Top Jaco Outdoor Activities - page 3

This Jaco ATV tour may be short, but it doesn’t skimp on adventure, making it a great choice for exploring the Costa Rican rainforest in just a couple of hours. Get behind the wheel of an ATV and follow your personal guide over rugged mountainous terrain, past ocean vista points, and right by a small waterfall.

Escape to a secluded beach paradise on a day cruise to Playa Fantasia, a hidden stretch of sand on the Nicoya Peninsula that's only accessible by boat. Enjoy the 40-minute catamaran ride from Jaco Beach, and spend several hours relaxing on beach hammocks or trying water sports like surfing, snorkeling, and boogie boarding. Stay refreshed with included tropical cocktails and a fresh chef’s lunch prepared right on the beach.

This experience is perfect for nature lovers and animals. We will have the opportunity to observe an incredible diversity of fauna, including monkeys, snakes and a wide variety of birds, highlighting the majestic scarlet macaw, which has found its home in this place. In addition to the rich wildlife, we will witness a fascinating natural phenomenon: the transition between dry tropical forest and wet tropical forest, a unique display of the ecological diversity of the region.

Our 2-hour group lesson is perfect for those who want to try surfing for the first time, as well as those who want to improve their technique. IT is not necessary to know how to swim since chest height as deepest,you will be accompanied and guided by trained instructors. Come with your family or friends!! kids less 10 yo and seniors over 50 yo,will need to book a private class to take care of every detail and ensure the best experience in terms of results and safety. In our class, you will learn the basics of surfing and safety, reading the water, waves and currents, training the technique on land, and then you will go into the water.We recommend that IT be one of the first activities you do, as surfing requires energy, enthusiasm, and a rested body to enjoy it to the fullest! After the lesson, Just relax in our beach chairs and umbrellas! Start your adventure with the waves and feel the Pura Vida from the beginning!!☀️

The countryside around Jaco Beach is ideal for an outdoor adventure and this action-packed tour includes two fun activities in one day. Saddle up for a scenic horseback ride through the mountains, hike down to a natural waterfall, and cool off with a swim beneath the falls. Next, take the wheel of an ATV for a thrilling off-road excursion along mud tracks, jungle trails, and coastal roads with spectacular ocean views.

Simplify your arrival in (or departure from) Costa Rica with this handy private transfer from San Jose Airport to your destination in Jaco. Instead of wasting time waiting for taxis or buses when you’re carrying luggage and tired from your trip, just look out for your driver in the arrivals area and hop on board a comfortable private shuttle bus.

Combine a fun outdoor activity with an indulgent chocolate tasting on this small-group tour. . Soar through the treetops at the Los Suenos Adventure Park as you tackle a thrilling course of 10 zip-lines in the heart of the rainforest. Next, visit a local cocoa plantation, learn all about the chocolate-making process, and sample a variety of delicious chocolates, tropical fruits, and cacao water.

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.

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.

Explore the trails of the National Park nesting site of the majestic Scarlet Macaw, it is also the habitation of monkeys spiders, sloths, anteaters, pizotes, agoutis, bats, poisonous frogs, toucans, snakes, basilisks, iguanas, toucans, motorcycles, spiders, a variety of insects among others. A certified guide will accompany you throughout the tour showing you the hidden secrets of the park through a professional telescope. If you want to enjoy our tour at a time different from the established or need transportation contact us in advance.

This is one of the most sought after tours in our country! You have to see the interaction of Jason Vargas, the first guide of the Tárcoles River, with all the crocodiles that we see on the tour, we have more than 20 years of experience in this wild activity and dozens of appearances on Discovery Channel, NatGeo , Animal Planet and the BBC in London, which guarantees excellent quality and a pleasant experience during your visit to Costa Rica!

Set off on a leisurely horseback ride along the beach in Esterillos Este, Costa Rica. This small-group tour is a great way to admire the beautiful coastal scenery of Costa Rica. Ride through jungles and admire the local flora and fauna including almond trees, toucans, and sloths until you reach the Esterillos Este Beach on the Pacific Ocean.

Jaco is known for its beaches and nightlife, but its natural beauty should not be missed. Enjoy a visit to a nearby rainforest via 4x4 vehicle, and learn about the ecosystem from your naturalist guide. Stop by a series of waterfalls for an exhilarating plunge, then relax during lunch while taking in the lush jungle views.

On this zipline canopy tour in Jaco, you see way more than just the treetops. This tour boasts views of Herradura Bay, the Gulf of Nicoya, and plenty of wildlife like scarlet macaws, whiteface monkeys, and chestnut mandible toucans on a wild 80 acre reserve. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Jaco make this tour easy to add onto your itinerary.

This small-group tour stands out by offering two unique activities: an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) ride and a special chocolate-tasting experience. Drive your ATV through the jungle to ocean viewpoints and private waterfalls; then sample chocolate, cocoa fruit, and chocolate drinks while learning about the chocolate-making process and the ancestral history and local economic impacts of the cocoa bean.

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.

Spend a full day exploring the beauty of Isla Tortuga on this small-group tour from Jacó. First stop at the Tarcoles River to watch crocodiles from the bridge, then visit Negritos Island to see spider monkeys and dolphins. Enjoy a snorkeling tour at a secluded spot and end the day with a delicious local lunch with fruits.

Go in search of crocodiles and other wildlife on a boat cruise along the Tarcoles River, home to one of the largest populations of crocodiles in the world. Learn about the area’s flora and fauna from your guide as you cruise along the river, and keep an eye out for crocodiles, reptiles, and more than 50 bird species.

Whether you're looking to relax or enjoy something more active, this full-day catamaran excursion to Tortuga Island from Jacó will accomplish your goals. The island has some of the most pristine beaches in Costa Rica, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Make use of the hot tub on board and take a fun banana boat ride if you wish. It is an ideal fun day for couples and groups of friends.

Discover the beauty and diversity of Costa Rica’s rainforest with a combo tour at a private ecotourism reserve in Jaco. Get two experiences on one tour: Observe canopy wildlife and 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.

Ride a horse into the jungle on this guided small-group tour near Jaco to a towering waterfall, ancient groves of trees and a remote valley ranch. Watch for white-faced monkeys, toucans, and macaws as you ride your Costa Rican stepping horse along the trail and enjoy the cool spray from the 180-foot (55-meter) El Encanto waterfall. Take in stunning views of the thickly forested landscape, then finish your tour with fresh fruit and juice at the scenic ranch.

Jaco is one of the top surfing destinations in Costa Rica. Learn to surf with a professional surfing lesson tailored to your experience level, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced surfer looking to improve your skills. Pickups available, and bottled water, snacks, and sunblock provided for convenience.

Explore a mix of forest and beach on horseback with this guided experience, suitable for riders of all experience levels. You can expect to see all sorts of wildlife, including birds, monkeys, and—if you're lucky—the occasional sloth. Both morning and afternoon trips are available to suit your schedule best.

This experience offers a full day of outdoor adventure in an adventure park near Herradura. Your day includes three adventure sports: start with ziplining down a series of 12 platforms and 10 cables, and continue with an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) ride through the jungle. Finish with horseback rides to waterfalls nearby. This tour includes an option for a typical Costa Rican lunch.