2-Day Trip, Transport Included

Two-Day Rafting Tour on the Pacuare River Transportation included

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from $370 per person

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Duration: 2 days
Meeting point: San José
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Excitement Costa Rica

Overview

This two-day trip from San Jose packs about 5 hours of actual rafting on the Pacuare River into an overnight stay at Avesol Lodge, with private transportation moving you between the city, the river, and back. Excitement Costa Rica runs it with a river guide and a safety kayaker alongside the rafts, and all rafting equipment is provided. Meals are covered too: dinner on the first night, two breakfasts and two lunches across the trip.

The shape of the tour is straightforward. You travel out through the Turrialba area, spend time on the river, then settle into a standard room at Avesol Lodge, where hiking trails, waterfalls and a happy hour fill the downtime. Day 2 brings more river time before the drive back toward San Jose, passing through the city on the return leg.

It suits travellers with moderate fitness who want more than a single-day float. The listing caps the group at 50 people, so expect a larger operation rather than a tiny crew. It is not wheelchair accessible, and the operator advises against it for anyone with back problems, heart conditions, or who is pregnant. A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, and weather or minimum-number cancellations come with a reschedule or refund option.

What's Included

Included

Dinner
Private transportation
Accommodation at Avesol Lodge (standard room)
5 hours of rafting
River guide
Rafting equipment
Safety kayaker
All fees and taxes
Hiking trails and waterfalls
Happy hour
Breakfast (2)
Lunch (2)

Itinerary

Turrialba transferRoughly 7 hours covering the journey out from San Jose through the Turrialba area toward the river zone. No admission fees apply.
First river sectionAbout 3 hours on the Pacuare River with the guide and safety kayaker. Admission is free.
Overnight at Avesol LodgeA 12-hour block that includes a standard room at Avesol Lodge plus breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hiking trails, waterfalls and happy hour are part of the stay.
Day 2 river and returnAround 7 hours of river time and travel back, passing by San Jose. Breakfast and lunch are included on this leg.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what the listing says you should sort out before booking, from fitness to timing.

Fitness level. The operator asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. With 5 hours of rafting spread over two days plus hiking trails at the lodge, this is not a passive sightseeing trip.
Meals covered. Dinner, two breakfasts and two lunches are included, along with a happy hour at the lodge. All fees and taxes are listed as covered in the price.
Meeting point. The listing does not specify an exact pickup spot or start time. The live booking page shows your meeting point and start time, so check it before you go.
Group size. The tour allows a maximum of 50 travellers. It is a shared group experience rather than a private outing.
Weather dependence. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
Lodge downtime. The overnight stop at Avesol Lodge includes hiking trails and waterfalls, so bring shoes that can handle both wet river sections and forest paths. A dry change of clothes for the evening makes the happy hour more comfortable.

Common issues. The main practical limits come straight from the listing. The trip is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. It also requires a minimum number of travellers to run, and if that minimum is not met you will be offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time receive no refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Private transportation, accommodation in a standard room at Avesol Lodge, about 5 hours of rafting with a river guide and safety kayaker, all rafting equipment, all fees and taxes, and hiking trails and waterfalls at the lodge are included. Meals cover dinner, two breakfasts and two lunches, plus a happy hour.

Is Transportation From San Jose Included?

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

Where Do We Stay Overnight?

The overnight stop is a standard room at Avesol Lodge on the Pacuare River. Dinner is provided on arrival, and the lodge grounds include hiking trails, waterfalls and a happy hour.

Is This Tour Suitable For Beginners Or People With Limited Mobility?

The listing requires a moderate physical fitness level and states the tour is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. If any of those apply to you, contact the operator before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes inside that 24-hour window receive no refund and are not accepted. Weather cancellations and minimum-number cancellations both come with the option of a different date or a full refund.

How Long Do We Actually Spend Rafting?

The listing states 5 hours of rafting total, split across the two days on the Pacuare River. The rest of the time covers transfers through the Turrialba area, the lodge stay, and the return leg past San Jose.