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Arenal Volcano Canyoning; Top Rated Waterfall Rappel Adventure

Recommended by 99% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Very popular!
5+ bookings in the past 6 hours.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Megna_R ·
Mar 2026
This was an amazing experience! 10/10! Super adrenaline filled and definitely wear water shoes because you will be jumping into pools of water to get to the next activity. Make sure you can also swim at least a little! The guides are very knowledgeable and if you want to get the optional photo package bring either cash or paypal!
· Matt_H ·
Feb 2026
Had a blast! The staff was excellent, the adventure was epic, and I will always remember this! One of the guides went out of the way to make sure that I did not lose a valuable item that I was extra safe but afraid I lost. Truly appreciate all the guides so much! Epic photos from my trip also for a very affordable price.

Overview

    Sample Menu

    Main

    Casado Costa Rican Buffet

    Green salad, rice, beans, meat to choose between beef, chicken or fish, vegetables, chayote hash. natural juice included

    What's Included

    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Equipment to carry out the activities, helmet, ropes.
    • Lunch
    • Photographs

    Meeting and Pickup

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

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point
    or

    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.

    What To Expect

    1

    Arenal Volcano

    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

    Vincent_R
    Exceptional! From the flexibility on pick-up location as our plans changed, to a nice filling buffet lunch, to the charisma and positive energy from all the guides (shout-out to Juan and JC!), to the right mix of being safety first but not scaring us, to the adrenaline rush of the ziplining and rappelling, to the beautiful views from the bottom of the rockfaces, this was one of the best things we did in our two weeks in Costa Rica! Highly recommend!

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1,043 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Adventure awaits! Such a great experience with an all-star crew.

    Julia_C, Mar 2026
    This was such a great experience! We are an adventurous group, but this surprised us. Prepared to get wet in the best way! The guides are so friendly and kind. Such a great way to see Costa Rica. Highly recommend it.

    An incredible family experience!

    Kristi_C, Mar 2026
    We did this experience of a family of four, including our two 9-year-olds, and we all had an absolute blast! The team was incredibly friendly, professional, and made us all feel 100% comfortable and safe at every step (there were quite a few nerves leading up to it from one of our kids). It’s packed with so much more than canyoning. We got to zip line, jump into the waterfalls (they were small), hike and be surrounded in the breathtaking, peaceful scenery of the rainforest + lunch and a great view of the Arenal volcano. The kid who was most nervous and didn’t want to do it ended up rating it “one billion stars out of ten”!

    A must-do experience!

    Vincent_R, Mar 2026
    Exceptional! From the flexibility on pick-up location as our plans changed, to a nice filling buffet lunch, to the charisma and positive energy from all the guides (shout-out to Juan and JC!), to the right mix of being safety first but not scaring us, to the adrenaline rush of the ziplining and rappelling, to the beautiful views from the bottom of the rockfaces, this was one of the best things we did in our two weeks in Costa Rica! Highly recommend!

    Amazing experience!

    Megna_R, Mar 2026
    This was an amazing experience! 10/10! Super adrenaline filled and definitely wear water shoes because you will be jumping into pools of water to get to the next activity. Make sure you can also swim at least a little! The guides are very knowledgeable and if you want to get the optional photo package bring either cash or paypal!

    Best Adventure Combo Experience

    Winston_W, Mar 2026
    This was the best adventure experience it was super fun, felt very safe and the combination of repelling in waterfalls, hiking and jumping into waterfall pools was fantastic! The crew were all so friendly, experienced and helpful - much as gracias Caesar, Ronaldo, Jose, Kendall, and all!

    Good but expensive and they where 45min late!

    Stijn_B, Mar 2026
    It was good but you need to hire waterschoes for $8 pp. And you can buy 1 video and 20 photos for $30.... (they are taken on the least cool place...) they where 45min late and didnt respond to any text or call.... but the experience it self is nice!

    Amazing family experience!!

    Corrina_P, Mar 2026
    We came with a party of 10. The kids were ages 7, 10, 12 and 14. Everyone had an amazing time! The guides were so kind and helpful! Everyone had a blast!

    Best Excursion in La Fortuna!

    Lauren_E, Mar 2026
    My partner and I did this excursion in the afternoon in a group of 10 people. The excursion included lunch, and then we got driven to the company, where we were given lockers to keep our stuff safe and dry. Like the team said, you will get 200% wet! The entire team was wonderful and encouraging, there were 4 rappels, some jumps and zip lines. It was very refreshing and fun. Wear water shoes and clothes that again, you are okay getting 200% wet. There was a 15 min uphill hike back to the company where there are towels, water and changing rooms/bathrooms. We had an incredible time, and the team couldn’t have been any kinder, thoughtful and encouraging. My only criticism is that I wish it was longer! Would 100% recommend and do it again. Thank you La Roca Canyoning!

    Loved it, highly recommend!

    Hemlata_A, Mar 2026
    We thoroughly enjoyed the experience of all the adventures. Kendal, Caesar, Jose, Ronald and all the guides were extremely helpful, great energy and sense of humour !!! They made the experience enjoyable and light hearted! Highly recommend this for anyone who loves water, fun and excitement!

    Our driver was there on...

    Michael_F, Mar 2026
    Our driver was there on time. He was extremely flexible when my daughter was sick. We had to make multiple stops and he was very graceful and helpful. Shout out to Gabriel for being so kind and patient.

    César and his team were...

    Morgan_S, Mar 2026
    César and his team were amazing!! They brought a great energy and made the entire experience unforgettable. Very professional as well, ensuring to check in before the tour to ensure all the details were correct and rides were arranged to get to and from the tour. The buffet lunch on site was great as well. The team even gives the option of a photo package so you can ensure your adventure is documented without risking your phone or camera!

    Great!

    Brittany_C, Mar 2026
    The tour was overall slightly disorganized and we started off very confused as to where we were going, what vehicle to get on, etc. until we finally got to the canyoning part, which ended up being really fun. Ceasar, Juan Carlo, and Jose were our guides for the canyoning and they were great.

    Phenomenal experience

    Fayth_C, Mar 2026
    I don’t remember the names of everyone on our crew, but they really were amazing. The rappelling was much more wonderful than I imagined with multiple jumps, waterfalls, and zip lines. . Excellent experience and highly recommended.

    Awesome experience!!!...

    Kate_S, Mar 2026
    AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!! Caesar, JC, Jose, Ronal were so fun and amazing!! They kept us safe while cheering us on, being extremely knowledgeable, and let us take in the beautiful waterfalls! Really fun experience best we did in Costa Rica! There are 4 repels (no previous experience required they teach you everything!), 2 zip lines, and 3 jumps into water (make sure you know how to plug your nose/ be comfortable with swimming and putting your head under water). Great time cannot recommend enough! Lunch was good too!

    Must Do Experience!!

    Kailey_C, Mar 2026
    This is a GREAT experience. All the guides are wonderful people and teach you what to do and about nature as well (Thank you Kendal for all the neat information on the way back to return our gear). The lunch was delicious. The scenery is beautiful. A MUST DO for adventure lovers! Get the picture package because the photos are incredible and professional quality. Highly recommend and would absolutely do on a return trip!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great canyoning experience and that our guides helped make the adventure both fun and informative. We will be sure to share your kind words with Kendall—he will be very happy to know you enjoyed learning about the surrounding nature along the way. It’s also great to hear that you enjoyed the scenery, the lunch, and the photo package. Those memories are always special to take home after the adventure.

    Great Adventure!

    Meghan_D, Feb 2026
    This was an awesome experience, all the guides were friendly and helpful getting us through all the obstacles. Would highly recommend this experience! Lunch after was delicious and a great way to end the morning!

    Great Adventurous Tour

    Thomasina_P, Feb 2026
    10/10 experience, the guide to participant ratio was perfect! We felt very well supported throughout the tour. The guides were very humorous and made the experience very fun! They also took great photos and videos (worth the little extra money).

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that the guide-to-participant ratio helped you feel well supported throughout the adventure. Our guides love creating a fun and safe environment, so it means a lot to know their humor and energy made the experience even more memorable. We are also glad you enjoyed the photos and videos from the tour. Capturing those moments is a great way to remember the adventure.

    A must do!

    Heather_C, Feb 2026
    We did this tour as a couple. The guides were amazing. They knew their stuff, they were funny and I was made to feel safe the whole time. I was nervous but they explained everything so well. Not only were they kind to us, they joked with each other and you could tell they enjoyed their work. At one point another person on the tour lost their glasses in the waterfall. The guide JC took time and actually found them! It was incredible he cared and even more incredible he found them in a waterfall! Cannot recommend them enough, Jc , Cesar, Ronald and Kendall (i hope their names a spelled right🤗) were our four guides, if you have them on your tour consider yourself lucky!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful and detailed review. We are truly happy to hear that you had such a great experience with our team. Our guides love what they do, and it means a lot to know that their energy, humor, and dedication helped you feel safe and enjoy the adventure—even when starting a little nervous. We will be sure to share your kind words with JC, Cesar, Ronald, and Kendall. They will be very happy to know they made your tour so memorable. And yes, finding those glasses in the waterfall was definitely an impressive moment!

    Perfect fun adventure

    Christopher_C, Feb 2026
    This canyoning and rappelling adventure is so fun and the staff were all amazing. Very positive, happy, helpful. Make sure to follow the location marker they send you via WhatsApp to the místico restaurant, or use their pick up option. We gps’d directly to the location and wouldn’t have made it with a car - OUR fault, they were great! The guys kept it entertaining while maintaining the highest levels of safety. Great for adults and kids, just be prepared to jump in! Would absolutely go again.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fun time during the canyoning and rappelling adventure. Our team truly enjoys creating a positive and entertaining atmosphere while always maintaining the highest safety standards, so it means a lot to know you felt that during the tour. We also appreciate you mentioning the directions. We always send the location pin and meeting instructions to help guests arrive easily, and we’re glad everything worked out in the end.

    We ended up being the...

    Carrie_F, Feb 2026
    We ended up being the only ones on this tour, and we had so much fun. 10/10 would recommend. Our guides we fantastic, and we felt completely safe doing this excursion.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are very happy to hear that you had such a great time on the tour. Sometimes having a smaller group—or even a private adventure—makes the experience even more special, and we are glad you enjoyed every moment. Our guides will be very happy to know that you felt safe and had so much fun during the excursion.

    Don't miss this . . . rain or shine!

    Wallace_T, Feb 2026
    This is something everyone who loves beautiful scenery, adventure and getting wet should do! The guides were professional and safety conscious. The driver was also great.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the adventure, the beautiful scenery, and the experience of canyoning with our team. Our guides and drivers work hard to ensure every guest feels safe while having an unforgettable time in the canyon. Your recommendation means a lot to us and to future guests looking for a great adventure in La Fortuna.

    Just do it!!

    Lance_S, Feb 2026
    It was a great time. They placed a focus on safely enjoying your canyoning experience. Great mix of rappelling, jumping in pools and a couple zip lines. Jose and the team made it a great experience.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you had a great time and that you enjoyed the mix of rappelling, jumps into the pools, and zip lines during the adventure. Creating a fun experience while always prioritizing safety is very important for our team. We will be sure to share your kind words with José and the rest of the guides. They will be very glad to know they helped make your adventure such a memorable one.

    Had a blast! The staff...

    Matt_H, Feb 2026
    Had a blast! The staff was excellent, the adventure was epic, and I will always remember this! One of the guides went out of the way to make sure that I did not lose a valuable item that I was extra safe but afraid I lost. Truly appreciate all the guides so much! Epic photos from my trip also for a very affordable price.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great time and that our team helped make the adventure memorable. Our guides truly care about our guests, so it means a lot to know that their attention and support made a difference during your experience. We are also glad you enjoyed the photos from your trip. Capturing those epic moments is always a great way to remember the adventure.

    My favorite experience,...

    Bryan_S, Feb 2026
    My favorite experience, hands down, while in La Fortuna! These guys are top-notch and I enjoyed every second of this adventure! Highly highly highly recommend!!!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are truly happy to hear that this was your favorite experience while visiting La Fortuna. Our team works hard to create a fun, safe, and unforgettable adventure, so it means a lot to know you enjoyed every second. Your recommendation means a lot to us and to future guests looking for a great adventure in the area. We hope to see you again for another adventure in Costa Rica.

    Exhilarating and fun

    Heidi_M, Feb 2026
    This was one of the best activities we did in Costa Rica. The guides were amazing, funny, and patient - particularly with one guest who had a fear of heights. It was a great mix of rappelling, zip lines, and even some jumps into water. Prepared to get wet! We did it on a rainy day and thought that would be a disappointment, but it really didn't matter. Highly recommend!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to hear that this was one of the best activities you did during your visit to Costa Rica. Our guides truly enjoy creating a fun, safe, and memorable experience for every guest, so it means a lot to know their patience and energy made a difference—especially when helping guests overcome their fear of heights. Canyoning is definitely an adventure where getting wet is part of the fun, and we are glad to hear that even the rainy weather added to the experience rather than taking away from it.

    My husband and I were...

    Mercedes_S, Jan 2026
    My husband and I were nervous for this as it was our first time! Our guide Cesar was wonderful! We felt comfortable and confident in him and what he explained. The rest of the guides were helpful knowledgeable and friendly!! We ended up throughly enjoying this tour. We would recommend to everyone looking to get out of their comfort zone!

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that, even though it was your first time and you felt a bit nervous at the beginning, you ended up thoroughly enjoying the tour. Cesar and the rest of the guiding team will be very happy to know that they helped you feel comfortable, confident, and well supported throughout the experience. Helping guests step outside their comfort zone in a safe and fun way is exactly what we aim for. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again for another great adventure!

    Amazing experience

    Haley_D, Jan 2026
    So much fun! We had an amazing time. Our tour guides were Kendell, Jacie (spelling), Cesar, and Ronald and they were amazing. Everything was safe and extremely fun. Water was cold, but refreshing. Highly recommend and would do again!

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing time and that everything felt safe while still being incredibly fun. Kendell, Jacie, Cesar, and Ronald will be so happy to hear your kind words—they truly love what they do, and it shows. We’re also glad you enjoyed the refreshing water and the overall experience. Thank you for the high recommendation, and we’d love to welcome you back again for another unforgettable adventure!

    Once in a lifetime opportunity

    Tammy_B, Jan 2026
    Our guides were awesome and walk you through each step of the way. The water is not really cold, even in Jan, so it is refreshing but not uncomfortable when you get wet. This is a true adventure with lots of different types of small experiences. We had a group with an older couple and a father and daughter who was around 13. And we all were cheering each other on. Once in a lifetime experience and very worth it.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that our guides helped walk you through each step and made the adventure feel comfortable and encouraging for everyone. It’s great to know you found the water refreshing, even in January, and that the variety of activities made it a true adventure. We especially love hearing about the group dynamic—cheering each other on is what makes experiences like this so special. We truly appreciate your kind words and are honored you consider it a once-in-a-lifetime experience

    Family Fun

    Nikki_H, Jan 2026
    Super fun! Jumped into pools of water, repelled down waterfalls, and zip lined! I was nervous at first because of the heights but it was fun!

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thank you for your review! We’re so happy to hear you had such a fun time jumping into pools, rappelling down waterfalls, and zip lining. It’s totally normal to feel nervous at first, so we’re glad the experience helped turn those nerves into fun!

    Exhilarating

    MarcieBeth_H, Jan 2026
    If I could give more stars I would. Highly recommend booking this canyoning experience! Guides were amazing, the experience was unforgettable! JC, and the other guides were knowledgeable, fun and made us feel safe the entire time. Book it! You won’t regret it!

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thank you so much for your incredible review! We truly appreciate your enthusiasm and recommendation—it means the world to us. We’re thrilled to hear that the canyoning experience was unforgettable and that JC and the rest of our guides made you feel safe while keeping the adventure fun and engaging. Your kind words really motivate our entire team. Thank you again for encouraging others to book the experience. We’d love to welcome you back for another amazing adventure in the future!
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