Top Jaco Self-guided Tours

Barrel down the Naranjo River on a half-day guided adventure for seasoned paddlers. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel into the Quepos mountains with a professional, first aid- and mountain rescue-trained guide. Get your thrills with steep drops and rushing rapids. Marvel at the lush scenery and enjoy a homemade lunch included in the tour price.

Explore the Costa Rican rainforest on this guided horseback riding tour. At the 80-acre (32-hectare) Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park, admire the views of private waterfalls and swimming in natural pools, even having a ride on a natural slide if you like. Animal lovers will appreciate looking out for local wildlife like toucans, scarlet macaws, and white-faced monkeys, and riding the well-cared-for horses.

Experience the best of Costa Rica’s adventure in one action-packed day at a private 850-acre river valley near Jaco. Ride horseback through lush jungle, soar across zip lines, rappel beside waterfalls, and rev up on an ATV ride—all led by expert English-speaking guides. Watch for monkeys and macaws, then enjoy an authentic Costa Rican lunch in a Jurassic Park-like setting.

Combine hiking, waterfall swimming, and local cuisine with this tour in Las Monas Rainforest. You'll spend time learning about local plant life and cooling off in waterfall pools, with the option to jump from the top of some of the falls if you dare. You'll then head out to La Casita del Sabor for a local meal before returning to your hotel.

Get around Jaco by your own leg power when you rent a bicycle. You can get everywhere in Jaco by bike and see the area in a new way. Get to the beach, go shopping, go out to eat or drink with your friends, or even get out to the waterfalls by bike. The rental shop has parking for vehicles or motorcycles and bathrooms, and can help with any repairs if necessary.

Después de llegar al aeropuerto internacional Juan Santamaría de San José, ahorre tiempo y esfuerzo con este servicio de transporte privado a su destino en Playa Jacó. Su conductor se reunirá con usted en la zona de llegadas y le llevará directamente a la localidad costera sin tener que esperar a otros pasajeros. Si es surfista y planea tomarse un descanso en Jacó, su tabla de surf va gratis.