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Costa Rica over night rafting trips |
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* Pacuare
River rafting tour - One day
The Pacuare River is one of the top five rafting
rivers in the world for its scenery and rapids.
This quintessential tropical river is a trip of
pure magic, unsurpassed beauty, wildlife and rapids.
You'll raft 16 miles deep in the heart of rainforest,
past waterfalls, serene pools and pounding rapids.
This is an adrenaline-packed tour, running rapids
like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montanas
and many more. White water rafting experience and
a good physical condition are recommended. |
Min. age: 14-years-old.
Rafting distance: 16 miles. River time: 3 ½ to
5 hours - depending on water level.
Difficulty: Moderate. Class III, Class IV. |
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Reventazón River, Florida Section - One day tour
This section of the Reventazón River is some
of the fastest and best 10 miles of Class 3 rapids
you'll ever paddle. If you're a first-time or experienced
paddler looking for a new river rafting in Costa
Rica and the excitement of big waves, hydraulics,
and stunning scenery, then this day adventure trip
is for you.
Min. age: 12-years-old.
Rafting distance: 10 miles. River time: 1 ½
to 3 hours – depending on water level.
Difficulty: Moderate. Class III.
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* Reventazón
River , Pascua Section - One day tour
If you have white water rafting experience
and ready for big water, the Pascua section of the
Reventazón River will challenge the most
adventurous spirit with rapids by the names of "North
Sea", "Horrendito" and "Indigestion".
This is an exciting, scenic trip for rafters with
experience. Good physical condition is required
and be ready to remain active all day.
Min. age: 16-years-old. |
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Rafting distance: 15 miles. River
time: 3 ½ to 5 hours - depending on water level.
Difficulty: Difficult. Class IV-IV+. |
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* Reventazón River , El Carmen Section - One day tour
Enjoy one of the safest white water rafting in Costa
Rica. This section on the Reventazón River
is a day adventure designed for people of all ages.
You will paddle on the wide-open waters of the river
through small waves with little maneuvering and
as you progress downstream the pools become longer
and you can rest and observe a great number of birds
in their tropical habitat.
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Min. age: 7-years-old.
Rafting distance: 8 miles. River time: 1 ½ to
3 hours - depending on water level.
Difficulty : Easy rapids. Class II+. |
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Corobici River , Cañas Guanacaste - One day
tour
This classic float trip is perfect for everybody,
especially birdwatchers and nature lovers. The scenery
and wildlife along the Corobici are legendary. As
you leisurely raft along this tranquil river, you
might spot one of the more than 300 species of birds
from the nearby Palo Verde National Park. |
Min. age: 7-years-old accompanied by an adult
Rafting distance: approx. 8 miles River time: 2 to 3 hours
- depending on water level.
Difficulty: Easy. Class I, Class II. |
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Sarapiqui River, Chilamate to Puerto Viejo
Comparable to the float on Corobici River, this
calm, quiet section of Sarapiqui River winds through
tropical wet forest on the Caribbean side of the
country and is perfect for nature lovers and birdwatchers.
Min. age: 7-years-old accompanied by an adult.
Rafting distance: 7 miles River time: 2 ½
to 3 hours - depending on water level.
Difficulty: Easy. Class I, Class II. |
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Sarapiquí River, La Virgen to Chilamate
This rainforest river is an excellent choice for
a first rafting trip in Costa Rica. The lush vegetation
and tree canopy along the narrow, winding river
are home to many birds. Rafting down the Sarapiquí
River you'll have fun going through exciting rapids
interspersed with tranquil pools and observing the
tropical forest scenery. |
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Min. age: 12-years-old
Rafting distance: 12 miles. River time: 2 ½
to 3 hours - depending on water level.
Difficulty: Moderate. Class III |
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* Raft Surfing
If you have always wanted to surf and have never
been able to spend enough time learning on a board,
or if you just want to go rafting but don’t
want to leave the beach at all, this is the tour
for you: rafting and surfing in Costa Rica in one
tour. No experience is required. Price includes
equipment needed for the activity and professional
and bilingual guide, transportation is not included.
Available only from Quepos and Manuel Antonio. |
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Tour duration: 1 – 1 ½ hour |
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* Pacuare River rafting tour - 2 and 3 days
You'll enjoy one of the most amazing rainforest
experiences - breathtaking beauties far away from
civilization, white water rafting in a over night
trip staying in a comfortable lodge. This over night
trip can be a 2 or 3 day adventure. If you choose
the 2 days rafting tour, the first day you will
paddle the first section of the Pacuare river and
then stay at the lodge, to continue the next morning
running the other section, enjoying waterfalls,
pools and the scenery. |
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If you prefer the 3 days adventure,
you will raft the amazing Pacuare River the first and
last day, staying in the middle of the forest the second
one. From the lodge you can take a variety of hikes of
different duration, from short walks near the lodge to
4-5 hours or you can just relax in a hammock and enjoy
nature. White water rafting experience and a good physical
condition are recommended.
Pacuare River over night rafting trip is available departing
from San Jose. |
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Min. age: 14-years-old.
Rafting distance: 16 miles River time: 3 ½ to
5 hours - depending on water level.
Difficulty: Moderate. Class 3, Class 4. |
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*Savegre
River, Quepos - 1 or 2 Days
You will start running continuous class 3-4 rapids
on the Division River, the main tributary to the
Savegre River, a river in Costa Rica surrounded
by impressive views of primary forest. The trip
will continue through one of the most remote canyons,
passing rapids like “Cinderella” and
“Malibu”. If you take the 2 days tour,
overnight will be in a wilderness resort. You will
begin the second day running “La boca del
Diablo” a class III rapid, continuing your
descent on the river all the way down to the bridge
on the Pacific Coastal Highway. Rafting experience
is recommended and a good physical condition.
Savegre River white water rafting, one day or over
night rafting trip, is available departing from Quepos and Manuel
Antonio |
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Min. age: 14-years-old.
Rafting distance: 1 day 7 miles/ 2 days: 16 miles River
time: 3 ½ to 5 hours - depending on water level.
Difficulty: Moderate. Class III, Class IV. |
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For more information about white
water rafting in Costa Rica, last minute rafting vacations,
tour prices and any other information please contact
us directly. |
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For group or customized adventure
vacations - including activities such as white water rafting,
kayaking, hiking and mountain biking -, let us know your
ideas and we will assist you creating
and booking your customized trip to Costa Rica |
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Trips departing from San Jose and
Quepos.Costa Rica day adventures in Quepos: experience
the rafting and surfing in one tour. White water rafting
in Quepos at the Savegre River : 1 or 2 days rafting trip,
with over night at wilderness resort. Last minute rafting
vacations in Costa Rica. |
