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Jaco ATV & Waterfall Rappelling: 5-Hour Jungle Adventure

Three ways to move through the jungle in one morning, starting on an ATV

You ride an ATV through jungle for 90 minutes, rappel a 180-foot waterfall, then zipline over 2000 meters of canopy. All equipment, a professional guide, and refreshments are included. You pick your start time between 8am and 5pm, and the whole experience stays in one park, so no time is lost to transfers between activities.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV, waterfall rappelling, and zipline tour

  • Ride ATV through forest 1.5 hours
  • Rappel 180 feet down El Encanto waterfall
  • Zipline over 2000 meters at El Encanto

What’s included

Your day includes ATV use for the 1.5-hour forest ride, all rappelling and zipline equipment (harnesses, helmets, safety gear), a professional guide for the full 5 hours, the 180-foot waterfall rappel at El Encanto, access to over 2000 meters of canopy zipline, and light refreshments during the break between activities.

Times

  • Every day 08:00 09:30 11:00 12:30
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Before you book

Group Up to 25 1 private ›
Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›
Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 26 pickup points.
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Ages Adult (18 to 54 years) · Senior (55 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 1): free
Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.
Good to know
Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems

Operated by The Park at Ocean Ranch

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The experience

What makes someone want to trade a beach day for mud, rope, and heights? Maybe it's the idea of doing three completely different things before lunch, or maybe it's that you get to do them all in the same 5 hours without having to plan three separate trips. The day starts on an ATV, and you ride for about 90 minutes through forest trails until you reach El Encanto waterfall. That's when the energy shifts.

The waterfall rappel is 180 feet, and yeah, you're going to get soaked. Your guide handles the rigging and walks you through the descent, but there's still that moment where you're standing at the edge looking down and your brain catches up to what you're about to do. After you've come back down and wrung yourself out, there's a break for light refreshments: water, snacks, a chance to catch your breath. Then comes the zipline section: over 2000 meters of canopy tour, which means you're moving through the treetops on a series of lines with views that don't exist from the ground. The whole thing (ATV, rappel, zipline) happens in one park, so there's no driving between stops, no waiting around for the next group to finish.

Pickup is flexible. You choose a departure window between 8am and 5pm, and you'll confirm the exact time with the operator once your booking is confirmed. All the gear (harnesses, helmets, rappelling equipment) is provided, and your guide stays with you the whole time. Groups can be small or large. Families with kids work, couples work, solo travelers work. The only real constraint is that children need an adult with them, which makes sense given the heights involved.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to pack three different adventures into one morning without arranging separate tours or spending time on transfers. The single-park setup means you move straight from ATVs to rappelling to ziplining, and your guide handles all the technical setup.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 1): free.

How long is the ATV ride?

About 1.5 hours on private trails through the forest.

Is the waterfall rappel difficult?

It's 180 feet, and your guide manages the rigging and walks you through it. No prior experience needed, but you do need to be comfortable with heights and physical exertion.

What's included in the price?

ATV use, all rappelling and zipline gear, professional guide, and light refreshments.

What time does the tour start?

You choose a departure window between 8am and 5pm when you book. The operator confirms the exact time after your booking is confirmed.

Do I need to arrange my own pickup?

Use the Special Requirements field at checkout to specify your hotel name, area, and room number. The operator will confirm pickup details after your booking is confirmed.

How many people can join?

The tour works for singles, couples, families, and large groups.

What should I bring?

Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and muddy. Bring water and sunscreen. The operator provides all safety gear.

Jaco ATV & Waterfall Rappelling: 5-Hour Jungle Adventure

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