Horseback Riding through the Jungle from Jacó
Ride from Jacó up into the mountains above Quepos to the Tucanes family farm, with jungle trails, a hidden waterfall pool, and lunch on the ranch.
* Rack rates before Costa Rica's 13% VAT. Includes hotel pickup & certified bilingual guide. Book now, pay later.
The experience
This is a full-day horseback adventure from the Jacó side, up to Finca Tucanes in Londres de Quepos, the same family farm and the same beautiful ride our Manuel Antonio guests take. Because Jacó is farther from the farm, it is a longer day with an early start and round-trip transport included.
When you arrive, the team gets you comfortable in the saddle and gives a full safety briefing before you set off. The trail winds through local farmland and rainforest to a natural pool where you can cool off, and you finish with a fresh lunch at the ranch.
After hotel pickup, you drive up to Finca Tucanes, where the team fits your gear and runs a safety briefing before you mount up. The ride takes you along scenic jungle trails and through working farmland, climbing into the rainforest where you may spot toucans, scarlet macaws, and white-faced monkeys.
Partway along, a natural pool gives you the chance to get off the horse and cool off in the jungle before the ride back. The day wraps up with a relaxed lunch at the ranch and time to meet the animals who live there. It is the same farm and waterfall ride as our Manuel Antonio horseback tour, just set up for guests staying in the Jacó, Herradura, and Los Sueños area.
Highlights
- A scenic ride from Jacó to the Tucanes family farm in Londres de Quepos
- Jungle and farmland trails with views over the Central Pacific foothills
- A swim at a natural pool (poza) deep in the rainforest
- Wildlife along the way: toucans, scarlet macaws, and white-faced monkeys
- Farm animals to meet: rabbits, goats, ponies, horses, sheep, and chickens
- A fresh lunch on the ranch and round-trip transport from the Jacó area
What's included
- Round-trip transportation from the Jacó area
- Certified bilingual guide
- Horse, helmet, and safety equipment
- A swim stop at the natural pool
- Lunch and beverages
What to bring
- Long pants
- Closed-toe shoes or strap-on sandals
- Sunscreen
- Bathing suit and a towel
- Sunglasses and camera
A typical day
- 6:30 AM hotel pickup in Jacó, Herradura, or Los Sueños
- Scenic drive up to Finca Tucanes in Londres de Quepos
- Gear fitting and a safety briefing at the stables
- Guided ride through jungle and farmland trails
- A swim stop at the natural pool
- Lunch at the ranch and time with the farm animals
- Return drive to your hotel
Departures & pickup
- Departs from Jacó, Herradura, and Los Sueños at 6:30 AM, about 8 hours round trip, from $135 per person.
- This is a longer day than the Manuel Antonio departure because of the drive to the farm.
- A minimum of four guests is needed to operate.
Frequently asked questions
From the Jacó area you drive up to Finca Tucanes in Londres de Quepos, then ride through jungle and farmland to a natural pool and waterfall before lunch at the ranch.
It is the same farm and the same ride. The only difference is the pickup point and the longer drive from Jacó, which makes it a full-day outing.
Riders on their own should be over seven years old, and the maximum weight per rider is 265 lbs (120 kg). Younger children can sometimes ride with a parent, so contact us to arrange.
About 8 hours door to door, including the drive each way, the ride, the swim stop, and lunch.
Yes. There is a stop at a natural pool in the jungle, so bring a bathing suit and a towel.
Yes. A fresh lunch is served at the ranch, with beverages, after the ride.
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