Zip Line, Rock Climbing & Rafting: Cañon de la Vieja combo

Four activities in one canyon: zip line, rappel, climb rock, then raft the Colorado

A guided combo activity in Cañon de la Vieja pairs canopy zip lining, rock climbing and rappelling through the canyon with Class I and II white water rafting on the Colorado River, all in one seven-hour day. Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Guanacaste properties are included, along with professional guides in English or Spanish, lunch, and all equipment. Minimum age is 6; children must be accompanied by an adult, and a moderate level of physical fitness is needed for the full day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Adventure activities at Colorado River Canyon

• Pickup from selected hotels
• Travel to Cañon de la Vieja
• Receive equipment and safety briefing
• Zipline through the canyon
• Rappel and rock climb natural wall
• Raft on the Colorado River
• Enjoy Costa Rican lunch
• Return to hotels

The Experience

How do you fit four different activities into one day without spending it on logistics? This combo bundles them all in Cañon de la Vieja, where the canyon itself is the throughline. After hotel pickup, you arrive at the canyon for a safety briefing and gear check, then move through the day in sequence: zip line across the canopy, rappel down the rock face, climb a natural rock wall, and finish with rafting the Colorado River's Class I and II sections. The guide handles transitions and timing, so the day holds together without anyone building it.

The rafting section comes after the climbing and rappelling, when the adrenaline is already running. You're paddling Class I and II water—moving but not extreme—with the same professional guide who led the canyon work. Lunch is served during the day, and you bring a change of clothes and water shoes because you'll be wet by the end. The whole thing runs about seven hours from start to finish.

What you don't arrange: the guide speaks English or Spanish, the equipment is provided, transport from your hotel is included, and entry to the canyon is part of the package. Children as young as 6 can come if an adult is with them, though the physical demands mean you need at least moderate fitness to do all four activities. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.

What’s included

• White water rafting on Class I and II sections of the Colorado River.
• zip line course through the canyon canopy.
• rock climbing on a natural rock wall.
• rappelling.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• all safety equipment and gear.
• Costa Rican lunch.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Guanacaste hotels.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Guanacaste Viajes | Tours and Airport Transfers

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to try four different canyon sports in one day with a group following a set schedule; choose a single-activity tour if you'd rather focus deeply on one sport or control your own pace.

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Top questions

What's the Colorado River rafting like on this tour?

The Colorado River section includes Class I and II rapids—moving water with some current, but not technical or dangerous. It comes at the end of the day after the climbing and rappelling, so you're already warmed up for it. The guide leads the paddling and manages the boat.

Do I need rock climbing or rappelling experience to do this?

No experience is required. The professional guide provides all instruction and equipment for the rock climbing and rappelling sections. You need a moderate level of physical fitness to complete all four activities in the seven-hour day, but the guide adjusts the pace and can modify the climbing or rappelling if needed.

What should I bring besides what's provided?

Bring a change of clothing, a towel, and water shoes. You'll be wet from the rafting and the canyon environment, so dry clothes for after matter. The guide provides all safety gear, helmets and climbing equipment.

Can children do this activity?

Children can join from age 6 if accompanied by an adult. A child rate applies when a child shares a booking with two paying adults. Children need the same moderate fitness level as adults to complete all four activities.

What documents do I need to bring?

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. Hotel pickup is available from selected Guanacaste properties, so confirm your hotel is on the pickup list when you book.