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Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

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· Anonymous ·
Jul 2026
Grey was our guide and he was amazing! The entire experience was something that was so different that other aip lines etc. rappelling down a waterfall especially #5 is a rush that you dont get with a zip line. Book it and go you wont be disappointed and lunch was great! PURA VIDA!
· Anonymous ·
Aug 2026
Fun! Worth it! Must have some level of physicality. Lunch included was nice. Guides were informative and patient- safety is key!

Overview

    What's Included

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

    Meeting and Pickup

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

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    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.

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    Meeting point

    • ABC Canyoning - Waterfall Rappeling in La Fortuna
      avenue, Av. 333 460, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica

      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.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Featured review

    Anonymous
    It was an amazing experience!! The waterfalls were beautiful. I must say though that having good stamina is recommended. There’s a hike to the 5th waterfall that will get you breathing hard. Otherwise, canyoning through the waterfalls was a thrill. Bring extra clothes, socks and shoes! Ale was a great tour guide and Arthur was a friendly assistant! We also had Marvin who was our driver. He drove safely and very friendly also!

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1,364 reviews
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    This was such a fun and...

    PaulaFrances_S, Aug 2026
    This was such a fun and adventurous experience for my active family (kids ages 10 and 13). Each rappel was different but all led to the large 230 foot rappel. The guides made us feel very safe and did not pressure you into doing the biggest rappel. They also made recommendations based on skill. For example, my 10 year old opted just to watch the rest of us do the biggest rappel and that was just fine. A must-do for those who love a bit of adventure and stepping out of your comfort zone in a safe environment. We have Keen type closed toe sandal shoes but opted to wear running shoes with good tread as the rocks are slippery. Happy we did. Also, prepare to get soaked and to hike. Would not be a good fit for those who suffer from knee/ankle problems or for those who are very out of shape.

    What an experience! From...

    Luke_S, Aug 2026
    What an experience! From the start the whole team was welcoming and very clear. They were especially accommodating with our kids, helping them down the waterfalls and even down the giant last one. It was tremendous fun and something the kids will be talking about for a long time! Food afterwards was some of the best we’ve had and a nice communal atmosphere.

    Pura vida

    Daniela_M, Aug 2026
    Absolutely amazing! Definitely must do if visiting La Fortuna, the best activity from all. Best day ever 💕

    Must do!

    Kate_M, Jul 2026
    Fun! Worth it! Must have some level of physicality. Lunch included was nice. Guides were informative and patient- safety is key!

    Adrenaline Adventure

    Mike_S, Jul 2026
    It was a lot of fun. The last waterfall was challenging and a couple people in our group of 9 decided not to do it. The entire guide crew was very friendly and very professional. I enjoyed the lunch at the end.

    Amazing and strenuous hiking/Rapelling adventure

    Tammy_M, Jul 2026
    The hike is no joke! It had been raining so don't wear shoes you care about because you can't avoid the mud and I can tell you from experience make sure they are good shoes cause mine came off while Rapelling so I chose not to do the big one at the end but my daughter did and I got to watch her and video it from above. It was an amazing time though and the guide Grey was absolutely wonderful and attentive (especially to me being mama)!! The food at the end was the best we had the whole trip!!!

    Exciting adventure for your trip!

    Tim_R, Jul 2026
    Grey was our guide and he was amazing! The entire experience was something that was so different that other aip lines etc. rappelling down a waterfall especially #5 is a rush that you dont get with a zip line. Book it and go you wont be disappointed and lunch was great! PURA VIDA!

    Excellent rappelling adventure

    Mauree_W, Jul 2026
    We had such a great time! Alex and Arturo were excellent guides and made us feel comfortable and safe while rappelling the 5 waterfalls. The last one was huge! Lunch was very good. Casada

    Would recomend

    Julia_R, Jun 2026
    Great value for the money, guides were fun, and I enjoyed the activity. It was a bit scary only on the final, large waterfall, but everyone was able to do it.

    Incredible unique adventure

    Melody_H, Jun 2026
    That was amazing! Alex and Arturo were fabulous guides, and of course they let no one drop. My daughters are 15 and 12, and are uber-athletes. This was a great challenge for them (and my husband and me). In Colorado we rock climb and rappel but this was very different. Rocks are dry in CO. They certainly were not here. They're legit in the waterfalls! You will get wet. Closed toed shoes are needed. They have rubber boots that my husband and eldest wore. You'll get puddles in them but they have better grip for this scenario. My trail runners slipped, but I did ok. Each waterfall is unique. The last one really is huge. And gorgeous! My youngest chose not to do the last one because of her being lightweight. Alex advised us that those of us who are..ahem... Not slight... have an easier time due to balance against the rope. The hike over to the big waterfall was steep and rustic but on the steep parts they have secure ropes to hold. After we finished the descents, we had a lovely lunch on site at the top of the canyon. We started driving at 9:30 and got back around 2:15 to the hotels. Our group had teens, young adults and parents. Some semblance of athleticism is needed, and a dose of bravery. It was awesome though! So glad we went.

    The guides were able to...

    Pamela_E, Jun 2026
    The guides were able to train you and help you to feel confident. The experience was thrilling and lunch afterward was delicious.

    Alonso and his team

    Kate_A, Jun 2026
    Alonso and his team were amazing!! The 230ft waterfall is intimidating but they help you so much and make sure you’re safe and ready to go. We loved our experience with them!!

    We had an amazing time...

    Kaitlin_K, May 2026
    We had an amazing time during our canyoning tour! Our guides Saul and Alex made the tour fun and made us all feel safe. The lunch afterwards was delicious. We would definitely do this tour again.

    Once in a lifetime experience

    Alejandra_G, May 2026
    We had a great time ! Both of us had the best experience they were supportive and helpful and funny. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience from our tour guides super welcoming and lovely 😊

    It was so much fun! Bring...

    Jacinda_E, May 2026
    It was so much fun! Bring a water proof phone case. Alex and Saul were great, very funny. Prepare to get pretty wet and be confident!

    Amazing!!!

    Kara_B, May 2026
    What an amazing experience!! This was such a memorable experience we’ll be talking about for years to come! The guides were amazing at keeping us safe and making sure that we had a safe, fun and good experience! This is not for the faint of heart, it was a challenge, but worth every single second! I nearly didn’t do the last repel- it’s way up there and most challenging, but after everyone had gone our guide was like …. Are you sure??? You can do it, we’ll help you- and I did it and I’m so grateful he did that! I assure you it wasn’t graceful, but like I said sooo memorable! Be prepared to get wet- you are going to be drenched and your shoes will be soaked- squishy wet, and not water shoes, tennis shoes, so just know going in. The farm they take you to is so quaint and the woman cooks your lunch there onsite- it was so good!

    Highlight of our Trip

    Devin_C, May 2026
    Our guides were excellent and made the day so enjoyable, Even used my phone to cature some excellent photos of me in mid rappel, and didn't expect any finnacial gain for doing it. Everything about the day felt safe. The Lunch provided at the end was almost worth the price of the ticket, such delicious home cooked authentic Costa Rican food. I would highly recommend the ABC canyoning company to anyone in the La Fotuna area. If you are thinking about it......Do it! you will not be disappointed.

    Awesome guides! Fun tour!

    Cartet_C, Apr 2026
    Awesome guides, very tastey traditional meal from the sweetest lady on their ranch where the tour starts, great adventure highly recommend, great tour the last waterfall repel is amazing , if your an experienced climber, this may be a little under your regular level but still an awesome time! Met great people from Germany and USA on the tour, had a fantastic last day in the jungle .

    Wow! This is an...

    Judy_H, Apr 2026
    Wow! This is an incredible adventure from start to finish! You are greeted in town and driven through the jungle to a location high in the mountains. The guides explain all you need to know before you walk to the first of five waterfalls. The falls vary in difficulty, are so pretty and prepare you for the final big one! It was a challenge but so glad I didn’t change my mind do try the 85m waterfall. There is some steep uphill hiking so good to have some fitness to try this out. We finished with a tasty Costa Rican lunch and made new friends. Our guides were so friendly, helpful and patient. Pura Visa!

    Great time!!!

    Lauren_S, Apr 2026
    This was a great experience with great lunch! You do need to be somewhat athletic but overall we had a blast! I will say the only negative is communication could be better. We didn’t hear anything from them until 10pm the night before and that was a little stressful when pickup is at 8am!

    Great Experience!

    Jaslynn_F, Apr 2026
    Our guide Alex was great, we were a group of 6 and we all really enjoyed the tour! The waterfall rappelling was great and the guides did a great job of helping you along when needed. Lunch afterwards was provided by a local family and it was delicious. You can leave your bags at the restaurant while you go rappel down the waterfalls.

    Bold, brave, and so worth it!

    Latanya_M, Apr 2026
    This was an amazing experience. The guides were so freaking awesome. So knowledgeable, so encouraging, so helpful, so assuring. This was more than what i expected.

    Just do it!!!!!!

    Vanessa_S, Apr 2026
    10 out of 10 experience! The guides were fantastic. It was a well organized and safe but exhilarating experience. Just do it!! You won’t regret it.

    Great excursion, the hike...

    Ryan_C, Apr 2026
    Great excursion, the hike was pretty intense. Hopping down from rock to rock, steeper sections requiring rope and the ability to pull yourself up. We were warned about poisonous snakes along the way and we did find a tiny one. The guides were extremely attentive and made sure we stayed clear. The repelling was amazing. We had a great confidence builder the first 4 waterfalls. The last one was a challenge. 284’ was intense. Overall the guides and travel company were extremely easy to deal with. Made us feel confident and safe 10/10

    Great experience with...

    Sue_L, Mar 2026
    Great experience with friendly and helpful guides who made you feel safe at all times. Because it was a busy day, our group started with the big 230ft waterfall which was quite daunting. I suspect more of our group would have completed it, if we’d been able to do the smaller, practice ones first. Also, be warned, it is a steep climb back to the top once you’ve rappelled to the bottom! It was an excellent day though and I would definitely recommend.

    Thrilling Adventure

    Erin_C, Mar 2026
    Super fun and thrilling experience! Great to cool off during the day. We saw howler monkeys on the hike back up too!

    Just do it.

    devinilaw, Mar 2026
    I booked this experience last minute after another booking I had in advance got canceled, and I’m so glad it did! From the get-go, our driver Marvin was great and pointed out various fauna and their cultural/economic significance. Lunch was local and yum (get the pescado). As for the actual adventure, Alex and Javier were absolute pros who lead the experience with knowledge, safety, and fun attitudes that brought our group together as a team. It’s not always easy being a solo traveler on these group events, but this one is a total win. They even stopped our drive back a coupl times when they spotted a sloth and a red macaw. THIS WAS SO FKN FUN! 10/10 Pura vida!

    Great family adventure

    Leah_B, Mar 2026
    Amazing day!! Alex and Gray were excellent guides. My husband and I and our 16 yr old daughter and 14 yr old son loved our experience. Great hiking, 4 waterfalls to learn the technique and then a final waterfall to rappel - spectacular. Lunch after was delicious!

    Amazing experience and...

    Erin_B, Mar 2026
    Amazing experience and unlike anything I've done before. Scary, yes. But so empowering! Very glad I took the risk and did all 5 waterfalls. I felt very safe the entire time. What an adrenaline rush!

    Everyone was so friendly...

    Donald_B, Jan 2026
    Everyone was so friendly and helpful. They picked us up from our hotel no issue. The experience was amazing and I would 100% recommend ABC and this activity. The lunch is also great a home cocked traditional and delicious meal. They even stopped on the way back to show us some wildlife and so we could grab a few things from the store. Just an awesome job all around!!

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