Arenal Volcano Excursion: Memorable Mambo Combo Canyoning & Rafting Adventure
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86 Ratings
San Carlos
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: 1 day learn more
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 and 3 rapids of the Balsa River. After the adrenaline, enjoy an unlimited, organic, tropical buffet lunch at Desafio’s Hunters and Gatherers restaurant, located adjacent to the renowned El Salto swimming hole of the Río Fortuna.

  • Minimum age is 10 years
  • Not recommended for people over 65
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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Jennifer_z
Apr 1, 2024
Best Tour! - Best tour we did on our trip. Desafio was great. Very accommodating and safety conscious, clear with instructions, wonderful transportation, personable and funny. They food was great too. Would recommend hands down. I do think they should mention to people before the trip that only cash is accepted for buying photos at the end. We did not have enough so couldn't buy.
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Columjo
Dec 26, 2023
Canyoning white water rafting rappelling - The Mambo combo tour was an excellent choice for our family. Everything was very well organized and the tour operators made sure all the equipment is on safe.
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Pnw_adventurer3
Dec 1, 2023
Mambo Combo-- highly recommend for a day of fun in the water! - My 10 year old son and I had a full day of adventure with Desafio doing the canyoneering trip in the morning followed by rafting on the Balsa River in the afternoon. Both excursions were excellent. The staff and guides are top notch and we always felt extremely safe and comfortable. The Lost Canyon was beautiful and included a variety of experiences-- walking in canyons, rappelling and zip-lining down waterfalls. The Balsa River rafting was exciting (Class 3) and we were also able to see an iguana, a sloth and many birds along the way. Our guide, Carlos, was excellent and great with my son. Really appreciated the small touches like a breakfast burrito between activities, fresh fruit break while rafting and towels after we finished rafting. Highly recommend this tour!
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Roadyawns
Nov 16, 2023
Great, Great fun - We did the Mambo Combo Canyoning and Rafting trip with Desafio Costa Rica. They Picked us up a little earlier than stated in their correspondence with us, but it was fine. Waterfall rappelling in Lost Canyon was first on the agenda. They gave us some of our instructions on the van and the rest at their base camp. They did a demo of repelling. We were strapped into our gear and drove to the entry point. We felt very safe the entire time. I loved that while I controlled the speed and manner which I went down, they had a safety line controlling us just in case something went wrong. To rappel and zip line down the faces of such beautiful waterfalls is just breathtaking. It's Thrilling and stunning all in one...you will get wet, but that's part of the amazingness, you are IN a waterfall... And it was gorgeous. You have to keep moving, but you just want to stand there and take it all in. The hike back up is tough, but they were very patient and encouraging. It's not too long of a hike. I would do it again and again!! The staff demonstrated how experienced they are and were friendly and encouraging the entire trip. After rappelling, we loaded up on the van to head toward white water rafting. We were served a big delicious grilled burrito with amazing fresh made plantain chips. They used the travel time to the Balsa River for a rafting safety talk. We felt the raft was not balanced quite right, but we all stayed in the boat and saw some amazing scenery and animals. At one point we saw a sloth hanging from the tree and almost seemed to be waving at us as we went by. The guide was very good and gave great instructions and info about the river, animals and area. The trip stops about two-thirds of the way for a break of fresh fruit and water. Afterwards at their base camp, they fed us a really delicious, fresh cooked full meal of beans and rice, chicken, beef/potatoes, plantains and salad. It was filling and very good.
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G4561wqjeremyf
Oct 15, 2023
So worth it! - This was a well-organized trip with guides who make sure you have fun. I can’t pick one favorite thing because it was all great—-the adventure, the scenery, the pictures, the food. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
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944suzyi
Oct 4, 2023
Highlight of our trip! - We had so much fun with our “fluffy bunny” crew. Me really enjoyed the rappelling, especially the “shower”! The river rafting was amazing and it was one of the best rafting trips I have ever taken. We got a delicious burrito to eat after the canyoning and then after river rafting we enjoyed an authentic Costa Rican meal. Highlight of our trip! If you want to purchase photos you need cash.
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Adventurer450321
Jul 28, 2023
Fun filled day! - We had a fantastic time doing the mambo combo with this team, from the rappelling/ziplining to the white water rafting, the entire day was amazing! To the entire crew, you’re the best! As much as I love rappelling/zipping, my favorite thing from the day was rafting with our ‘bad bunny’ crew, Fluffy is a fantastic guide and made the experience so memorable. Definitely recommend getting the photos, absolutely worth it. The ‘paparazzi’ is great and captures the best moments.
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Drshanta
Jul 4, 2023
We had a blast! - My family of 7 (ages 18 up to 53), all first time rappelling and a couple of us first time white water rafting had an awesome time on the Mambo Combo tour! While we were nervous for the waterfall repelling, we quickly were made to feel at ease with the thorough instructions by our guides and were able to completely enjoy the thrilling experience. The guides kept us moving through the canyon efficiently and made the day fun with their lighthearted yet professional instructions. After that, the delicious breakfast burrito and plantain chips served in the van as we traveled to the rafting input truly hit the spot! The rafting was fun as well! We saw several sloths along the way during the calmer river stretches. The pineapple served (and other fruit) during the snack break on the riverbank halfway down the course was the absolute best I’ve ever had! I couldn’t stop eating that pineapple. Lol Afterwards, we rode back into town for a delicious lunch to end the day.
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Mclc146
May 1, 2023
Fantastic - Me (58) and my daughter (19) had a brilliant day and couldn’t have chosen a better package and company. The staff were very knowledgeable and experienced. We felt safe at all times. Rafting was very good fun. Our guide Ema (El Pelusa) was fantastic and we had a very good laugh with him. The food was very good too. Muchas gracias chicos por hacer nuestro viaje inolvidable.
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922lisk
Apr 30, 2023
11/10 Experience! Must do in Costa Rica! - This was by far a highlight of our trip!! Starting off the morning with the beautiful views from the jungle & enjoying an amazing waterfall repelling / ziplining experience. Our guide Luis was fantastic! Between each repelling station, we were able to hike through the beautiful forest & get wet!! Since we were already soaked from the waterfall, the rafting was just the cherry on top! Our guide Ema was amazing - he was super helpful & guided us through every rapid. The best part? THE FOOD! We had such amazing breakfast burritos & authentic Costa Rican Lunch at the end. 11/10 experience for sure.
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