Private Tour
3 Day Tour of the Pacuare River in Costa Rica.
Overview
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72 hours
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This Pacuare Experience 3 Days 2 nights will be one of a kind since it will have a lot of excitement and adrenaline along with the peace and tranquility that the rainforest and its waterfalls provide.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
The 3-day trip to Pacuare River offers you a unique experience that combines rafting and an incredible night in the Rainforest.
Accommodations
Lodging is included in the lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Pacuare River
The Tour begins when we pick you up at the main hotels in San José, then our driver will drive for 1.5 hours until we reach the place where we will have a delicious typical Costa Rican breakfast, also in this place we take the opportunity to change into our clothes that we will use in the Rio Then we will arrive at the banks of the majestic Rio Pacuare, here you will be received by our guides who will help you to put on your safety equipment and will also give you a safety talk for the white water tour, then we begin our adventure in the rapids of the wonderful Rio Pacuare entering the majestic tropical jungle. During the journey we will cross class 2 and 3 rapids, giving us more and more confidence to enjoy them and the scenic beauty. We will stop at one of the magnificent beach on the banks of the river to enjoy a delicious lunch and then arrive at the Lodge where we will spend an incredible night with the Sound of the river and the jungle
Day of encounter with Nature
Accommodations
Lodging is included in the Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Pacuare River
After an incredible night we don't get up and a delicious breakfast awaits us. After resting for breakfast, our guides will take us on different walks through our private reserve in the heart of an exuberant tropical jungle, they will take us through several trails to know different waterfalls and fresh water pools where we will have the opportunity to enjoy and swim in them. After walking through several trails we return to the Lodge where a delicious lunch awaits us. Then we will have the opportunity to rest in one of the hammocks to enjoy the sound of the river and the jungle. Our guides will also offer us to do more walks or if you prefer to spend the rest of the afternoon resting in our Logde before enjoying a wonderful candlelight dinner, something that will be a unique and unforgettable experience. After a day of hiking and new experiences we are ready to go to rest in our rooms to regain energy for the next day.
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Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Pacuare River
After a restful night we get up and breakfast awaits us with a good coffee, tea or hot chocolate. After breakfast we pack up our houses and are ready to start a new adventure. We put on our safety equipment and return to the rafts and begin to descend through the Rio Pacuare canyon, today we will touch rapids class 3 and 4 such as Huacas Arriba, Huacas down and Dos Montañas and many others which does this most exciting journey. You will also enjoy the beauty of the tropical jungle and if you are lucky you will see some birds such as Toucans, Oropendolas, Morpho Butterflies or Sloth Bear. We will stop at one of the magnificent beach on the banks of the river to enjoy a delicious lunch. Then we continue downstream until we reach our final point of the tour there our bus will be waiting for you with your dry clothes, you can shower and change to be ready for the return trip to your respective hotels.
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3 Day Tour of the Pacuare River in Costa Rica.
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Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience. But you can maybe do it in 2 days
rmujicar,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The experience of being able to stay in a lodge in the jungle is spectacular. Our tour included a stay in the Ave Sol space. The location is great. The place has the necessary amenities; spacious and clean rooms, good bathroom, with hot water and very nice common areas. There is a small walking trail. The food was excellent. We were lucky enough to be with Ivan, certainly the best guide for a trip on the Pacuare River. On the day of the final descent there were about 8 rafts that lived together and I have no doubt that Ivan is the best: extraordinary attitude, many anecdotes, great cook. The river experience is the best thing you can do in Costa Rica, for virtually any age. This regardless of whether it is a one or several day trip. The rating of four stars and not five is because two days instead of three, are enough. Add to the descent, there are very nice hiking activities, but we expected more activity.
For the solo travelers or people nervous about their first time on the rapids…
644haleyc,,Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am a solo female study abroad student here in Costa Rica for the summer. I was a little nervous about going by myself, especially since I had never done rapids before. However, the company and the guides, made sure I had an unforgettable experience. They are very careful and considerate of the weather and other factors. I have done over 10 excursions so far during my time in Costa Rica, and none of them compared to this one. The guides were friendly, hilarious, overly helpful, went out of their way to make sure I felt safe the whole time, and not to mention, the best cooks. Going home from this excursion was almost a little heartbreaking. The first day was a few easy rapids (level 2), and some time to unwind and eat a savory dinner at the resort. Day two, was a day to explore the beautiful resort, relax, and try your best to take in the beautiful views. Day three was packed with level 3 and 4 rapids. The guides keep it fun and lighthearted the entire time. I could not say enough good things about the people of this company!
Best experience ever!
sakshia2015,,May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience at Pacuare River! We stayed at Ave Sol lodge which was amazing. From being picked up from the airport by Richard —who was amazing and took care of all our needs including a long transfer after the trip to the whole white water rafting experience with Esteban! I really liked that our safety was a priority and the company was well equipped with it. We had a wonderful time thanks to people like Richard and Esteban who made sure we were well taken care of. Both went above and beyond to make sure our trip was fun, adventurous and made sure we were well fed throughout the trip. Food was well done with all the team at the lodge. 10/10 white water rafting experience and hiking in the forest and being one with nature. Highly recommend!
No show! Very disappointing
Joanne T,,Apr 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00I booked, paid and received confirmation from Viator 10 days before the date of the trip. I waited to be picked up on the day and when I wasn’t I called the tour operator. They said I wasn’t going because there is a 2 person minimum and I only booked for me. At no stage did Viator or the operator contact me to tell me it wasn’t going ahead. By then it was too late to book another tour or activity. Absolutely terrible service. Disappointed not to go and disappointed after having a great time otherwise in Costa Rica.
A great 3 day adventure
johnbT5585LN,,Dec 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a tremendous 3-day trip, thanks to Giovani for his skill on the river. My wife started very nervous about our rafting, but within an hour, we were all enjoying the trip. Thanks to Alex and Diago for making our stay at Ave Sol River Sanctuary so much fun (can all 3 of them cook!!!!). The walk up to the waterfall was a great adventure, complete with a thunderstorm, screaming monkeys and trees falling in our path. Thanks again to all for a great adventure and trip.
Amazing adventure!
K4214LOkateg,,Mar 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing trip. We went on the 3 day adventure and very happy we did! The guides are all very knowledgeable and kind. The meals were fresh and delicious! The hikes and rafting were awesome! Will go back again for another 3 day trip!
Very very very big recommendation! :)
svensson19,,Feb 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An experience which I really could recommend!! From the guides (Michele) to the Lodge Owner (Alvaro) and his wife were all so friendly and try their best that you have an unforgettable visit in their lodge. You feel like a part of their family. The lodge is just beautiful with very clean houses/rooms and a majestic view to the rainforest. The trip on the River Pacuare is as well as just impressive, pure nature and not less adrenaline.
Incredible Trip with the BEST Guide Ever!
applecrispNH,,Jan 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can't say enough good things about this adventure. From beginning to end the team from Tropical Rivers took great care of us (family of 2 parents and 2 adult sons) and gave us an experience we will never forget. Rafting on the Pacuare River was a blast - the scenery was gorgeous, the rapids were exciting, the Rios Lodge where we spent two nights was an oasis in the jungle with gorgeous flowers, stunning views, comfortable rooms, and the most amazing waterfall pools to swim in. But what made this trip truly exceptional was our guide Raul. He is an expert paddler and knows the river by heart - we always felt completely safe. Having the other rafts and the kayakers nearby reinforced my peace of mind - they all worked as a team on the river and it was clear these were seasoned professionals. Raul had non-stop energy, was a super fun person to be around and had an encyclopedic knowledge of the animals, insects, birds and plantlife. He took us out on three separate long hikes, (including one at night!) and was able to name and give fun facts about everything around us, wildly exceeding our expectations. Raul and his helper Alonzo (who expertly handled the supply raft and made sure the food and all our belongings didn't end up in the river) were also talented chefs, preparing and serving the fresh, delicious buffet-style meals in the Rios Lodge's open air kitchen overlooking the river. They even made intricate garnishes out of vegetables and, since I'm not a coffee drinker, Raul concocted amazing hot chocolate for me each morning. Although we moved on to other beautiful areas of Costa Rica over the following 8 days, our conversations kept turning back to Raul and our adventures on the Pacuare River.
Great three days to experience Costa Rica in nature!
johnmP2429EJ,,Dec 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There was mix-up on the lodge we were supposed to stay in. We were put up in a property was not the one we paid for but the company made it right by giving us a credit - which was very honorable by them. If we had originally booked the lesser quality location we would have been fine because it was fun and unique. So with the credit it all came out great! The accommodations we ended up with I would call primitive glamping, no hot water, pretty open to everything but we enjoyed ourselves. Our river guide, Michele, was outstanding. He also took us on a hike to the indigenous village above the lodge we stayed, they have been living close the same way for almost 400 years. Great experience. The beauty going down the river was breathtaking!!!! I would highly recommend this Pacuare river adventure!
Top experience in Costa Rica; super good organization from start to finish!!!
Jet07338277305,,Aug 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Insane experience, super good organization! The rafting is great with very good, expert guidance, the lodge where we stayed for 2 nights totally great! Basic amenities but absolutely good. Food very good and the guides, Esteban and Diego were great and very cozy! Day 2 I did a nice hike with the guides; saw a lot and had a lot of fun at the waterfalls and had a nice swim! All in all a top experience; highlight in Costa Rica!
