The Lost Canyon is an experience of a lifetime – go
where very few have had the privilege to roam: Imagine
yourself in the midst of thick rainforest at the top of a
magical canyon full of tropical waterfalls with surprises
each step of the way.
Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering…
Rappel down Tropical Waterfalls in the Lost Canyon
The Lost Canyon is an experience of a lifetime – go
where very few have had the privilege to roam: Imagine
yourself in the midst of thick rainforest at the top of a
magical canyon full of tropical waterfalls with surprises
each step of the way.
Prepare to get wet as our guides put you into your
safety harness as you rappel and
downclimb a series of
8 waterfalls that get gradually bigger and…
BIGGER!
We save the best waterfall for last… you’ll finish with a 200ft-guided
rappel at the end!
This adventure is perfect for those looking to experience the thrill of
descending breath-taking waterfalls in a deep, jungle canyon while
taking in the beauty of the rainforest!
Recommended for ages 13-55 in good physical condition.
Departs
: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30pm & 12:30pm Duration: 4 hours
Includes
: bilingual guides, specialized canyoneering equipment for
the highest level of safety, transport, famous home-cooked Desafio
lunch, rappelling & hiking. What to wear: Keen-style sandals or
watershoes, clothes to get wet in & change of clothes for after the
tour. Special arrangements can be made for children under 13 at an
additional cost.
Río Toro Class 3-4 Full-Day Rafting
“Don’t leave Costa Rica without rafting the Rio Toro!!”
-- Brian Shelling, Ottawa
The mighty Río Toro – the closest class
3-4 river to the Arenal Volcano. Spend
more time on the river than on the road!
The adrenaline-packed Río Toro explodes
with a series of over 45 continuous class
3-4 rapids – you’ll paddle 2.5 hours
through a deep jungle canyon with waterfalls, exotic animals and
tropical birds.
It’s all about teamwork as you and your Costa Rican
river guides maneuver through exciting rapids with
names like Piña Colada, the Washing Machine and the
Devil’s Elbow – this will definitely be your best day in
Costa Rica!
Departs from La Fortuna everyday:
8:30am (schedule varies
depending on hotel location) Returns: 3:30pm Includes: transport,
guides & safety kayaker, tropical fruit, delicious home-cooked Costa
Rican lunch & an exclusive, small-group tour experience.
What to
bring: a big smile, a sense of adventure, clothes to get wet in, secure
shoes & dry clothes for after the trip
Our exciting Río Toro is dam-controlled, so we have good water-levels allyear-
long!
Tight on time in Costa Rica? Ask about our Whitewater Connection – go
rafting on your way from San José to La Fortuna and we take care of the
transportation!
Rafting Class 2-3 on the beautiful Río Balsa
“This experience was a treasure filled with knowledge & lots of
excitement! Would recommend to everyone!”
-- Hutch and Bobbi Hutchinson, USA
The best half-day class 2-3 rafting
– closest to the Arenal Volcano
Challenge yourself as you paddle
through fun & safe rolling rapids with
names like “Morning Coffee” & “Rock
around the Croc” and then play around
in tranquil river pools in an isolated
rainforest river canyon!
Your professional, experienced bilingual guides will give you a safety
talk and paddling instruction, lifejackets, helmets & then you’re off…
Hopefully you’ll get to see lots of wildlife like monkeys, sloths and
tropical birds such as ospreys, oropendolas and toucans. This unique
river trip is the best way to combine adventure and nature.
Departs everyday:
11:00pm (varies according to hotel location)
Includes
: guides & safety kayaker, tropical fruit, famous Desafío
lunch and an exclusive, small-group tour experience. What to bring:
a big smile, a sense of adventure, clothes to get wet in, secure shoes
& dry clothes for after the trip (recommended for ages 10 to 55)
Our beautiful Río Balsa is dam-controlled, so you’re guaranteed excellent
water-levels all-year-long!
Tight on time in Costa Rica? Ask about our Whitewater Connection – go
rafting on your way from San José to La Fortuna and we take care of the
transportation!
Horseback ride between La Fortuna and Monteverde
We’ve worked hard to build a very good
reputation with our big, healthy and wellbehaved
horses for our horseback ride between
La Fortuna and Monteverde – plus we are the
only company to ride the beautiful, safe trail
along Lake Arenal.
Our horseback ride is recommended for horse lovers and adventurers of all
levels.
We take a very scenic and safe trail along the Arenal Lake where you’ll get
several glimpses of the famous and very active Arenal Volcano and ride
beside lush and beautiful rainforest.
The lake trail is safe all year-round and is the fastest
way to get up to Monteverde. Plus we have
excellently-cared-for-horses – guaranteed!
Departs:
8:30am
Duration: 2 ½ hours by horse for about 5½
hours of travel in total.
Includes: healthy, well-cared
for horses, horse guides, tropical fruit break and transport.
What to bring:
Secure shoes and long pants, sunscreen and raingear.
Important
: Please let us know the level of riding ability from novice to
expert and the approximate weight and height, so we can properly fit you for
the horse.
Desafío Liquid Lava Arenal Volcano Tour
Hike through lush rainforest with an experienced
naturalist guide who will point out things in the primary
and secondary rainforest that lines the base of the
Arenal Volcano.
You’ll then arrive at the observation point -- the closest you can get to the
base of the volcano -- and wait for the sun to set.
As it starts to get dark, on clear nights you can see the amazing lava flow of
Central America’s most-active volcano, and if you're lucky, you may be able
to hear explosions or big lava rocks tumbling down the side of our behemoth
volcano.
Get an outstanding view of Arenal Volcano by night.
Our local hot springs, such as the elegant “The
Springs Resort & Spa” are beautiful locations to sit
and soak while enjoying the tropical gardens and
steamy nights. The Springs has restaurants and
swim-up bars, spas for massages, several different
temperature hot springs, natural pools, waterfalls,
and swimming pools.
Departs everyday:
3:30pm or 4:00pm Returns: approx. 6:00pm (without
hot springs)
Includes: transport, guide, 1.5-2 hours of an easy hike
(although with some muddy sections and a little uphill), entrance to private
reserve, and volcano viewpoint with beverages.
What to bring: a big smile,
a sense of adventure, hiking boots or sneakers, bug repellant, and camera.
(Also bring swimsuit and towel if you plan to visit one of our hot springs
options afterward – return from hot springs approximately 9:30pm.) Add
US$20 with dinner.