3-Day Raft + Zip
Three days of adventure on the Pacuare River
Experience everything that the Pacuare River has to offer.
The iconic 3-day Pacuare adventure
Jump into Pacuare Paradise. With launches every Tuesday and Friday, experience everything the Pacuare River has to offer under one booking. Rafting, jump rocks, waterfalls, ziplines, Tarzan Swings and more all set in the backdrop of the newest lodge on the Pacuare River.
Quick Facts
Trip Cost: $485 / person
Schedule: Launches every Tue and Fri
Trip Meeting Time: 10:00AM
Minimum Age: 12 years old.
Maximum Ropes Course Weight: 240 Pounds
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
2024 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 Rio Vista 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 you’ll have the option to jump and swim. After another beautiful night at our lodge, we’ll wake up on day three, and we’ll 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 Rio Vista Lodge. Here you’ll 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. 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. 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 by completing our zipline course. 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 hike back to the lodge where we will have some lunch and an hour of downtime. After lunch, we’ll take a trek through the jungle to one of the most pristine waterfalls you will find on the Pacuare River. This waterfall features a 27-foot jump, which your guide will show you how to do. Afterward, we’ll walk back to the lodge and hit full relaxation 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. We’ll 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 we’ll pass by waterfalls that fall 150 feet into the river. This truly is a magical day from start to finish. Halfway through the day, we’ll stop for another riverside lunch served by your guides. Once lunch is finished it’s 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
“ …perhaps the greatest, family-friendly jungle raft trip in the world.”
Paddling Life Magazine
July 23, 2015
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Hilda RamirezApril 1, 2024.Our school Riverstone International School had a fantastic time with Pacuare Outdoor Center. All guides were very knowledgeable and fun! They knew how to interact with students and made all the adventure excursions fun and exciting! The food, drivers and lodging was awesome as well! Students enjoyed the fact that they got choice for food in many areas. All activities were appropriate and fun. We especially enjoyed our homestay visit and loved getting to know all the our homestay families and to be able to celebrate with them was a highlight!
Nancy TiffanyMarch 20, 2024.We had an amazing experience during our Pacuare River trip and lodging in the rainforest with POC! Our guides, Max, Arturio and Fernando were so friendly, fun and most of all, knowledgeable about everything! The hand-prepared meals were outstanding. They completely catered to my food allergies and prepared a feast for us in the middle of the jungle, not to be believed. The private bungalow had an incredible view of the river and was pristinely decorated.
Ben BuaduMarch 12, 2024.Awesome activities - River rafting, ziplining and tarzan swing. Henry and his crew were fantastic. Clear, friendly, helpful, fun.
J LeckMarch 11, 2024.Not enough good things to say about how outstanding the experience is with POC! You think you have an idea of how much fun you will have. You think you know how well you will be treated. You think you know the amount of beauty you will experience. All of those thoughts will be exceeded beyond what you can imagine. Just book. Go. Live. Enjoy. The outstanding memories will last you a lifetime.
Veronica tejadaMarch 4, 2024.awesome staff
Coreena AlbaughMarch 4, 2024.Beautiful place, very kind people!
Luis OroniaMarch 4, 2024.Tom, Max, and the whole crew took care of our group from sunrise to sunset. The facilities are amazing and the views you wake up to are stunning.
Eleazar MartinezMarch 4, 2024.Amazing people and scenery’s!
terryFebruary 27, 2024.After much planning and conversation about wanting to do an adventure together, my friend, Sara and I chose to do a Costa Rican adventure that would challenge us both in different ways. We love the outdoors and the exhilaration of doing something different and adventuresome, We found it!!! Our experience with POC was wonderful. We rappelled down waterfalls, whitewater rafted, zip lined, hiked, and did the tarzan swing and SUP. We always felt safe and encouraged (even when I was bit out of my comfort zone) as our guides explained every activity thoroughly, gave us an opportunity to practice (when possible), and were incredibly competent in each of their areas of expertise. Rafa, our main guide, was incredibly knowledgeable about anything we wanted to know about Costa Rica and our fearless leader in getting us from place to place. We trusted him for our well being as we participated in the activities. He was kind, confident, and easy to talk to as well. Our other guides: Johan (repelling) was always cool calm and collect . Max (white water rafting, zip lining, tarzan swing) had a great sense of humor an expert in all, and knew how to help people feel comfortable to engage in experiences that were new to them. Walter (SUP) was a pleasure to be with as we shared the calm of the river and his incredible knowledge of the wildlife and scenery we observed. Chene (our kayaker extraordinaire) was there to rescue us, should we have a rafting mishap, which, fortunately we did not need. and we so appreciated Julian for being behind the camera lens. This will be trip that will live forever in our hearts and our soul. Thanks to a great team for making this a most memorable trip!!!