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CHOOSE THE LEVEL OF SERVICE THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU
Costa Rica Expeditions offers two classes of service on its one-day white water trips. Our premium class trips, which we operate ourselves, are for discerning adventurers who want to avoid the wasted time of large groups and appreciate personalized service and distinguished cuisine. Premium trips cost 40% more than the conventional trips. Conventional trips offer a very satisfying white water experience, but have more participants and regular meals. Conventional trips are usually not operated by Costa Rica Expeditions. See a detailed comparison of the Connoisseur and Conventional trips.

PACUARE RIVER
Min. age 12 years. Class III-IV.
The most beautiful river canyon in the tropics will bewitch the adventuresome beginner and the experienced rafter alike. Watch a 2–min. video of this trip.

ONE DAY CONNOISSEUR PACUARE
WHITE GLOVE SERVICE...
WHITE WATER ADVENTURE™
$149 p/p. Operated exclusively by Costa Rica Expeditions.
A maximum of 3 rafts affords an intimate wilderness experience. No other hotel pick-ups before meeting your river transport ensures that you spend as much time as possible on the raft rather than on a bus. Includes breakfast, riverbank gourmet lunch buffet (menu) and photo CD of your trip. More about this trip...

ONE DAY CONVENTIONAL PACUARE
$99 p/p. Operated by Rios Tropicales or Aventuras Naturales
May run with as many as 25 rafts. These trips have been delivering highly satisfying experiences for years. Includes breakfast and lunch (may be on the river or after the trip). More about this trip...

2- OR 3-DAY PACUARE RIVER
From $285 p/p, dbl occ. Operated by Costa Rica Expeditions, Rio Tropicales or Aventuras Naturales
Time to soak in the beauty of the canyon and hike in the rainforest in one of those rare pockets of wilderness left on the planet. Includes round-trip transport, most meals, rafting equipment and guide. More about this trip...

PRIVATE GOURMET RAFTING
Operated exclusively by Costa Rica Expeditions.
Takes Connoisseur Rafting to its ultimate expression. After a morning of world-class white water, the raft glides around a bend in the river and, in the middle of nowhere, a restaurant waits on the shore. Tables with fine linen and crystal, and waiters ready to serve the personalized menu that you have created with our gourmet chef, Valentin Corral. These trips are priced on a case-by-case basis. Helicopter transfer from San Jose available.

WHAT THE GUIDEBOOKS SAY
Lonely Planet Costa Rica: "River running companies are not regulated in Costa Rica so, for your own safety, go with an outfitter with experienced guides... Single and multi-day river trips are offered by Costa Rica Expeditions, the oldest and best-known company." Read the complete review.

REVENTAZON RIVER
Min. age 9 years. Class II-III.
The river where rafting started in Costa Rica, these trips are for rafters who want exciting but forgiving rapids.

ONE DAY CONNOISSEUR REVENTAZON

$129 p/p. Operated exclusively by Costa Rica Expeditions.
A maximum of 3 rafts affords an intimate wilderness experience. No more other hotel pick-ups before meeting your river transport ensures that you spend as much time as possible on the raft rather than on a bus. Includes breakfast, riverbank gourmet lunch buffet (menu) and photo CD of your trip. More about this trip...

ONE DAY CONVENTIONAL REVENTAZON
$99 p/p. Operated by Rios Tropicales or Aventuras Naturales
May run with as many as 25 rafts. These trips have been delivering highly satisfying experiences for years. Includes breakfast and lunch (Lunch may be on the river or after the trip.)

PEJIBAYE RIVER
Min. age 5 years. Class I-II
A tributary of the Reventazon, the Pejibaye is ideal for families with small children. Palms and Kapok trees line the riverbank.

ONE DAY CONNOISSEUR PEJIBAYE
$129 p/p. Operated exclusively by Costa Rica Expeditions.
A trip for families with small children. 7 miles through Class I-II rapids. Plenty of time to swim and ride inner tubes along the way. Includes round-trip transport, breakfast, picnic lunch on the riverbank, rafting equipment and bilingual professional guide. More about this trip...

ITINERARIES THAT FEATURE RAFTING

Costa Rica has some of the best rafting in the world. If you have never rafted before and think it might be fun, Costa Rica is the place to start. If you are a highly experienced rafter, going to Costa Rica and not rafting is like going to Paris or New York and not getting insulted. See a list of vacations that include rafting.

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WHITE WATER RAFTING

One-day rafting tours.

Article on the 2-Day Pacuare Trip.

Safety: Who should go?

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