FAQ’s – Pure Trek Costa Rica

Frequently asked questions we receive, answered and explained.

General Questions – Canyoning

Yes! Safety is our #1 priority in the canyon. You can read about our safety procedures

We recommend our clients to be moderate physical condition to participate in the tour. For small children, older adults, or people with physical disabilities or challenges, we have a special way to lower you down each waterfall so you don’t have to use your strength to rappel down. Rappelling down the waterfall takes some, but not much physical strength. Please let us know if you are experiencing any health issues, heart problems or physical disabilities and we can help you decide if the tour is right for you based on your unique situation. The most physically challenging part of the tour is leisurely hiking up and out of the canyon at the end of the tour.

Yes, we do provide towels to all our guests. 

We recommend waterproof adventure shoes or sandals that stay securely on your feet. Running shoes, Teva sandals, hiking books, Keen water shoes, Chaco sandals are some examples of the type of shoes to wear. We do not rent shoes

YES! You will get wet and this is part of the fun and adventure! Please bring a change of dry clothes and secure shoes that you don’t mind getting wet.

Yes! We can cater to all dietary restrictions. Please let us know in advance so that we can prepare something to meet your needs. We, however, cannot guarantee that cross-contamination will not happen so please let us know if you have any severe allergies that might be affected by cross-contamination.

The only part of the tour where you will be submerged in water is at our “Monkey Drop”. This part of the tour involves zip lining from a canyon wall to above a small pool of water. You will then drop into the pool of water and the guide at the bottom will pull you up so that you are standing in waist deep water. No swimming is involved in this part of the tour. You can also choose to avoid this part and still enjoy the waterfall rappelling.

The recommended age for our canyoning tour is 5 years and up! We’ve welcomed participants as old as 80, ensuring everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience. For children and individuals with disabilities, we use a special method to lower them, requiring no strength or rappelling technique.

Participants should be in moderate physical condition with no heart problems or serious health concerns. If you have a specific health issue, please contact us directly so we can assess your unique situation. The most physically demanding part of the tour comes at the end, with a leisurely 800-meter hike back to the top of the canyon.

Our canyoning tour includes transportation from all hotels within La Fortuna. Unfortunately, we cannot offer a reduced rate if you choose to drive yourself to our headquarters. For safety and logistical reasons, guests are not permitted to bring their own vehicles to the canyon.

We pick our guests up anywhere within La Fortuna at no charge. We can pick you up in San Jose at an additional charge.