Jaco Beach Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Surf Lesson + Beach Day in Jaco Beach: 2-Hour Group Class, US$ 52 per person (2h, 5.00★ · 121).
- Best value: Horseback Riding in Jaco: Tropical Forest to Beach, US$ 42 per person (2h, 4.88★ · 48).
- Shortest: Learn to Surf in Jaco Beach: Small-Group Lessons for All Levels, US$ 80 per person (1h 30m, 5.00★ · only 9 reviews).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: US$ 42–US$ 80 (median US$ 52). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 3 kid-friendly, 1 private and 2 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Jaco Beach Tours
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6 options
Horseback Riding in Jaco: You Control the Horse Horseback riding in Jaco where you control the horse, not a guide: start through rice plantations and forest trails. Every day · 07:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.92 (532 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 47 per person
Surf Lesson + Beach Day in Jaco Beach: 2-Hour Group Class Two-hour group surfing lesson in Jaco with instructor, board, rashguard and sunscreen included. Learn the basics in chest-deep water. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (121 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 52 per person
ATV Riding in Jaco: Jungle & River Trails Ride jungle and river trails on an ATV in Jaco for 2 hours with a bilingual guide, fruits and water included: routes adjust to your skill level and the conditions. Every day · 7 start times, 08:00 to 15:00 · Ages 16–85 ★ 4.66 (73 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Horseback Riding in Jaco: Tropical Forest to Beach Two hours on horseback through Jaco's tropical forest to the Pacific coast, with a guide, gentle horse, and fresh fruit break at the beach. Every day · 8 start times, 07:00 to 16:00 · Up to age 65 ★ 4.88 (48 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
Horseback Riding on Jacó Beach: Sunset & Trail Options Ride through rainforest and along Jacó Beach on horseback with a local guide. Choose a sunset beach ride or a jungle trail where sloths and monkeys live. Every day · No fixed time · From age 6 ★ 4.91 (11 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Learn to Surf in Jaco Beach: Small-Group Lessons for All Levels Small-group surf lessons in Jaco Beach for all ages and skill levels, 90 minutes with equipment, rash guards and instruction from CPR-certified instructors. Every day · No fixed time · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf Lesson + Beach Day in Jaco Beach: 2-Hour Group ClassOur pickGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 52 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 121 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Horseback Riding in Jaco: Tropical Forest to BeachBest valueGroup of up to 15 | US$ 42 per person | 2h | 4.88★ · 48 | Every day · 8 start times, 07:00 to 16:00 | English, Spanish |
| Learn to Surf in Jaco Beach: Small-Group Lessons for All LevelsShortestGroup of up to 15 | US$ 80 per person | 1h 30m | 5.00★ only 9 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Horseback Riding in Jaco: You Control the HorsePickup offered | US$ 47 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 532 | Every day · 07:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00 | English, Spanish |
| ATV Riding in Jaco: Jungle & River TrailsGroup of up to 15 | US$ 80 per person | 2h | 4.66★ · 73 | Every day · 7 start times, 08:00 to 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Horseback Riding on Jacó Beach: Sunset & Trail OptionsPrivate | US$ 60 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 11 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (1): Horseback Riding on Jacó Beach: Sunset & Trail Options (US$ 60 per person)
- With pickup (2): Surf Lesson + Beach Day in Jaco Beach: 2-Hour Group Class (US$ 52 per person) · Horseback Riding in Jaco: You Control the Horse (US$ 47 per person)
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