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Last updated on January 5th, 2024 at 08:43 pm EST

Get a perfect taste of the mountainside wilds around the Arenal Volcano in one crazy fun combo of two exciting sports: waterfall rappelling and whitewater rafting. You will be guided by professional guides and be provided with the highest quality safety equipment. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and prepare yourself for the adventure of a lifetime!

You’re visiting beautiful biodiverse Costa Rica and itching for adventure in the country’s rich wilderness? We have come up with the ultimate duo that mixes extreme adventure with a chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature… because, really, what’s better to get your adrenaline pumping and your eyes feasting on breathtaking views than a morning rappelling down pounding waterfalls in the pristine Lost Canyon?

Your exciting canyoning tour is followed by a whitewater rafting ride like no other! Get the best whitewater and wildlife on the best Arenal rafting trip in Costa Rica!

Welcome to the Mambo Combo Rappel & Raft! — the top adventure tour in Costa Rica for anyone seeking thrills in the environs of the mighty Arenal Volcano!

Highlights

• Spend the morning rappeling down pounding waterfalls that are up to 200 feet high. Feel like a tropical bird while free-falling. Laugh and squeal as loud as you want while jumping into pools of the Lost Canyon’s pure water. La Fortuna canoyning at its best!
• Indulge in river tracing along the canyon, down-climbing the canyon walls and scrambling over river boulders through what we call “mother nature’s obstacle course”
• Trek briefly up through the rainforest to refuel with a light early lunch or late breakfast at the Canyon House
• Take in the gorgeous mountainside flora and fauna during the Desafio Jungle Limo ride to the Rio Balsa
• Hold on tight for the thrilling Class 2 and 3 rapids of Rio Balsa – considered one of the top rivers for rafting in Costa Rica!
• Now you can brag to your friends that you’ve been rafting AND canyoning in Costa Rica!
• Dig in to a Costa Rican style lunch at an authentic rural restaurant
• Head back to your hotel in our air-conditioned vans with FREE WiFi

Additional details

• This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. Please contact us to inquire about tour availability if your travel group is comprised of less than the tour operator’s required minimum number of participants.

Minimum/maximum age/weight/height/other requirements

• Children must be at least 8 years old to participate.
• Individuals must be no older than 60 years old to participate.

What to bring for tour participation

• Swimsuit
• Clothes to get wet in
• Sturdy water shoes (flip flops not permitted)
• Dry clothes to change into after the tour
• Sunscreen
• Cash for souvenirs

Related reading

• Have questions about rafting in Costa Rica? If so, don’t miss our article: Your Costa Rica Rafting Tour Questions Answered!
• Are you a member of the DIY Costa Rica community? If so, see our pick for Best River For White-Water Rafting
• Are you a member of the DIY Costa Rica community? If so, see our pick for Best Adventure Tour
• Are you a member of the DIY Costa Rica community? If so, see our pick for Best Adventure Tour Operator
• Familiar with our blog? Read our related blog post: The Best River For Rafting In Costa Rica: Comparing 13 Popular River Tours
  
• Familiar with our blog? Read our related blog post: Costa Rica Canyoning Tour: Adrenaline And Assurance Found At The Lost Canyon
• Familiar with our blog? Read our related blog post: White-Water Rafting Costa Rica: Go Big or Go Home

Map (tour operator’s headquarters; mapped as “Hunters & Gatherers Costa Rica”)