2-Day Lodge Trip

2-Day Tour of the Pacuare River in Costa Rica

from $397 per person

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Duration: 2 days
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Check the cancellation termsRefund rules for this two-day Pacuare run sit on the listing; check them before you pay.
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Tropical Rivers

Overview

This two-day trip from Tropical Rivers puts you on the Pacuare River with an overnight stay at a lodge, sleeping in comfortable rooms between two stretches of paddling. Day one covers the first section of the river, then you settle in at the lodge for dinner and a night of rest before the bigger water on day two. The second day enters the Pacuare River Canyon, where the rapids run class 3 and class 4 over roughly three hours on the water. The trip is private, so only your own group takes part.

Meals are largely covered. Dinner is provided on the first night, along with two lunches and two breakfasts across the two days, and private transportation is included. Alcoholic drinks and tips are not. The meeting point is Caribbean Dish on Ruta Nacional Primaria 32 in Siquirres, with a 05:00 start, and clients can leave their cars there safely while the operator drives everyone to the river entrance. The activity finishes back at the same meeting point.

It suits travellers with moderate fitness who want an overnight river trip rather than a single-day paddle. It is not a fit for wheelchair users, and the listing advises against it for people with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Reviewers have praised the crew and the food, one singling out the hospitality and cooking as the most memorable part of the trip.

What's Included

Included

Dinner
Private transportation
Lunch (2)
Breakfast (2)

Not Included

Alcoholic beverages
Tips

Itinerary

Meet at Caribbean DishMeet at Caribbean Dish on Ruta Nacional Primaria 32 in Siquirres, Maria Auxiliadora, at 05:00. You can leave your car there safely.
Transfer to river entrancePrivate transportation takes the group from the meeting point to the entrance of the river.
Day 1 on the PacuareThe first day covers the initial section of the Pacuare River, with park admission free. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served this day.
Overnight at the lodgeAccommodation is included at the lodge, in comfortable rooms, for a night of rest.
Pacuare River CanyonDay 2 continues into the Pacuare River Canyon with class 3 and class 4 rapids over 3 hours, with one stop. Breakfast and lunch are served.
Return to meeting pointThe activity ends back at the meeting point at Caribbean Dish in Siquirres.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to sort out before you book, from the early start to the food and fitness requirements.

Early start. The tour starts at 05:00 from the meeting point in Siquirres. The group transfers to the river entrance from there.
Fitness level. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Food and drink. Dinner on night one, two lunches and two breakfasts are included. Alcoholic beverages are not included, and tips are extra. A reviewer praised the food cooked on the trip.
Your group only. This is a private tour, so only your group participates. One reviewer described the crew and the people met on the trip as the most memorable part.
Parking and car. You can safely leave your car at the meeting point while the operator takes you to the river entrance. The tour ends back at the same spot, so you can collect it there.
Booking details. The live booking page shows your meeting point and start time, so check it before you go. Confirmation normally arrives at the time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel, in which case it comes as soon as possible subject to availability.

Common issues. The tour needs good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor conditions you are offered a different date or a full refund. There is also a minimum number of travellers, and if the minimum is not met you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund. The trip is not wheelchair accessible, and the cancellation policy is strict: no refund if you cancel less than 2 full days before the start time, and changes are not accepted within 6 full days of it.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes dinner, two lunches, two breakfasts, private transportation, and accommodation at the lodge for the overnight stay. Alcoholic beverages and tips are not included. River access itself carries no admission charge.

Where Is The Meeting Point?

The meeting point is Caribbean Dish on Ruta Nacional Primaria 32 in Siquirres, Maria Auxiliadora, in Limón province. The start time is 05:00, and you can leave your car there while the operator takes you to the river entrance. The tour ends back at the same meeting point. The live booking page shows your meeting point and start time, so check it before you go.

How Hard Is The Rafting?

Day two enters the Pacuare River Canyon and covers class 3 and class 4 rapids over 3 hours. Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level. The listing advises against the trip for people with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

Is It Wheelchair Accessible?

No, the listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible. It also lists the fitness and medical restrictions above, so anyone with concerns should weigh those before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 6 full days before the start time, and a 50% refund between 2 and 6 full days before. Cancel less than 2 full days out and there is no refund. Changes are not accepted within 6 full days of the start time. If the operator cancels for weather or low numbers, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

Is This A Shared Or Private Tour?

It is a private tour, so only your group participates. One reviewer enjoyed meeting the crew and other people connected with the trip, and praised the hospitality and food.