Travesias Naturales Rafting

Rafting Pacuare Costa Rica

★ 4.9 46 verified reviews

from $140 per person

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

Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Travesias Naturales

Overview

This trip puts you on the Pacuare River with Travesías Naturales, running as a rafting experience through the Pacuare River. The rafting itself is the whole point of the day: you paddle the river with the operator's crew. Lunch and private transportation are both included in the price, so once you meet the operator the practical side of the day is largely handled.

Departures are capped at 40 travellers. Most travellers can take part according to the listing, though it flags a few health conditions that make the rapids a poor idea.

Who it suits best is fairly clear. The listing advises against it for people with back problems or heart conditions, and for pregnant travellers. Anyone unsure should read the health notes on the booking page before committing. One reviewer singled out the guiding as a highlight of the experience, praising both the skill and the personality of the trip leader.

What's Included

Included

Lunch
Private transportation

Itinerary

Meet the operatorThe live booking page shows your meeting point and start time. Check it before you go, since the listing does not give these details in advance.
Private transportationPrivate transportation is included in the tour price.
Pacuare RiverThe itinerary passes by the Pacuare River, with free admission, and this is the rafting stretch of the trip.
Lunch on the tripLunch is included. The listing does not say when or where during the day it is served.
Tour endsThe listing does not detail the return arrangements, so check the booking page for how the day finishes.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and traveller reports will help you arrive prepared for a day on the river.

Getting there. The listing does not state pickup, so read the meeting point details on the booking page before you go. It notes the tour is near public transportation, which may help with planning if you are not driving.
Group size. Departures are capped at 40 travellers. That is the figure stated on the listing.
Lunch included. Lunch is part of the package, so you do not need to carry a full day of food. Bring water if the listing does not cover drinks, and check the booking page for specifics.
Health screening. The listing is direct about who should not book: travellers with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions, and pregnant travellers. Most other travellers can participate, it says.
Accessibility. The listing states the tour is wheelchair accessible and that transportation is wheelchair accessible too. Infant seats are also available, which matters for families bringing very small children.
Guides. One reviewer described their guide as very experienced and a big part of why the day stood out. Guides are not named in advance on the listing.

Common issues. The biggest practical risk is cancellation. The operator needs a minimum number of travellers to run the trip, and the rafting requires good weather; if either forces a cancellation, you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. Refunds also depend on timing, since cancellations less than 24 hours before the start time get nothing back. The group cap of 40 means this is not an intimate small-raft trip, and the health restrictions exclude some travellers outright.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Lunch and private transportation are both included. Admission to the Pacuare River stretch used by the tour is free. The listing does not name any further inclusions beyond these.

Is Food Extra?

No, lunch is included in the tour price. You may still want to bring snacks or water if the booking page does not list drinks, but the main meal is covered.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

The listing does not state pickup arrangements. The live booking page shows your meeting point and start time, so check it before you go. The listing does note the tour is near public transportation.

Is The Tour Suitable For Wheelchair Users Or Families With Infants?

The listing says the tour is wheelchair accessible and that transportation is wheelchair accessible. Infant seats are available as well. The listing also recommends against the tour for people with back problems, heart problems, or pregnancy, so weigh those limits honestly.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancel or request changes inside that window and no refund or change is accepted. The trip also needs good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for either reason, you get a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

The listing does not give a packing list. Lunch is covered and transport is included, so bring anything you personally need for the trip. Check the booking page for gear the operator provides.