Top Jaco Outdoor Activities

Go on a Costa Rican adventure on a tour to Tortuga Island from Jaco, including a hot breakfast, a 4-course lunch, and round-trip transport. First, board a catamaran, and cruise across the Gulf of Nicoya. Once on the island, go snorkeling and take a banana boat ride before feasting on a gourmet lunch accompanied by unlimited soft drinks and live music.

Come and visit a unique tourist destination in Costa Rica that is just 30 minutes away from Jacó. Jungle Crocodile Safari offers a tour that is specially designed for adventurers and bird watchers, yet safe for the whole family.

Discover the beauty and diversity of Costa Rica’s rain forest with a combo tour at a private ecotourism reserve. Observe canopy wildlife and soak up spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean on a leisurely aerial tram ride, and then get your blood pumping as you soar across the jungle on 10 exhilarating ziplines. Enjoy a guided nature hike through the rain forest, and wrap up your 2.5-hour tour with a visit to a serpentarium and medicinal garden. The tour includes round-trip transport from your Jaco hotel.

On this Jaco off-road ATV tour, it’s all about the journey—and the destinations. Take a thrilling ride through rugged mountain terrain en route to a vista point and two waterfalls, one of which has a 15-foot (4.5-meter) jump to try (if you dare). Be sure to bring a swimsuit to refresh yourself in the natural pool either way.

Venture through of of Costa Rica’s best croc-spotting destinations on a Tárcoles River nature cruise. See massive American crocodiles lounging on the riverbanks or sliding beneath the water’s surface as you glide down the river a glass-bottom boat. An eye out for other wildlife such as monkeys, iguanas, lizards, and exotic birds on this river safari that's an easy drive from Jaco beaches.

Turn your vacation vibes up a notch with this catamaran tour from Jaco to the secluded Fantasia Beach. Relax in a premium catamaran as you sail out on the ocean, and then catch sight of wildlife like turtles and monkeys while eating a lunch prepared by a private chef on a forested beach only accessible by boat. This tour even includes a bar for the ultimate in relaxation.

Professional, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides with take personal care of this tour, fully air conditioned modern vans and coaches, small group tours organized by us, we can also arrange custom private or large group tours upon request.

Getting off the beaten track is even more fun on this rain forest booze cruise from Jaco. Rumble through untouched forest and traditional towns far from tourist zones on board a rugged safari vehicle, all while enjoying an included case of beer and shot of Costa Rican moonshine.

Satisfy your inner thrill-seeker with this full-day, guided tour at a private nature reserve that includes ziplining, jungle trekking, waterfalls, and sky-bridge. Put on your harness and safety gear and get ready zipline across 10 different cables soaring over the jungle canopy before testing your nerve as you cross the swaying rope bridge. Follow your guide through the jungle to discover and climb through Costa Rica’s unique terrain.

We are the only tour operator in Jaco beach running this cloud forest tour, we also have the very popular Monteverde cloud forest park which unfortunately has terrible roads making the trip to long and very tiring for those going on a day visit, so we highly recommed San Luis for an easier journey to the cloud forest exploration from Jaco beach, still 2:30 hours driving time per way requiered though... Montevede takes likely 3 hours or more.

A horseback ride along a remote Costa Rican beach is poised to become a highlight of any tropical vacation. Trot through forested areas en route to Esterillos Beach, stopping to enjoy an oceanfront lunch (morning tour) or a picture-perfect sunset with drinks (afternoon tour). This tour is limited to a small group for a more intimate experience and includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Quepos.

Visit Carara National Park on this 6-hour tour from Jaco. Nature lovers will delight in the variety of Costa Rican wildlife in the park, including the scarlet macaw. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Get off-road on a 2-hour ATV adventure tour through a lush, 850-acre (344-ha) river valley in Jaco, and take on 3.7 miles (6 km) of rugged jungle trails. Spot exotic birds and ancient trees, and listen for the chattering sounds of monkeys as you ride through the forest. Pause at the base of a 180-foot (55-meter) waterfall then finish your tour with fresh tropical fruit and juice at a remote jungle ranch.

Ready to cross a river, driver in it, make your draf, and feel the adrenaline on your body? On this tours you will be having more than an ATV tour, visiting differents highlights on road and in our private property. Our A/C transportation will give you the best confort before to arrive to our adventure center. Here you will receive the safety instructions, then you will turn your All Terrain Vehicle motor on and drive up to Jaco mountains hills, another beautiful spot to take a selfie with the ocean as the main attraction. Forest trails and a waterfall with nature pool will be waiting for you, if you want to jump and refresh yourself. Our certificated tour guides will offer you a professional point of view during the tour. Come and let us know if you like or not.

Ride along one of Costa Rica's beautiful beaches during a horseback riding tour at a secluded coastal ranch near Jaco. All experience levels are welcome, as professional cowboy guides give beginners the instruction they need and let more advanced riders cut loose and trot, gallop, and ride in the surf. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure to best suit your schedule and enjoy a delicious drink after your tour.

Feel the adrenaline rush of soaring over 11 different waterfalls on this small-group canopy tour at Adventure Park Costa Rica. Enjoy breathtaking views over the ocean, mountains, and rainforest on 25 zipline cables, the longest in Costa Rica. Led by a professional guide, this tour emphasizes safety and provides all the necessary equipment. Lunch and bottled water are included. Transportation to and from this Costa Rica zip line tour is an available option. Participants must be at least seven years old and weigh less than 280 pounds (127 kg).

Adventure awaits in Jaco. Make unforgettable memories during this half-day tour combining off-road ATV action, zip lining, a hike to a waterfall and a deliciously authentic lunch in a quintessentially Costa Rican setting.

Explore all three levels of a tropical rain forest on a 3-hour guided small-group tour with 10 people or fewer. Cruise above the treetops onboard an aerial tram before descending to the forest floor, where a guide will lead you on a 45-minute nature walk featuring medical plants, tropical snakes, and colorful flowers. Opt for an 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. tour when you book.

Rev up and experience the energy of our ATV Tour in Jaco Costa Rica for yourself, riding though the forest for 1.5 hours until you get to "El Encanto waterfall" where your gonna get WET and WILD rappelling our 180 feet waterfall in true Pura Vida fashion! and then our canopy zip-line tour in Jaco, Costa Rica is perfect for singles, couples, the family, or a large group – offering views unlike any other zipline tour.

This horseback riding tour in Los Sueños Adventure Park from Jaco provides a fun way for you to get out and explore the rain forest. Trot through lush terrain en route to a private waterfall and natural swimming pools, and look out for wildlife like macaws and toucans along the way. Throughout the tour, your guide provides fresh fruit and bottled water to keep you refreshed.

Ride an ATV through Jaco’s scenic countryside with a family friendly, 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-hour guided tour that explores Costa Rica’s fields and forests. Watch tropical birds erupt from the trees as you zoom past on your ATV, and capture unforgettable images of the Pacific Ocean from panoramic viewpoints. Longer tours stop for refreshments at a ranch and continue to a waterfall and swimming hole that are hidden in the lush jungle.

Take a break from the beach for a different kind of fun in Jaco with this action-packed canyoning adventure. Soar through the rain forest on ziplines, rappel down tropical waterfalls, and scramble down a rocky riverbed. No experience is required, as expert guides are on hand to ensure a safe and unforgettable romp through Costa Rica’s natural playground.

Explore the Tarcoles River and discover its biodiversity on this guided bird-watching tour. Sail along in a comfortable, safe boat from which you’ll have the chance to spot more than 50 bird species. The river’s muddy banks and mangroves are home to a number of shorebirds, seabirds, and other native wildlife.

This a very special quite place to connect and relax with nature, the water contains a mineral that creates its unique colors and shapes, the mud can be used as a facial cleaner, all surrounded by beautiful rainforrest. Enjoy the best of this destination with a local travel concierge, very professinal with all the knowledge that will help you maximaze the most authetic experience of your trip, discover people, culture and places.