Departing from the town of La Fortuna, this tour begins with a 30-minute 4x4 ride into the lush tropical rainforest surrounding the Arenal Volcano. A short jaunt along a forested trail leads to the first waterfall, where, after learning the proper techniques, you’ll repel down the waterfall into the gorgeous canyon below. In total, you’ll descend five rappels. Four are alongside or directly in the waterfall, and one is along a dry rock face. 

After completing this invigorating adventure, you’ll trek out of the canyon and hop back into the 4x4s, which will take you to the Balsa River. Here you will meet your guides, who will explain the proper safety procedures and provide you with rafting equipment. You’ll then launch off into the water and embark upon a 2-hour wet and wild ride down the river. After surging through the rapids known as “Magnetic Rock” and “Dredges,” you will reach the San Carlos Bridge, which marks the end of the journey. Here, you can swim, sip cold drinks, and snack on tropical fruit.  A hearty Costa Rican lunch will follow, after which you will be transported back to your hotel.   

This tour departs daily at 7:30 AM and returns at 4:00 PM. 

What to bring: Fast drying clothes, swimsuit, adventure sandals or light hiking boots, camera or video (dry bags are provided), change of clothes, towel, and sunscreen.

Tour includes: Transportation to and from most La Fortuna hotels, bilingual certified guides, fruit, snacks, cold drinks, lunch and towels.  For hotels in the El Castillo area and near Lake Arenal there is an extra fee for transportation service.

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