Rápidos - white water rafting

Introduction

Costa Rica is famous for its rivers of warm water, considered among the best for white water rafting in the world, exciting & diverse river adventure and incredible scenery. Departure from San José, traveling through the amazing Braulio Carrillo National Park, known for its cloudy forest.

Tours Description

Select the intensity of the tour you want ... Reventazón III or Pacuare III & IV
(12 hour tour aprox.)

Reventazon III:

If you're a first-time or experienced paddler looking for the excitement of big waves, hydraulics, and stunning scenery, then this trip is for you. The Florida section of the mighty Reventazón River is some of the fastest and best 10 miles of Class III rapids you'll ever paddle!

The drive from San Jose takes you through the impressive Braulio Carrillo National Park, past rain forest and waterfalls across the Continental Divide to the Caribbean side of the country.

At our Operations Center you will have breakfast, there are bathrooms, changing rooms and an area to buy last minute needs. After your safety orientation, the first rapid of the day will set the pace for more to come. As your raft rounds each new bend in this dam-controlled river, you'll be greeted with yet another breathtaking view of the Reventazón Valley. Look for toucans, kingfishers, herons, tanagers, iguanas and bright green "Jesus Christ" lizards.

After a fun and exhilarating day of big waves, hydraulics and stunning scenery, you'll finish your trip with a stop at our Operations Center for a delicious hot lunch, showers, optional drinks and souvenir store before the return drive to San Jose. This one-day adventure is unforgettable!

TRIP DETAILS:

Included: Roundtrip ground transportation from San Jose's major hotels, breakfast, Professional bilingual guides, rafting equipment, hot lunch, our Operations Center with comfortable open dining area and spacious changing rooms and showers.
Difficulty: Moderate. Class III rafting: Rapids with high irregular waves; narrow passages that often require complex maneuvering.
Rafting Distance: 10 miles River time: From 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 hours - depending on water level.
Who Can Go?: Anyone in normal healthy physical condition. Min. age: 12-years-old.
Recommended Gear: One Day River Equipment List
- Rubber-soled shoes that can get wet (Tevas, tennis shoes, booties or similar)
- Swimsuit / swim trunks; t-shirt and shorts of a quick-drying material
- Waterproof sunscreen lotion (SPF 15 or higher)
- Sun hat or bandana
- Croakies or straps to secure glasses
- Clothing Change including shoes for after your Rafting Tour
- Towel

Pacuare III & IV

The Pacuare River is a spectacular treasure among Costa Rica's rivers.

The Pacuare River is rated one of the top rivers in the world. You’ll experience the intimate nature of the rainforest via the river. The warm water, cascading waterfalls, and opulently lush rainforest with its brilliantly colored plants, animals, and birds make this trip exquisite for your senses.

Located on Costa Rica's Atlantic slope, the Pacuare River borders the Talamanca mountain range, home to native Cabecar Indians and an incredible variety of wildlife, including parrots, toucans, deer, jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, butterflies, and more. Add in the exciting Class III -IV whitewater rapids and you have a tropical adventure packed with rich experiences that last long after you’ve returned home. You'll raft from San Martin to Siquirres for 14 miles on exciting Class III-IV whitewater.

Itinerary:

After an early morning pickup from your San Jose hotel, you will drive by private, comfortable bus to our Cairo Operations Center for a delicious, typical Costa Rican breakfast. After breakfast and changing into rafting gear, we will drive to our private rafting put-in on the banks of the Pacuare river.

At our put-in, we review and adjust all necessary equipment for proper fit, give you a comprehensive rafting safety talk, and instruct you on paddling basics. You’ll be excited to launch your raft and begin to paddle 14 miles deep into the heart of one of Costa Rica's most impressive primary rainforests. You’ll pass through densely vegetated rainforest gorges, view cascading waterfalls, relax in serene pools and experience pounding rapids. Halfway down the river you will pass right beside the Ríos Tropicales Lodge, our unique eco-lodge where guests stay on our 2, 3, and 4-day multi-sport adventure trips. Self-powered and intimate, the lodge blends naturally into the rainforest on our 1,000-acre private reserve, complete with waterfalls, quiet pools, and miles of trails.

You will enjoy an adrenaline-packed afternoon running the Pacuare’s biggest rapids, with names like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montañas and more. At the take-out, our short drive back to our Ríos Tropicales Operations Center brings you to a hearty and delicious lunch, showers, optional drinks and a handy souvenir store. This trip includes all transportation to and from San Jose. On your return drive to San Jose, you'll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo National Park, home of dense, primary tropical rainforest, and Irazú Volcano. This unforgettable trip will be a highlight of your stay in Costa Rica!

TRIP DETAILS:

Included: Professional bilingual guides, transportation from and to San Jose rafting equipment, breakfast, hot lunch at our Operations Center with comfortable open dining area and spacious changing rooms and showers.
Difficulty: Moderate. Class III rafting: Rapids with high irregular waves; narrow passages that often require complex maneuvering. Class IV rafting: Long, difficult rapids with constricted passages that often require precise maneuvering in very turbulent waters. Rafting Distance: 14 miles River time: From 3-1/2 to 5 hours - depending on water level.
Who Can Go? Anyone in normal healthy physical condition. Swimming experience is required. Min. age: 14-years-old.
Recommended Gear:
- Rubber-soled shoes that can get wet (Tevas, tennis shoes, booties or similar)
- Swimsuit / swim trunks; t-shirt and shorts of a quick-drying material
- Waterproof sunscreen lotion (SPF 15 or higher)
- Sun hat or bandana
- Croakies or straps to secure glasses• Clothing Change including shoes for after your Rafting Tour
- Towel