Canyoning

Includes: Transportation, guides, entrance fee, snack

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The Canyoning Tour is a 4-hour rappelling adventure through tropical canyons and waterfalls near La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Difficulty: easy to moderate, suitable for ages 10 to 65 with no prior experience. Departures: 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Price: from $116 per person (shared experience). Participants rappel down 4 to 5 waterfalls ranging from 15 to 70 feet (4 to 21 meters), guided by certified canyoning instructors at every drop. The tour includes round-trip transport from La Fortuna hotels, all rappelling gear (harness, helmet, gloves, descender), wetsuits, certified bilingual guides, a snack, and a hot drink at the end. Minimum age 10; minimum weight 90 lbs (40 kg) for harness fit. The instructor-to-guest ratio is 1:6. Bring swimwear, closed-toe shoes that can get wet, a change of dry clothes, and a sense of adventure.

Looking for adrenaline? Canyoning around Arenal Volcano is your option! Enjoy rappelling a 55 meters (180 feet) waterfall and continue exploring the base of this canyon discovering nature with all the adventure possible! Monkey drop and different rappel styles will be on the way

BOOKING REQUEST

From

$116.00

Shared experience

Premium Private: Request quote

SCHEDULES

Morning (Morning (7:30 a. m. to 12:00 p. m.))

DURATION

4 hours (approx.)

DIFFICULTY

Easy

LANGUAGES

Spanish & English. (Others according to availability)

RECOMMENDED AGE

8 to 65 (other ages please let us know to provide you the necessary information)

Round-trip transportation from La Fortuna-area hotels
Certified bilingual canyoning instructors (1 per 6 guests)
Full rappelling kit: harness, helmet, gloves, figure-8 descender
Wetsuit (3 mm shorty)
A light snack and a hot drink at the end
Action photos shared after the tour at no extra cost

Itinerary

7:00 AM — Hotel pickup
Pickup at your La Fortuna hotel. Drive to the canyoning base camp takes approximately 45 minutes.
7:45 AM — Briefing and gear-up
Safety briefing, harness and helmet fitting, and a practice rappel on a short training wall. No prior experience required.
8:30 AM — Canyon entry and rappels
Begin descending through the canyon. Four to five rappels ranging from 15 to 70 feet (4 to 21 meters), including at least one waterfall rappel.
10:30 AM — Swim sections and short hikes
Between rappels, swim through natural pools and hike short canyon sections. Bring underwater action camera if you have one.
11:30 AM — Snack and return
Hot drink and snack at the base camp, then transport back to your hotel by approximately 12:30 PM.

Why book the Canyoning Tour with us?

Canyoning combines hiking, swimming, and rappelling in environments most travelers never see. Our operator runs daily safety checks on every meter of rope and rigging, and our instructors are certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.

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Certified guides

Every instructor holds ICT-issued canyoning certification and a current first-aid license. We re-train annually.

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4 to 5 waterfall rappels

Drops between 15 and 70 feet, including at least one full waterfall descent.

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Year-round operation

The canyon is fed by stable rainfall and operates daily except during thunderstorms.

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Small groups

Maximum 12 guests with 2 instructors keeps the experience personal and safe.

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Everything you need to know before booking your tour.

No. The instructors walk every participant through the technique on a short practice wall before the first canyon rappel. You only need to be willing to lean back over the edge and trust the rope.

The first rappel can feel intimidating, especially the 70-foot waterfall drop. Most guests describe it as a thrilling but controlled experience. You always have a backup line and an instructor at the top and bottom of every drop.

10 years old and 90 lbs (40 kg) minimum so the harness fits safely. Maximum weight is 250 lbs (113 kg) per ASTM standards on the harness manufacturer.

Yes, completely. At least one rappel goes through a waterfall and there are swim sections between drops. Wear swimwear under the wetsuit and bring dry clothes for the return.

Light rain does not affect the tour. If a thunderstorm or flash-flood warning is issued, the tour is rescheduled or refunded at the operator's discretion for safety reasons.

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