Ultimate Blue Falls Canyoning Adventure: 4 Rappels & Hidden Pools
About This Experience
Why choose this experience?
While other tours only visit the falls, we take you inside them. Drops Canyoning has designed this route for adventure enthusiasts looking for pure adrenaline in an unspoilt and uncrowded environment.
What you will live:
4 Rappels : From controlled descents to vertical falls next to the force of the water.
Slides and Jumping : Natural fun in ancient rock formations.
Meeting point
This is the meeting point and parking. From here we move to the start point of the canyon. The guide will be waiting for you at the location in Drops Canyoning dress.
Itinerary
Welcome and preparation: When you arrive at the meeting point, you will…
Welcome and preparation: When you arrive at the meeting point, you will meet our certified guides, who will deliver all the necessary technical equipment: wetsuit, harness and helmet. Before you start, you will receive a safety talk and a full explanation about the descent techniques and the rules we will follow throughout the adventure. 2. Road to the canyon From the parking lot we will transfer in a short vehicle tour to the canyon access. From there we will begin a hike of approximately 15 to 20 minutes through the tropical forest until we reach Quebrada Gata : Blue Falls, where the adventure begins.
Road to the canyon : Enjoy a short transfer overlooking, weather permit…
Road to the canyon : Enjoy a short transfer overlooking, weather permitting, Poás Volcano National Park and Juan Castro Blanco National Park. Then we will hike 15 to 20 minutes until the start of the canyon.
Learn the descent technique in a practice rappel to gain confidence bef…
Learn the descent technique in a practice rappel to gain confidence before the main rappels. Descend a stunning 25-meter waterfall and, at the end, enjoy an optional natural slide.
Descend 23 meters combining a short stretch of rappel with an exciting…
Descend 23 meters combining a short stretch of rappel with an exciting zipline. This is one of the most iconic places on the tour, where two rivers come together to create the breathtaking sky-colored waters that make Blue Falls famous.
Tour a section full of turquoise pools and natural slides.
Tour a section full of turquoise pools and natural slides. We’ll pause for a snack while you relax and take in the breathtaking scenery surrounding the canyon.
Enjoy the spectacular La Celestial Falls, where you can choose between…
Enjoy the spectacular La Celestial Falls, where you can choose between an approach descent or a natural vertical slide (optional), abseil for 12 meters and finish with an optional jump of 2 meters to a celestial pool. Finish the descents with a 12-meter rappel at the stunning La Celestial Falls.
End the adventure with a 30-minute hike along the Blue Falls Trails.
End the adventure with a 30-minute hike along the Blue Falls Trails. During the tour you will enjoy the lush tropical forest and, with a little luck, you will be able to observe some of the species of fauna that inhabit the area before returning to the meeting point.
What's Included
- ✓Bilingual professional guides
- ✓Entrance fee
- ✓Complimentary photos and videos
- ✓Complete safety equipment (helmet, harness, neoprene)
- ✓Snack on the river + 1 drink
- ✓Access to facilities (parking, toilets, wifi)
Not Included
- ✗Private transportation
Good to know
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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