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Costa Rica: Zip Line & 3hr ATV Waterfalls Combo Tour

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 20

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Zip line treetops then muddy ATV trails to waterfalls near Jaco

You’ll start high in Costa Rica’s rainforest canopy on zip lines with ocean views before rumbling down muddy trails by ATV toward hidden waterfalls. Expect fresh fruit breaks, laughter with your local guide, and plenty of stories to take home — plus the chance for a classic casado lunch if you’re hungry after all that adventure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Take 15-minute tractor ride up
Descend 12 platforms and 10 cables
Start 3-hour ATV tour
Explore trails, rivers, and ocean views
Enjoy fruits and water provided

The Experience

We hopped onto this rattling old tractor just outside Jaco — I could smell the wet leaves and that earthy scent you only get after rain. Our guide, José, grinned as we climbed higher up the mountain, pointing out a sloth (I almost missed it, honestly). The view from the top was wild — ocean on one side, green everywhere else. Strapping into the first zip line felt scarier than I expected. My palms were sweaty. But once I pushed off, it was just wind and this weird mix of fear and laughter echoing behind me. There’s something about flying over those treetops that makes you forget you’re even wearing a helmet.

After twelve platforms (I counted because my legs were shaking by number seven), we peeled off our harnesses and switched to ATVs. The helmets still smelled like last week’s rainstorm — not bad, just honest. José led us down these muddy tracks where puddles splashed up to my knees (bring extra clothes, trust me). We stopped at a river crossing where some local kids waved and tried to race us barefoot — they won. The waterfall wasn’t huge but felt cold enough to wake up every cell in my body when I dunked my head under. Someone handed out pineapple slices; they tasted sweeter than anything back home.

I kind of wish I’d tried ordering the “casado” plate for lunch at Vista Los Sueños — it looked like something you’d want after getting covered in mud all morning. Next time, maybe I’ll have more Spanish ready so I don’t just point at things on the menu. There’s a lot I didn’t expect from this day trip near Jaco Beach: how loud the birds are when you stop moving, or how good it feels to laugh with strangers while scraping mud off your shoes.

What’s included

Your day includes two hours of guided zip lining through Costa Rica’s treetops with all safety equipment provided, plus bottled water and fresh fruit breaks along both tours.
Afterward comes a three-hour ATV ride with waterfalls — all led by friendly bilingual guides using Honda Fourtrax or Kymco vehicles.
Lunch is available separately at Vista Los Sueños if you’re hungry after adventuring.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park