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Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

About this experience

Immerse yourself in an unparalleled adventure by booking our thrilling canyoning and waterfall rappelling, in the enchanting setting of Pocosol Forest. Situated near the renowned Children's Eternal Rainforest and nestled within the majestic Peñas Blancas River Canyon, this activity will offer you the chance to conquer four waterfalls in a dreamlike natural environment.

What makes this activity so unique and intriguing? Not only will you face the challenge of descending down crystal-clear cascades, but you will also experience an authentic encounter with the biodiversity that surrounds these aquatic wonders. Our expert guides will provide you with precise instructions for safe rappelling, and they will also share their deep knowledge of the local ecology and the importance of preserving these ecosystems. From the roar of the water to the lush vegetation enveloping you, every moment on this activity is an opportunity to connect with nature in its purest form.

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  • Duration: 5 hr

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Canyoning Adventure: Rappelling waterfalls in Arenal Volcano
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Free secure parking with camera surveillance
  • Bottled water
  • Certified canyoning safety gear (harness, helmet, gloves)
  • Round-trip transportation from select La Fortuna hotels
  • Costa Rican Traditional Lunch
  • 5 waterfall rappels (including 230ft Infinity Waterfall)
  • Professional bilingual safety guides

Not included

  • Photography Service
  • Guide gratuities (optional)

Itinerary and highlights

The rappel course includes 5 waterfall rappels of heights between 50 and 230 feet.

This canyoning tour, starts at a local farm by La Tigra, only 30 min from La Fortuna, where the locals will give you a warm welcoming, after the guides dress you up with the harness, helmet and gloves, we will take a short hike of 5 minutes to immerse in the dense vegetation in order to find our hidden canyon, once we get the first training rappel the guides will offer a safety speech, and start going down the first rappel of 50 ft. As skills progress and confidence grows, you will descent 3 more rappels every one with different challenges.

You’ll descend into a breathtaking world of cascading waterfalls, hidden trails, and rocky cliffs. Rappel down vertical drops, leap into refreshing pools, and rappel through narrow gorges ("La Caracola"), surrounded by the lush tropical rainforest.

The highligth or the golden ending of this tour is the waterafll called "Infinity Waterfall" an georgeous waterfall rappel of 230 ft where you will graduate as a profesional Costa Rica rappeller.

At the end a nice family will reward you with the most authentic and tasty Costa Rican lunch.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • ABCCanyoning, avenue, Av. 333 460, 100 north from the Police Station, your guides will be waiting with a white t-shirt with the company logo of ABCcanyoning.
  • Pick up time time may be up to 30 min before START TIME, depending on hotel location. Call us or send a message to get you pick up time. Why is it better driving directly to our headquarters VS be picked up with our bus? -Skip the time while picking up other tourist at different hotels. -At the end of the tour you car will be ready to go to your next destination. Instead of wating for other people to be ready to get back to your hotel. -We offer free and safe parking with camera monitoring.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • ABC Canyoning

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 5 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick up time time may be up to 30 min before START TIME, depending on hotel location. Call us or send a message to get you pick up time.
Why is it better driving directly to our headquarters VS be picked up with our bus?

-Skip the time while picking up other tourist at different hotels.
-At the end of the tour you car will be ready to go to your next destination. Instead of wating for other people to be ready to get back to your hotel.
-We offer free and safe parking with camera monitoring.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 7–12; Adult tickets: age 13+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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