Horseback Riding Tours in Jaco at a glance
- Our pick: Jaco Horseback Riding: 2-Hour Ranch & Jungle Adventure, US$ 45 per person (2h, 4.90★ · 160).
- Best value: Horseback Riding in Jaco: Tropical Forest to Beach, US$ 42 per person (2h, 4.88★ · 48).
- Shortest: Esterillos & Jaco: Horseback Beach Ride with Ethical Horses, US$ 85 per person (1h 30m, 4.86★ · 85).
Price per person across the 14 options priced per person: US$ 42–US$ 210 (median US$ 85). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 14.
Of the 14 options: 14 with live guides in English, 14 with free cancellation, 12 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 9 kid-friendly, 3 private and 10 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.
Horseback Riding Tours in Jaco
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
14 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
Jaco Horseback Riding: 2-Hour Ranch & Jungle Adventure Horseback riding tour in Jaco with guide, helmet and water included: ride through open range and beach jungle spotting sloths, monkeys and macaws. All riding levels welcome. Every day · 07:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 15:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.90 (160 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Jaco Jungle Adventure: Horseback, Zipline, Rappel & ATV Full-day Jaco jungle tour with horseback riding, ziplining, waterfall rappelling and ATV on 850 acres. Includes lunch, guide, equipment. Rated best value. Every day · 08:00, 09:30 and 11:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.84 (268 reviews) Duration: 7h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per person
Esterillos & Jaco: Horseback Beach Ride with Ethical Horses Feel the Pacific breeze on a horseback ride near Jaco & Esterillos, Costa Rica. Small groups, well-cared-for horses, local guides, and ocean views: includes helmet & photos. Every day · 08:00, 10:00 and 16:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.86 (85 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · PL · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 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 in Jaco Beach: Rainforest and natural pools Ride through Costa Rica's rainforest on Vista Los Suenos' 80-acre property near Jaco Beach with bilingual guides, then swim in natural pools fed by waterfalls. Every day · 6 start times, 08:00 to 14:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.64 (44 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Horseback Riding in Jaco: Sunset Beach Ride with Local Guide Ride horses into the surf on a secluded Costa Rica beach at golden hour, led by a local cowboy guide who teaches you first and captures photos as you go. Mon–Fri · 15:30 · From age 12 ★ 4.68 (50 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 78 per person
Ziplining in Jaco with Horseback Riding & Natural Pool Zip line 12 platforms and 10 cables through the rainforest canopy, then ride horses to a natural swimming pool with a guide, fresh fruit and 4 hours total. Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 13:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.67 (58 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Horseback Riding & Chocolate Experience in Jaco Ride through rainforest and waterfalls near Jaco, then learn to make chocolate from cacao fruit at a working farm 10 minutes from the beach. Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.90 (20 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
ATV Riding in Jaco: Rivers, Mud & Mountain Views Ride your own ATV through jungle trails and river crossings near Jaco, then horseback to a natural swimming pool and waterfall, all in one morning with a bilingual guide. Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 13:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.76 (29 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
Ziplining in Jaco: 12 cables, ATV and horseback riding combo Zip line 12 cables through rainforest canopy near Jaco, then ride ATVs and horseback to private waterfalls with bilingual guides on this 2-hour jungle adventure. Every day · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.96 (25 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 210 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
Ziplining, Rappelling & Horseback Riding near Jaco Horseback ride through jungle, rappel a 180-foot waterfall, and zipline 2,000 feet of cable near Jaco with guide and gear provided, plus hotel pickup. Every day · 08:00, 09:30, 11:00 and 12:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.76 (17 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Horseback riding in Jaco rainforest with waterfall hike Ride horses through Jaco's 850-acre rainforest park, hike to a waterfall, spot birds, and enjoy lunch while exploring nature from downtown Jaco. Every day · Every 1 h, 07:00 to 14:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
The top 12 of 14 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaco Horseback Riding: 2-Hour Ranch & Jungle AdventureOur pickPickup offered | US$ 45 per person | 2h | 4.90★ · 160 | Every day · 07:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 15:30 | 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 |
| Esterillos & Jaco: Horseback Beach Ride with Ethical HorsesShortestGroup of up to 6 | US$ 85 per person | 1h 30m | 4.86★ · 85 | Every day · 08:00, 10:00 and 16:00 | English, Spanish, Polish |
| 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 |
| Jaco Jungle Adventure: Horseback, Zipline, Rappel & ATVPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 199 per person | 7h 30m | 4.84★ · 268 | Every day · 08:00, 09:30 and 11:00 | English, Spanish |
| Horseback riding in Jaco Beach: Rainforest and natural poolsGroup of up to 15 | US$ 75 per person | 2h | 4.64★ · 44 | Every day · 6 start times, 08:00 to 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Horseback Riding in Jaco: Sunset Beach Ride with Local GuideGroup of up to 7 | US$ 78 per person | 1h 30m | 4.68★ · 50 | Mon–Fri · 15:30 | English, Spanish |
| Ziplining in Jaco with Horseback Riding & Natural PoolGroup of up to 15 | US$ 119 per person | 4h | 4.67★ · 58 | Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 13:00 | English, Spanish |
| Horseback Riding & Chocolate Experience in JacoGroup of up to 10 | US$ 99 per person | 4h | 4.90★ · 20 | Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 | English, Spanish |
| ATV Riding in Jaco: Rivers, Mud & Mountain ViewsPrivate | US$ 140 per person | 4h | 4.76★ · 29 | Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 13:00 | English, Spanish |
| Ziplining in Jaco: 12 cables, ATV and horseback riding combo | US$ 210 per person | 7h–8h | 4.96★ · 25 | Every day · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00 | 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 (3): Jaco Jungle Adventure: Horseback, Zipline, Rappel & ATV (US$ 199 per person) · ATV Riding in Jaco: Rivers, Mud & Mountain Views (US$ 140 per person) · Horseback Riding on Jacó Beach: Sunset & Trail Options (US$ 60 per person)
- With pickup (5): Jaco Horseback Riding: 2-Hour Ranch & Jungle Adventure (US$ 45 per person) · Horseback Riding in Jaco: You Control the Horse (US$ 47 per person) · Jaco Jungle Adventure: Horseback, Zipline, Rappel & ATV (US$ 199 per person)