Waterfall Jump Canyoning

Includes: Transportation, guides, entrance fee, snack

Quick answer

The Waterfall Jump and Canyoning is a 6-hour high-adrenaline adventure combining rappelling down waterfalls with cliff jumping into natural pools, located approximately 45 minutes from La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Difficulty: moderate, suitable for ages 12 to 60 with reasonable fitness and the ability to swim. Departure: 7:30 AM. Price: from $141 per person (shared experience). Participants complete 4 to 6 rappels (up to 70 feet) and 3 cliff jumps from 8 to 25 feet into deep, clear canyon pools. The tour includes round-trip transport from La Fortuna hotels, all gear (harness, helmet, gloves, wetsuit), certified bilingual guides at every drop, lunch, and a hot drink at the end. Minimum age 12. Maximum weight 250 lbs (113 kg). The guide-to-guest ratio is 1:6. Bring swimwear, closed-toe water shoes, dry clothes, towel, and basic swim ability.

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BOOKING REQUEST

From

$141.00

Shared experience

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SCHEDULES

Morning (Morning (6:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m.))

DURATION

6 hours (approx.)

DIFFICULTY

Easy

LANGUAGES

Spanish & English

RECOMMENDED AGE

8 to 65

Round-trip transportation from La Fortuna-area hotels
Certified bilingual canyoning and safety guides (1 per 6 guests)
Full kit: harness, helmet, gloves, descender
Wetsuit (3 mm shorty)
Lunch and a hot drink
Action photos shared after the tour

Itinerary

7:30 AM — Hotel pickup
Pickup at your La Fortuna hotel. Drive to the canyon takes approximately 45 minutes.
8:15 AM — Briefing and gear-up
Safety briefing in English or Spanish, harness and helmet fitting, and a short practice rappel on a training wall.
9:00 AM — First rappels
Two to three warm-up rappels of 15 to 35 feet through the upper canyon, with swims between drops.
10:30 AM — Cliff jumps
Three optional jumps from rock platforms ranging 8 to 25 feet into deep natural pools. All jumps are optional and the guide checks pool depth before each.
11:30 AM — Big waterfall rappel
The signature 60 to 70-foot waterfall rappel — the highlight of the tour.
12:30 PM — Lunch and return
Sit-down lunch at the base camp, then transport back to your hotel by approximately 1:30 PM.

Why book the Waterfall Jump and Canyoning?

Most canyoning tours in Costa Rica skip the cliff-jumping section because the pool depths and rock geometry are too sensitive to manage safely. This tour was designed specifically around a canyon where the natural pools meet the jumping standards required by the operator's insurer.

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3 cliff jumps

Three optional jumps from 8, 15, and 25 feet into deep natural pools, all checked by the guide.

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70-foot waterfall finish

The tour ends with the signature waterfall rappel, the tallest in the area open to guided guests.

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Certified guides

All guides hold ICT canyoning certification and active first-aid licenses.

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Sit-down lunch

A hot meal at the base camp before the return drive.

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Everything you need to know before booking your tour.

No. All three cliff jumps are optional. You can climb down using ropes if you prefer not to jump. About one in four guests skips at least one jump and that is completely fine.

Three jumps at approximately 8 feet (2.5 m), 15 feet (4.5 m), and 25 feet (7.6 m). The pool below each is at least 12 feet deep and the guide always checks before sending the first jumper.

You need basic swimming ability — enough to swim 25 meters in calm water and tread water for 60 seconds. The wetsuit provides extra buoyancy and the guide is in the pool with you.

The regular canyoning tour is 4 hours with 4 to 5 rappels and no jumps. This tour is 6 hours, includes the cliff-jumping section, and ends with a 60 to 70-foot waterfall rappel.

Minimum age 12, maximum age 60 for safety reasons. Younger or older guests can book the regular canyoning tour instead.

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