2-Day Rafting And Hiking

2 Day Pacuare River Rafting and Hiking Tour

from $375 per person

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Duration: 2 days
Meeting point: San José
Cancellation: Check the cancellation termsCancellation terms for this trip are set by the operator, so read the policy on the listing before you book.
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Greenway Nature Day Tours

Overview

This two day trip from San Jose pairs a full day of rafting on the Pacuare River with a second day on the water and a short exploration of the Pacuare Reserve. The route passes through Braulio Carrillo National Park on the way, though only as a pass by from the road. Nights are spent at the Pacuare River Lodge.

The first day is given entirely to the Pacuare River. The itinerary then lists an hour at the Pacuare Reserve, an overnight at the Pacuare River Lodge, and a second rafting and exploration day on the river, with the return route passing Siquirres. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided around the lodge stay, and one night of lodging is part of the package. Meals are listed as not included for the day two portion. Alcoholic drinks and tips for guides and staff are not covered.

It suits travellers with moderate fitness who want an overnight river trip rather than a single day on the water. The group is capped at 14 people, and the operator does not recommend the tour for anyone with back problems, heart conditions, or who is pregnant. Wheelchair users cannot be accommodated. The live booking page shows the meeting point and start time, so check it before setting out.

What's Included

Included

Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
1 night lodging

Not Included

Alcoholic beverages
Tips for guides and staff

Itinerary

Meeting point and departureThe listing does not state pickup details. The live booking page shows your meeting point and start time, so check it before you go.
Pacuare River, day oneA full day on the Pacuare River, with free admission. The route passes by Braulio Carrillo National Park along the way.
Pacuare Reserve and lodgeThe Pacuare Reserve is listed at 1 hour, with free admission. The night is spent at the Pacuare River Lodge, and breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided.
Day two, second rafting dayA second day of rafting and exploration on the Pacuare River, listed at 12 hours. The route passes by Siquirres. Lodging and meals are listed as not included for this part of the itinerary.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing that shape how this trip runs.

Fitness and pace. Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Two consecutive days of rafting plus time at the reserve make this more demanding than a single day trip.
Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 14 travellers. It is not a private trip.
Meals and lodging. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided around the lodge stay, and one night of lodging at the Pacuare River Lodge is included. Alcoholic beverages and tips for guides and staff are not included, so budget for those separately.
Weather dependence. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
Accessibility limits. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers. Anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions should not join.
Meeting point. The listing does not state pickup. The live booking page shows your meeting point and start time, so confirm it before departure.

Common issues. The honest limits are mostly physical and logistical. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for people with back problems or who are pregnant, and excludes anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Cancellations inside 3 full days before the start time get no refund, though weather cancellations and low enrolment both come with an offer of a different date or a full refund. Alcohol and tips cost extra.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided, along with one night of lodging at the Pacuare River Lodge. Admission to the Pacuare River and the Pacuare Reserve is free. Alcoholic beverages and tips for guides and staff are not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

The listing does not state pickup. The live booking page shows your meeting point and start time, so check it before you go.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full experience runs 2 days. Day one covers the Pacuare River, and the itinerary then includes a 1 hour stop at the Pacuare Reserve before a second 12 hour rafting and exploration day on the river.

Is The Tour Suitable For Beginners Or People With Limited Mobility?

Travellers need a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for people with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 3 full days before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you get a different date or experience, or a full refund.

How Many People Are In The Group?

The tour has a maximum of 14 travellers. You will receive confirmation at the time of booking.