The 9 Waterfall Tours in Jaco That Earn Their Price

1.Hike 10 waterfalls in Jaco lunch included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55Our pick

This three-hour hike at Finca Los Solís takes you through streams, steep jungle paths, rope-assisted rock climbs, and ten waterfalls. Guides such as Jorge, Dustin, Marwin, and Coco are known for patient help and local plant knowledge. Lunch, fruit, water, photos, a dry bag, parking, showers, and WiFi are included.

“Extremely fun and pleasant tour guides. They ensured our safety while insisting that we had fun. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to enjoy themselves!”

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2.5 Hour Off-Road ATV+ Zipline+ Waterfall Rappelling+ Tractor Jungle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $160

At The Park at Ocean Ranch near Jaco, you ride ATVs, rappel El Encanto Waterfall, zip across more than 2,000 meters of rainforest, and ride a tractor through the property. Guides such as Jesus and Carlos keep the pace friendly and safety-focused. Hotel pickup may be available in selected areas, and lunch is optional rather than included.

“Amazing crew, very safe and professional, we had amazing time…. Much recomended, the place is beautiful”

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3.ATV + Zipline + Waterfall + Rainforest Lunch COMBO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $179

From Jaco, you will ride 10 zip lines, including a 2,400-foot cable, then take an ATV through rainforest to Catarata Bijagual. Swim at the waterfall, enjoy lunch at a mountain tilapia farm, and return past Pacific views. Guides including Marco, Emmanuel, Diego, and Alex have earned special praise for safety and personal attention.

“My boyfriend and I loves our experience! We were with Emmanuel for on our ATV tour and it was amazing! We toured all over the mountain and stopped at the waterfall for a quick swim. The water was so refreshing. Emmanuel was so informative throughout the tour and made us feel welcomed and comfortable. 100% would recommend!”

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4.3 Hour ATV + Waterfalls, Private Beach & Panoramic Ocean Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Start with bilingual safety instruction and practice laps, then ride an ATV across rivers, jungle trails, farms and lookout points near Jaco. Stop at private waterfalls for swimming, with a panoramic sky platform and private beach visit possible if time allows. Guides such as Mary, Glen and Dorian help beginners feel at ease.

“Glen was awesome! He made us feel welcome and comfortable from the moment we arrived. We only had 4 people in our group (myself and one other were more experienced) and the two others were beginners. Glen made this tour extremely fun for all of our skill levels. We never felt bored and the beginners never felt out of control. Lots of fun hill climbs, riding through streams, and fantastic views! Thanks Glen!”

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5.Waterfalls Adventure From Jaco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $210

Leave central Jacó at 7am for a full day of rainforest walks, swimming holes, rope swings, natural slides, and cliff jumps near Dominical and Uvita. You visit five waterfalls in three locations, enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch, and return by private vehicle. The tour suits active visitors with moderate fitness.

“Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable of all of the waterfalls we visited. Our Guide was exceptional and professional. The organizer we scheduled with extorted another $20.00 from us because they had to pick us up instead of meeting them. The issue was they had to drive right by where we were staying. In my message to the organizer is stated I wanted the extra $20.00 to go to our guide. I do not know if that ever happened. The description says they do pick ups. Be wary if they want more money from you.”

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6.2 Hour ATV + Waterfalls in Jaco Beach and Los Suenos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Start at Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park near Herradura for a guided ATV ride through jungle paths, river crossings, and lookout spots. You will practice first, follow bilingual guides such as Jason, Marie, Brian, or Julio, then stop at a waterfall for about 15 minutes of swimming. Expect dust, mud, rocks, and a refundable ATV deposit.

“Great time! Wish there was opportunity to ride faster but we had a big group so not a big deal. The falls in the middle was smaller than expected but guides gave us ample time to see and swim in it.”

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7.Rainforest Magic Horseback Riding Waterfall Tour Private Park Setting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Ride a well-mannered Costa Rican stepping horse through Ocean Ranch Park near Jaco on a roughly 1.5-hour jungle and river route to El Encanto waterfall. Bilingual guides such as Jesus, Jose, and Domi help first-time riders feel at ease. Wildlife sightings may include monkeys, toucans, macaws, butterflies, iguanas, and frogs.

“Excellent Tour, on time pick up, great ride to the water fall, fast ride if everyone agrees to run the horses. Nice lunch afterwards with round trip to Hotel. Definitely something you want to do in CR.”

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8.Jaco Jungle Zipline & Waterfall Tractor Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

At The Park at Ocean Ranch, Luis, Andres, Andre, Jeffrey, or Jesus may guide you through an 850-acre river valley. Ride a tractor to El Encanto waterfall, hike to the first platform, then fly across eight jungle zip lines, ending with a 600-meter run above the river. Hotel transfers are available in nearby Jaco-area communities.

“The tour itself was great. Viator’s transportation arrangements much less so. I highly recommend the tour but be prepared to arrange your own transportation possibly at the last minute”

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9.4×4 Jungle Safari to Waterfall & Delicious Rainforest Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Take a bilingual 4x4 ride from Jacó into the Agujitas mountains and Carara National Park. Stop at Catarata Bijagual for photos and a swim, then eat a traditional meal at Paz del Campo Restaurant. Guides such as Juan, Mike, Jordan, and Wilmer are known for safe driving and lively nature stops.

“The staff is incredible, informative and fro Friendly. Really enjoyed the waterfall, the “rope jump” was fun. The view at lunch was wonderful as was the food. I could have done with 15/20 minutes at the “Jaco Sign”, deducted from the Fall time. A little more openness on the “commute” to and fro.”

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