3-Day Raft + Zip

Three days of adventure on the Pacuare River

Experience everything the Pacuare River has to offer.

The iconic 3-day Pacuare adventure

Jump into Pacuare paradise — from breathtaking rafting, jump rocks, and waterfalls, to wild ziplines and Tarzan Swings. Immerse yourself in the wild Pacuare in the heart of the Costa Rica jungle, all under one booking.

Essentials

Trip Cost: $655 / person *Does not include 13% Tourism Tax

2026 Trip meeting time: 10:00AM

2027 Trip meeting time: 11:00AM

Minimum age: 12 years old.


Lodging

Rio Vista Lodge is the newest on the Pacuare

Meals, snacks and drinks are all included

Our lodge is immersed in the jungle yet comfortable with beds & soft cotton sheets


Adventures

50+ rapids, Class II, III and IV

Spend the morning ziplining and dropping into the famous Tarzan Swing

Maximum ropes course weight: 240 Pounds

Relax at Macaw Drop or hit the jump rock


“It’s hard to put into words how well thought out this trip is. It’s perfect”
– Google Review

Trip Itinerary

Your adventure kicks off at Linda Vista, located near Turrialba, where we’ll raft Class II and III rapids, stop for a delicious lunch on the river, and paddle into the Rio Vista Lodge. After a 10-minute trek through the Pacuare River canyon, you’ll reach our lodge among the wild and scenic rainforest.

Day two starts with a hearty Tico breakfast to prepare for a packed day of adventure: We’ll zipline, hit the Tarzan Swing, go on a hike to swimming holes and jump rocks, with a break for a delicious lunch. Back at the lodge, we’ll hit full relaxation mode with drinks and dinner.

On the third and final day, we head back to the rafts and tackle the hardest whitewater yet. We’ll enter the famous Pacuare Canyon, a 200-foot walled gorge with massive waterfalls and Class III and IV rapids. Riverside lunch and a gorgeous float through the famous Dos Montanas canyon section breaks up the wild whitewater, and we’ll take out in the town of Siquirres, where you can change and shower into clean clothes and say farewell to your guides.

Why Pacuare Outdoor Center

“ The Pacuare River with POC was the highlight of our family’s two week Costa Rican vacation”

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Lesley Smith
April 22, 2025.
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Luigi and team provided an absolutely incredible immersive experience. Accommodations and food were excellent. But the activities and interaction with the group was what made the experience special! Thanks for an awesome trip!
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Victoria Newman
April 19, 2025.
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Absolutely beautiful. Waking up to natural surroundings and beautiful sunrise. The staff is especially helpful, friendly and accommodating.
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Quyen Le
April 15, 2025.
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We did a half day rafting trip with Pacuare Outdoor Center. The guide was very knowledgeable of the area and was excellent. The river is beautiful with some 3-4 class rapids. Everything went smoothly. Really fun and definitely a must do if you are hiking the Camino. 🤙🏼
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Rob Decker
April 9, 2025.
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One of our best vacations ever. We went on the two day rafting trip down the Pacuare river and it was wonderful. The guides were excellent, the meals were great and the rooms were super cool. Thanks for the best rafting trip ever.
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Gabriela Maradiaga
March 24, 2025.
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Rafting down Pacuare with kids 10 and 13. Excellent guides, gorgeous nature, nice facilities to shower and change at the end of the river experience.
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Jena McCafferty
March 13, 2025.
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The Rio Pacuare is a very special river! I feel so grateful to have spent two days rafting down it and sleeping next to it. Not everyday do you get to be a part of such remote and stunning nature. The rapids were wild and SO much fun. Tarzan swing is no joke and very memorable! The lodge was truly first class and someplace I could have enjoyed much longer than one night- waking up surrounded by trees and the sounds of the river and birdsong was like a dream. The guides were super skilled, really fun to get along with and took care to make sure we were all happy and looked after at all times. Will keep these memories so fondly and think anyone who chooses this trip w POC would feel just as lucky. Special thanks to Max and Chenay! Seeing how everything operated, I’d absolutely recommend this company for any of their offerings. (barely took photos as I was just living the pura vida life, but they actually have someone take pics on the water for those who want it!)
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Zachary Anders
March 3, 2025.
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Amazing trip! Arturo, Julio, Diego, and Kenny were great guides/chefs/bartenders/baristas !! The river is tons of fun and the guides make sure you are safe the entire time. The resort has amazing views and great home cooked food.
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Traci Schultz
March 3, 2025.
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The team you put together feels like family to my group and that’s why we just finished our 3rd trip. Amazing every time!
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Emily Klemme
March 2, 2025.
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The atmosphere compares to none and we were treated like royalty and taken such good care of. Everything was excellent.