Rainforest & national park tours from Jaco
Your one stop to discover Costa Rica’s nature: Manuel Antonio, Carara, Arenal Volcano, aerial trams, ziplines and wildlife tours, with daily departures and hotel pickup from Jaco Beach.
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National parks & full-day trips
Use Jaco as your base to explore some of Costa Rica’s most famous natural areas, from the beaches and wildlife of Manuel Antonio to the hot springs at the foot of Arenal Volcano.
- Professional guide
- Transportation included
- Bottle of water and lunch
- Park entrance fee included
Pickup: 7:30 to 8:00 am
- Professional guide
- Transportation included
- Lunch and natural fruit drinks
Pickup: 7:00 am
- Professional guide
- Transportation included
- Hot springs entrance fee included
Pickup: 6:30 to 7:30 am
- Professional guide
- Transportation included
- Lunch and natural fruit drinks
Pickup: 7:00 am
Rainforest & wildlife tours near Jaco
Explore the forest canopy by tram or zipline, ride through the hills on horseback or ATV, or spot monkeys, birds and crocodiles on tours of 2 to 2.5 hours, close to your hotel.
- Professional guide
- Transportation included
- Lunch and natural fruit drinks
Pickup: between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm
- Professional guide
- Transportation included
- Water and fruit
- Same-day booking
Times: every hour from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Professional guide
- Transportation included
- Water and fruit
- Same-day booking
Times: 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm
- Professional guide
- Transportation included
- Water included
Pickup: every hour from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Birdwatching
$85- Professional guide
- Transportation included
- Water included
Pickup: from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Professional guide
- Transportation included
- Water included
Pickup: depends on the high tide
- Professional guide
- Transportation included
- Water included
Pickup: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm
Prices in USD as listed. Confirm current rates, what’s included and pickup time when you book.
Mix forest, ocean and adventure
Combine a national park day with surf lessons, a fishing charter or a Tortuga Island cruise. We help you plan the perfect mix for your trip.
Forest & national park tour questions
Which national parks can I visit from Jaco?
Popular choices are Manuel Antonio National Park near Quepos, Carara Biological Reserve about 25 minutes north of Jaco, and full-day trips to Arenal Volcano. Transportation from your hotel in Jaco is included.
What is the closest nature reserve to Jaco?
Carara Biological Reserve in Tárcoles, about a 25-minute drive north of Jaco Beach. It’s a great half-day trip for birdwatching and rainforest walks with a guide.
What are the best short rainforest tours near Jaco?
If you have a few hours, try the rainforest aerial tram, zipline canopy tour, horseback riding, ATV tour, birdwatching, the mangrove monkey tour or the crocodile tour. Most last 2 to 2.5 hours.
Do forest tours include transportation?
Yes. All the tours on this page include transportation with a professional guide. We confirm your pickup time and place when you book.
How do I book a forest or national park tour?
Use our booking page or WhatsApp. Send the tour, date, number of people and your hotel, and we’ll confirm availability, the full price and pickup details.
Book your Costa Rica nature tour
Tell us which tours you like, your dates and group size, and we’ll put together the best options for your trip.
