Top Jaco Climbing Tours

Fly from treetop to treetop in a lush jungle reserve with a 1.5-hour zipline adventure tour from Jaco, and get a monkey’s-eye view of the tropical canopy. Hike to a training center in the forest, then strap in and soar through a series of eight thrilling ziplines. Watch for bright tropical birds and ancient trees, complete the series with an extraordinary 2,000-foot (600-meter) ride from the valley crest to a clear river, then finish your tour with juice and fresh tropical fruit at a nearby ranch.

Discover the beauty and diversity of Costa Rica’s rain forest with a combo tour at a private ecotourism reserve. Observe canopy wildlife and soak up spectacular 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. Enjoy a guided nature hike through the rain forest, and wrap up your 2.5-hour tour with a visit to a serpentarium and medicinal garden. The tour includes round-trip transport from your Jaco hotel.

This Jaco ATV tour may be short, but it doesn’t skimp on adventure, making it a great choice for exploring the Costa Rican rain forest 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.

Ziplining through forest canopies is a must in Costa Rica, and during this exciting activity you’ll be treated to fantastic ocean and mountain views at the same time. Zoom down 14 cables at up to 30 miles per hour, feeling like a bird soaring above the trees or a monkey swinging through them. A great activity to enjoy with friends.

Fly through the Costa Rican rainforest on this guided eco-friendly canopy tour. The ziplining adventure takes place at the Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park, which features a course that includes 12 platforms and 10 cables with a total distance of 2.2 miles (3.5 kilometers). During your journey, catch views of Herradura Bay and Island, as well as the Nicoya Gulf.

Go horseback riding, ziplining, waterfall rappelling, and ATV-ing on this adventure-filled all-day guided tour in the Jaco Jungle. Saddle up on a Costa Rican stepping horse and ride past giant trees, monkeys, and nesting macaws. Then, learn how to rappel down a waterfall before ziplining through the rainforest setting. Finish the day with an afternoon ATV ride. A Costa Rican lunch is also included.

Experience the Costa Rican jungle from an exciting perspective on this private ATV tour. Traverse rivers, beaches, jungle paths, and muddy trails in the Jaco Beach area, and learn about your surroundings from your dedicated guide. Enjoy photo stops and a chance to relax on the beach for a bit before concluding the experience.

Ride a horse into the jungle on a 1.5-hour tour from Jaco to a towering waterfall, ancient groves of trees and a remote valley ranch. Watch for white-faced monkeys, toucans and macaws as you guide 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.

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.

A guided tour enriches your experience in Manuel Antonio National Park by providing information about the park’s plant and animal life and expert navigation between the park and your regional hotel. Plus, this tour offers a stress-free way to visit one of Costa Rica’s must-see destinations in just one day.

Take a break from the beach for a different kind of fun in Jaco with this action-packed canyoning adventure. Soar through the rain forest on ziplines, rappel down tropical waterfalls, and scramble down a rocky riverbed. No experience is required, as expert guides are on hand to ensure a safe and unforgettable romp through Costa Rica’s natural playground.

Feel the adrenaline rush of soaring over 11 different waterfalls on this small-group canopy tour at Adventure Park Costa Rica. Enjoy breathtaking views over the ocean, mountains, and rainforest on 25 zipline cables, the longest in Costa Rica. Led by a professional guide, this tour emphasizes safety and provides all the necessary equipment. Lunch and bottled water are included. Transportation to and from this Costa Rica zip line tour is an available option. Participants must be at least seven years old and weigh less than 280 pounds (127 kg).

Explore a lush jungle on a 4-hour adventure tour from Jaco, then ride, rappel and soar through groves of ancient trees. Steer your Costa Rican stepping horse along a forested path to El Encanto waterfall, then learn the basics of safety and technique before rappelling off the edge of the 180-foot (55-meter) cascade. Hop from pool to pool as you lower yourself along the cliff face, then continue to a series of eight thrilling ziplines, and soar through the forest canopy before hiking to a nearby ranch for refreshments.

Rappel from the top of a 180-foot (55-meter) waterfall in the heart of the jungle with a 1.5-hour adventure tour from Jaco. Follow your guides into a forested training site, then learn the basics of safety and technique. Tie into a rope at the edge of El Encanto waterfall, and take in the lush scenery as you descend through a series of pools fed by the clear, fast running river. Finish your expedition with a return hike to a nearby ranch for fresh tropical fruits and juice.

Get your adrenaline fix during a thrilling canyoning excursion at the Los Suenos Adventure Park. Ride a tractor up into the mountains, take a short hike through the rainforest, then set out to explore the rugged canyons. Enjoy rappeling down cliffs and waterfalls; dare to jump or slide from the high rocks; and cool off with a swim in the natural pools below. This is a fun yet challenging activity for adventurous travelers, but there is no experience necessary.

Soar above waterfalls and through a lush tropical rain forest on a thrilling zipline tour at Adventure Park Costa Rica from Jaco. Boasting 25 heart-pounding cables including a pair of rappels and a swinging bridge, the course is the longest in the country and offers spectacular views over the Gulf of Nicoya. Continue the adventure by water and land with an off-road truck adventure and a swim in a spring-fed pool, and then recharge with a delicious Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant.