Deluxe Half Day Pacuare

The only half-day Pacuare rafting trip — exclusive to Pacuare Outdoor Center.

What Makes It Unique

The Only Half-Day Pacuare Rafting Experience

No other outfitter can offer this. Our deluxe half-day trip is designed for guests short on time but still craving the beauty and thrill of the Pacuare. You’ll paddle fun Class II and III rapids, explore a secluded swimming hole, and then arrive at our riverside lodge — complete with hot showers and a delicious lunch with sangria.

Trip Pricing

Trip Cost: $175 / person

*Does not include 13% Tourism Tax


Essentials

Trip Meeting Time: 9:00AM

Minimum Age: 8 years old.

Includes a hot lunch served at our lodge


Adventures

6 kilometers of Class II and III rafting down the beautiful Pacuare River

We’ll stop along the way to explore a beautiful swimming hole


“This adventure is a must.” – Google Review

Trip Itinerary

All times below, excluding the meeting time, are approximate.
9:00 AM: Meet your Trip Leader in San Martín. Load onto the tractor.
9:05 – 9:30 AM: Ride the tractor down through the canyon, past replanted forests and historic ranches, to the Pacuare River.
9:30 – 9:45 AM: Safety talk, equipment check, and paddle talk.
9:45 – 11:15 AM: Raft Class II, II+, and III- rapids to Temible Creek.
11:15 – 11:40 AM: Explore and swim in Temible Creek.
11:40 – 12:30 PM: Raft more Class II and III rapids to POC Lodge.
12:30 – 12:45 PM: Hike through the Pacuare jungle to the lodge.
12:45 PM until finished: Hot showers, hot lunch, and cold sangria!

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.