White Water Rafting Pacuare River från San José
Beskrivning
Gör dig redo för en hel dags äventyr när du paddlar genom hjärtat av Costa Ricas frodiga regnskog på den världsberömda Pacuare River. Denna spännande resa har 18 sjömil forsar av klass III och IV, perfekt för både förstagångs forsrännare och erfarna paddlare (åldrar 12+). Din dag börjar med en tidig hotellhämtning i San José, följt av en naturskön bilresa genom Cartago och landsbygden till Turrialba. Längs vägen kan du njuta av en läcker frukost som ingår innan du anländer till flodstartpunkten. Efter en säkerhetsgenomgång och utrustningsmontering av dina expertguider börjar äventyret! Navigera spännande forsar som Huacas, Rodeo, Pinball och Dos Montañas, med pauser för att beundra forsande vattenfall och den fantastiska regnskogen. Halvvägs, tanka med en flodnära picknick lunch omgiven av natur. I slutet av din forsränning resa, byta till torra kläder och koppla av på återresan till San José - trött, glad och full av oförglömliga minnen.
Turalternativ
Resplan
Tanka med en rejäl costaricansk frukost (gallo pinto, ägg, färsk frukt och kaffe) innan du beger dig till flodens startplats.
Möt dina expertguider för en säkerhetsgenomgång och utrustningsmontering. Det är här ditt forsränningsäventyr börjar!
En dramatisk, smal ravin med höga bergväggar och frodig växtlighet. Det är en av de mest ikoniska och natursköna delarna av floden.
Många vattenfall kasar in i floden längs rutten, särskilt i kanjonavsnitten, vilket skapar perfekta platser för fotomöjligheter och korta pauser. Bland höjdpunkterna finns en spännande fors i klass IV som rusar fram mellan två branta klippor och erbjuder både en adrenalinkick och fantastiska naturvyer. När du paddlar genom den täta djungeln, håll utkik efter tukaner, sengångare, apor och färgglada fjärilar som väcker regnskogen till liv. Floden slingrar sig också genom landområden som bebos av Cabécarfolket, Costa Ricas största ursprungsbefolkning – ett område som inte är öppet för turism men rikt på kulturell betydelse. Halvvägs genom resan stannar de flesta turer vid en lugn flodstrand där gästerna kan njuta av en fräsch, naturskön picknicklunch omgiven av ljud och sevärdheter i orörd natur.
Höjdpunkter
Vad som ingår
Upphämtningsplatser och tider
Turen avgår från hotell i San Jose. Du måste ange hotellets namn för att bekräfta bokningen.
Resenärers betyg
Viktig information
- Rekommenderas inte för resenärer med låg kardiovaskulär hälsa
- Rekommenderas ej för gravida resenärer
- Rekommenderas inte för resenärer med ryggmärgsskador
- Resenärer bör ha mycket god fysisk kondition
- Vad du ska ta med: Kom med rafting kläder på (ljusa skor som kommer att vara på, baddräkt, shorts, nylon tröja), solskyddsmedel, vattenflaska, byte av kläder, handduk, insektsmedel, lite pengar för personliga utgifter.
- Turnén fungerar med minst 2 personer
- Kontaktlinje tillgänglig för hantering av hotellupphämtningsbekräftelser och dagliga operativa ärenden.
- Ej personer under 12 år
Recensioner(240)
One of the best experiences I have had in my life. The place is wonderful, and the guides are the best.
¡Muchas gracias por sus maravillosos comentarios! Nos llena de satisfacción saber que esta fue una de las mejores experiencias de su vida. Costa Rica tiene lugares increíbles, y nos alegra que haya disfrutado del entorno y de la atención de nuestros guías. Compartiremos sus amables palabras con el equipo. ¡Esperamos recibirle nuevamente para otra aventura inolvidable!
A must if you go to Costa Rica. Amazing if you love water sports and adrenaline. It was so fun, the food was amazing, the drive was beautiful, and the people are so kind! Keylor was an amazing guide! 10/10
Absolutely do not risk your vacation or your health with this company. This was one of the worst and most unsafe experiences I have ever had while traveling. I have gone whitewater rafting four times before in the U.S. and other places, and I have never fallen into the water or been injured like this. With this company in Costa Rica, I ended up seriously injuring my knee, needing a wheelchair, and ruining the rest of my Costa Rica trip. The raft guides were very disrespectful and constantly talked down to people instead of making anyone feel safe. Their attitude was horrible. They acted like they knew everything, but they did not seem properly trained or capable of controlling the raft when the river got rough. People were falling into the water, the situation felt chaotic, and the guides seemed more focused on blaming guests than actually doing their job. Whitewater rafting is already risky, but this felt unsafe because of the guides, not just the river. They seemed inexperienced, unprepared, and extremely unprofessional. I have rafted before and know the difference between a normal adventure activity and a poorly managed, dangerous operation. This was the first time I was seriously injured, and I believe it could have been avoided if the guides were better trained and more responsible. This place is highly overrated. If you are visiting from the U.S. or anywhere else, I strongly recommend staying away. You could seriously get hurt here. The unprofessional staff, poor control, and unsafe environment made this a terrible experience from start to finish. Absolutely do not risk your vacation or your health with this company.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that this experience did not meet your expectations. Guest safety is our highest priority, and we take all concerns very seriously. Following your review, we conducted a thorough investigation with the river operator and the guides assigned to your tour. The excursion was led by experienced, certified rafting professionals and accompanied by a dedicated safety kayaker. No incidents or injuries were reported to our operations team during or after the tour, and no safety concerns were raised by other participants. White-water rafting is an adventure activity that involves inherent risks, even under professional supervision. Nevertheless, we continuously review our procedures to maintain the highest safety standards. We appreciate your comments and wish you all the best in your future travels.
The most beautiful scenery and most fun experience. Big shout out to Ivan our tour guide for creating such a fun experience for everyone on our raft, especially my kids. My 16yr old triplets said this was the best experience and their favorite part was how fun Ivan made the experience. This was my 5th time going on this tour and it was the best. Our driver Ricardo was super nice too. The breakfast so fresh and the people so nice. I can’t say enough good things about all of them!
This adventure is 100% worth the drive from San Jose. The views were breathtaking, the guide was so knowledgeable. If you do this tour, ask for Estebàn! He made the trip worth it with great group morale. At one point you can even jump in the river and float. As someone who has never been white water rafting I felt safe the entire time.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you felt the adventure was absolutely worth the drive from San José and that you enjoyed the breathtaking views. It’s wonderful to know that Esteban made such a positive impact on your experience—his energy and group spirit truly make a difference! We’re also glad you felt safe throughout your first white water rafting experience while still having plenty of fun.
The most beautiful river I’ve ever white water rafted down. Francesco was amazing and made the day very fun
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the rafting experience and found it to be such a beautiful river. We’re especially happy to know that Francesco made your day fun and memorable—he will be delighted to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure in Costa Rica!
I was on this same stretch of river 30 years ago. Just as magical today. Great driver, great guide, great overall experience for me and my three teenage boys.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! What a special experience to return after 30 years and find the river just as magical—that’s truly incredible. We’re delighted to hear that both the driver and guide made the day even more enjoyable, and that it was such a memorable experience for you and your family.
Go with Ivan - he's a hoot! Best part of our trip. Even though I wasn't feeling great, they made it a great time. Everyone with the group was kind, and very accommodating (they helped me 60 something self into and out of the boats, up the hills, you name it, they helped!). Water was warm, and the view was second to none.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Ivan made such a positive impact and that the experience became a highlight of your trip. It’s especially meaningful to know that our team was able to support and accommodate you throughout the activity—that level of care is exactly what we strive for. We’re also glad you enjoyed the warm water and the incredible views!
Do not book with this operator. They sent me ticket to pick me up at 6am and never showed up. No calls or text. Viator was not helpful either. No cancellation email nor refund until i had to email and figjt for it. Can you imagine, never pick up and viator says its less than 24 hours. Another tortuga island booking woth viator same issue. I will report them with BBB and let them know. Did not allow rebooking either only for 1 person.
We sincerely apologize for this experience. A missed pickup with no communication is unacceptable and does not reflect our service standards. We understand your frustration, especially after being asked to pay and then having to dispute the charges. While bookings made through Viator are subject to their policies, this situation has been escalated internally for full review.
Sooooooo disappointed! We had booked the tour weeks in advance and received several confirmations, but we sat at our hotel for over an hour and no one showed to pick us up the day of the tour. When the hotel called the tour company, they said they didn’t have any record of us, even though they had charged our credit card $484, and then hung up on him and didn’t answer the phone again when he tried to call back over and over. We are having to dispute the charges with our credit card company to get a refund. Do not book with this company!!!! They are NOT reliable! So frustrating!!!
We are terribly sorry to hear about your experience, and we completely understand how frustrating and disappointing this must have been, especially after receiving confirmations and making your plans in advance. What you described is not the level of service we strive to provide. A missed pickup combined with the lack of communication you encountered is concerning, and we apologize for the inconvenience and stress this caused during your trip. We would like the opportunity to investigate your case and assist you directly. Please reach out to VIATOR customer support team with your booking details so we can review the situation and work toward the appropriate resolution. We truly regret the impact this had on your experience and appreciate you bringing it to our attention.
