Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR) in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR)

Outty Ranking 77 4.9 · 74 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $160
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Outty Ranking

77/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 74 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR) worth booking?

Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR) is a 8-hour experience in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, from $160 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 74 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
77 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (74)
Duration
8 hours
From
$160 per person

This tour starts at a local farm 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 49 ft. As skills progress and confidence grows, you will descent 3 more rappels every one with different challenges. The heights of the waterfalls on this tour are between 49 ft and 131 ft. First, you’ll descend into a breathtaking world of cascading waterfalls, hidden trails, and rocky cliffs. Rappel down vertical drops, leap into refreshing pools, and navigate through narrow gorges, surrounded by the lush tropical rainforest. After an invigorating canyoning session, it’s time to take on the untamed rivers of Costa Rica in a thrilling white water rafting adventure.

What you get

    About this experience

    This tour starts at a local farm 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 49 ft. As skills progress and confidence grows, you will descent 3 more rappels every one with different challenges. The heights of the waterfalls on this tour are between 49 ft and 131 ft. First, you’ll descend into a breathtaking world of cascading waterfalls, hidden trails, and rocky cliffs. Rappel down vertical drops, leap into refreshing pools, and navigate through narrow gorges, surrounded by the lush tropical rainforest. After an invigorating canyoning session, it’s time to take on the untamed rivers of Costa Rica in a thrilling white water rafting adventure.

    What's included

    Included

    • Tropical Fruit
    • Harness, gloves and helmet
    • Lunch
    • Breakfast
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee

    What you'll see and do

    1. This tour starts at a local farm 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 49 ft. As skills progress and confidence grows, you will descent 3 more rappels every one with different challenges. The heights of the waterfalls on this tour are between 49 ft and 131 ft. First, you’ll descend into a breathtaking world of cascading waterfalls, hidden trails, and rocky cliffs. Rappel down vertical drops, leap into refreshing pools, and navigate through narrow gorges, surrounded by the lush tropical rainforest.

      180 minutes here · Admission included

    2. After an invigorating canyoning session, it’s time to take on the untamed rivers of Costa Rica in a thrilling white water rafting adventure. Board a sturdy raft with your team and paddle through rapids that will test your skills and teamwork. Feel the rush of Rio Balsa, with a class III section of 45 minutes rapid by rapid, and a lower section of one hour to relax on easier rapids, swim tropical waters, stop for eating fruit on the river side and watch wildlife like sloths, toucans and iguanas. Experience the thrill of conquering each rapid, working together to navigate the twists and turns of the powerful currents. At the end you will be rewarded with a delicious Costa Rican lunch.

      180 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    La Fortuna

    You can directly to our base of operations in La Fortuna (Arenal Rafting Company), Avenue 333, Street 460, where we have a secure park and other facilities. From this place we continue on our bus.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    You can directly to our base of operations in La Fortuna (Arenal Rafting Company), Avenue 333, Street 460, where we have a secure park and other facilities. From this place we continue on our bus.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 30 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    ABC Canyoning

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • During this tour you will travel by van for a total of 2 hours, including all transportation of the day.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 74 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    5 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    The guide

    4 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Good for families

    4 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    74 verified traveler reviews for Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    kiwistina3 · August 2026

    5 falls, Incredible experience!

    What an incredible experience! Absolutely worth the fee, but be aware that it’s quite the workout. We met at the office at 9:20 AM, drove in the van to the site (40 minute drive), did the falls/hike, had lunch (1:40 PM) and returned at 3 PM. Our guides, Arturo and Saul, were so kind, patient, and helpful. They made us feel safe the entire time and nobody was pushy about making us the final falls if we weren’t comfortable. 8/10 of our group did the final one, which was SO awesome and intense. My recommendations: WHAT TO WEAR- wear closed-toed sturdy shoes that will get wet (sneakers are great). I wore long exercise pants/leggings, and several people in my group who wore shorts mentioned they wished they would have worn longer pants due to the harness, potential bug bites, and cushioning against the rocks as you rappel. Wear a longer tank top or short sleeve shirt, not crop top. Get the yellow helmet that tightens with a dial, more comfy than the red ones. WHAT TO BRING- waterproof phone bag to hang around your neck. They have them there to rent for $2, but bring your own and place it down your shirt as you rappel. Towel and change of clothes for afterwards so you’re not chilled in the AC van. Your things will stay at the restaurant while you do your adventure. They have everything else you need there. GET READY TO- Hike up intense mountainside. It’s muddy. It’s steep. The hike was wayyy harder for me than the rappelling. Similar to the La Fortuna/Blue Falls style of hiking so get ready for that. Hold the rope in your dominant hand near your hip as you rappel! So many people held the rope way too high. Your guides will explain it too, but remember that. All in all, would totally recommend and do this again. If you’re in decent shape and like an adventure, do it!! Ask your tour group people and guides to take your pictures and get ready for a blast! Also the food was super yummy, very nice after an intense workout.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! 😊 We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, as well as all your comments and recommendations. We’re sure they will be very helpful to our future guests! 💚💦 It was a pleasure having you with us,

    via Tripadvisor

    Q6000URlucyf · August 2026

    Amazing Experience!

    We had a brilliant experience with ABC Canyoning. Our guides, Grey and Saoul, were friendly and professional throughout. Grey made us feel completely safe and secure, especially while rappelling down the waterfalls. The beautiful scenery and exciting adventure made this one of the highlights of our trip.

    via Tripadvisor

    erinmI8315YQ · August 2026

    Must do adventure

    Colon was fantastic, made the adventure fun for the kids and adults. Very knowledgeable about the wildlife and the river. He made it a great experience for all and all of us said it was our favorite adventure of the week.

    via Tripadvisor

    U3346YOjustint · August 2026

    Fun family canyoning

    Best of the best. Alex and Greg gave us a fun canyoning tour. So much fun! I would recommend this to anyone looking for adventure.

    via Tripadvisor

    nicolekS9831HY · August 2026

    Perfect for adventure lovers!

    Our family of 6 had an amazing experience with ABC Canyoning. We are an adventure-loving family with four teenage boys from Colorado. The tour did a great job of giving us several different waterfall experiences building up to the final, optional 5th waterfall. There is plenty of opportunity to skip the final waterfall, but it is NO JOKE- and perfect for adrenaline junkies! We never felt unsafe at any point, but it we did feel that we really had the freedom to actually try to repel on our own and not just be lowered down the waterfall by the staff without any work on our part. It was perfect and so much fun! Finished up with a delicious lunch at the facility. The drive to get to the canyoning location also took us through a beautiful area of Costa Rican countryside.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    26
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 77

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)92
    Review evidence (18% weight)60
    Booking momentum (14% weight)54
    Value for money (12% weight)80
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)58
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR): questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for La Fortuna.

    How much does Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR) cost?

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    Prices start at $160 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in La Fortuna usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR) take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in La Fortuna is not rushed.

    Is Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR) worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 74 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in La Fortuna, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR)?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR) suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR)?

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    Around 26 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in La Fortuna can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in La Fortuna and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR) start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central La Fortuna within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in La Fortuna?

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    On Outty we rank every La Fortuna experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica, White Water Rafting Class II and III, Authentic Coffee and Chocolate Tour at North Fields. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit La Fortuna?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in La Fortuna?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR)?

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    Included: Tropical Fruit; Harness, gloves and helmet; Lunch; Breakfast; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR) include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 61 listed pickup locations in and around La Fortuna. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time.

    What languages is Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR) offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR)?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR) wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR) if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in La Fortuna. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR)?

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    Across 74 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, good for families. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

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