8-Hour Class IV Run

Overview

This 8-hour trip from Turrialba puts you on the Pacuare River for Class IV whitewater. Turrialtours runs the day, and the whole experience starts and finishes at the meeting point at Parque de Aventura in Lindavista, Cartago Province. Private transportation is part of the package, as is lunch on the river day, along with the core rafting gear: life jackets, helmets and paddles.

The listing caps the group at 18 travellers, so you share the water with a moderate sized crew rather than a crowd. It suits people with a moderate level of physical fitness, and the operator advises against it for anyone with back problems or who is pregnant. The route to the meeting point can be approached either via route 10 through Cartago and Turrialba or via route 32 from San Jose through Guapiles and Siquirres, and the operator keeps in contact with clients during the journey. Gratuities and travel insurance are not covered, so budget for those separately.

One practical point worth repeating: this activity depends on good weather. If the operator cancels for poor conditions, you are offered a different date or a full refund, and the standard cancellation window is 24 hours before the start time.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Parque de AventuraThe day starts at Parque de Aventura in Lindavista, Cartago Province. The live booking page shows your exact start time, so check it before you go.
2. Arrive by roadReach the meeting point via route 10 through Cartago, Turrialba and Siquirres, or route 32 from San Jose via Guapiles and Siquirres. The operator stays in contact with clients during the journey.
3. Gear up and paddleLife jackets, helmets and paddles are provided. The run is Class IV whitewater on the Pacuare River.
4. Lunch on the tripLunch is included as part of the day.
5. Return to the meeting pointThe activity ends back at Parque de Aventura, roughly 8 hours after it began.

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