About this tour
Get to grips with the Benahavís River through a half-day canyoning session that cuts through gorges near Marbella. You'll navigate natural pools, leap from rocks, and abseil down a 6-metre drop—all at your own pace. The outfit supplies everything bar your own shoes: wetsuits calibrated to the season, boots with proper grip, harnesses, and the full safety kit. Cold water hovers around 18°C. Suits ages eight upwards, provided you swim competently and pack reasonable fitness.
Highlights
- Optional cliff jumps and 6m rappel into river gorges
- Natural pools ranging 18°C, refreshing year-round
- All canyoning gear, wetsuits, boots included—no hidden costs
- GoPro footage of your session handed over free
- Family-friendly format; both timid and bold can participate
- Insurance and child life jackets covered
What to expect
You'll spend three hours working your way downstream through a river canyon, moving between pools and rocky sections. Most of the action centres on optional activities—jumps from progressively higher rocks and a single rappel descent—so you control your own intensity. Water temperature sits constant at roughly 18°C; the wetsuits keep you functional rather than toasty. Expect to scramble, wade, and swim between features. The guide leads you through and documents highlights on a waterproof camera they'll share afterwards. You exit where you entered, roughly refreshed and tired.
Good to know
Leave valuables in your car; bring minimal kit as break-ins happen occasionally at this car park. Wear your own sport shoes for grip—borrowed water shoes work but grip less. Swimming competence is non-negotiable. Avoid if pregnant, nursing spinal injuries, or managing cardiac concerns. Summer wetsuits are optional; socks aren't provided.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.