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River Canyon Adventure – Cañon de la Vieja
A garden oasis amid the Guanacaste desert, Cañon de la Vieja lodge offers horseback riding, cable and rope adventures as well as a variety of river-based activities including rafting through Class II and Class III rapids.
- zip line, rappel and rock climb
- horseback riding
- river tubing / rafting
- lunch
Attractions
A garden oasis amid the Guanacaste desert, Cañon de la Vieja lodge offers horseback riding, cable and rope adventures as well as a variety of river-based activities including rafting through Class II and Class III rapids.
- zip line, rappel and rock climb
- horseback riding
- river tubing / rafting
- lunch
Recommended Dress
Shorts or long pants (recommended for horseback riding), hat and running shoes.
What to Bring
Camera, insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, drinking water, snacks, bathing suit, towel and sport sandals and/or water shoes for river activities.
Schedule
Full-day tour – pick up between 7 am and 9 am and drop off at about 4:00 pm.
Participation Requirements
Participation in the zip lines and river activities is limited to persons five years of age or older and those who weigh less than 113 kgs (250 lbs.).
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