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Costa Rica: Pacific Aerial Tram at Rainforest Adventures

1. Costa Rica: Pacific Aerial Tram at Rainforest Adventures

Experience the forest as never before at Rainforest Adventures in Jacó, Costa Rica. The aerial tram ride lasts one hour and twenty minutes of pure magic. Discover the real beauty of amazing Atlantic rainforest with an expert bilingual guide. The Aerial Tram has 18 gondolas that allow a maximum for 9 passengers including one bilingual (English/Spanish) naturalist guide. Upon advanced request there can be guide assistance in other languages as well. Explore all the different layers of the rainforest, from the floor to the treetops. The canopy is home to an enormous amount of flora and fauna. Eager to find light and space, many plants have colonized the treetops, turning them into small, independently functioning ecosystems.

Rainforest Adventures 5 in 1 Adrenaline Extreme Jaco

2. Rainforest Adventures 5 in 1 Adrenaline Extreme Jaco

The best and most complete one day tour in Jaco! Fulfill your desires of total adventure and Adrenaline within the tropical forest in Costa Rica. Located near the beach, our eco-adventure park opens its doors for the ultimate experience: the Adrenaline Extreme tour! A perfect combination of all the activities you may encounter in our private reserve. Start this great trip by flying over the treetops in our aerial tram tour while you learn all about the nature that surrounds you, then soar above the clouds and fly over the treetops and immerse yourself in nature and its surroundings experiencing first hand why Costa Rica is the best Adventure and Ecotourism destination in the world. With 10 cables, 15 platforms and amazing ocean views, trekking inside a jungle through natural trails until you reach the highest level of challenges with this rope circuit at 23 meters above the ground. Visualize the waterfall at your feet while you whip up a strategy and push your will towards the uncertainty of high altitudes. Have fun in this first challenge, where you will have to find stability while you cross over a bridge made of steel cables. Then, breathe deep while you cross the log that will take you to your next adventure: the Tightrope. But don’t worry! This isn’t the hardest part. Afterwards, you will find a very particular bridge: it will make you calculate your next steps very carefully in order to keep your balance while you cross it. At the end, you will have to resolve your descent using a wall with climbing holds; this is where, with great relief and pride, you end this spectacular adventure in the forest coming back with our guide through our trials Includes: -Aerial tram -Zip-lines (10 cables and 15 platforms) -High ropes course -Descent wall with climbing holds -Trekking (400mts) -Expert certified naturalist bilingual guide

Jaco Beach: Zip Line and ATV Adventure Combo Tour

3. Jaco Beach: Zip Line and ATV Adventure Combo Tour

The fun starts with a 15-minute tractor ride to the top of the mountain for the zip line portion of your adventure. Descend through the rainforest on a 2-hour course of 10 cables and 14 platforms, some with amazing panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Nicoya. After the zip lining is complete, its time to get your adrenaline pumping with an ATV adventure to a waterfall. Start with a test drive on a specially designed private track. Once you are familiar with your vehicle, the fun continues on a muddy 2-hour ATV tour in more than 300 hectares of private property. Enjoy this safe adventure with your guide as your journey towards a pristine private waterfall for a short hike and swim before returning to the base. Alternatively, upgrade your tour by choosing the 3-hour ATV course. After the zip lining portion of the tour which remains the same, embark on a longer ATV adventure which includes a visit to some nearby waterfalls and a drive along a muddy coastline trail with numerous lookout points.

From San Jose: Zipline, ATV and more Full-Day Tour w/ Lunch

4. From San Jose: Zipline, ATV and more Full-Day Tour w/ Lunch

On this tour you will get to visit the town of Jaco Beach, one of the most popular beach towns in all of Costa Rica due to its proximity to the capital city of San Jose; along the way you will enjoy some breathtaking views of the mountains, shortly after you will get to stop at the word famous Tarcoles River, where you will have the opportunity to view and take photos of crocodiles in their natural environment, some of them measuring up to 19ft long. Your next stop is at Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park, here you will have the opportunity to enjoy one of the best Zip Line Tours in Costa Rica, and our Action packed ATV jungle adventure in the rain forest, crossing rivers, muddy paths and ocean view lookout spots.

Jaco: Paragliding Flight over Tropical Forest

5. Jaco: Paragliding Flight over Tropical Forest

•We will be starting from our meeting point and drive to our mountain takeoff. •The passenger will meet the staff of Katto sky tours. • The pilots, 100% certified and with many years of experience, will prepare the equipment and the passengers for the flight. •The flight pilot will explain how the takeoff, flight and landing will be. •The takeoff will be assisted by the members of the staff that are necessary for a safe experience. •During the flight, the pilot will be able to explain any concern to the passenger, while enjoying a unique, relaxing and pleasant experience. •After providing the necessary instructions for a good maneuver, the pilot will land with the passengers at the same takeoff point. •On firm ground and checking that the passengers are in perfect condition, the used equipment will be disconnected. •If the video contract passenger is consulted for their data to send the video in digital format.

Jaco Beach: Horseback Riding with Waterfalls Swimming Stop

6. Jaco Beach: Horseback Riding with Waterfalls Swimming Stop

Enjoy one of the best ways to discover nature in the Costa Rica rainforest. Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park and see why it is renowned for having some of the best-kept horses in the area. With a tour through this private and exclusive 80-acre property, you will also get to enjoy stunning waterfalls and natural swimming pools. You may also be able to spot some great wildlife such as Toucans, White Face Monkeys, Poison Dart Frogs and, Scarlet Macaws. Your tour starts at the beautiful Herradura Costa Rica base, just 10-minutes from Jacó Beach and Los Suenos Resort. Once you arrive you will be equipped with all the gear you require, plus receive a short orientation session, ensuring you are comfortable before you set off. Once you are ready to depart, you will commence your ascension through the rainforest. Upon your eventual arrival at the waterfalls and swimming pool area, you will have some time to relax and enjoy the beautiful waters and natural scenery. During the tour, your bilingual guide will provide bottled water and at the end of your journey, you will enjoy a snack of fresh tropical fruits. Throughout the day professional photographers will capture the best photos and have them available for purchase at the end of your tour.

From Jaco: Full-Day Manuel Antonio National Park Tour

7. From Jaco: Full-Day Manuel Antonio National Park Tour

This park is the most famous in the country due to its wide variety of flora and fauna specimens, and also because Forbes ranked it in the top 10 most beautiful parks in the world. The park alone offers 3 unique hiking trails that differ in level from smooth and flat to quite sharp and steep. On this tour, the best nature guides will be with you and will help you understand the environment. The track you’ll take is actually smooth and charming and circles in the park making your walk around 2 miles long. Through the walk, your guide will describe the several species you’ll see, and you’ll be able to take beautiful pictures or simply enjoy the scene. Among the best parts of this excursion is that the Manuel Antonio National Park hosts 3 of the 4 current monkey species of Costa Rica. On this hike, enjoy a relaxing break at the third beach situated in the southern part of the national park. You’ll have around twenty minutes to relax on the beach or in the calm waters of the bahía. During the hike, it is possible to see birds, reptiles, and sloths, as well as plants and insects such as orchids and butterflies. Your guides will use Pentax and Swarovski telescopes that you can use to view wildlife and take photos from an alternative point of view. After concluding the tour, transportation back to your lodging will be provided.

Jaco Beach: ATV Tour with Waterfall Stop

8. Jaco Beach: ATV Tour with Waterfall Stop

Receive a short tutorial on how to ride an ATV from your experienced guide. Ride a few laps on a private specially designed ATV test track. After getting confident in your riding ability, it’s time to hit the open road. Speed through luscious green terrain. Cross rivers. Cruise by farms and scenic nature. Reach lookout spots where you can take in the breadth and scope of this beautiful landscape. Hop off your ATV and take a quick hike with your guide to an exclusive private waterfall, where you can snap some pictures.

Jaco: Arenal Volcano, Fortuna Waterfall, & Hot Springs Tour

9. Jaco: Arenal Volcano, Fortuna Waterfall, & Hot Springs Tour

Tour the best locations of the Arenal Volcano area and learn about the nature of this unique destination. Swim in La Fortuna Waterfall, hike over lava trails, visit a look-out point to get the best views of the volcano on clear days, and soak in the hot springs at the base of Arenal Volcano. Take the scenic route to the Arenal Volcano area and visit La Fortuna Waterfall, the most iconic of Costa Rica. Swim in its refreshing waters and admire the beautiful rainforest vegetation that surrounds this natural wonder, where wildlife can sometimes be observed. Stop for an authentic Costa Rican lunch in a restaurant located near the town of "La Fortuna." Then, prepare to take a hike over the lava trails from the volcano’s big eruption of 1,968. Take in the views at the volcano’s main look-out point and get the best views of this beautiful conic-shaped mountain on clear days. Arrive at “Paradise Hot Springs and Gardens” and relax for a couple of hours in the multiple hot spring pools surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens, which also provide great views of the volcano on clear days. Finish this great adventurous day with a delicious dinner on the route back to your hotel.

The Extreme Adventurer Waterfall Tour

10. The Extreme Adventurer Waterfall Tour

Take part in an all day quest geared toward adrenaline junkies but also for the more calm-spirited. There are no jumps that are required so if you are traveling with an adventurous spirit but just want to watch or swim that is fine too! The trip starts with a drive South to the wild and rugged Osa area. Trek to five different waterfalls in three locations with each one getting bigger and more beautiful. Observe the falls from dry-land, swim in the pools or climb up and jump right in! It is up to you to decide what you are up for. Jump from a rope swing at one of the falls into the natural pools below. The next Waterfall has jumps from 8-40 feet and a natural water slide. Then enjoy an authentic Costa Rican meal at a typical local restaurant. Enjoy a 4×4 trek deep into the mountains to arrive at arguably the most magnificent waterfall in all of Costa Rica after lunch. When the conditions are right you’ll have the option of cliff jumping from 20, 30, 45 or 75 feet into the deep pool at the base of the 75′ falls. During this tour you will be deep in the Costa Rica rain forest. The first 2 locations have a 5 minute hike to the falls and the last hike is about 30 minutes.

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What people are saying about Jaco

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 24 reviews

Our Guide was very knowledgeable and very good at spotting the wildlife and getting our pictures through his scope. He was patient and enthusiastic and loved to share his information. The trail was paved and very easy for walking. He even gave us a quick tour of some good viewing spots just outside the park.

Our guide was informative and told us all about the plants and animals. We walked through the butterfly pavilion, around the grounds, and rode up the gondola to the top. We were able to get out and walk a short distance to the beautiful overlook. It is well worth the visit!

Very nice experience, everyone is very friendly and the place is spectacular. the activities very well organized and safe. it is definitely recommended.

Muy buena experiencia, muy recomendable. El guía Jesús fue muy amable y profesional en todo momento

A lot of fun. Super friendly people. Would recommend.