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Hiking and Waterfall tour in Jaco: Experience the majesty of Costa Rican natural harmony
4.9
110 Ratings
Jacó
Discover the essence of ‘Pura Vida’ on this guided journey as it escorts you through the forests nestled in the hills beyond Jaco Beach, into a splendid tableau of pure Costa Rican natural balance.
Discover the essence of ‘Pura Vida’ on this guided journey as it escorts you through the forests nestled in the hills beyond Jaco Beach, into a splendid tableau of pure Costa Rican natural balance.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Costa Rica Waterfall Tours - After a short drive from Jaco beach you will arrive at our base camp and 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…
- Costa Rica Waterfall Tours - After a short drive from Jaco beach you will arrive at our base camp and 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!
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guides
- Transportation to the trail head
- Professional English-speaking guides
- Transportation to the trail head
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Costa Rica Waterfall Tours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(110 Ratings)
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Deborah_s
Apr 16, 2025
Great time! - Great time! Wilson and Joshua were excellent guides! We had a great breakfast with Shirley and then enjoyed all the information on the rainforest flora and fauna. The falls were great and everyone took a few big jumps!
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Explorer307733
Mar 27, 2025
Lamar, Joaquin & Vince were amazing guides! We had an amazing lunch & awesome ride to waterfalls- jumped 12ft and 30ft! - Jumping in waterfalls and experiencing jumps into water was Pura Vida experience!! Must do!!! The guides were hysterical making us laugh the whole time!!!
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N2010bndanielo
Mar 25, 2025
Don't miss out! Best part of our trip. - This was the clear highlight of an overall amazing vacation! Our guide, Lomar, was excellent. Not only did he have a lot of knowledge about the flora and fauna, he shared it in an open, funny, and interactive way. Our whole group, ages 6, 16, 49 and 51, had a blast.
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Stephenpn518dk
Mar 17, 2025
Don’t miss this jungle experience. - Great ride, breakfast and hike with Josh (?). His knowledge and personal alley made the grip. Stunning view, plants and critters.
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Zachary
Feb 25, 2025
We made it!!! 4-74 years old. You can too!!!!! - Lomar & William were great! Though extremely hot, had a nice lunch at “base camp.” Then a quick safari ride up the mountain and a short adventurous hike to and up the waterfalls. Lomar explained about some flora & fauna on the ride up and we saw 3 macaws close up on the way down. Definitely recommend hopping into the water to cool off as the hike out is quite steep. Also take the hiking stick if a bit older or out of shape and take your time and Drink plenty of water! Safe travels!!!
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Theresa_w
Feb 13, 2025
Pure Costa Rica - Great guide -great adventure-enjoyed personal experience of true Costa Rica and what nature has to offer in Costa Rica
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Ari_w
Jan 31, 2025
Please do this!! You won’t regret it. It is amazing, and so worth it! - This was our first excursion, day one of Costa Rica… and let me tell you!! Wow, it was truly incredible. I would recommend this again and again. Lomar, our guide, was seriously so awesome. He was so knowledgeable about the plants, bugs, and animals in the area, and that wasn’t even the coolest part! Lomar led us through the rainforest to the most beautiful private waterfalls. Our small group of 8 were the only people on this trail. Lomar also took the best photos of us, he knew all the great spots for videos and pictures and could be a professional photographer lol. He was super encouraging when we got to the grand finale, the *optional* cliff jump. This was an excursion of a lifetime. Never seen so much beauty before.
Two things to note:
1. The trip started with a homemade lunch, which I didn’t need noted in Viator. I had only the plantains (which were amazing). They also had sweet tea and a mixed rice.
2. The road to the trailhead is super bumpy. We weren’t on the type of 4x4 I was imagining we would be, more of a truck bed (of a big truck) with two benches on the sides. The road again is super bumpy and Lomar was an excellent driver, just a little speedy over the bumps. Hang on tight! :-)
Amazing experience, excellent service. Recommend a thousand times over.
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Mitchell_w
Jan 23, 2025
Highly recommend this activity - We had such a fabulous time! Our guides, Josh and Lamar were informative, entertaining, and fun. Kids had a blast and so did the parents. Highly recommend if you like to have excitement.
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Lauradx6801xl
Feb 8, 2025
Great trip - Guide was very informative. The hike was easy and the trails were good. Waterfalls were amazing including a rock slide.
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Norma
Jan 23, 2025
Tour was good but they need more clarity in what’s included - The tour itself was great however, I was not aware that lunch was included therefore I took $30 ($10 for the transfer and $20 for the tip) When we got there we got lunch (included) a beer and a water which wasn’t and I left a tip which then left me short when we got back to our hotel. I gave the guy all of the cash that I had left and he made it very clear that it was not enough so I had to go to my room and get more $ for him.
I work in the service industry so I get the tipping but I would NEVER do that to anyone.
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