A printable cheat sheet: eight Jacó excursions with meeting points, five ready-made itineraries and the best months for Tortuga Island.
| Experience | Duration | Starting Price | Verification | Departure & Pre-Booking Check | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tortuga Island Day with Costa Cat from Los Sueños | 8 hrs | From $173.85 | Verified on Viator | Los Sueños Marina, Herradura (check-in 7:15 am, diagonal to Maverick Store); pickup from Jacó, Herradura and Los Sueños — Check: Request pickup at least 48 hours ahead; farther locations pay extra. | See Availability ↗ |
| Private Speedboat to Tortuga Island from Jacó | 8 hr 30 min | From $200 | Verified on Viator | Pickup at your Jacó-area hotel at 7:15 am, or the Herradura beach bus stop at 7:30 am — Check: Private, so it's confirmed by the operator after booking (not instant). | See Availability ↗ |
| Jacó Sunset Cruise to Playa Fantasía | 4 hr 30 min | From $158.94 | Verified on Viator | Pacific Center, Local #1, Jacó; free transport from Jacó (pickup 40 minutes before) — Check: Bring your own towel. Moderate fitness needed. | See Availability ↗ |
| Jason Crocodile Tours, Tárcoles River | 1 hr 45 min | From $49 | Verified on Viator | Welcome dock 2 km north of the Catholic church in Tárcoles; message the operator on WhatsApp to set the time — Check: Usually confirmed instantly; some dates are confirmed by the operator. Wheelchair accessible. | See Availability ↗ |
| Carara National Park Guided Visit (Ticket Included) | 2–3 hrs | From $45 | Verified on Viator | At the Carara National Park entrance — Check: No transport included. Wheelchair accessible. | See Availability ↗ |
| Surf Lessons with Pro Team in Jacó | 2 hrs | From $49 | Verified on Viator | Surfer Factory surf shop, Jacó — Check: From age 5. Pickup from Los Sueños or Playa Hermosa costs extra; bring water. | See Availability ↗ |
| 3-Hour Jacó ATV Tour & Jungle Waterfall | 3 hrs | From $105 | Verified on Viator | Adventure Tours Costa Rica office, Jacó; pickup in the Jacó area on request — Check: Drivers 16+ with a valid licence; a credit-card deposit is held until the ATV is returned. | See Availability ↗ |
| Ocean-View Zipline Canopy, Jacó & Los Sueños | 2 hrs | From $75 | Verified on Viator | The zipline property near Herradura (meet at the start point) — Check: From age 4; max 250 lb. Transport costs extra. | See Availability ↗ |
Catamaran, snorkel and beach.
Surf, crocodiles and a sunset sail.
Island, jungle and wildlife.
Easy wildlife and a gentle zipline.
A private boat and a sunset.
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