Desafio MAMBO COMBO: Canyoning & Rafting Adventure

Experience the ultimate adventure in Costa Rica with the Arenal Volcano Excursion: Memorable Mambo Combo Canyoning & Rafting Adventure. Rappel down incredible waterfalls, raft down a thrilling jungle river, and enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet lunch.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning - The MAMBO COMBO Rappelling and Rafting is our top adventure in La Fortuna here in Costa Rica at the base of the Arenal Volcano. The are very few places in the world where you can rappel from amazing 100-ft tropical waterfalls, descend through a deep rainforest on an adventurous jungle tour and then head out on an exciting rafting trip. Don;t miss this amazing day in Costa Rica!
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Use of safety equipment
  • Lunch
  • Photographer (photos available for purchase)
  • Hotel or vacation rental pickup and drop-off within La Fortuna area
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The MAMBO COMBO Canyoning & Rafting challenge remains a favorite among full-day excursions in Costa Rica. Only in a few places worldwide can you descend breathtaking waterfalls and ride the waves of a thrilling jungle river. You start with Lost Canyon Adventures canyoning, rated as a top experience by TripAdvisor, then move on to the exciting Class 2…

Location
Arenal Volcano
We pick you up at your hotel in the Arenal Volcano La Fortuna area.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stephsmall63
Jun 11, 2025
Finding Fortune in La Fortuna Costa Rica - The activities exceeded our expectations at every level. All staff members were amazing, from pick up to drop off and in between. The canyoning and white water with this company is a must do. So much fun and laughter , not to mention delicious authentic cuisine! Our guide was Marco and he was simply amazing. I highly recommend this combo!
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Emily_y
Jun 9, 2025
Must Do!!! - Had an incredible time canyoning and white water rafting. The whole experience was very organized from start to finish and the photo package was reasonably priced. The photos were incredible and I am leaving with so many memories. I can’t wait to book them again next time I visit!!
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Jason
May 30, 2025
The best adventure tour! - We did the Mambo Combo tour; a morning of canyoning and an afternoon of white water rafting. The whole crew was amazing, especially Dario, Marco, and Emmanuel! We had an amazing experience. 10/10 would recommend! Safe, professional, and a whole lot of fun!
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Kelsey_b
May 5, 2025
Pura Vida - From start to finish, we felt safe and taken care of. One of us was skeptical of canyoning and the other of rafting but we were both made to feel comfortable every step of the way. All of the guides were very friendly and explained each activity thoroughly. The food provided was delicious and well-timed. We had an absolute blast and are so glad we took the leap to try this tour. Pura Vida!
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Ivyslp
Apr 27, 2025
Memorable times with memorable guides! - This experience was so amazing! It was 4 adults and 4 teenagers. We did the canyoning first thing in the morning and although rainy and a little cold, the adrenaline kicked in and we all had a blast. The trek back up to the starting place was long and a hike so be ready for lots of cardio! For the water rafting, we were fortunate to have two amazing guides lead our rafts...Emmanuel and Raul were passionate about their job, knowledgeable about their country and radiated happiness! We recommend these adventures whole heartedly with Desafio.
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Brob4427
Mar 22, 2025
So much fun! - The crew was so helpful and kind. The adventure was so much fun!we rappelled down some very high waterfalls, climbed over boulders and had a small plunge into the water.
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V9722fnryanh
Mar 3, 2025
One of the best days of our trip to Costa Rica - Amazing and exhilarating day! The canyoning, ziplining, hiking, and "Costa Rican shower" were super fun and the staff was very professional. The waterfalls are huge but we felt safe and in control the whole time. The rafting was incredible and more intense than expected. Felt more like Class IV rapids than II or III, which was great for us. Our overall tour guide, Rolo from Nicaragua, is extremely knowledgeable about Costa Rica and showed us an amazing time from start to finish. Finally, the authentic Costa Rican lunch was outstanding - we all went for seconds. Would highly recommend these guys.
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419agustinab
Feb 28, 2025
Amazing adrenaline-filled excursion!! - I cannot recommend this excursion enough, it was amazing!! All of the guides were really fun, friendly, and professional. They went above and beyond making sure that you stayed safe at both excursions. The waterfall rappelling was quick-paced with lots of hiking in water and rocks and it was amazing to having that as part of the activity. The rappelling portion was so much fun with both short and long distances, as well as some zipline rappelling. The rafting was a great adrenaline rush and Alonso made sure we all had a good time while staying safe. They also provided a buffet lunch which was absolutely delicious. If you're looking for an adrenaline filled water activity, I would book this one!!
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Lalli
Feb 9, 2025
Best tour ever - Best tour I’ve ever taken, so adventurous and fun with great people running the trips. The best part was the rappelling down waterfalls. We even stopped to listen to the river sounds. It was just overall a perfect adventure
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I8981cbtiffanyd
Feb 3, 2025
For thrill seekers - WARNING: Do not go on the canyoning tour if you cannot walk up steep steps for 15 continuous minutes at the end of the tour. We started our Costa Rica trip with this adventure and 3 days after we can still barely walk as we are not hikers. That we said, even being this sore, we are THRILLED we got the experience. The guides speak great English, are so funny (cracking jokes and singing in Spanish). We felt safe and secure with the equipment they gave us. We wore Keens (suggestion from other reviews) and they were perfect. Good grip as we walked through the jungle. You will be submerged in water at points but they have lockers for your change of clothes and phones to store before your tour. There are 4 waterfalls, 2 big and 2 little. There is a photographer on the platforms capturing your repel that you can buy for $20 at the end of tour. They emailed pictures that we downloaded 2 days after the tour. TONS of clear photos and well worth the money. The rafting also had great guides. We stopped halfway down and they cut up fresh pineapple, watermelon and cantelope. Alfonzo, our guide, pointed out iguanas, vultures, toucans and even a sloth as we floated down the river. He told us it is the 5th best river to raft in the world and we see why! There was lots of rain the night before so the rapids were thrilling, but we felt safe and we're given great instruction prior to starting. We were exhausted by the time we got back to our hotel (Heliconias Nature Resort. They picked us up and dropped us off) but it was the perfect adventure to start our trip! Highly recommend!
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From $165
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).