Experience everything that the Pacuare River has to offer.
The iconic 3-day Pacuare adventure
When we introduced this trip in 2020, we knew it would be popular. We were wrong, it was a crowd favorite. The right mix of adventure and relaxation allows you to get the adrenaline rush you came to Costa Rica for, and also curl up with a book in Pura Vida bliss in one of our hammocks at our lodge. This is Pacuare Paradise.
Quick Facts
Trip Cost: $485
Trip Meeting Time: 10:00AM
Minimum Age: 12 years old.
Lodging at a glance
Our rooms have flush toilets and hot showers
Meals are all included starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on day 3
Our lodge is immersed in the jungle yet comfortable with beds & soft cotton sheets
Adventures at a glance
Approximately 50+ rapids, split on day one and day three
Rapids are Class II, III, and IV.
Our zipline is the largest on the Pacuare and we have the only Tarzan Swing
We have two waterfall jumps, Salta Falls and Macaw Drop
2023 Pacuare Rafting
“It’s hard to put into words how well thought out this trip is. It’s perfect” – Google Review
3-Day Highlights
On day one, we spend the day rafting Class II and III rapids and arrive at our Pacuare eco-lodge. After spending the night, on day two, we complete our zipline course & Tarzan swing, and then after lunch, hike to our private waterfall, where youāll have the option to jump and swim. After another beautiful night at our lodge, weāll wake up on day three, and weāll raft from the lodge into the famous Pacuare gorge tackling Class II, III & IV rapids.
Trip Itinerary
Your adventure kicks off at La Cruz, located near Turrialba. The rafting on the first day consists of some great Class II and Class III rapids along with stopping for a delicious lunch on the river prepared for you by your river guides/chefs. After lunch, we will paddle another 40 minutes to the Pacuare Outdoor Center eco-lodge. Here youāll take a 10 minute trek through the jungle to get to our lodge which features breath-taking views of the Pacuare River canyon and surrounding mountains. Once you get settled into your room, you can enjoy the views or you can join us for our Tarzan Hour. We do this with all our groups at 4PM. During the Tarzan Hour, we take you to our Tarzan Swing which is a three minute walk from the lodge and cabins and you get to experience one of the most adrenaline pumping Tarzan swings you will find in the Americas. This is a great activity for the afternoon and if youāre not up for the rush you can watch from our viewing area while enjoying a cup of coffee or simply relax at the lodge. In the evening we will have dinner prepared for you while you listen to the rainforest come to life as the sun dips and the night begins.

The next morning on Day 2, you will wake up to the sun rising over the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Our lodge has views in the morning directly down the canyon towards the Caribbean. The mornings offer the true essence of the rainforest as the mist rises off the mountains. You can spend the early morning sitting in the rocking chairs outside your cabin or come to our main area and get ready for a hearty Tico breakfast. Today we have a full day of fun and adventure. We will start out by completing our zipline course, which features five different ziplines ranging from 30 meters to 620 meters. Not only are they long and fast but they offer the best views you will find anywhere of the Pacuare River. Then we will take a three minute hike back to the lodge where we will have some lunch and an hour of downtime. After lunch, weāll take a trek through the jungle to one of the most pristine waterfalls you will find on the Pacuare River. This waterfall features a 25 foot jump, which your guide will show you how to do. Afterward, weāll walk back to the lodge and hit full relax mode with a chance to reminisce about the full day of adventure.

On Day 3, we head back to the rafts and tackle the whitewater. Weāll enter the famous Pacuare Canyon, which is a gorge that features Class III and IV rapids and breathtaking scenery. The canyon rock walls rise straight up 200 feet and weāll pass by waterfalls that fall 150 feet into the river. This truly is a magical day from start to finish. Halfway through the day, weāll stop for another riverside lunch served by your guides. Once lunch is finished itās back to the rapids, split up with a gorgeous float through the famous Dos Montanas canyon section. Following that, the river winds its way into the town of Siquirres, where we reach takeout. Here you will have the chance to change and shower into some clean clothes and say farewell to your guides.

Why the Pacuare
ā …perhaps the greatest, family-friendly jungle raft trip in the world.ā

Paddling Life Magazine
July 23, 2015