Canyoning in Lost Canyon, Costa Rica: Rappel four waterfalls
Rappel four waterfalls and swim in jungle pools, then eat fresh Costa Rican lunch at base camp
Canyoning in Lost Canyon is a 4-hour activity where you rappel down four tropical waterfalls near Arenal Volcano, hike and downclimb through rainforest canyon, and swim in refreshing pools between descents. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide in English or Spanish, safety equipment, and an all-you-can-eat Costa Rican buffet lunch are included. Minimum age is 10 years and the activity suits all fitness levels.
What’s included
- Local guide in English or Spanish.
- hotel pickup and drop-off.
- safety equipment and full briefing.
- all-you-can-eat fresh and natural Costa Rican buffet lunch at the operation base.
- swimming time in jungle pools and at El Salto local swimming hole.
Times
- Every day 06:30 09:30
Before you book
Operated by Desafio Adventure Company
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The experience
Four hours means you rappel down a series of four tropical waterfalls in Lost Canyon's wet and wild Northern Zone, each descent followed by a dip into pools carved into the canyon floor. The guide leads you through downclimbing and hiking sections between rappels, pointing out the rainforest detail most visitors miss: the intricate nature hidden in the canyon. You wear safety equipment throughout and get a full briefing before the first descent, so the technical side is handled. What you bring is willingness to move through water and rock.
After the final rappel, you swim at El Salto, the local swimming hole, then head to the Hunters & Gatherers operation base for an all-you-can-eat fresh and natural Costa Rican buffet lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off bracket the whole day, so you don't arrange transport or navigate to the canyon yourself.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day of four consecutive waterfall rappels with swimming stops, all guided in a small group. You'll descend the largest falls in the Northern Zone and hike through jungle between each one.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 12 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What does rappelling down the waterfalls in Lost Canyon actually involve?
You descend four tropical waterfalls using rappelling equipment and techniques taught during a safety briefing at the start. Between each rappel you swim in pools and hike or downclimb through the canyon, so the day alternates between technical descents and movement through the rainforest.
Is Lost Canyon canyoning suitable if I'm not very fit or have never rappelled before?
The activity suits all physical fitness levels and welcomes participants from age 10 onward, so prior rappelling experience is not required. The guide and safety equipment handle the technical demands. Your guide will brief you fully before each descent.
What's included in the price, and do I need to bring anything?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide, all safety equipment, a safety briefing, and an all-you-can-eat Costa Rican buffet lunch at the operation base are included. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a change of clothes, since you'll be wet for much of the day.
How long does the whole experience take from hotel pickup to drop-off?
The canyoning activity itself runs 4 hours, and hotel pickup and drop-off add time before and after, so plan for most of a morning or afternoon depending on your hotel location and the departure time.
Canyoning in Lost Canyon, Costa Rica: Rappel four waterfalls
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