Waterfall rappelling and the chocolate tour are two exciting tours that will introduce you to both the nature and culture of Costa Rica.? You will be driven 5 minutes outside of downtown La Fortuna to the chocolate tour where you will learn about, taste, and see how chocolate is made from bean to bar. You will also take a short oxcart ride and have the opportunity to purchase a selection of artisanal chocolate. After the tour, you?ll head to the Pure Trek headquarters for a delicious organic lunch and then to the glorious Pure Trek canyon for waterfall rappelling. Get ready for an exciting afternoon of rappelling down tropical waterfalls, rock climbing, river hiking and the Monkey Drop (you will get wet!).
What You Can Expect
We will pick you up from your hotel and whisk you off to our canyon, about 20 minutes from La Fortuna.?Then you’ll?transfer to 4×4 trucks for an exciting short drive to out ranch house to gear up. Then you are off for a morning of exciting and exhilarating waterfall rappelling, a canyon wall, Monkey drop (zip line & rappel) and rock climb all in our spectacular rainforest canyon. We then take you to our beautiful base offices and tropical gardens for a delicious, organic, Costa Rican lunch. After lunch, we will drive you about 15 minutes out of town to the Rainforest Chocolate Tour. You will discover the ancient secrets of chocolate from its discovery and use in Costa Rica to the processing of the chocolate we know today. This is a “hands-on” experience where you will participate in the harvesting, drying and hand grinding of the cacao seeds.?You will make your own delicious traditional chocolate drink, and taste the organic chocolate you helped create!? After the tour, you will have a chance to purchase various kinds of bean to bar chocolate made by chocolate artisans from around Costa Rica.
Please Note: Since we are based in the rainforest, there is a possibility that it could rain at any time of year.? We operate the tour rain or shine unless weather conditions are extreme. If for any reason we have to cancel the tour, you will receive a 100% refund.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Professional, bilingual guides
- High-quality equipment
- All entrance fees
Exclusions
- Gratuities (recommended)
Additional info
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Ticket info
You can present either a paper or mobile ticket for this activity.
Local operator information
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Ticket. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Schedule and Pricing
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Departure point
La Fortuna
Departure time
7:15 am
Pick-up time depends on hotel location
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Duration
5 to 6 Hrs