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Arenal Volcano Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling from La Fortuna

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Mike_G ·
Jul 2026
What an awesome day! We’ve rafted. We’ve been on ropes courses. We’ve zip lined. But to put them all together in an incredibly beautiful setting was the best! Guides were very meticulous about safety, while allowing for fun! We had a great day. My only caution is to take advantage of the pickup from the company. Don’t drive that road in your rental car!
· Angelina_B ·
Jun 2026
What an amazing experience!! I went with my husband and two boys aged 12 & 14, we all had a great time and would definitely do it again! Like our guides said, you will get 200% wet! Ziplining, rappelling, and jumping into waterfalls, there is no way to stay dry! And so beautiful to be inside the rainforest.

Overview
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    What's Included

    • Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
    • Round-trip transportation from La Fortuna
    • Air-conditioned vehicle transportation
    • Lunch
      Costa Rican buffet
    • Bottled water and fresh towels
    • Access to luxury showers and changing rooms
    • Four waterfall rappels ranging from 50 to 92 feet (15 to 28 meters).
    • No experience is required. Our guides provide instructions and safety briefings.
    • Photographs
    • Free for guides and driver (optional)
    • Hotel pickup outside central La Fortuna area

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point
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    Meeting point

    • La Roca Canyoning
      De la represa del Lago Arenal 1.6km al Norte y 1.3km al Este, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica

      From the Arenal Lake Dam 2.6km north and 1.3km east

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

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    La Roca Canyoning

    3 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • WHAT TO CARRY : Camera, closed shoes or tennis, repellent, swimsuit, closed sandals, extra clothes and sunblock.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 1,108 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Do it!

    Danielle_H, Aug 2026
    We had the time of our lives! Truly! The guides were all incredibly helpful. They explained everything, kept us safe and always had an open hand to assist in any way. My kids are 8,9 and 12 and they all just loved the experience so much. We did get the photo package because it was just so amazing and a time to remember! We will never forget our experience here and I would recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Costa Rica. The guides José, Kendall, and two others were all just so informative and fun. Pura Vida!

    Whew!!! What a glorious adventure!

    Bobbi_C, Aug 2026
    Jonathon, Kendell, Jose, and Ronald were absolutely amazing! They were funny, and kept us safe. What an amazing adventure. I highly recommend canyoning with LaRoca!

    Cannot recommend this...

    Madelene_M, Aug 2026
    Cannot recommend this excursion enough! The staff was so accommodating and friendly. This was such a fun adventure. We went on a day with lots of rain which made the water a little more rough, but I felt so safe and taken care of by the staff. We also got the photo package which was worth it! I brought my own water shoes and my husband rented some once we got there, but good shoes are a definite must. We will absolutely be doing this again if we find ourselves back in the area

    It was very fun and...

    Rob_K, Aug 2026
    It was very fun and beautiful. I got soaked from head to toe. I rented water shoes from them for $8.

    Amazing Waterfall Canyoneering

    James_M, Aug 2026
    Amazing tour that was so much fun! Very good team of staff making sure that you are safe and have fun throughout the whole time. Team was amazing and really fun.

    A Highlight of Our Costa Rica Trip!

    Nicole_W, Aug 2026
    Our family of four (with two boys, ages 11 and 13) had an amazing time canyoning! Our guides—Jose, Kendall, Ronald, and Elder—were fantastic. They made the experience fun while always making sure everyone felt safe and confident. My boys absolutely loved it and were eager to go first on many of the rappels and jumps. The guides did a great job encouraging everyone while keeping the atmosphere fun and relaxed. The scenery was beautiful, the rappels were exciting, and the entire trip was well organized from start to finish.

    Too much rain

    lindsaymarron, Jul 2026
    Unfortunately we got lunch and got out to the part where the you get all geared up and they realized the river had risen too high to be safe to do the tour. We were disappointed, but seeing video of the river I was so grateful they put our safety first. Everyone was super nice and tried to accommodate us coming back another day which wouldn’t work for our schedule. We were able to get a full refund. If this happens to you, be sure to get their WhatsApp contact as it took me messaging them a couple times to make sure the refund happened.

    Great squad of guides and...

    domonic_j, Jul 2026
    Great squad of guides and amazing experience. I’d highly recommend this tour for the adventurous people

    The Absolute Best

    Brandon_P, Jul 2026
    Book it. I have been a tour guide in multiple tourist destinations and done my share of travel tours. This was easily my favorite tour of my life. Jose, Kendall, Jonathan, Caesar and Ronan are pro’s, super safe and professional fun. (Don’t listen to the few whiners here. Although I will say, to do this you must be in, like, not bad shape. You need to be active.) but they’re good at what they do and make it accessible. The jungle experience is truly magic. Unbelievable. You won’t believe your eyes.

    This was an amazing...

    Amy_H, Jul 2026
    This was an amazing experience! Cesar and the other guides were wonderful. They were funny and kind and made you feel safe. I couldn't recommend this tour enough!

    Better than I could ever imagine!!

    Amit_D, Jul 2026
    Wow! Wow! Wow! This is the most thoroughly exhilarating experience I’ve ever done and I do rock climbing, and I’ve done zip lining before but never a combination moving through a beautiful canyon with waterfalls, zipping across the canyon and jumping through small waterfalls moving through the canyon down to where the stream meets the river. Our guides Jose, JC, Johnathan, and Cesar were amazing fast and kept everything funny, light and made sure we got through the challenging course without losing our nerve. The canyon is beautiful and it poured rain right before we left so the river was swollen and amazing adventurous. I can’t wait to do it again the next time we come. Photos don’t do it any justice. Highly recommend!!!!!

    Great experience

    Shabnam_R, Jul 2026
    It was great experience with experienced guide . It was such amazing experience.all guide are helpful and nice

    What a Day!

    Mike_G, Jul 2026
    What an awesome day! We’ve rafted. We’ve been on ropes courses. We’ve zip lined. But to put them all together in an incredibly beautiful setting was the best! Guides were very meticulous about safety, while allowing for fun! We had a great day. My only caution is to take advantage of the pickup from the company. Don’t drive that road in your rental car!

    This was a great trip to...

    Maria_S, Jun 2026
    This was a great trip to have some thrills and experience things I have never experienced before. The guides had safety in mind all the time and made everything very easy to understand. I am very thankful for the energy and work they put in to give us the best experience!

    Highly recommend!!

    David_M, Jun 2026
    This was an awesome unique experience with lots of thrills. The guides are super friendly and helpful. The meal that you get was delicious too.

    Unsafe Situation, Incomplete Tour, and No Response Afterward

    Chao_W, Jun 2026
    ⭐☆☆☆☆ Unfortunately, our experience with this canyoning tour was disappointing for several reasons. First, the guides lacked patience. Canyoning can be intimidating, especially for first-time participants. If someone was nervous or needed a moment to compose themselves, the staff seemed more interested in rushing people through the course than providing reassurance. At times, their attitude came across as rude rather than supportive. Second, a medical emergency occurred involving another participant in our group. Safety should always come first, and we understand that emergencies can happen. However, because of the incident, the final two zipline sections were canceled, meaning we did not receive the complete experience that was advertised. Finally, communication after the tour has been extremely poor. We were told that photos from the activity would be available afterward, but despite reaching out through Viator multiple times, we have yet to receive any response. It appears that the operator may no longer be actively managing customer inquiries. The activity itself had potential, but the overall experience was overshadowed by the lack of professionalism, poor communication, and the feeling that customer concerns were not taken seriously. I hope the company improves its customer service and post-tour support for future guests.

    Response from Host, Jun 2026

    Dear Chao We are truly sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. The safety of our guests is always our top priority, and due to a medical emergency involving another participant in the group, we had to end the tour before completing the final two zipline sections. We understand how disappointing this must have been, and for that reason, a partial refund was issued for the portion of the experience that could not be completed. We are saddened to hear that you were not fully satisfied with the adventure, as most of our guests leave with wonderful memories and very positive experiences. We genuinely appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving. Regarding the photos, they were sent to the email address provided the day after your tour. After learning that you had not received them, we resent them again today to ensure you can enjoy those memories. Thank you for choosing La Roca Canyoning, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by this unusual situation. We hope that, despite these circumstances, you were still able to take home some great memories of Costa Rica, and we would be honored to welcome you back in the future.

    Fantastic tour guides at LaRoca Canyoning

    Darlene_J, Jun 2026
    By far hands down best Viator tour experience in La Fortuna Costa Rica. The LaRoca Canyoning crew of Ronan, Jesus, Elder and so sorry forgot last guys name but he was also amazing. These four guys busted it to make sure all 20 of us on the experience were safe, enjoying and having a blast on each repel, zipline, dive into canyon pools, etc. It was exhilarating and they met the 8 year old to the 88 year old right where they were at. In the end they made sure those of us over 60 had water on hike back as well. Highly recommend this tour, crew at La Roca as they are pros and we felt safe from start to finish:

    What an amazing...

    Angelina_B, Jun 2026
    What an amazing experience!! I went with my husband and two boys aged 12 & 14, we all had a great time and would definitely do it again! Like our guides said, you will get 200% wet! Ziplining, rappelling, and jumping into waterfalls, there is no way to stay dry! And so beautiful to be inside the rainforest.

    This was one of our...

    Erin_S, Jun 2026
    This was one of our favorite excursions while in Costa Rica! We did not realize that this tour included zip lines as well as waterfall rappelling and jumps.

    200% wet. Guides were fantastic. MUST DO

    Jess_H, May 2026
    myself, husband and twin 18 year olds did this tour. Estimated to be 3 hours. They picked us up at 730, and dropped us off at 1pm! this included all transportation, safety briefings, getting fit for gear, doing drops, ziplining, river walking, waterfall jumping, changing, having lunch and transportion back. They provide water, towels and a great adventure! I was very hesitant. They made me feel comfortable! Everyone in our group would do this tour again. Eldo & Kendall were fantastic guides. If you are moderately fit, like adventure and are deciding between 2 excursions, pick this one! The lunch was decent and there was a fantastic view of the mountain before we left.

    Pura Vida

    Denise_J, May 2026
    This was by far the best activity we have done…perfect level of fun and adrenaline…so many thanks to José, Kendle & Ronald!! They were THE BEST!! They were funny, careful, patient and explained everything thoroughly! The changing area and bathrooms were immaculate… the overall vibe was Pura Vida! 😊 Will definitely do this again!!

    Must do

    Chad_D, May 2026
    Great experience with friendly guides - highly recommend this to all travelers. Tons of fun - there is a long uphill hike at the end as a heads up.

    The tour guides were...

    Alan_A, May 2026
    The tour guides were really nice and everything felt really safe. The activities were really fun and exciting.

    Once in a life time experience!!(:

    Christopher_s, May 2026
    Wooooow is all I have to say !!! The guides were supper friendly informative , and just so patient !!(: thank you guys for a safe adrenaline rush experience.

    Canyoning and more!

    Bryan_L, May 2026
    The canyoning was incredibly fun and exciting! Everything felt safe and supported. The lunch, however, was pretty bland. We also paid extra for photos, which took a lot of effort to get from the company, and didn't have many of the photos that were advertised in the promotional material. But it was still a great tour and lots of fun.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Thank you very much for sharing your experience and for your honest feedback. We are very happy to hear that you had a fun and exciting canyoning adventure and that you felt safe and supported throughout the tour. Providing a safe and memorable experience is always our main priority. We also truly appreciate your comments regarding the lunch and the photo service. We are sorry to hear that the meal did not fully meet your expectations and that receiving the photos was more difficult than it should have been. We understand how important these memories are, and your feedback about the missing photos compared to the promotional material is very valuable. We will share your comments with the corresponding team and the independent photography service so we can continue improving the experience for future guests. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing La Roca for your adventure in Costa Rica. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future! Warm regards, The La Roca Team

    Canyoneering is a must with this company

    Brent_T, May 2026
    Amazing tour team, I think mu guides names were Jose, Daisy and I forgot the third, but had an amazing adventure and would highly recommend Canyoneering with this company.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great adventure with our team. Jose and Daisy will be very happy to know that they helped make your experience so memorable, and we will be sure to share your kind words with the entire crew as well. Our guides always strive to create a fun, safe, and unforgettable canyoning experience for every guest. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing La Roca for your adventure in Costa Rica. We hope to welcome you back again in the future! Warm regards, The La Roca Team

    Great fun in the jungle

    Amy_T, May 2026
    Fun adventure! Repelling over and through water falls, zip lines, and some small cliff jumping. Prepare to get fully wet, and have a great time. They provide transportation from hotel, feed you a delicious lunch, and then a couple hours of adventure, I would totally come back with my teenagers, they would have loved it

    This was definitely our...

    Vanessa_K, Apr 2026
    This was definitely our favorite excursion! Our guides were awesome and so much fun! I would recommend this to anyone visiting La Fortuna!

    Response from Host, May 2026

    during your visit to La Fortuna. Our guides will be very happy to know that their energy and enthusiasm helped make your adventure so memorable and fun. Creating unforgettable experiences for our guests is always our goal! Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing La Roca for your adventure in Costa Rica. We hope to welcome you back again in the future! Warm regards, The La Roca Team

    Canyoning

    Lori_B, Apr 2026
    We had a great time! There was a great variety and the staff was knowledgeable and explained everything in details so it was safe for everyone. They moved the group along and the lunch afterwards was great. Highly recommend.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind review! We are very happy to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the variety of activities during the adventure. Our team works hard to provide a safe, organized, and enjoyable experience for every guest, so it’s wonderful to know that the guides’ explanations and attention helped you feel comfortable throughout the tour. We’re also glad you enjoyed the lunch after the adventure! Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing La Roca. We hope to welcome you back again for another unforgettable experience in Costa Rica! Warm regards, The La Roca Team

    Amazing trip. Very...

    Joshua_W, Apr 2026
    Amazing trip. Very professional and safe. You will have a blast. I would do this again in a heart beat. Just be careful as there is a little walk back up after. May not be easy for young kids or older adults who are not in shape.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience and felt safe and well taken care of by our team. Our guides work hard to provide a fun and professional adventure, so your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We also appreciate you mentioning the hike back after the tour. It’s very helpful for future guests to know that there is a short uphill walk at the end, especially for young children or older adults who may have limited mobility. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing La Roca for your adventure in Costa Rica. We would love to welcome you back anytime for another unforgettable experience! Warm regards, The La Roca Team

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