Jaco Highlights tour
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Ages 3-60, max of 60 per group
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • boat fees, equipment for photos.
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pick up time changes for some hotels located further such as Los Suenos and Villa Caletas.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 160438P7

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 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: 160438P7

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        • Odyssey Tours Costa Rica
          4.7 of 5 bubbles557
          Puntarenas, Costa Rica
          Joined in July 2009
        • L0range
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Loved this tour
          This was an excellent tour and great value for the money. Our guide Hazel was very knowledgeable and kept things running smoothly. The variety of experiences we had gave us an overview of the area and only made me want to return to Costa Rica. I would highly recommend this tour.
          Written March 15, 2025
        • magdalena r
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful day in Puntarenas
          Wonderful day in Puntarenas. Our guide for the day - J ( the best guide we could ask for). So well informed, nice and polite. Everyone in our group had the same experience. We spent the whole day around Puntarenas, we have been taken into few different, interesting, “must see” spots and we had really good time. We can recommend this excursion for 100%. Thank you J for looking after us
          Written March 6, 2025
        • brandonmU2470ML
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Buyer beware
          Buyer beware. Viator tour company is a scam. They DON'T GIVE YOU THE TOUR YOU PAY FOR. Our family booked a tour that was Is supposed to include, Not only a guided monkey tour. But also Is chocolate And coffee tasting as well as a lunch. After the monkey tour Our bus driver took us back to the pick up spot and drop this off. We were advised that the tour we paid for only included the monkeys. Only after talking to a manager and providing him the Actual listing in itinerary where we advised that the tour Pos. Ting was a mistake and should not have actually been posted. But we were not the only ones who were duped. Everyone on our tour van thought they were getting a different tour than what was actually provided. If you are going to book an excursion in costa rica go directly to the source and do not use VIATOR.
          Written March 2, 2025
        • GrandTour59381
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Cruise excursion.
          No problem with the pick up we found the tour meeting point easily. The mini bus was comfortable and air-conditioned and our tour guide was interesting and knowledgeable. We had an excellent trip enjoying the scenery, wild life and a good lunch. Very good value.
          Written March 1, 2025
        • Flaphil2
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great snapshot of CR, would recommend for an easy laid back day tour
          Overall very good day, the highlight of which was the Tarcoles Crocodile River tour . Slightly misleading stating 10 in 1 but would highly recommend . Driver was great and Hazel the guide from start to end very informative and helpful First stop money house is an acquired taste but cute Next stop at a fruit stand incl Banos break Next stop at a hotel in the jungle area , not a lot to see but a nice break The river tour was the highlight , its dry season so wildlife limited but good selection of birdlife and a few small to medium size Crocs and one large older one. Easy to get on and off boat and great breeze even in 90°. Lunch at a retreating on hill top , simple but adequate traditional CR meal Last stop was at a tourist shopping area Drove back thru a local town My biggest complaint was lack of communication , tried multiple times prior to trip to confirm the reservation but zero response. Big improvement needed there Overall very good trip, bus help approx 20 people, nice small group and would recommend to get a quick snapshot of CR
          Written March 1, 2025
        • BamaTravelers2015
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Ricardo was Perfecto
          We used Odyssey Tours Private transportation for an 8 day trip for 12 people. Ricardo was our driver and tour guide. The tour guide I hired was a no show and Ricardo did more than fill that role. He was with us always, made reservations, communicated with the translator app so we both learned from each other. This was our 3rd year to use Odyssey Tours but our first time to have the pleasure of Ricardo and his fun loving personality. The van was always cleaned, supplied with waters, coolers with ice and more. I can not say enough about Ricardo. Thank you also to the boss for trusting me after the debacle the week prior to the trip. You are all awesome. I can't wait to plan next year's trip with Ricardo. Pura Vida
          Written February 1, 2025
        • Cbilich
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful Experiance.
          We had excellent experience. Our guide Vinny met us at the dock as scheduled. The Monkey House was the highlight for me. Was a very complete tour of the Puntarenas area. Saw Monkeys, Crocodiles, Macaw's, Had Coconut from road side store and much more. Guide Vinny & Driver Roy went above expectations. Well done!!!
          Written January 13, 2025
        • Ronniemull
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent tour, excellent food, excellent guide, and a great value
          The tour was perfect for what we wanted. We got to see the town, the monkey house, the boat tour was fabulous, the bus was comfortable. The driver was good and Hazel our tour guide was unbelievable! Knowledgeable, friendly, sweet, interesting. Then we went up to a restaurant on a hill with breathtaking views of the mountains, and the ocean and the food was fabulous! I would highly recommend this tour. They were very responsible in getting us back to our ship with plenty of time to spare. The pick up was simple, right at the end of the dock and they were waiting there for us. I can only say wonderful things about our guide Hazel, our driver and the tour. Very reputable tour company Odyssey Tours,!
          Written January 11, 2025
        • musinas
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          It was a good experience in CostaRica.
          Everything very good, except our lunch in restaurant, where was a lot flies. We got a lot of fun with monkeys 🐵 and the excellent river tour. We enjoyed by the wild nature of Costa Rica!🇨🇷
          Written December 28, 2024
        • Vancouver O
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Tour!
          Great experience, booked directly and not through cruise. Very good value. Really enjoyed! Super friendly host and packed a lot of interesting things in!
          Written December 27, 2024
        • LightPacker308286
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Enjoying viewing local kids dance and browsing wood carving exhibitions.
          It is a beautiful December Saturday morning, we joined a “Scenic Costa Rica” shore excursion of our Cruise Lines. Caldera Puerto is the main freight port in the Pacific side of Costa Rica. Our bus took us through a sightseeing drive to Esparza, a town that is one of the most picturesque in Costa Rica's Central Pacific region. Upon arrival of Esparza schools (elementary school in daytime and High school in night) a handful of kids dancers in colorful dresses greeting us. Our last stop was at “El Jardin”that’s a local souvenir and had an opportunity to browse around the shop, sample their delicious fruits or taste a Costa Rican cup of coffee. On the way to the port, the Right Front tire of our Bus was flattened with a loud explosion sound. Luckily our driver managed to move our Bus to roadside safely. About one half hour later, another Bus took us to cruise ship safely. .
          Written December 14, 2024
        • Ken_Mortensen
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A day at the rainforest!
          Very professional. Prompt Comfortable van Two thumbs way, way up to our guide, Hazel, who was incredible. Very knowledgeable and informative with a keen eye for spotting wildlife. She took the time to ensure we all got opportunities to see the wildlife and answered all our questions. If we return, I would ask for her by name.
          Written December 7, 2024
        • J9634GKjoycec
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Always a wonderful time with Odyssey Tours Tours!
          We had a fabulous day doing the 10 in 1 tour. Our guide, Hazel and our driver, Michael were amazing! We had a group of 15 and everyone had a great time. All Odyssey Tours are fantastic. We have done many and would highly recommend Odyssey Tours in Costa Rica. Alvaro and Diego are the greatest! We saw so many monkeys, crocodiles and 18 spieces of birds. The lunch was delicious!
          Written November 29, 2024
        • ChatcoletC
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly recommend this tour.
          Very well organized tour. Air conditioned coach was very comfortable. The sight seeing stops were very interesting. Compliments to our guide “Hazel”. She was very informative, friendly, and a wonderful guide.
          Written November 16, 2024
        • N569BMsteveg
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best trip ever!
          Had a great tour Guide Enrico and our driver Kiki they both were the best……. they gave us very special attention at each stop, helps me with getting in and out of the van (a newer Mercedes Step-van). We saw a lot, great shopping stop, took us to a great lunch stop, that I’m sure that only the locals knew about, they made a special stop for me to acquire a special gift that I was looking for then took us to a supermarket to buy adult beverages and water to take back to the cruise ship. Couldn’t have asked for a better day, thank you Enrico and Kiki. !
          Written October 5, 2024
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        betty f
        Houston, TX317 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        This tour was nice. They picked us up from our hotel and drove us to see the Monkey Farm, there we saw many monkeys that actually live in the area, but are wild and free. Not what we were expecting.
        Our next stop was to do the boat ride to see crocodiles and birds. The guide of this part of the tour was very knowledgeable and funny. He showed us the birds of the area, and spotted 2 crock that were in the area.
        The drive to the panoramic point was kind of worthless. The food at the restaurant we stopped was very good.
        In general the guide Alberto was very good, spoke great English and gave us great tips for other tours.
        Written February 25, 2023
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        Seaside59403812158
        Fayetteville, NC2 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2024 • Friends
        I had a great trip to Jaco - it rained every day that I was there but I still got to see the monkeys and butterflies. I also went to a chocolate class. I don't think I will go back but that's just because there are so many other places I want to go. I would recommend going but not during the rainy season.
        Written November 24, 2024
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        Daryl N
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2021 • Friends
        Excellent time with them for the week. They really made our stay for 8 days enjoyable and relaxing. Byron went above and beyond helping us with tours, places to eat , and even when we needed help after he was off work. He was just a text away and helped us out!!
        Written March 17, 2021
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        Ceramic Shark
        Seattle, WA10 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2019
        Went into this tour with average expectations, compared to things like zip lining, ATV riding, and Manuel Antonio, and other activities we had on the agenda I figured this would be just ok. It ranked in the top 2 things we did for everyone in the family, including our teenagers.

        It's a must do if you are in Jaco. The monkey are fun, the crocs are amazing, the viewpoint is one of the best, the lunch is incredible. The beach stop is just average, there are better beaches but that doesn't detract from the day at all.

        Highly recommend.
        Written December 28, 2019
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        bekind31
        Scottsdale, AZ14 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2023
        This is by far the best tour and transportation company in Costa Rica. I have been coming to Costa Rica for over 30 years and have used numerous tour & travel companies. It is a hit or miss proposition. About a dozen years ago I found Odyssey.
        All their vehicles are new and state of the are with Wi-Fi. Their drivers are super courteous and knowledgeable. Whenever I have friends or family coming to Costa Rica, I always recommend this company and have never been disappointed. Weather you just need transportation or an adventure tour, you can't go wrong with them.
        Written May 31, 2023
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        MCH65
        American Fork, UT375 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2023 • Couples
        We ended up booking this excursion through Viator but wished we had booked directly with the local company directly. We were met at the port by our driver. There was our group of 4 and another couple of 2. We were told 2 different times to meet at the end of the pier, but luckily we got off the ship early and they didn’t have to wait for us. Allen, our driver was knowledgeable and shared information about the area. We were taking to an area right off the main road where we saw monkeys and were able to feed them banana slices and get as many photos as we wanted. We then drove south to where we boarded a boat for a 30 minute ride down the river towards the ocean while the guides explained bout the birds in the area and crocodile habitat. We then proceeded back up the rive nod about 100 yards past where we caught the bot, we found a large male crocodile one one side of the river and a larger female on the other side. We ere Blue to get plenty of photos.
        We then drove to a local restaurant where a delicious lunch was provided.
        We then headed south to a beach area where we were able to walk on the beach nd check out several of the local vendors. After about an hour t this location, we started the drive back to the port, arriving in plenty of time to catch the ship. Overall we enjoyed our day.
        Written May 30, 2023
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        Tacara
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2021 • Family
        Three days of tours from ATVs, Crocodiles and monkeys to ocean fishing! We had the best time. Byron was the best, just ask for him and he will take care of you!
        Written March 17, 2021
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        *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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