Outdoors things to do in Jaco

We rank 160 outdoor things to do in Jaco, Costa Rica. The highest scoring is Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Hot Springs Combo Tour with Lunch & Dinner with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $31 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
160
In the 90+ Club
2
Available today
60
From
$31

Outdoors in Jaco compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Jaco by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Hot Springs Combo Tour with Lunch & Dinner96$19914h5/5 (742)
Jaco Beach Costa Rica Horseback Riding91$472h4.9/5 (529)
Taste of Costa Rica: Traditional Food Tour in Jaco88$993h5/5 (333)
Amazing 3-Hour Jaco ATV Tour & Jungle Waterfall87$1053h4.9/5 (910)
Hike 10 waterfalls in Jaco lunch included87$553h4.9/5 (190)
Guided visit to Carara National Park (Ticket included)86$452h4.9/5 (256)
Jaco Horseback Riding Adventure Tours85$412h4.9/5 (156)
Jungle Crocodile Safari: Tarcoles River Crocodile Tour85$401.8h4.8/5 (324)
Ocean View Zip Line + 3hr ATV & Waterfalls Combo Tour84$1455h4.9/5 (214)
Surf Lesson + Beach day in Jaco Beach!84$522h5/5 (121)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Jaco

Outdoors in Jaco: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Jaco?
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Hot Springs Combo Tour with Lunch & Dinner is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 742 traveler reviews. Jaco Beach Costa Rica Horseback Riding, Taste of Costa Rica: Traditional Food Tour in Jaco, Amazing 3-Hour Jaco ATV Tour & Jungle Waterfall follow close behind. We rank 160 outdoors experiences in Jaco in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Jaco cost?
Expect around $99 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Carara National Park Tour from $31, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Jaco for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Jaco currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Jaco?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Jaco, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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