Considered one of the World’s
Five Best White-Water Runs,
the Pacuare offers some of the
best white-rater rafting in
the hemisphere. Winding deep
into a primary rainforest and
towering gorges, the lush vegetation
gives way to dozens of silver
waterfalls. Wildlife often peeks
out from beneath the thick undergrowth,
including jaguars, ocelots,
monkeys, sloths, and hundreds
of other species of animals
and birds.
After we pick you up at your
hotel, we’ll travel on scenic
Highway 34, which is the old
road to Limón. We’ll stop for
a tasty Costa Rican traditional
breakfast on the way. The ride
to the put-in at Tres Equis
takes about two hours. Once
you get there, our professional
guides and rafting equipment
will be waiting.
After a thorough safety briefing,
the adventure begins. Your team
will raft through thrilling
class IV rapids, squeezing through
narrowing openings between gigantic
boulders and long stretches
of fast, powerful rapids. Along
the way, our guides will serve
a very satisfying lunch of deli
meats and cheeses, sandwich
fixings, fruit and juice, all
along the riverbank. During
lunch break, you’ll have time
to stop and admire the raw power
of the pounding Pacuare river
and the serene jungle scenery.
If you’re ready to appreciate
some of the most exciting scenery
nature has to offer, this is
your trip. Rafters should be
physically fit for this wet
and wild trip; however, no previous
white-water rafting experience
is necessary.
Pacuare
River - One day, class IV white-water rafting
adventure
Trip length: 20 miles
Minimum
age: 12 years old.
Departures: daily,
all year.
Price: US$95.00 per person
(including taxes).
Included: breakfast,
lunch, equipment, English-speaking guide,
round-trip transportation to and from San
José.
Enshrouded
within this primal habitat on the banks
of this enchanting river stands the Pacuare
Lodge. In its quest to minimize environmental
impact, the lodge was designed and built
to merge with the surrounding habitat. Guests
of the lodge are freely able to enjoy this
pristine rainforest environment by taking
advantage of the many opportunities for
hiking, bird watching, or simply relaxing
among enormous trees and jungle creatures
who live in harmony alongside the lodge
itself. The Pacuare Lodge has been recognized
by the World Tourism Organization as 1 of
only 65 examples throughout the world of
good practice in sustainability and ecotourism.
This
rustic styled two-story eco-lodge comes
with a comfortable dining area on the first
floor, and an outside lounge on the second
floor with sitting areas and hammocks. The
guest rooms are modern wooden bungalows
with thatched palm roofs, meticulously designed
in an indigenous style in order to blend
with the surrounding environment. Veiled
within an ancient forest that has stood
for centuries, each bungalow comes equipped
with private bathroom and shower, freshly
linened beds and an ambience that will assure
you a well-deserved rest among the bewitching
fragrances of this tropical paradise. For
an even more exceptional experience, reserve
our honeymoon suite.
For
the busy explorer, a two-day, overnight
stay at the lodge is an excellent option.
But with so many exciting things to do in
this exotic refuge, why not add an additional
night or two and allow yourself the opportunity
to really experience the captivating magnificence
of this zone. A variety of optional tours
are available—from the highest Original
Canopy Tour in Costa Rica to enriching cultural
interactions with the native inhabitants.
These tours are available to enhance your
stay, whether it’s one night or several.
Getting there and back from this rainforest
environment was once only possible via an
exhilarating rafting trip through class
III and IV rapids. While this is still an
excellent way to experience the Pacuare
Lodge and its environment, you now have
the option to choose a variety of alternatives,
which include entry or exit by land, or
a combination of both river and land transportation.
Pacuare
Adventure Arrival and departure
by river
Standard Bungalow
$259
p/p*
Honeymoon Suite
$294
p/p*
Duration: 2
days
Includes:
Transportation from San José,
bilingual guide, typical Costa
Rican breakfast in route, Pacuare
River rafting tour, professional
guides and equipment, lunch
at the Pacuare Lodge, overnight
bungalow stay, welcoming cocktail,
gourmet dinner with wine, hot
beverages. Day 2 includes: A
healthy breakfast, river rafting,
equipment and rafting guides,
lunch along the river, use of
private installations at river
take-out, return transportation
to San José with guide.
Fortunately for us, one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful rivers is also one of the
most accessible. The scenery is spectacular: lush rainforest runs along the
banks of the crystal-clear waters, both of which shine in the bright tropical
sun. The Sarapiquí’s gentle rapids originate high in the mountains, and by the
time they reach our put-in they have gathered enough force to provide some
moderately flowing rapids, some long, peaceful stretches – and some incredible
surroundings.
The Sarapiquí is perfect for white water novices and
families alike. Nature lovers, birdwatchers, and outdoor enthusiasts will
especially enjoy the ride through rich vegetation that provides shelter to
hummingbirds, toucans, woodpeckers and dozens of other species endemic to Costa
Rica, making for a classic tropical river experience.
We will pick you
up from you San José hotel in the morning, driving for two and a half hours
through the bucolic backdrop of Costa Rica’s countryside, until we reach the
river put-in. Along the way, we will stop for a hearty Costa Rican breakfast.
After receiving safety instructions, you will board your inflatable raft and
begin a memorable descent through the rainforest. We will serve a picnic lunch
on the riverbanks. Take-out is in the afternoon, and you can change into dry
clothes in our private facilities before boarding the comfortable minibus for
the return trip to San José.
Sarapiquí
- One day, class III white-water rafting
Trip length: 10 miles
Minimum age:
8 years old.
Departures: daily, all year.
Price:
US$75.00 per person (including taxes).
Included:
breakfast, lunch, equipment, English-speaking
guide, round-trip transportation to and
from San José.
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Fleur de Lys
Tels: (506) 223-1206 / 257-2621, Fax: (506) 257-3637, Email:
reservaciones@hotelfleurdelys.com Address:
50mts North from Drs. Echandi Clinic, PO-Box: 10736-1000
San José, Costa Rica
