Ziplining, Rappelling & Horseback Riding near Jaco

Three activities in one morning, all the equipment handled for you.

Combine horseback riding, waterfall rappelling, and ziplining in a private 850-acre river valley near Jaco and Playa Hermosa. You ride through jungle for 90 minutes to El Encanto waterfall, rappel 180 feet down its face with a professional guide, then zipline out on over 2,000 feet of cable. Hotel pickup and drop-off, all gear, a guide, and refreshments are included. Children from age 5 are welcome.

The experience

What's the best way to pack three separate adventures into a single morning without spending the day in a car? This activity strings them together in sequence, so the transitions are built in. You start on horseback, riding through the jungle canopy for about 90 minutes until you reach El Encanto waterfall. The trail itself is the warm-up. You're moving through forest, spotting monkeys and toucans in the 850-acre private valley, and the pace gives you time to settle into the ride before the water work begins.

At the waterfall, the rappelling starts. You descend 180 feet down the face of El Encanto with a professional guide shepherding the group, moving through a series of pools as you work your way down. The guide handles the technical setup. You operate the rope and harness under instruction. Once you've reached the base, you're already wet and moving, which is when the zipline section makes sense. You're energized and ready for the cable work. The zipline route covers over 2,000 feet, strung through the canopy, and ends at the rancho where the group gathers for light refreshments and snacks.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in Jaco, Herradura, Playa Hermosa, and Los Suenos (minimum 2 people, single travelers and pickups outside these areas require a separate quote). The activity runs 5 hours total. You'll need to pick a departure window between 8am and 5pm when you book, though Ocean Ranch Park will confirm the actual time based on availability. All rappelling and ziplining equipment is provided, and a live English-speaking guide leads the group throughout.

What’s included

• Professional guide leading the full activity.
• horseback ride through the jungle.
• 180-foot waterfall rappel with all technical equipment.
• 2,000+ feet of ziplining cable.
• light refreshments and snacks at the rancho.
• hotel pickup and drop-off within Jaco, Herradura, Playa Hermosa and Los Suenos areas for groups of 2 or more.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:30, 11:00 and 12:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (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: “The Park At Ocean Ranch Jaco, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quebrada Amarilla, Costa Rica Open in Google Maps”

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by The Park at Ocean Ranch

Is this one for you?You operate the equipment yourself (rappelling the waterfall and ziplining the cable under guide instruction), so this suits travelers who want to do the thing, not watch it done. The fixed sequence (horseback, then rappel, then zipline) means the day holds together without you building it, which works best if you're staying in the Jaco area and want three separate skills in one morning without the logistics of arranging them separately.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

How difficult is the 180-foot waterfall rappel for someone who's never done it before?

The rappel down El Encanto is led by a professional guide who walks you through the technique and stays with your group the entire way down. The descent moves through a series of pools, so you're not dropping straight. The guide controls the pace and handles the technical setup while you manage the rope under instruction.

What's the horseback riding like, is it a slow trail ride or something more active?

The horseback section is a 90-minute jungle ride through the private valley to reach El Encanto waterfall. It's a working pace through the forest where you'll see monkeys and toucans, but it's designed as the opening to the day rather than a separate technical activity.

What happens if I'm not comfortable with the rappelling part? Can I skip it?

The activity is designed as a three-part sequence, so each section builds on the last. If you have concerns about any part before booking, contact the tour office at [e-mail] to discuss your specific situation.

Does the price include hotel pickup, or is that extra?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for accommodations in Jaco, Herradura, Playa Hermosa, and Los Suenos (minimum 2 people). If you're staying outside these areas or booking as a single traveler, contact the tour office for a transportation quote.

What should I bring or wear for a morning that includes water, rappelling, and ziplining?

All rappelling and ziplining equipment is provided. Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet (you'll be in the waterfall pools during the rappel section), and bring a change of clothes for after. Closed-toe shoes are recommended for the horseback and rappelling sections.