Your adventure starts at 7am or 12pm after a complementary pickup from your hotel. From there, you will take a short 15 minute drive to a dirt road that leads to the canyon. Upon arrival, you will jump into a 4x4 truck, that has been outfitted for your comfort, with views of the Arenal Volcano from every seat. That ride will take an additional 15 minutes while your local guide points out toucans, sloths, monkeys, iguanas and local farms. Your guide will explain the history of the Arenal Volcano and also the local “campasino” way of life.
When you arrive at the ranch house in the mountains, the guides will put your gear on and give you a detailed explanation of how to rappel. The guides will let you go as slow or as fast as you want, safely of course. There will be a safety line controlled by a guide at the top of each rappel. This will stop from falling if you let go of your rope. You will also have a guide at the bottom of each rappel, controlling the main rappel line for additional support. Easy trails will be trekked throughout the canyon. The canyon portion of this tour is approximately 2.5-hours.
With your gear on, your guides will lead you on an easy 5-minute hike on a well maintained trail to the first rappel. After you rappel down into this spectacular hidden canyon, you will climb a short 15-foot route to the Monkey Drop zip line. You will zip line across the canyon, then rappel down from the cable to the canyon floor again. From there you hike on short well maintained trails in between each rappel. A total of 5 rappels, 4 of which are waterfalls and 1 canyon wall, as well as a rock climb. After the last rappel you will take a short hike out of the canyon to another ranch house, with bathrooms, where the guides will help you take your gear off. You will jump back into the 4x4 truck, drive back down to the vans and off to the base offices and gardens (about a 30 minute drive in total).
This tour is suitable for all skill levels, ages ranging from 5 years old to 99 years young. No upper body strength is needed, but it is recommended that you are in moderate physical condition and ready to have fun!
You will be spoiled at the base offices with beautiful changing rooms and bathrooms including all amenities, and spectacular tropical gardens. Then your guides will serve you an absolutely delicious organic Costa Rica lunch (vegetarian available upon request) with housemade tortillas, dressings, salsas and fresh tropical juice. During lunch you will be shown photos from your trip, (available for purchase). Fresh brewed Costa Rican coffee and cookies will be available for you to enjoy at your leisure. Then, you will gather back into the vans, and head to your hotel while you reflex on your unforgettable day.
Points of Interest
- Pure Trek Canyoning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch included
- Photography service available (Photos for purchase)
- Transport via air-conditioned van
- Gratuities
Pure Trek is the leading canyoning and waterfall rappelling organizer in La Fortuna. Established in 2001, our expert and certified team has guided multitudes of diverse clients through our expertly maintained canyon for an unrivalled adrenaline rush. This half-day excursion will transport you into the depths of the Pure Trek canyon, where waterfall rappelling, rock climbing, and our exhilarating ‘Monkey Drop’ await - prepare to get soaked! Be alert for a possibility of encountering toucans, sloths, monkeys, and other unique wildlife. Post-canyoning, we’ll return to Pure Trek’s base where a refreshing, homegrown lunch awaits. Combine the Pure Trek canyoning experience with any of our combo offers for an action-packed day.
- Minimum age is 5 years
- This is a shared, group tour
- Wear comfortable clothes
- Shoes that can get wet and have straps (no flip flops) are required
- A change of dry clothes is recommended for after the tour
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
