Take the Edge Off in the Lost Canyon in Costa Rica

by Christine Krishnan of Desafio Adventure Company

We all know too well that anxious, gnawing feeling we get in our gut from time to time. That uneasy, stressed-out sensation – too much work, not enough time, pulled in too many directions, deadlines – you’re on the edge…

Here in Costa Rica, we’re experts at helping you “take the edge off” by doing some of the world’s coolest, newest adventure tours.

Just imagine yourself going off the edge and rappelling down a 150-foot tropical waterfall and exploring a pristine, isolated canyon surrounded by deep rainforest.

Come and Take the Edge Off and do the Lost Canyon Adventures canyoning in Arenal Costa Rica! 

This is one of Costa Rica’s hottest, most-unique, high-end adventures: Canyoning in the Lost Canyon with 4 tropical waterfalls, canyon hiking, downclimbing, rappelling waterfalls, guided rappels and river tracing.

“This is the best thing I have ever done!” Jill Anderson of Toronto said. “I felt very safe, the scenery was beautiful, lunch was delicious and our Desafio guides were great!”

Check out our Video of the Lost Canyon Canyoning - Desafio's Lost Canyon Adventures video.

The sport of canyoneering or canyoning reportedly got its start in Europe, New Zealand and Australia, but has become all the rage in the Southwestern part of the United States, such as in the expansive desert canyons of California, Utah and Arizona. My first canyoning experience was when I was guiding trips in the US and and I would take my clients through Antelope Canyon on Navajo Tribal land.

The term "canyoneering" or "canyoning" is not easily-defined. Near the Arenal Volcano, Desafio Adventure Company’s Lost Canyon Adventures canyoning tour combines canyon hiking down a deep, narrow slot canyon, using mountain climbing techniques and scrambling with rappelling down beautiful, tropical waterfalls and finishing off with guided rappels that resemble a swift zipline maneuver.

“When we first explored and found the Lost Canyon, we had one goal: combine an exciting and original adventure with showing off Costa Rica’s extraordinarily isolated and pristine primary rainforests,” explained Suresh Krishnan, owner of Desafio Adventure Company who is celebrating over 25 years in the adventure business in Costa Rica.

“Of all of the adventure activities I’ve helped launch in the Northern Zone of Costa Rica, this is definitely one of my favorites,” Krishnan said. But Krishnan didn't stop there. He just launched his MOST EXTREME adventure ever: Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping. Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping in Costa Rica.

Desafio Adventure Company knows you have limited time on your vacation and you have to take advantage of the maximum of your time – get unstressed – do the things you always dreamt of doing and then return home to brag about it! 

You can also combine the Lost Canyon with other fun adventures such as rafting on the Rio Balsa for the MAMBO COMBO or combine the Lost canyon with the Sarapiqui River Rafting for the Super Mambo Combo.
So… why not take the edge off with Desafio Adventure Company in Costa Rica?

What to bring:

For an adventure in the Lost Canyon, Desafio Adventure Company recommends you bring secure shoes (tennis shoes, Keen or Teva-style,) clothes to get wet in & change of clothes for after the tour, plus a big smile and a sense of adventure,.

What's included:

Transport to and from your hotel is provided plus professional, very fun, bilingual guides; high-quality, brand-name equipment; gloves & water. And you get treated to a buffet of tropical fruit and the famous Desafio home-cooked “Rainforest Lunch” and local drinks.

Departures:

The Lost Canyon Adventures canyoning in Arenal Costa Rica tour leaves every day from the Desafio headquarters in downtown La Fortuna at 7:30am, 10:00am and 1:00pm. The Lost Canyon Adventure takes about 4 hours and is recommended for ages 13-65 (private tours or extra guides available for families with children under 13.)