Pickup & timing
Choose a morning or afternoon departure, at 7am or 1pm. Allow about 4½ hours. Local round-trip transportation from Jaco, Playa Hermosa or Herradura is included; we’ll confirm your address and pickup time before the outing.
Jungle ziplines · Waterfall rappelling · River canyon
Waterfall Rappelling & Canyoning in Jaco, Costa Rica
Step into your harness and follow the water through a rainforest canyon. Ride two jungle ziplines, learn the ropes with your guides, then take on four waterfall rappels through the falling water.
You don’t need previous rappelling experience. You do need a sense of adventure, reasonable balance and energy for wet trails and the steep hike out. Swimming and cliff jumps are optional; getting wet is part of the canyoning experience.
Explore the experience- Duration
- About 4½ hoursA half-day adventure
- Departures
- 7am or 1pmDaily · subject to availability
- Your group
- Public shared tourUsually up to 16 guests
- The adventure
- 2 ziplines · 4 rappelsInstruction for first-timers
From the forest to the falls
Zip across the canyon. Rappel through the water.
This is an active day in a natural river canyon, with time to learn before the waterfall descents. Your guides set the pace and adjust the activities to weather and water conditions.
- Start the day
Pickup, a warm welcome and a local meal
Meet your ride in the Jaco area and head toward the forested hills south of town. A Costa Rican meal starts the outing before the adventure gets under way. We’ll confirm the pickup location and time for your accommodation when you book.
- Into the hills
Ride by 4×4, then gear up
Continue up the mountain in a safari-style 4×4 to the private reserve. At the top, your guides fit your helmet and harness and explain how the equipment works. The forest and river canyon become the setting for the rest of the day.
- Learn the ropes
Two ziplines and a practice rappel
Follow the trail into the canyon and ride two ziplines over the river. Before the waterfall descents, practice your rappelling technique on dry ground. Guides explain the movements and backup system so you can build confidence before getting wet.
- The main event
Four rappels through the waterfalls
With your guides directing the descent and managing the backup ropes, lower yourself down the wet rock through falling water. There are four waterfall rappels along the route. The natural pools also offer opportunities to swim or try an optional jump when your guide says conditions allow.
- Back through the forest
A short, steep hike out
Finish with an uphill walk back toward the truck, then take your return transportation. The hike out is about a quarter mile (400 metres), but it is steep. Keep some energy for the climb and expect wet, uneven footing along the route.
Find your fit
For people ready to get in the waterfall.
Choose canyoning if your group wants a hands-on adventure with ropes, heights and flowing water. First-timers can join with instruction, but everyone should be ready to walk on uneven terrain and hike uphill at the end.
If your group prefers a guided waterfall hike with optional swimming and jumps, explore the Explorer Waterfall Tour. For countryside riding with a waterfall stop, see the 4-hour Sutton Falls ATV tour.
Plan your canyoning adventureScenes from the route
Ropes, rushing water and a jungle backdrop
See the ziplines, waterfall descents and river-canyon surroundings, along with the moments guests share between activities. Water flow and conditions vary throughout the year.
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