A swimming hole on the Hiking expedition

The Pacuare tent camp

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Pacuare 2 Days 1 Night Rafting and Hike Expedition (Class III-IV)

Our overnight Pacuare Adventure is a Paddle and Hike expedition. Not only will we raft a variety of exciting rapids, but we will also hike to pristine waterfalls, fun swimming holes and primary jungles. This package includes at least one hike a day, based on your athletic and adventure desires.

Please note that different companies run the same stretch of river for one, two and three day trips. In order to give you better value for both your time and money, we use an upper "put in" for our overnight trips, giving you an extra 6.5 kilometers (4 extra miles) upstream. This makes your first day on the river 100% longer, in addition to running twice as many rapids.

The first day we will run 13kms (8 miles) of continuous class III white water for a total of 14 rapids. Then we will arrive at Pacuare Tent Camp shortly past noon, on time for lunch. Afternoon activities include various optional hikes, fishing in the river, or relaxing in a hammock.

Pacuare Tent Camp has a deep sense of the wilderness. Located right next to the river in the middle of a primary forest it offers you safari style facilities, with large comfortable walk-in tents permanently set on spacious wooden platforms. Gardens are very well taken care of, perfectly blending with their surroundings. Modern toilets and showers are also available for your use

The main building provides perfect hanging out space and an excellent view of the river. Here we will have our late afternoon Happy hour and Dinner. The kitchen is well stocked with china, wine glasses and all of the necessary utensils to provide you with a great dining experience.

The second day begins with a hot, freshly brewed cup of Costa Rica's famous coffee. After a hearty breakfast is served and we pack our gear, our river descent continues.

All of the class IV rapids are on this day, so now it is time to truly test the skills you learned on the previous day. The second day is significantly longer on the river, with 23kms (14 miles) to travel and about 30 rapids. Two stops are made, one for a nice exploratory hike and another one to have lunch on the river.

We finish in Siquirres, at our own private Exploration Center, where you can take a shower, change and enjoy the gardens and terrace while having a beer or two and reflecting with your new friends about the great adventure you just shared.

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Price	$249
General Location	Siquirres
Duration	2 Full Days
Distance	36 Kilometers
Approx River Time	7 hrs 00 mins
Number of Rapids	49
Difficulty Level	Class III to Class IV
Minimum Age	12
Cost Includes	Alcohol, Beverages, Breakfast, Dinner, Guide, Hiking, Lunch, Swimming & Transportation. Transport to/from San Jose - Caribe Sur - Arenal Volcano, 5 meals, Service of Professional Guides, top of the line River Equipment, use of our private Exploration Center: Showers, changing rooms, bar, gift shop, safe parking and tropical garden. One night
PickUp Time	6:00 AM
Meeting Location	Your Hotel
Time Notes	Times change depending on the location of your hotel.
Itinerary	(Day 1) 6:00 - 6:30 am Pick- Ups in San Jose, Southern Caribbean Coast and Arenal Volcano Area 6:30 - 8:00 am In route from San Jose, Southern Caribbean Coast and Arenal Volcano Area to the Exploration Center (Siquirres) 8:00 - 8:45 am Breakfast at Exploration Center 8:45 - 9:30 am In route from the Exploration Center to the River Access (Put In at Finca La Cruz, upper part of the River.) 10:00 - 10:45 am Preparation for the Descent (Safety orientation, paddle practice) 10:45 - 1:45 pm River Descent (including a hike) 1:45 - 3:30 pm Arrival at our Pacuare Tent Camp with time to shower, change clothes, enjoy a delicious lunch. 3:30 - 5:30 pm Team work, team building dynamics, educational experience, hikes or free time at the hammocks. 5:30 pm Happy hour !! 7:30 pm Dinner (Day 2) 7:30 am Breakfast 9:30 - 2:30 pm River Descent (including lunch and a hike) 2:30 - 3:30 pm Arrival at our Exploration Center with time to shower, change clothes, enjoy a beverage and reflect on the adventure just shared. 3:30 - 5:30 pm In route from the Exploration Center to San Jose, Southern Coast Caribbean and Arenal Volcano Area
What To Bring	To the river: Swimming suit, shorts, t-Shirt, tennis shoes, Teva sandals or Aqua shoes, (not flip-flops), windbreaker (or any synthetic fabric T-Shirt ), Sun block 15+ After the river: Full set of clothes for changing, towel, plastic bag for wet clothes, cash for souvenirs, pictures and T-Shirts For overnight: Flash light, Insect Repellent, Pants + Long sleeves shirt, Camera, Binoculars and Personal care products
Directions	To get to our exploration center, drive to Siquirres , and take the highway #32 towards Puerto Limon for 1 km. 50 meters west of the rio pacuare bridge turn North (left) and follow the road right next to the river for 100 meters.
Transport Options	San Jose to San Jose      included San Jose to La Fortuna (Arenal)      included San Jose to South Caribbean      included South Caribbean to La Fortuna (Arenal)      included South Caribbean to South Caribbean      included South Caribbean to San Jose      included La Fortuna (Arenal) to La Fortuna (Arenal)      included La Fortuna (Arenal) to San Jose      included La Fortuna (Arenal) to South Caribbean      included
Group Rates	Groups of 5 or more receive 5% off the cost of the tour Groups of 10 or more receive 10% off the cost of the tour (Group discount does not apply to children)
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