Mambo Combo Canyoning and Rafting near the Arenal Volcano
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Jungle adventure meets family fun on this canyoning and whitewater rafting tour from La Fortuna. Tour the rainforest, rappel down waterfalls, and bounce down class II and III rapids on the Balsa River, stopping along the way to swim and spot wildlife. This tour even includes a professional photographer so you can leave the camera somewhere safe, live in the moment, and purchase pictures after.
- Experience Costa Rica’s wildlife when you get off the beaten track
- Suitable for everyone age 10 and older—ideal for families
- The handy tour includes lunch and hotel transfers from La Fortuna
- A perfect tour for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a moderate adventure
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
It's a laid-back adventure suited for families, novices and nature enthusiasts.
What's Included
- Hotel or vacation rental pickup and drop-off within La Fortuna area
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Photographer (photos available for purchase)
- Use of safety equipment
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.7:00 am
What To Expect
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Desafio Adventure Company
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Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning
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Hunters & Gatherers Costa Rica
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Not recommended for people over 65
- 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 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Ericka_O
We had the best day!!! Such a great experience! The guides were amazing. Definitely would recommend booking this tour! They did such an amazing job with the photos. The food was great we got a burrito after canyoning and then a lunch after whitewater rafting. This was totally worth the price! And would highly recommend doing the combo day!
Reviews
5.0
based on 116 reviews
Charlene_E, Mar 2026
Great experience! Highly recommend. Everyone was so kind and helpful especially when our 11 year old son was very nervous to repel. They were patient and helped him feel safe. He did it! We had the best day!
Lindsey_H, Mar 2026
We had an incredible morning canyoning! The guides were fantastic and made sure everyone was safe! We got a breakfast burrito on our way to rafting, which was another incredible experience! Be prepared to get wet and stay wet! Closed toed water shoes are a must! We could purchase photos and video after for both activities too! It ended with an excellent lunch! Highly recommend! Pura vida!
Laura_V, Mar 2026
Tons of adventure and fun! Our guides were amazing. One of our favorite experiences!!! We loved the pictures they took. Worth the price!
Christina_R, Feb 2026
This was the hight of our trip! The rappelling and canyoning was super cool, and the rafting was so much fun. Our guides were great at giving instruction, and we felt safe at every point-egen hanging above a waterfall! The pictures available for purchase were great so we didn't have to worry about taking our own. We saw monkeys and two sloths! We wore our waterproof hiking boots, or I'd recommend sturdy water shoes as the rocks in the canyons are slippery. There is also 10-15 minutes of stairs at the end of the canyoning part.
Ericka_O, Jan 2026
We had the best day!!! Such a great experience! The guides were amazing. Definitely would recommend booking this tour! They did such an amazing job with the photos. The food was great we got a burrito after canyoning and then a lunch after whitewater rafting. This was totally worth the price! And would highly recommend doing the combo day!
Nicklesh_S, Nov 2025
So much fun! The guides were fantastic! Made. Felt like they prioritized safety so I could just focus on having fun. Amazing rappelling down waterfalls, with a little zipline action. Was running out of energy but got a breakfast burrito to fuel me for the rafting. That was just as amazing. The most enjoyable part of my whole vacation. 10/10!
Timothy_p, Oct 2025
Simply put…Amazing. All our guides were kind, energetic and made you feel comfortable and safe. We started the day with rappelling. They show you how to do it before you go out, my wife and I have done it before, but it was good to get a refresher. We were held down for separate waterfalls with a short track through the river between stops. There were several opportunities for pictures with the guides pointing out interesting wildlife, and talking about the beauty of Costa Rica along the way. Then we headed to a different location 40 minutes away to wrap. My wife was very nervous as she has not done this before, I had done it once again our guide guides, Jorge specifically, made it feel totally safe and comfortable. It was so exciting. We hit rapids right away got stuck a couple of times because of the low water, but that was OK. He got us going again and kayaks in front of us guided us along making sure we had exciting times but we’re also safe. One of the photographers in a kayak took several great pictures and a couple of videos that they can sell to you for just $20. We normally don’t purchase things like this, but he went above and beyond to get them and they were really good so we bought them. All in all this trip was five stars, exhilarating, and exciting and a great way to see the beautiful country of Costa Rica and learn about it from the locals to make their living doing these guys, we recommended it to several different people at our hotel when we got back. Would definitely do this again!
Whitney_E, Oct 2025
The canyoning was unique and awesome! Highlight of our trip! Rolo was also an amazing guide during white water rafting! Overall l, it was an amazing experience and well organized!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed canyoning and rafting, and that our team made it memorable for you. We’re glad everything felt well organized and special. Thank you for choosing Desafío Aventure Company, and feel free to share our page with friends and family so they can live the adventure too!
Emily_Y, Jun 2025
Had an incredible time canyoning and white water rafting. The whole experience was very organized from start to finish and the photo package was reasonably priced. The photos were incredible and I am leaving with so many memories. I can’t wait to book them again next time I visit!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your amazing experience! 🌟🏞️ We're thrilled you enjoyed the canyoning and white water rafting adventures with us. 🚣♀️🧗♂️ Organization and safety are our priorities, so it’s great to hear everything went smoothly from start to finish. 📸✨ We're glad you loved the photo package and the memories captured! 📷💖 Can’t wait to welcome you back on your next visit! 🌴🇨🇷 Pura Vida! 🌺😊
— The Desafío Team 💪😄
Kelsey_B, May 2025
From start to finish, we felt safe and taken care of. One of us was skeptical of canyoning and the other of rafting but we were both made to feel comfortable every step of the way. All of the guides were very friendly and explained each activity thoroughly. The food provided was delicious and well-timed. We had an absolute blast and are so glad we took the leap to try this tour. Pura Vida!
Jennifer_Z, Apr 2024
Best tour we did on our trip. Desafio was great. Very accommodating and safety conscious, clear with instructions, wonderful transportation, personable and funny. They food was great too. Would recommend hands down. I do think they should mention to people before the trip that only cash is accepted for buying photos at the end. We did not have enough so couldn't buy.
Courtney_R, Jan 2023
Would I recommend this to a friend? Absolutely!!!! This was just an amazing experience and the funnest day. The other group in town that does a canyoning/raft trip wanted to charge me a $50 solo supplement for pickup even though I was staying right in town.
Canyoning was awesome. You definitely need water shoes and waterproof clothes/bathing suit because you will get wet. There was a family there with an 11 year old and they all thoroughly enjoyed it. They take photos and videos for you for sale for $10 afterwards since you can’t bring your phone. It was safe and so well operated.
Rafting was equally amazing and perfect for beginners or experienced people. Rafting along the balsa river, we saw iguanas, vultures, toucans, and a sloth. We went with Andy and he did a great job of leading us and keeping us safe. Would recommend this tour to anyone!
Christie_L, Dec 2022
This tour was a BLAST!! It was a rainy day in the jungle, but we were getting soaked in the river anyway! Our raft guide, David, was so much fun! We had a river full of rafters, but it didn’t slow us down. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone with a sense of adventure!
Farial_F, Jan 2022
It was a great experience. All the staff was very knowledgeable trained and made you feel safe for canyoning as well rafting. We had Arturo for canyoning, he was superb, and we had Brian for rafting and he was the best - gave us the option to get off the raft and swim in class I tides, make little tricks having us stand up and paddle, he even made me and my boyfriend pose the titanic style lolol. We enjoyed every single moment of both the experience!!
Rachelle_K, Mar 2020
PURA VIDA!! This was an amazing experience!! We had no prior experience repelling. Caesar and the rest of the crew were brilliant. It’s worth every penny! Very exciting, thrilling adventure. All the while you feel safe and secure in the very professional guides hands. Do not come to Costa Rica and miss out on this amazing combo with this ultra professional team!
Kim_T, Mar 2020
What a fun day! My husband and I got to try some new things- and all the different tour guides were AWESOME! Friendly, thoughtful and genuine; they really made our experience that much better. The whole day was well-planned with smooth transitions and packed with fun activities. Since we did both the canyoning/rappelling and the rafting (this package was such a great deal by the way- v recommended!), the guides even had a (delicious) burrito and snacks for us! We felt that we were able to have an amazing experience that we wouldn't have been able to do on our own, and in a way that we could see the natural environment was respected. All in all- such a great day!
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