A closer look at the support that carries you through the canyon.
Safe Rappelling at the Core
Our guided canyon rappelling experience is beginner-friendly, and designed with safety at the forefront from the moment you step onto the trail. With controlled water routes, thoughtful weather decisions, and two guides watching every rappel, most guests tell us the experience feels safer than a day at the beach.
Our Rappelling Gear
We use professional-grade canyoning and rescue equipment. Our gear is built to handle thousands of pounds of force, and our team inspects ropes and hardware twice daily. Ropes are retired after approximately 80 - 100 hours of use or sooner if they show visible wear.
From head to toe, all gear is chosen for reliability, strength, and comfort in a rainforest canyon environment. You’ll be fully outfitted in safe rappelling equipment designed to support you on every descent.
Belaying
The Saftey System That Has You Covered
If you’re new to rappelling, the belayer is your built-in safety backup — the guide holding your rope from below.
While your top guide manages your rope and gives direction, your belayer stands at the bottom with a fireman’s belay, meaning they can stop your descent instantly with a single pull if you slip or need a moment. It’s simple, incredibly effective, and one of the main reasons our tours feel so secure for first-timers.
Your belayer watches your footing, your rope tension, your pace, and your comfort level. They’re your coach, your brake, and your cheerleader — ensuring that you never rappel alone.
Safe Rappelling Q&A
We use a multiple-anchor system, not just one. Your rope is attached to both anchors, each sharing the load. Most anchors are bolts drilled directly into rock. If one anchor were ever to fail (extremely unlikely), your rope would still be secured to the other. It’s a strong, redundant system built for safety.
Your dominant hand controls the rope through your rappel device.
Let up to descend. Pull down to stop.
It becomes intuitive quickly, and you’ll practice it on a dry wall before the waterfalls.
Your rope and device catch you immediately, and your rappelling guides are already on it. One guide watches from above, while the guide below uses a fireman’s belay to stop your descent instantly until you’re steady again.
It’s rare for someone to freeze up completely, but if it happens, you’re still covered. Your rappelling guides can talk you through it or gently lower you down if needed. With two guides on your rope at all times, you always have support.
We never rappel waterfalls in unsafe water levels.
If the river rises, we switch to stunning alternate jungle drops — 60, 100, or 115 feet — set safely away from the water flow. Guides monitor weather and water closely both before and during your rappelling tour.
No problem — every guest wears a personal flotation device the entire time, even in shallow or calm pools. You do not need to be a strong swimmer to enjoy this safe rappelling experience.
Trust your rappelling guides, listen to their instruction, and follow their lead. They’re watching your form, your rope tension, your speed, and your comfort level the entire time — which is why this experience feels so approachable for first-timers.
Adventure Should Feel Exciting — Never Uncertain
With safe rappelling gear, highly trained guides, and conservative weather and water management, our rappelling tour is built for first-timers, families, and anyone curious about canyoning.
You bring the curiosity; we handle the rest. Schedule a rappelling tour today.