3-Day Private Lodge Trip

3 Day Tour of the Pacuare River in Costa Rica

★ 4.6 14 verified reviews

from $505 per person

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Duration: 3 days
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Check the cancellation termsRefund terms for this three-day run are set by the operator; the listing spells out the cutoffs for a full or partial refund.
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Tropical Rivers

Overview

Three days on the Pacuare River, based out of Siquirres in Limón province, with lodging in a lodge included for the first two days. Tropical Rivers runs the trip. The itinerary also lists a four hour river segment without a day label, and lists no accommodation for that segment, so plan any onward night separately.

The days follow a steady rhythm. You meet early at Caribbean Dish on Ruta Nacional Primaria 32 in Siquirres, where the listing says you can safely leave your car, and start time is 05:30. From there the operator takes you to the river entrance. Day 2 is billed as a day of encounter with nature, and Day 3 as more action before the return to the same meeting point.

Meals are a big part of the package: three breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners are included. Alcoholic drinks and tips are not. The listing flags this as a private activity, so only your own group takes part, and it asks for moderate physical fitness. It is not suited to wheelchair users, and the operator does not recommend it for pregnant travellers or people with back problems or serious heart conditions. One reviewer who travelled alone also had a good experience with the guides, though solo travellers should note the operator's minimum group requirement covered under common issues below.

What's Included

Included

Dinner (2)
Breakfast (3)
Lunch (3)

Not Included

Alcoholic beverages
Tips

Itinerary

Meet at Caribbean DishMeeting point at Caribbean Dish, Ruta Nacional Primaria 32, Siquirres, with a 05:30 start. The listing says you can safely leave your car here.
Transfer to the riverThe operator takes you from the meeting point to the river entrance.
Day 1 on the PacuareOne day on the river with free admission. Lodging in the lodge is included, with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.
Day 2, nature dayThe listing calls this a day of encounter with nature, one stop on the river. Lodge lodging is included again, with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3, more actionThe listing labels Day 3 as ready for more action, a one day river stop with free admission, and includes lodging in the lodge with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Four hour river segmentThe itinerary also lists a four hour segment on the river with free admission, breakfast and lunch included, and no accommodation listed. The listing does not attach a day label to this segment.
Return to the meeting pointThe activity ends back at the meeting point at Caribbean Dish in Siquirres.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this trip.

Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness, and it advises against the trip for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, and anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. The itinerary mixes river time with a day billed for nature, so expect varied activity across the three days.
Private group only. The listing states this is a private tour or activity, so only your group participates. One reviewer, travelling solo, described the guides as attentive and good company across the three days.
Food and drink. Three breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners are included in the price. Alcoholic beverages and tips are excluded, so budget for those separately.
Early start. The meeting time is 05:30 at Caribbean Dish in Siquirres. The live booking page shows your meeting point and start time, and the listing advises checking it before you go.
Weather dependency. The listing says the experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
Driving yourself. The meeting point doubles as a place where you can safely leave your car while the operator takes you to the river entrance. The trip ends back at the same spot, which makes a self-drive arrival straightforward.

Common issues. The trip runs subject to a minimum number of travellers, and one reviewer reported being turned away on the day for booking a single place, having had no advance notice from the operator. If the minimum is not met, the listing says you will be offered a different date or experience, or a full refund. Cancellations on your side are strict: a full refund needs at least six full days notice, half refund between two and six days, and nothing inside two days. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and no alcoholic drinks or tips are included.

Common Questions

What Meals Are Included On The 3 Day Pacuare Tour?

Three breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners are included, matched to the three days on the river. Alcoholic beverages and tips are not included.

Where Does The Tour Start And Can I Park?

The meeting point is Caribbean Dish on Ruta Nacional Primaria 32 in Siquirres, Limón, with a 05:30 start. The listing says you can safely leave your car there while the operator takes you to the river entrance, and the tour ends back at the same point.

Is Lodging Included?

Yes, lodging in the lodge is included for the river days shown in the itinerary. One itinerary segment lists no accommodation, so arrange your own night for that part and check the live booking page for the details.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

No. The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers. Anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions is also advised against it, and a moderate fitness level is expected.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least six full days before the start time for a full refund, or between two and six full days for a 50 percent refund. Cancel inside two full days and there is no refund, and no changes are accepted within six full days of the start. Weather cancellations and unfilled minimum numbers come with an offer of a different date or a full refund.

Do I Need To Pay Park Or Entrance Fees Separately?

No. The itinerary lists the Pacuare River stops as free admission, so there is no separate river entry fee to pay on this tour.