Costa Rica offers some of the best white water rafting in the world. Whether you’re looking for an easy going Class 1-2 rapids ride or thrilling Class 3 or 4 rapids, there are rivers to fulfill every adventurer’s needs. Rio Balsa, Rio Savegre and Rio Corobici are just a few of them myriad of rivers excellent for white water rafting but there is one in particular that has made headlines around the world and that is Rio Pacuare.
If you want for the ultimate Costa Rica white water rafting trip, we have an awesome deal for you. And if you’re looking to add more splash to your agenda, we also have deals for a 2, 3 and 4 day rafting trip. Save $10-60 off your white water rafting trip!
Rio Pacuare, Costa Rica White Water Rafting Discount
Our partner, Rios Tropicales is offering a deal for Mytanfeet readers that is perfect for any traveler who wants to experience a unique part of Costa Rica and embark on the ultimate outdoor adventure. Want to see what the rafting is like? Read our 1 day white water rafting post and our 2 day white water rafting post to learn more!
Please fill out the form below to receive your Costa Rica white water rafting Rio Pacuare discount. **Request must be sent at least 48 hours prior to tour date**
Mytanfeet Costa Rica White Water Rafting Discount
Rio Pacuare 1 day white water rafting
This price includes breakfast, lunch and transportation.
- Original price: $99 per person.
- Mytanfeet price: $89 per person
2 Day Rio Pacuare
*This price includes all meals, lodging and transportation.
- Original price: $310 per person; party of 2: $295 per person; party of 3: $280 per person
- Mytanfeet price: $280 per person; party of 2: $266 per person; party of 3: $253 per person
3 Day Rio Pacuare
*This price includes all meals, lodging and transportation.
- Original price: $395 per person; party of 2: $370 per person; party of 3: $340 per person
- Mytanfeet price: $356 per person; party of 2: $333 per person; party of 3: $306 per person
4 day Rio Pacuare
*This price includes all meals, lodging and transportation.
- Original price: $550 per person; party of 2: $520 per person; party of 3: $490 per person
- Mytanfeet price: $495 per person; party of 2: $468 per person; party of 3: $441 per person
Rio Pacuare, Costa RIca White Water Rafting FAQ
Where does Rio Tropicales pick up and drop off?
They offer complimentary pick ups and drop offs in San Jose downtown, near the SJO airport, Arenal and Puerto Viejo.
There are some additional costs if the hotel you are staying at is outside the zone such as Finca Rosa Blanca, Xandari, Vista del Valle and Martino Resort in San Jose. If you are staying outside the free transportation zones, please enter your hotel information for us to check the logistics of transportation and how much is the extra fee.
For Arenal, they pick up in hotels from Fortuna center to Tabacon, so if you are staying at Arenal Observatory Lodge, Lost Iguana or Arenal Lodge, there is an additional cost (minimum 2 people). For Puerto Viejo, they pick up in Cahuita, Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo.
For different pick up and drop off locations (for example, your pick up is in Puerto Viejo and you want to be dropped off in Arenal, there must be at least 2 people minimum).
What if I’ve never rafted before? Do I need rafting experience to go on this trip?
No worries! You don’t need to have professional rafting experience to do the Rio Pacuare trips. I never white water rafted in anything higher than Class 2 rapids and I did both 1 and 2 day trips and loved it. It was the first time rafting ever for many of the people we met on our tours and they had a blast!
The instructors are highly knowledgeable and experienced in rafting. They are all Costa Ricans, in fact most of them are Pacuare River locals and have been rafting this river for a number of years. Many are professional rafters who participate in world competitions. So trust me, you’re in good hands!
You will get a thorough safety lesson and paddling instructions before the tour. It’s important to follow your guide’s instructions and more importantly, have fun!
I’m a bit nervous, how big do the rapids get?
The Costa Rica white water rafting Rio Pacuare tour starts off with only Class 1-2 rapids (small waves, straightforward moving water) and you will run into a few Class 3 and 4 rapids near the end. And by that time, you’ll be a pro! Class 3 and 4 rapids are considered intermediate to advanced and are a ton of fun to raft through. Your guide will keep a careful eye the entire time as safety is the most important thing, they know how to maneuver through the rapids and keep everyone safe and happy.
You can watch our video to see what the 1 day white water rafting trip is like.
Can I do this tour with my kids? Is there an age limit?
Absolutely! I would say this is one of the best things to do in Costa Rica for families in fact! Teenagers would have an absolute blast.
There is an age limit for the tours, you must be at least 12 years of age when going in December – May and at least 14 June – November.
How long is the 1 day rafting trip?
The 1 day trip takes around 3.5 – 5 hours and you raft 26 fun kilometers down the river. The day starts bright and early, getting picked up around 5 AM and coming back in the late afternoon.
What do I do with my luggage for the multi-day trips?
Rios Tropicales has a secure locker room at the operations headquarters to store any luggage you don’t want to bring to the river lodge. They pack everything in waterproof bags and bring it to the lodge so you don’t have to worry about a thing for your luggage.
What is the river lodge like? What kind of other activities are there to do?
The lodge is gorgeous. It overlooks the river with a fantastic view and the property is huge! They have a canopy tour, waterfall rappel, horseback riding, bird watching and hiking trails. They have private rooms of different sizes and all of them have a view of the river. With the multi-day white water rafting trips, meals are included in the price.
What would be the best opportunity for class III or IV river rafting out of Playa Coco?
I have 5 of us that really want that adventure!!
Hi George, I think the Tenorio River rafting is Class 3 and 4 and that’s about a 1.5 hour drive from Coco which is the closest, Rio Pacuare is pretty far and you’d have to go to San Jose to get picked up. Let me know if you need tour company recommendations for the Tenorio river rafting or if you guys can go to San Jose for 2 days, you can do the 1 day Rio Pacuare rafting from there.
We have our own car and we would like to drive to the rapids rafting center. Is there parking near the white water raft 1 day trip beginning? and is there transportation to take us back to our parked car?
Hi Julia, you can drive to the Rios Tropicales operations center and they have a parking lot there. They also have lockers where you can keep your things so you don’t have to leave it back in the car and the shuttle that picks you up at the end of the rafting will take you back to the center.
Hi
I’m coming to Costa Rica in August with my 12 and 15 year old kids. We’d love to go white water rafting, but from what you say the minimum age for this trip in August is 14 🙁 Can you recommend another trip? We were hoping to be picked up from Tortuguero, go rafting and be dropped off in La Fortuna as we won’t have a car. PS I love your blog, it is a fantastic resource for planning our trip
Hi Cathryn, the Rio Pacuare white water rafting doesn’t pick up in Tortuguero, they only pick up in Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean side. They do have the age limit due to the river levels which are higher in rainy season. There are other rivers that are smaller like Rio Balsa out of Fortuna that also has good rafting.
Hi Sam
Thanks so much for the info. Can you recommend a raft company that does trips (ok for age 12 in August) on the smaller rivers out of Fortuna? Many thanks in advance.
Cathryn
Hi Cathryn, the one out of Fortuna with smaller rapids is Rio Balsa. All the tour companies out of Fortuna operate it, Desafio is a really good one.
Fab, thank you
My wife and I are staying in Atenas and are interested in a one day white water trip. We’ll be arriving in Marchfor 8 days. What days do they schedule the 1 day trips? Thanks!
Hi Andrew, they do the 1 day tour every day but they don’t pick up in Atenas, only San Jose. Is it possible you guys can stay in San Jose and they will pick you up and drop you off at a hotel in San Jose.