Full Day, Private Transport

Full Day Pacuare River Rafting Experience

★ 4.8 17 verified reviews

from $124 per person

Opens the operator's official listing with live dates. Book there; nothing is charged on this site. Free cancellation.

Duration: 1 day
Meeting point: San José
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Excitement Costa Rica

Overview

This is a full day on the water with Excitement Costa Rica, built around roughly five hours of rafting on the Pacuare. The day is priced as a package: private transportation, breakfast, lunch, a river guide, all rafting equipment, a safety kayaker, and all fees and taxes are covered. That means once you are booked, there is little left to arrange yourself.

The trip runs from San Jose, which makes it workable as a day trip from the capital rather than something you have to stay near the river to do. The safety kayaker travels alongside the rafts, and the guide handles the boat, so prior rafting experience is not listed as a requirement. What the listing does ask for is moderate physical fitness, and it rules out the tour for anyone with back problems, heart conditions, or a pregnancy.

The listing requires a moderate level of fitness rather than expert skills. Groups can be large, with a stated maximum of 200 travellers across the activity. The meeting point and start time are shown on the live booking page, and the operator asks that you check those details before you go.

What's Included

Included

Private transportation
Breakfast
Lunch
5 hours of rafting
River guide
Rafting equipment
Safety kayaker
All fees and taxes

Itinerary

Meet your departure pointThe live booking page shows your meeting point and start time. Check it before you go, as the listing does not publish the time here.
Private transportationPrivate transportation is included in the package. The listing gives no fixed schedule or order for the day.
Breakfast and lunchBoth breakfast and lunch are included. The listing does not state when each meal takes place during the day.
Raft the PacuareThe listing includes five hours of rafting with a river guide and a safety kayaker alongside. All rafting equipment is provided.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and from what travellers have reported after taking this exact trip.

Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness, and the rafting portion runs about five hours. It is a long day on the water, not a short paddle. Travellers with back problems, heart conditions, or a pregnancy are advised not to book.
What is covered. Transport, breakfast, lunch, equipment, guide, safety kayaker, and all fees and taxes are included. One reviewer described the crew as responsible and attentive with strong command of the river and boat.
Group size. The activity has a stated maximum of 200 travellers. This is a large cap, so the operation can be big on busy days.
Check your start details. The listing directs travellers to the live booking page for the meeting point and start time. Confirm those details before departure day so you know where and when to show up.
River conditions. River levels can change plans. One reviewer reported being taken to a different river and getting a shorter run because the Pacuare was high and considered unsafe that day. Safety calls like this are the operator's judgement, not something you control.
Accessibility. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, per the listing. If anyone in your party has limited mobility or a medical condition, read the health guidance on the booking page carefully before committing.

Common issues. The main practical risk is water level. One reviewer said their group was diverted to another river and given roughly two hours of rafting instead of five, with the operator citing high water on the Pacuare, and that same reviewer felt the breakfast and lunch did not match what was advertised. That reviewer did credit the driver and guide as friendly and accommodating. Separately, the listing caps the trip at 200 travellers, excludes wheelchair users, and warns against booking with back problems, pregnancy, or heart conditions. Weather cancellations and unmet minimum numbers can also occur, though the policy offers a different date or a full refund in those cases.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Private transportation, breakfast, lunch, five hours of rafting, a river guide, all rafting equipment, a safety kayaker, and all fees and taxes. The listing shows no separate exclusions. You receive confirmation at the time of booking.

Is Food Extra?

No. Both breakfast and lunch are part of the package, so you do not need to budget separately for meals on the day.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

The listing includes private transportation for the trip. The exact meeting point and start time are shown on the live booking page, so check those details before you go.

How Long Is The Rafting?

The listing includes five hours of rafting within a one day experience. Note that river conditions can shorten the run: one reviewer reported a substantially shorter trip when the Pacuare was running high and deemed unsafe.

Is It Suitable For Beginners Or People With Health Issues?

Moderate physical fitness is required. The listing advises against the tour for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, and anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. It is not wheelchair accessible.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund, using the experience's local time. Inside that window, no refund is given and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.