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La Fortuna Canyoning: 4 Waterfall Rappels & Monkey Drop★ 4.91 (1,537) · 4h
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Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling in La Fortuna: 4 Descents★ 4.95 (1,111) · 3h
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La Fortuna Canyoning and Rafting Tour: Rapids & Waterfalls★ 4.99 (252) · 8h
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Waterfall Rappelling in La Fortuna: 5 Rappels Down to 230 FeetWaterfall rappelling in La Fortuna combines five rappels down cascades between 50 and 230 feet in the Peñas Blancas River Canyon, with certified safety gear, bilingual guides, hotel pickup and a traditional lunch included. The activity runs five hours and starts at a local farm 30 minutes from La Fortuna, where guides outfit you with harness, helmet and gloves before a short hike into dense rainforest. Children from age 7 can join; moderate fitness is required.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers who want to rappel waterfalls without arranging the logistics themselves — guides handle the ropes, timing and safety checks, so you focus on the descents and the canyon. Moderate fitness and comfort with heights are what make it work; children from age 7 can join if they meet the fitness requirement.
Arenal: Lost Canyon Canyoning Tour with Waterfall Rappels & LunchYou’ll feel your heart race as you rappel down Costa Rica’s tallest waterfalls in the Lost Canyon near Arenal. Expect laughter with your local guide, hikes through thick rainforest, and a fresh buffet lunch at base camp. With hotel pickup included and plenty of wild moments along the way, this canyoning day trip is about finding courage—and maybe new friends—in unexpected places.
Arenal Volcano Canyoning & Rafting: La Fortuna WaterfallsThe Mambo Combo is a full-day canyoning and rafting adventure near La Fortuna at the base of Arenal Volcano, where you rappel down 100-foot waterfalls in Lost Canyon and then raft Class 2 and 3 rapids on the Balsa River. A local guide leads both activities, provides all safety equipment, and hotel pickup is included within the La Fortuna area. Lunch is an all-you-can-eat tropical buffet at Desafio's restaurant next to the El Salto swimming hole on the Río Fortuna.Is it for me?Six hours is enough to do both activities without rushing, but it means an early start and an early finish—book this if your day has room for a full morning and early afternoon commitment, and you want to be back at your hotel by mid-afternoon. The physical demands are real: you need moderate fitness to rappel and paddle, so this is not a beginner's introduction to either sport.
La Fortuna canyoning and rafting comboThis eight-hour combo activity in La Fortuna combines canyoning and white water rafting: you rappel down tropical waterfalls, rock climb and zip-line in the canyon, then paddle Class II-III rapids on the Balsa River. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, beverages, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and all gear are included; children from age 8 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?One day, two epic adventures: rappel down waterfalls and zip-line through the canyon, then hit the rapids—your driver picks you up once and guides you through both.
Canyoning La Fortuna: Waterfall Jumps & RappelsYou rappel an 80-foot waterfall, jump four cliff pools ranging from 10 to 30 feet, boulder and trace through a hidden canyon, and swim in crystalline pools — all with a professional guide, full equipment, and lunch included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are part of it, and you'll need sturdy shoes and a change of clothes. Groups stay under 10 people, and you need to be 16 or older with solid fitness.Is it for me?Right for thrill-seekers aged 16+ with solid fitness who want the full waterfall experience — rappelling, jumping, and swimming — without arranging their own transport or guide. Expect to be wet and exhausted in the best way, and plan to be out most of the day.
La Fortuna zip lining and canyoning combo: Rappel waterfallsA full-day zip lining and canyoning combo near La Fortuna pairs two separate adventures: a morning zip line course with heights up to 600 feet above the rainforest canopy, followed by an afternoon canyon descent where you rappel down waterfalls, rock climb and navigate the Monkey Drop. Hotel pickup, a Costa Rican lunch and professional guides in English or Spanish are included; children from age 5 can join.Is it for me?Book this if you want to combine zip-lining and canyoning in one day with a group following set timing and guides' instruction, rather than exploring each activity independently.
Canyoning and Zipline near La Fortuna: 5 rappels and 400 metersCanyoning and zipline activity near La Fortuna combines five rappels down waterfalls (100 meters total, including a 55-meter drop from a hanging bridge) with a 400-meter zip-line run through cloud forest. Hotel pickup and drop-off, professional guide, lunch and all safety gear are included; the activity runs 5.5 hours and suits all fitness levels. A multilingual guide leads in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian.Is it for me?Book this activity if you're staying in La Fortuna without a car—pickup from your hotel means you skip arranging transport, and the guide handles all the technical setup, so you focus on the rappels and the zipline itself.
Waterfall Rappelling & Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna: 8 HoursAn 8-hour combo activity in La Fortuna that pairs waterfall rappelling with a chocolate tour, both led by bilingual guides. You start at a local chocolate farm where you learn the bean-to-bar process, taste artisanal chocolate and take a short oxcart ride; then move to Pure Trek canyon for an afternoon of rappelling down waterfalls, rock climbing, river hiking and the Monkey Drop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with organic lunch at the canyon headquarters.Is it for me?Book this if you want both chocolate-making and waterfall rappelling in one day with continuous flow between them; skip it if you prefer to watch rappelling rather than rappel yourself, or if you only want one activity.
Rafting & Canyoning near San Jose: 8 hours of rapids and rappelsThis 8-hour activity near San Jose pairs white water rafting on the Balsa River with canyoning: two hours of paddling through class 2/3 rapids, then a guided rappel descent of five waterfalls totaling 100 meters, including a 55-meter drop from a hanging bridge. Hotel pickup and drop-off from central San Jose, lunch, all equipment, and a professional guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian are included.Is it for me?The day demands comfort in moving water and on rappel lines, and an early start—the full eight hours means you're on the river by mid-morning and back in San Jose by evening. Book this if you want both paddling and vertical descent in one day, and you're ready for a full-day pace that doesn't pause between activities.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 12 of the 12 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
La Fortuna Canyoning: 4 Waterfall Rappels & Monkey Drop is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.91 out of 5 across 1,537 reviews.
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