Pacuare Rafting with Transfer to Arenal

Raft on the way from San José to Arenal

Raft approximately 30 km of Class III–IV Pacuare whitewater while moving between the Central Valley and your confirmed Arenal-area hotel. Bring your luggage, eat breakfast at the rafting base, paddle through the rainforest and continue to La Fortuna or the Arenal area after the river.

What the day involves

After pickup, the rafting team provides a helmet, life jacket, paddle and safety briefing. The published itinerary allows approximately four hours on the river, including a riverside lunch, before the onward drive.

Everyone must paddle and follow commands promptly. This is a strenuous option for active guests rather than a passive float. Minimum age is 12, subject to river level and operator approval.

Point-to-point transportation

The transfer network serves the San José area, southern Caribbean and Arenal, allowing you to begin in one region and finish in another. Hotels outside La Fortuna may carry a surcharge. Dangerous Pacuare water levels can require a safety-based switch to the Reventazón River.