jungle lodge. Includes meals, guides, and transport from San José hotels.Every day · 05:30 · Pickup optional · From age 12★ 4.64 (14)3dEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 505per person
Pacuare River Rafting: 30 km Class III-IV Whitewater
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Pacuare River Rafting: 30 km Class III-IV WhitewaterRaft 30 km of Class III-IV rapids on the Pacuare River from San José with professional guides, meals and hotel pickup for an adrenaline-filled day.Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 12★ 4.79 (14)4h 30mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 128per person
Pacuare River Rafting 2-Day Class III & IV Adventure
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Pacuare River Rafting 2-Day Class III & IV AdventureTwo-day rafting on Costa Rica's Pacuare River with hotel pickup from San José, overnight lodge stay, all meals and equipment included.Every day · Hotel pickup · From age 12★ 4.90 (10)2dEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 370per person
2-Day Pacuare River Rafting: Class 2-4 Rapids & Jungle Lodge
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2-Day Pacuare River Rafting: Class 2-4 Rapids & Jungle LodgeRaft Class 2, 3 and 4 rapids on the Pacuare River over two days with jungle lodge overnight stay and meals, returning to San José refreshed.Every day · 05:00 · Pickup optional · From age 12★ 5.00 (9)2dEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 397per person
Pacuare River rafting: Class III-IV white water from San Jose
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Pacuare River rafting: Class III-IV white water from San JoseRaft 19 miles of Class III-IV white water through the rainforest on the Pacuare River with hotel pickup from San Jose, meals.Every day · 05:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 11★ 5.00 (6)11hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 139per person
Pacuare River Rafting: Class III-IV Rapids & Gorge
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Pacuare River Rafting: Class III-IV Rapids & GorgeRaft class III and IV rapids on Costa Rica's Pacuare River with breakfast, lunch and hotel pickup included.Every day · 06:00 · Pickup optional · From age 7★ 4.60 (5)9hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
Pacuare River Rafting from San José: Class III–IV rapids
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Pacuare River Rafting from San José: Class III–IV rapidsRaft 24 km of National Geographic-ranked whitewater through rainforest and Cabécar territory with Jonatan's personal guide, including hotel pickup from San José and lunch.Every day · 07:30, 08:00 and 09:00 · Pickup optional · From age 10★ 5.00 (5)8hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Pacuare River Rafting 2-Day: Class III & IV Rapids, Lodge
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Pacuare River Rafting 2-Day: Class III & IV Rapids, LodgePaddle 36 kilometers of Class III and IV whitewater on the Pacuare River over two days from San Jose, with overnight lodge stay.Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–75★ 5.00 (1)2dEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 375per person

The top 12 of 16 options, side by side

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OptionPriceDurationRatingDays and timesGuide languages
Pacuare River Rafting from San Jose: 29km White Water AdventureOur pick
US$ 99 per person
6h4.95★ · 385Every day · 08:00English, Spanish
Pacuare River Rafting from Turrialba: Class III & IV RapidsTop rated
US$ 120 per person
6h4.96★ · 196Every day · 07:45 and 08:00English, Spanish
Pacuare River Rafting Costa Rica: Waterfall & Private TourShortest
US$ 140 per person
30m–45m4.89★ · 46Every day · 07:00English
Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San José
US$ 125 per person
10h4.67★ · 251Every day · 06:00English, Spanish
Pacuare River rafting tour: 4-hour private trip with lunch
US$ 125 per person
2h–4h4.94★ · 204Every day · 07:30English, Spanish
Pacuare River Rafting from San Jose: 52 rapids
US$ 119 per person
12h4.61★ · 70Every day · 05:30English, Spanish
Pacuare River Rafting from Puerto Viejo: Class III-IV Rapids
US$ 147 per person
7h 30m4.79★ · 63Every day · 06:00English, Spanish
Pacuare River Rafting: 18 Miles of Class III-IV Rapids
US$ 124 per person
1d4.76★ · 17Every dayEnglish, Spanish
3-Day Pacuare River Rafting & Rainforest Lodge Adventure
US$ 505 per person
3d4.64★ · 14Every day · 05:30English, Spanish
Pacuare River Rafting: 30 km Class III-IV Whitewater
US$ 128 per person
4h 30m4.79★ · 14Every day · 05:00English, Spanish
Pacuare River Rafting 2-Day Class III & IV Adventure
US$ 370 per person
2d4.90★ · 10Every dayEnglish, Spanish
2-Day Pacuare River Rafting: Class 2-4 Rapids & Jungle Lodge
US$ 397 per person
2d5.00★ only 9 reviewsEvery day · 05:00English, Spanish

Pacuare River at a glance

Real price per person across the 16 options: US$ 99–US$ 505 (median US$ 128). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 16.

Of the 16 options: 15 with free cancellation, 13 with instant confirmation, 14 with hotel pickup, 2 private and 7 bookable last-minute.

How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.

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