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Canyoning Tour

An intense experience in the heart of the rainforest, where water, rock, and height turn the landscape into a route of energy, descent, and total immersion
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Confirmation with your concierge
  • Certified expert guides
We’ll coordinate it with your current reservation or room.

About this experience

There are experiences in which the forest is observed in silence, and others in which it is crossed through the energy of movement, height, and water. Canyoning Tour clearly belongs to that second category: an outing where the landscape is experienced through verticality, descent, and the most dynamic pulse of the natural environment.

In the middle of the tropical forest, this experience combines rappelling, natural formations, crystalline pools, and a route designed for those who enjoy a more active relationship with nature. Throughout the day, participants descend rock walls, cross sections of the canyon, and move through settings shaped by water and vegetation. The route also includes two short ziplines, adding a new perspective over the canopy without interrupting the rhythm of the adventure. Everything is carried out with specialized equipment and under the guidance of certified staff, who accompany each moment with clear instructions to keep the experience safe and well guided. From Chachagua Rainforest Hotel, the concierge team can help incorporate this outing into a personalized itinerary for travelers who wish to combine nature and adrenaline during their stay.

La Fortuna

7:00 AM / 10:00 AM

Bilingual guide

8 years old

Highlights

  • Location: La Fortuna / Arenal area
  • Main experience: Canyoning with rappelling in the rainforest
  • Elements of the route: Rock descents, natural pools, and walking within the canyon setting
  • Additional included: 2 short ziplines
  • Guiding: Certified guides
  • Equipment: Included
  • Ideal for: Travelers looking for active adventure in a natural setting
  • Level: Moderate to challenging
  • Previous experience: Not required, with prior instructions from the guiding team
  • Wildlife sightings: Possible along the route, though not guaranteed

Your day, step by step

10:00 a.m. · Pick-up
Departure from the hotel toward the canyoning site, with the morning gradually giving way to a deeper immersion in the rainforest.
10:30 a.m. · Arrival, gear fitting, and briefing
Arrival at the site, adjustment of specialized equipment, and a safety briefing led by the certified guides.
11:00 a.m. · Beginning of the descent
The experience begins with the first rappels, where water, height, and rock define the character of the route from the very beginning.
12:00 p.m. · Canyon crossing and short ziplines
The route continues through natural pools, rock formations, and two short ziplines that briefly open the view toward the canopy.
1:15 p.m. · Final stretch and return to base
The last section gathers the full energy of the experience before returning from the canyon to the base.
2:00 p.m. · Lunch and return
Lunch offers a slower closing to the day, followed by the transfer back to the hotel.

What's included

  • Transportation
  • Certified guides
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Equipment

What to pack

  • Quick-dry clothing
  • Secure shoes (sneakers, hiking boots, or adventure sandals)
  • A change of clothes for after the experience
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent

Design your trip with the concierge

Want to combine this adventure with hot springs, gastronomy, and nights in the jungle? Our team creates a personalized itinerary at your pace.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is a rainforest adventure experience that combines rappelling, walking through the canyon setting, crossing natural pools, and other active elements within a tropical landscape.
Yes. The route incorporates two short ziplines as part of the experience.
Yes, it has a more active profile than other nature experiences. It is designed for people who enjoy movement, height, and a more direct physical interaction with the environment.
Not necessarily. The experience includes certified guides, equipment, and instructions to carry out the activity safely.
Its main appeal is the combination of technical adventure, the canyon’s natural formations, water, rainforest, and a high-energy immersive experience in the middle of nature.
Yes. Chachagua Rainforest Hotel’s concierge team can guide each guest to incorporate this activity into a broader itinerary, according to their interest in adventure experiences and the overall pace of the trip.

Experience route

From the starting point to the place where the experience unfolds.

Starting Point
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel Lobby
Destination
La Fortuna
Transfer
28 min
Departure
7:00 AM / 10:00 AM

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