Hiking and Waterfall Tour in Jaco
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Hiking and Waterfall Tour in Jaco
By Costa Rica Waterfall Tours
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Ages 2-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Professional English-speaking guides
- Transportation to the trail head
What's not included- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- Costa Rica Waterfall Tours, Jaco Walk meet in front of Taco Bar, Provincia de Puntarenas, Jacó, 61101, Costa Rica
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 38798P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 38798P2
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- davidcS1653YL0 contributionsFall Break from ColoradoCosta Rica Waterfall tours was truly an amazing experience! We were in Costa Rica for our kids fall break. The tour was recommended to us by a friend. As a friend, I would highly recommend this adventure. Our tour guides were Lomar & Joquain. They were fun, knowledgeable, and made for a once in a lifetime experience.Written October 20, 2024
- Steelaway810 contributionsFamily Fun in the Falls!We did the Explorer Tour. Before the tour began, we enjoyed a local meal of rice and chicken and plantain chips on banana leaves. The tour itself was very enjoyable, once we got to the water. There is a fairly steep path from the parking area to the stream, with some steps and railings. The remaining portion was rainforest trails. Our guide, Joaquin, pointed out several things along the trail. Once we got to the water, it was fun getting wet and swimming! Joaquin explained safety information at each of the waterfalls. He also helped us proceed upstream to each of the subsequent falls. The kids had a blast sliding down the rocks in the safe areas and even getting behind the falling water when we could. Joaquin did not rush us and let the kids have all the fun they could handle. At the final waterfall, there was a 20' deep pool, so there were places where you could jump in from 10' and even higher. There was a fairly steep, but well-maintained and wide, path to bring us back to the parking lot. A tough climb after all the playing we did in the waterfalls! For many in our group, they agreed this was one of the best adventures we had during our trip! Joaquin was a good guide and was definitely concerned with our safety and learning about the ecosystem at the same time.Written July 23, 2024
- Uttonlj0 contributionsA great way to end our week in Costa Rica!This is a great company to do business with. There were some hiccups in the beginning of our tour, but they were quickly overcome after I spoke with Joe on the telephone. I don’t think I’ve ever received such quick and prompt service after I mentioned the issue. Then when the tour actually got started, it was amazing. And as weird as it is, our tour guide actually prevented one of us potentially from going to the hospital. We were making our way to the waterfall and he insisted on going first. My son and I were very closely behind him and all of a sudden he put both of his arms out and stopped us in our tracks! I had no idea why. And then I saw two massive snakes that were just up ahead in the path-so not only does this company respond well to unexpected things but they also have guests’ safety and security always in mind!Written July 6, 2024
- Vacation562211771600 contributionsExcellentWhat a great trip and guides!! Wilson and Joaquin we very friendly, helpful and professional! 5 stars all around. Very authentic experience and INCREDIBLE waterfalls!!!!!Written June 24, 2024
- Tradersams0 contributionsBest thrilling experience in Costa Rica!By far the best thing we did during our 7 day stay in Costa Rica. Both guides (Lomar and Wilson) were so much fun and helpful. This experience is not for the faint of heart which is what sets it apart from other experiences. Guides took pictures and videos of us with our phones and were patient. Book this for the best two or three hours of your life!!Written June 24, 2024
- 823SharonL0 contributionsGreat people and easy tour to do with kids!Excellent tour!!!! We were picked up promptly at the taco shop and driven up the mountain. Had a light lunch with peach tea very indigenous people great experience. Our guide pointed out all kinds of plants and educated us on many things. Found several poison dart frogs which my son was thrilled!! We are world travelers and would book this again. Very easy to do with kids!Written May 29, 2024
- staceykT8767EC0 contributionsWhat a fun experience!So much fun! Neither my husband or I had ever done this before. The guides gave us a quick lesson and made us feel very safe. Not once did we feel unsafe or scared. These guys know what they are doing and make sure you are comfortable every step of the way. The breakfast first at a local farm was delicious (we did the 7am tour). The ziplining and cliff jumping were awesome to start out with. You do need some physical ability to rappel and you also have to hike back up the side of the waterfall using ladders and ropes but you are clipped in to a rope for safety so I didn't think it was scary at all. I loved the whole experience and I'm usualy afraid of heights! The hike back to the truck was neat too, the guides stopped every so often to tell us about a plant or bug or whatever we came across. The open air ride to and from was awesome too! Beautiful views! We did all 4 descents and were pretty sore and tired that night but would do it again and highly recommend these guys!!Written May 9, 2024
- R5430DVericac0 contributionsAmazing!Amazing experience! Our guide, Wilson, was absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend doing the full day waterfall tour for the adventurous soul!Written April 13, 2024
- Connector005764239650 contributionsGreat for all levels!We did the combo tour to get a taste of everything in one fell swoop, and we are so glad we did! Authentic Rico breakfast, a fun ride up to the mountain ridge, then hiking, ziplining, repelling… we communicated in advance about the greatest and smallest in our party, and they accommodated us wonderfully. Four adults and four kids, the youngest was 3. The customer service was spectacular with booking, the guides were fun, safe, patient, and relaxed. We booked several other tours via this company and all were wonderful!Written March 29, 2024
- Ramadaz0 contributionsAmazing CanyoningMy daughter, Leeanne, and I went canyoning with our amazing guides, Luis and Leslie. It was so exciting. They made the experience so memorable with their skill and kindness. JudyWritten March 28, 2024
- Passport650309519600 contributionsHighly recommend the waterfall repelling.What a fun and exhilarating experience. The tour guides were friendly and funny. They made the group feel comfortable. Started off with a small snack/meal, which ended up helping for the excursion. The repelling was great but challenging. The zip line and jumping from cliff was a bonus. It was also exhausting because of the hike back to the 4WD trucks but manageable. Thank you for an awesome experience! Highly recommend!Written March 14, 2024
- gabyboddy0 contributionsA wonderful tour of the rainforest full of discovery and amazing opportunities to take great photographs & enjoy natureA completely fabulous tour. First being picked up in a great van with air conditioning, the tour guide was amazing, knowledgeable and very courteous. I missed somewhere that they were going to feed us, that was great because my teen was hungry. The food was delicious. From there a ride on a truck that takes you up into the rain forest. Our guide Lomar was a superstar. Knew everything about every plant and animal and pointed it out to us. When we arrived to the unloading spot, he offered us walking sticks and from there we started our descent towards the waterfall pools. They are breathtaking. Swimming in them is a joy and the guides are fantastic at taking pictures with out phones and keeping them dry and safe. They are so strong and will help you navigate all the rocks and the trail. I discovered thanks to my guide flora and fauna I had never seen before and while swimming in one of the pools, it started raining a little. The rainforest. An amazing day that ended with watermelon and pineapple and complete joy. I would just add to bring a towel for when you are done with the whole thing so you don’t stay wet the whole way back to the hotel. Amazing experience.Written February 29, 2024
- Mackenzie K0 contributionsWould recommend this to see wildlife and monkeys!We did the monkey mangrove boat tour and it was such a cool experience. My goal for my Costa Rica trip was to see monkeys and sloths. And we got to feed multiple monkeys and they climbed all over us. Our guide was great and would recommend doing this to see wildlife!! The views from the boat were amazing as wellWritten February 8, 2024
- Larry G0 contributionsBest waterfall Tour ever!!This was an INCREDIBLE tour. Juaquin helped make our experience one we will never forget! He took so much time showing us things on our hike, very knowledgeable and kind. We had an absolute blast in the pools and waterfalls, it was more than what we expected. We enjoyed a delicious Costa Rican breakfast and coffees before we started the hike. This ended up being by far our favorite tour in CR and highly recommend it to everyone. You will not be disappointed!! Juaquin took so many pictures and awesome videos of us that we will treasure. We will be back to do this tour again.Written January 27, 2024
- brianhD7586BD0 contributionsIncredible experience, amazing staff.I contacted the manager, Joe, who was very responsive when helping me book the tour. The guides picked us up promptly at the set time. Wilson and Joaquin were very knowledgeable about all manner of local animals and plants, and highly focused on safety. They made us all very secure and enabled a really fun day all around. Cannot recommend more highly.Written January 16, 2024
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Joseph N
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Jan 2023
Great hike! Our guide Christian was knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and has great pride in the local wilderness. The included lunch at the basecamp was the best authentic Costa Rican food we had our entire stay. Make sure you have good quality water shoes or strapped sandals! A rain hat would be good too, as the rain is unpredictable and comes and goes quickly.
Written January 9, 2023
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Andrew L
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Couples
This experience was second to none and we had the best time. Christian was our guide and he was such a knowledgeable and friendly person. The breakfast before the hike was amazing and the waterfalls were breathtaking. We loved every minute of our time on this excursion and would recommend it to anyone. Thanks Christian!
Written January 6, 2024
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michzolt
Boston, MA3 contributions
Apr 2023
My family loved everything about this tour, from the fun ride in the crazy 4x4 to the flora and fauna that our wonderful guide Wilson showed us while we were walking in the forest. The water was cool and refreshing and the falls so beautiful. We thought we were seeing a few waterfalls, but the experience was so much more. Oh, and breakfast beforehand was fantastic. Would do this again for certain!
Written May 3, 2023
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Rimbey, Canada20 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
the tour guide, Lamar was absolutely fantastic, very well informed about the plants and animals in Costa Rica. He was also very friendly and a great sense of humor. The People running the tour fed us a wonderful home cooked meal and Lamar treated us to fresh pineapple.
Written February 3, 2024
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Nina Sherm
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Jan 2020 • Friends
This was such a great experience. The lunch before the hike was delicious. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and fun. He made sure to point out exotic plants and fun facts regarding the area. Swimming in the waterfalls was so refreshing after hiking. Would definitely do this again.
Written January 19, 2020
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Aidan
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Apr 2021 • Friends
We went on the waterfalls tour and we couldn’t recommend it highly enough. Lorenzo was a patient and very knowledgeable guide. The meal on the way to the waterfalls was delicious in a really special setting. Every success and we’ll definitely do it again when in town.
Written April 18, 2021
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Alicia I
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Dec 2022 • Couples
Must do!!! Omg I can’t express how much fun we had. We got to hike up a bunch of waterfalls swim in the pools of them as well. Christian was our guide and he was so nice! Not to mention he made me feel safe too. My fiancé is very care free whereas I am more cautious and somewhat of a chicken ….but Christian made sure to go at a slower pace cause of me and showed me where to go and what not. There’s a spot at the end to with a high jump into the pools ( I, the chicken didn’t it tho but they did haha)
Couple suggestions: wear water Sandals or water shoes. We both had hiking shoes on and had to wade through some water. Also take a Dramamine if you get car sick as the roads up can be a lil curvy/bumpy (but again Christian drove careful and kept us safe).
Couple suggestions: wear water Sandals or water shoes. We both had hiking shoes on and had to wade through some water. Also take a Dramamine if you get car sick as the roads up can be a lil curvy/bumpy (but again Christian drove careful and kept us safe).
Written December 8, 2022
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America#1
Tybee Island, GA8 contributions
To and from the waterfalls was seamless and our guide Lomar was informative and fun. If you don’t learn something on the hike, you’re not listening.
There is nothing like plunging 8’ or if inclined, 30’, into invigorating water. We were a party of 6, 3 couples all strangers, all Americans. We had a great time as if we weren’t strangers. Food was great and was much needed later. The hike is moderately strenuous. If you can climb 3 flights of stairs you can do this.
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Pura Vida!!!
There is nothing like plunging 8’ or if inclined, 30’, into invigorating water. We were a party of 6, 3 couples all strangers, all Americans. We had a great time as if we weren’t strangers. Food was great and was much needed later. The hike is moderately strenuous. If you can climb 3 flights of stairs you can do this.
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Pura Vida!!!
Written May 22, 2024
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Gillian S
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Mar 2023 • Family
Lomar and our other guide (I have forgotten his name!) were awesome stewards of the forest adventure and the waterfalls. It was a good amount of exercise and safe but fun “daring” feats of climbing, hiking and jumping into waterfall pools. Nothing touristy about this, and the breakfast beforehand was so delicious and rustic as well. Highly recommend!!
Written March 26, 2023
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Passenger61564279920
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Jan 2024 • Family
This was a fantastic hike. Easy to moderate difficulty. Guide was very personable and informative. A meal came with the hike. The waterfalls were fantastic. We were able to swim in all of them. They became deeper the higher we went. The finale was a 30 foot jump into a pool at the bottom of a waterfall. Exillerating. I would do it again and recommend it to others.
Written February 12, 2024
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We are doing this tour but got little instructions through trip advisor on where to meet tomorrow.
Can anyone give us some info? Is it at Jaco walk or do we need to drive to Neo Fauna?
Muchos Gracias
Written June 28, 2022
I think so, Chrristian will help across any rocks or slippery places, but there are some overlooks where kids need to be watched closely. You know your kids best...
Written May 19, 2022
Hello, can we do this tour with our young children, 2 month and 22 months- we have very reliable proper hiking carriers for them and often hike with them. Thank you
Written August 23, 2019
Some parts of the trail were VERY slippery. If you are physically fit and comfortable with the carriers then go for it! There are low hangings vines/branches doing some of the hike so be aware!
Written August 23, 2019
Janaedoe
Santa Ana, Costa Rica
Is there an option to pay additional fee for solo traveler?
Written February 26, 2019
How strenuous is the hike? I have asthma and want to be sure it won't be too much for me.
Written October 28, 2018
My family and I found it to be very relaxed. The pace was slow and informative with Eduardo stopping often to educate us on local wildlife and plants. The very end of the hike does involve many natural “stairs” to return to the road. This portion could be strenuous if done all at once, but we were encouraged to take our time if needed. My feeling is that you would do just fine on this adventure and certainly let them know when booking so they are aware of your condition and can schedule accordingly.
Written October 28, 2018
What time does the afternoon tour start? We land pretty late and want to do something our first day there
Written May 20, 2018
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