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Step Over the Edge
The day starts vertically. Listen to your guide, lean into the rope and turn the uncertainty of that first step into the beginning of something you now know you can do.
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Day Thrill · Costa Rica
Canyoning + White Water Rafting Class II/III Combo
One day. Two environments. Two ways forward. Begin in the canyon, where the route moves vertically through rappels, waterfalls and rainforest. Then change rhythm completely as the second part of the experience takes you onto the Balsa River for Class II/III white water. The appeal is the contrast. First, trust the rope. Then, trust the river.
The Thrill
What this experience can mean.
Start by moving deliberately through the canyon, trusting the rope, finding your footing, and following the water down through rock and rainforest. Then the equipment changes. The harness gives way to a life jacket, the rope to a paddle, and the challenge becomes shared: listen to your guide, read the river, and move with the people beside you. That contrast is the heart of this Thrill. One environment asks for control; the other asks for rhythm. Together, they turn one day into an experience about adapting, trusting yourself, and staying present when the way forward keeps changing.
Check what’s included and what you need to bring.
Included
- Guided canyoning experience
- 5 rappels
- Zip-line / canopy sections
- Guided Class II/III white water rafting
- Professional guides
- Safety equipment
- Traditional Costa Rican lunch
- Fruit and snacks
- Beverages
Wear & bring
- Closed-toe water shoes or secure sandals with a strap
- Comfortable clothes that can get wet
- Athletic or quick-drying clothing recommended
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Extra dry clothes for after the activity
Important: Minimum age: 6 years Maximum weight: 300 lb / 136 kg Swimming ability: Not required Good physical condition: Recommended This is a full-day, highly active experience combining canyoning and white water rafting. Expect wet and rocky natural terrain, waterfall rappelling and Class II/III river conditions. Good physical condition is recommended. No previous rappelling experience or swimming ability is required. Guides retain final authority over participation and activity adjustments for safety. Please let us know before booking about any relevant medical condition, recent surgery, pregnancy, medication requirement or other concern that could affect participation.
What to expect
The shape of your Thrill.
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Move Through the Canyon
Once the first descent is behind you, the canyon becomes the path. Work through rappels, water and rainforest as each section asks for a slightly different way of moving forward.
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Change the Gear
Then the experience resets. The harness gives way to a life jacket, the rope to a paddle, and individual movement becomes teamwork. What you learned in the canyon stays with you, but the river asks for something new.
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Find the River's Rhythm
The challenge changes from vertical to horizontal. Paddle together through Class II/III white water, respond to your guide and discover how quickly a group of individuals can begin moving like a team.
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See the experience.
Itinerary
How your experience unfolds.
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Into the Canyon
Begin the day in the rainforest, prepare with your guides and step into a route that will take you downward through water, rock and vegetation.
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Descend Through the Rainforest
Work your way through a sequence of rappels and waterfall sections as the canyon becomes the route beneath you.
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Cross the Forest
Change movement again as the canyon route includes canopy / zip-line sections through the surrounding rainforest.
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Change the Rhythm
Leave the vertical canyon behind and prepare for the day's second environment. Harnesses and ropes give way to life jackets, paddles and a raft as you get ready for the Balsa River.
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Into the White Water
Take to the Balsa River and work together through Class II/III white water as the challenge changes from finding your footing to finding a rhythm with the group.
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Let the River Change
As the river settles, let the pace shift again. Look beyond the paddle and take in the natural surroundings as the second part of the journey moves toward its finish.
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Recharge
During the full-day experience, recharge with a traditional Costa Rican lunch, fruit and beverages before the adventure comes to an end.
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FAQ
Before you go.
Do I need previous canyoning or rafting experience?
No. Previous experience is not required. Professional guides and safety equipment are provided for both parts of the adventure.
Do I need to know how to swim?
No. Swimming ability is not required for the Combo experience.
How long is the complete experience?
Plan for approximately eight hours, with the current schedule running from around 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age for the Combo is 6 years.
What is the maximum weight?
300 lb / 136 kg.
How physically demanding is it?
This is a highly active full-day experience combining canyoning, wet and rocky terrain and Class II/III rafting. Good physical condition is recommended.
Will I get wet?
Definitely. Both portions of the experience involve water. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing that can get wet, and bring a towel and a complete change of clothes.
What canyoning activities are included?
The canyoning portion includes five rappels together with zip-line / canopy sections through the rainforest.
What type of rafting is included?
The second portion is guided Class II/III white water rafting on the Balsa River.
Is food included?
Yes. The experience includes a traditional Costa Rican lunch, along with fruit, snacks and beverages.
Can I drive myself?
Yes. The final meeting location should be confirmed before the activity. Just let us know on your reservation details.
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