Experience the true meaning of Pura Vida on this guided day trip from Jaco. Let us take you to a majestic setting of natural Costa Rican harmony.
The Explorer Tour from Jaco
- Guided rainforest hike in Costa Rica.
- Scenic 4x4 safari ride.
- Exclusive access to private waterfall reserve.
- Jump into waterfalls from 4 to 25 feet.
- Explore virgin rainforest.
At a height of over 1,000 feet, we reach our private reserve. After a 5-minute downhill walk, this Jaco waterfall tour truly begins! We hike up the river using trails and bridges that criss-cross the water, allowing us to enjoy multiple smaller, interactive waterfalls and natural pools.
On this exciting Jaco day trip, there are four different swimming holes and many waterfalls to get under. These natural pools will invite you to swim in fresh mountain spring water and submerge yourself under the falls for an invigorating massage. For the more adventurous, there are a couple of places you can jump into the pools from heights of 4 feet and around 25 feet!
When you’ve quenched your thirst for adventure, we make the 10-minute hike back to the truck. During the entire tour, we are surrounded by the beautiful Costa Rican virgin rainforest. Bring your camera to capture all the amazing experiences. Your guide will keep it in a dry bag and make sure it stays safe.
Experience the true meaning of ‘Pura Vida’, this guided trip takes you to the rainforest in the hills above the Pacific Ocean to a majestic setting of pure Costa Rican natural harmony. After a short drive from Jaco beach, you will arrive at our base camp. Let’s hop in our 4×4 safari vehicles and drive up the mountain over 1000′ to get to our private reserve. Your guide will stop along the way to point out interesting flora and fauna and the incredible views of the ocean and countryside.
After a short (5-minute) downhill hike, we will start our adventure through the river. We will hike up the river using trails and bridges that criss-cross the river, allowing us to enjoy multiple smaller, interactive waterfalls and natural pools. There are 4 different swimming holes and many waterfalls to get under. These natural pools will invite you to swim in the fresh mountain spring water and submerge under the falls for an invigorating massage. For the more adventurous, there are a couple of places you can jump into the pools from 4′ and up to 25′! When you are done we have the 10 minute hike back to the truck. During the entire tour we are totally surrounded by beautiful Costa Rica virgin rain forest.
Bring your camera to capture all your amazing experiences and your guide will keep it in a dry bag and make sure it stays safe!
Important Info
All of our tours will run rain or shine. When it rains here it is still relatively warm and the rain can actually enhance your experience while you are in the rain forest during the rain. However, if the rain is so strong that it creates conditions that your guide deems it unsafe, we will cancel the tour and you can reschedule or receive a refund.
What to Bring
• Swimsuit
• Water
• Shoes that will get wet
• Cash for tips, etc.
• And a Big Sense of Adventure!
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Guided 4×4 safari adventure through the rainforest
- Safety briefing and basic first aid kit
- Guided river hike with trails and bridges
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Towels or swimwear – guests should bring their own
- All of our tours will run rain or shine.
- Bring Shoes that will get wet
- Tour Duration: Approximately 10 hours
- Children must always be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travel Insurance is not included.
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
The Explorer Tour from Jaco | RETAIL PRICE |
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Adult (3 - 100 years) | $90.06 |
Weather Policy
All of our tours will run rain or shine. When it rains here it is still relatively warm and the rain can actually enhance your experience while you are in the rain forest. However, if the rain is so strong that it creates conditions that your guide deems it unsafe, we will cancel the tour and you can reschedule or receive a refund.
Cancellation Policy
At Costa Rica Waterfall Tours, we are committed to providing you with an extraordinary experience that we guarantee the quality of our service. We value the relationship we have with each guest and want it to be mutually rewarding and last a lifetime. While some companies will fill tours with as many as 50 people at a time we tend to limit our groups to about 16.
Below are the guidelines if you must cancel your adventure:
Cancel before 24 hours of pickup: No Refund
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing full travel insurance to cover you for any cancellations, delays, medical bills, medical evacuation, loss/damage or theft of property, etc. If you choose not to get travel insurance Costa Rica Waterfall Tours will not be liable or responsible for any costs, problems or events that happen before, during or after your vacation. Some Travel Insurance is included on certain credit cards so it’s worth checking to see if you’re already covered by your credit card.
All of our office staff and guides speak fluent English to ensure that you have a pleasurable and safe experience. It is a little important to fully understand the person telling you how to hold the rope or where to jump, isn’t it?
So, whether you prefer Jaco waterfall and canyoning tours, adventure tours in Jaco, or a mix of both, we will make your day a special one! Read our staff bios below and get to know the people who will help you create unforgettable memories in Costa Rica.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing



