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annie6561, May 2026
Perfect Day at the Beach!
We loved this tour! The staff (especially Aaron, Julie, and Ruben) was so friendly and always helping us with drinks, activities, and anything else we needed! The catamaran ride was smooth and easy, and we saw some flying fish along the way. The beach was beautiful, and we enjoyed collecting shells and rocks, swimming in the water, snorkeling, and our kids had fun on the banana boat ride. We also saw some wildlife during the hike. Overall, it was a perfect day at the beach!
jenamoye, May 2026
An amazing experience!
We had an amazing experience! Our tour consisted of about 15 people. Our driver was prompt and picked us up ant our air bnb and brought us to the tour guide station near the park where we were greeted by Alvin, our guide. We then ate breakfast (eggs, rice/ beans and Plantains. Fruit was also a choice) and went off to the park. Alvin was attentive to everyone and extremely patient! He took time to tell us of his experience prior to becoming a guide and the acres of palm trees near the park. He was very knowledgable about the park and animals. We saw sloths, white face monkeys, a lizard eating a hummingbird, a snake eating a tree frog, iguanas, with our own eyes. Alvin was able to get extremely close views with his scope and allowed everyone to view. He also shared all of his pictures with us at the end of the tour. At the end of the tour we went back to the restaurant to eat lunch. We would def do this tour again and recommend doing it. Hopefully you will get Alvin! 🤙🏽🤙🏽 Pura Vida Alvin!
Julei_S, Apr 2026
Definitely recommend!!
Alex was so great as our tour guide!! He knew so much about the area and was able to answer so many of our questions!! He made it so personable too by stopping to see unique birds, etc after learning about us and what we were most excited to see, etc. We highly recommend this tour company and this tour!! We had such an amazing day!! Muchas gracias, Alex!!!!
Lori_M, Mar 2026
Wonderful beach day!
Nice boat! It got to the island fast compared to other boats. We stopped to see spider monkeys. The young man helping on the boat brought mangos to toss to the monkeys. It was fun to watch them scramble for the mangos. We stopped for a bit of snorkeling before heading to the island. This tour company had a large canopy with picnic tables under it which provided shade when needed. A nice lunch was served along with fresh fruit snacks and refreshments. The crew was very accommodating, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Erin_H, Feb 2026
Amazing Ride through the Rainforest
I wasn’t totally sure what to expect when booking this but it ended up being one of our favorite excursions we’ve ever done. Yordan was an awesome guide and pointed out many different plants and animals as we drove by. Between Costa Rican beers, lots of history and fun facts, and a delicious lunch at a local spot we couldn’t have asked for anything else
Sahasra_Y, Jan 2026
Highly recommend this...
Highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide, Vini was so helpful and knowledgeable. He really tailored the experience for us. We really wanted to see monkeys, macaws, and toucans so he took us to spots he knew and went out of his way to find them for us during our journey to the various spots. The lunch spot was also amazing and a few macaws flew by to a nearby tree so we got lots of good pictures. Overall 10/10 experience and was the best tour we did in Costa Rica!
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Jaco’s proximity to San Jose makes it one of Costa Rica’s most popular coastal destinations, but this Gulf of Nicoya getaway is also convenient for exploring beyond the beach. Jaco Day trips will get you out on the water, whether it’s a relaxing ride through the mangroves or a private speedboat cruise to Tortuga Island. With someone else behind the wheel—and a guide handling logistics—you’ll have time to do everything from bird-watching and ATVing while seeing the country’s top attractions, including Arenal Volcano, Rio Celeste Waterfall, and Manuel Antonio National Park.
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