Jaco Jungle Adventure: Horseback, Zipline, Rappel & ATV

Five Activities in One Day Across 850 Acres of Jaco Jungle

You spend a full day moving through 850 acres of Jaco jungle on five different activities: horseback riding, tractor tour, ziplining, waterfall rappelling, and ATV riding. A professional English-speaking guide leads the group past nesting macaws and monkey troops, and lunch is included midday. Everything you need (gear, instruction, water) comes with the price, so you show up and the day is already planned.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Jaco Jungle adventure

• Horseback riding in Jaco Jungle
• Tractor Jungle Tour
• Ziplining at El Encanto
• Waterfall rappelling
• ATV riding in private river valley
• Lunch in Jurassic park setting

The experience

Picture yourself on horseback, moving through dense canopy where macaws nest in the high branches and troops of monkeys call from the trees. That's how the morning starts in the Jaco jungle, not on a trail you've seen before, but on private land that feels untouched, where the guide points out things most visitors miss because they're moving too fast or not looking up. The property spans 850 acres of river valley, and you're going to cover it in five different ways before the day ends.

After the horseback section, you switch to a tractor for a slower tour through terrain the horses can't reach, then head to El Encanto for the zipline course. The lines run over the canopy, and between the speed and the height you get a view of the jungle most people only see from the ground. Then comes the waterfall rappelling. You're lowered down the face of a waterfall with professional gear and instruction, which sounds intense but the guides walk you through every step. Lunch happens in what the operator calls a Jurassic park setting, and honestly, the vegetation is thick enough that you half-expect something prehistoric to walk out. It's an authentic Costa Rican meal, not a tourist plate, and you eat it sitting in the middle of all that green.

The ATV section closes out the day. You ride through the river valley on your own machine, following the guide through sections that would be impassable on foot. By the time you're done, you've done a full day's worth of activities that would normally be spread across three or four separate tours (horseback, tractor, zipline, rappel, ATV) all with the same English-speaking guide and all the equipment included. The group stays small enough that the guide can actually see you and adjust the pace.

What’s included

• Your day includes horseback riding through the jungle, a tractor tour of the river valley, a zipline course over the canopy, waterfall rappelling with professional instruction and all necessary gear, and an ATV ride through terrain only accessible by machine.
• Lunch is an authentic Costa Rican meal served midday, plus bottled water and light refreshments throughout.
• A professional English-speaking guide leads the group of no more than a handful of people, and all equipment is provided.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:30 and 11:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 20 pickup points.Operator's directions: “From either side coming from Herradura/Jacó/Hermosa or Esterillos/Bejuco, following the Costanera main road, arrive at "Quebrada Amarilla", you will see a THE PARK sign.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by The Park at Ocean Ranch

Is this one for you?This works if you want to pack multiple jungle activities into one day without booking separate tours and coordinating timing yourself. The five-in-one format is what makes a full itinerary possible in a single outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 12 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

How long is the full day Jaco jungle adventure?

The tour runs the full day, covering all five activities with a lunch break included.

What's included in the price?

Horseback ride, tractor jungle tour, zipline course, waterfall rappelling with instruction and gear, ATV ride, lunch, bottled water, light refreshments, and a professional guide.

Do I need experience for the activities?

No. The guide provides instruction for rappelling and all activities are suitable for all fitness levels. Equipment is provided.

Is this tour recommended for pregnant travelers?

No, it's not recommended for pregnant travelers due to the physical nature of the activities.

What's the group size?

Groups are kept small so the guide can lead and supervise all participants safely.

What should I bring?

Wear closed-toe shoes, bring sunscreen and a change of clothes. Water and light refreshments are provided.

Is there an age limit?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Check with the operator about specific age or health concerns before booking.