The Best Tours in Jaco – Costa Rica's Vibrant Beach Town

The Best Tours in Jaco – Costa Rica's Vibrant Beach Town

Craving a beach adventure, but don't want to spend all of your time on the beach? Welcome to the top things to do in Jaco, Costa Rica! You can bask in the sunlight when you choose, enjoy dinners in town, and spend your days going on adventure after adventure. Sail down estuaries and on the open sea. Go on jungle excursions through the treetops. Be brave for your crocodile safari, and more!

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Jungle Crocodile Safari
Boat ToursWildlife

The Jungle Crocodile Safari Tour will take you along a river teeming with wildlife-crocodiles, birds, reptiles and more! Have your eyes sharp and your camera ready as you enjoy this two-hour tour.

The Explorer

The Explorer

From $93
Nature Walk

On The Explorer tour, you’ll get to explore the waterfalls in the forests of Jacó. This tour will take you to an area that resonates with the rushing water of 10 waterfalls. You’ll get the chance to hike the trails and swim in the natural pools.

Carara National Park Tour
Naturalist GuideNature WalkWildlife

The Carara National Park is situated between Amazonian and Mesoamerican habitats, placing it within a transition zone that harbors a unique blend of flora and fauna. During this tour, participants will be able to explore the park’s trails and get a look at the plants and creatures that call it home.

5-in-1 Adrenaline Extreme Adventure
Aerial TramNature WalkRappel1+

The Adrenaline Extreme tour in Jacó, Costa Rica, offers a comprehensive adventure experience within a tropical forest near the beach. This 3.5-hour tour combines multiple activities, including an aerial tram ride, a 9-cable zipline course, a high ropes circuit, a 400-meter hike, and a visit to a butterfly garden.

Carara National Park & Bird Watching

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the transitional wet-dry forest with our expert bilingual guides, who are eager to share fascinating insights about nature and birdwatching. Wander through lush gallery forests and pristine patches of primary forest, encountering majestic scarlet macaws and crocodiles basking by the iconic Tárcoles River Bridge.

Waterfall Rappelling and Zipline- Canyoning Experience
RappelZip Lines

If you came to Costa Rica for adventure and excitement then this tour is for you! Enjoy waterfalls, canyons, adrenaline rushes and the beauty of nature as you explore the jungle by hiking, zip lining, swimming, cliff jumping, and rappelling. This rainforest adventure is perfect if you want to combine a nature excursion with awesome activities.

Guided Tour of Manuel Antonio National Park
Naturalist GuideNature Walk

Make your way through Manuel Antonio National Park’s emerald rainforests and soft, sandy beaches on a guided tour. Learn about the region’s plants and animals as you soak up the beauty of nature on this 2 mile (3.2 km) hike.

Jaco Sea Kayak and Snorkel
KayakingSnorkeling

Get wet and explore the open ocean just outside Jaco with a half day kayaking and snorkeling tour.

Jaco Private Surf Class

Our two-hour private lessons are a fantastic choice for couples or families eager to learn together in a fun and supportive environment.

From $88

Our 2-hour tour takes you to the Tulin River, a stunning natural spot surrounded by lush vegetation. We’ll make a stop at a tall bridge—an ideal location for memorable photos. During the rainy season, the river is strong and lively, while in the dry season it becomes calm and shallow. Depending on water levels, you may even have the chance to step into the river and enjoy some refreshing splashing fun.

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Explore hand-picked Costa Rica itineraries designed by local insiders who know every hidden corner. Each trip is completely flexible, customized to your pace, travel style, and budget.

9 days | $$$

Pura Vida Adventure Together

We both love nature and hiking so Costa Rica is ideal for both of those. We went during what’s considered the rainy season so you need to be aware of that going in. It rained at some point almost every day we were there but we still had a very enjoyable time. We visited La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio. We enjoyed La Fortuna more. La Fortuna was more jungle whereas Manuel Antonio was more coastal and felt more touristy.

Pura Vida Adventure Together

Costa Rica

8 days | $$$

Adventure Through Costa Rica's Wild Heart

Costa Rica was just magnificent. The people, food, jungles, beaches were all fantastic. Can’t wait until my next trip back.

Adventure Through Costa Rica's Wild Heart

Costa Rica

9 days | $$$

Big Multi Family Group Adventure

Embark on a vibrant Costa Rican adventure that juxtaposes bustling urban energy with lush, untouched rainforests, delivering a dynamic escape from everyday routine. From San José’s lively streets you’ll head to Monteverde’s cloud‑forest canopy for sky tram rides and hikes, then dive into Rio Celeste’s turquoise waters and trek El Silencio’s volcanic paths. Friendly locals and knowledgeable guides will immerse you in coffee farms, rainforest sounds, and volcanic vistas, leaving you with lasting memories of Costa Rica’s spirited hospitality and natural wonder.

Big Multi Family Group Adventure

Costa Rica

8 days | $$

Sisters Adventure Together

Incredible tours, hotels, and communities.

Sisters Adventure Together

Costa Rica

11 days | $$$

60th birthday jungle adventure

If you like the outside at all, Costa Rica is for you! It truly is a rich coast. The diversity of wildlife is mind blowing. It is spectacular.

60th birthday jungle adventure

Costa Rica

10 days | $$$

Winter Romantic Adventure

The people are so friendly!

Winter Romantic Adventure

Costa Rica

9 days | $$

Costa Rica Two Family Journey

Lovely, relaxing country. Lots of activities, everything from lounging to adventure and more. Friendly people, tasty food, family-friendly.

Costa Rica Two Family Journey

Costa Rica

12 days | $$$

Matt and Fran’s Costa Rica holiday

Costa Rica has a diverse landscape and every area is unique and different. We easily rented a 4 wheel drive vehicle and drove from the Caribbean to the Pacific!

Matt and Fran’s Costa Rica holiday

Costa Rica

11 days | $$$

Family Time in Costa Rica

Michelle and her family embarked on a multi‑generational adventure in Costa Rica, where mist‑cloaked cloud forests meet surf‑kissed Pacific beaches, offering a vibrant contrast of cool heights and warm tides. Your journey weaves through Monteverde’s canopy zip lines and canyoning thrills, the turquoise Tenorio River’s Class III/IV rapids, and La Leona waterfall’s lush river tubing. Guided by local experts and supported by a comfortable van, your family will soak up Pura Vida hospitality, returning home with shared stories of soaring forests and surf‑side sunsets.

Family Time in Costa Rica

Costa Rica

8 days | $$$

Family Adventure Through Costa Rica

Rachel and her family of four spent a week moving across Costa Rica, from Arenal to the Pacific coast, with every transfer and tour arranged door to door. In Arenal they rode the Sky Adventures aerial tram and ziplines, took on the Balsa River's Class II–III rapids, and walked the EcoGarden trails to find sloths in their actual habitat, not a roadside stop, then the falls at La Fortuna. On the coast at Manuel Antonio they hiked the national park with a local guide, snorkeled the reef, and chased the Mulguri waterfall. As Rachel said, these weren't tours with twenty other tourists trailing the buses. They were the real thing, reachable only through local connections, with the family's days handled start to finish.

Family Adventure Through Costa Rica

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