ATV and Chocolate Tour Near Jaco
This combo lets you do two fun activities at Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park in one day, an ATV and chocolate tour. Their facility is just outside Jaco in the jungle-covered mountains near Herradura.
2-Hour ATV Tour
The ATV tour begins with meeting your bilingual guide who will give you all the equipment you need and get you acquainted with your vehicle. Before starting the tour, you’ll do a short practice course on the property.
Once comfortable, you’ll head on the dirt paths within the large property, riding up the mountain. At the top, you’ll get to enjoy some beautiful ocean views. There are a couple of spots to take photos here, including a cool wooden sculpture you can pose in.
After the lookout, you’ll drive back down the mountain and go on some back roads and jungle trails to a river and waterfall. Along the way, you’ll pass through the tranquil countryside and see farm fields. You’ll then get to ride on off-road trails through gorgeous, thick jungle. If it’s rainy, you’ll splash through some puddles and small rivers along the way. Rainy season in Jaco is from approximately May through end of November.
Once at the river, you’ll park your ATV and head on foot for the 5-10 minute walk to the waterfalls. The tour company has built elevated walkways, which makes access fairly easy.
You can explore the two waterfalls and swimming holes. There’s one small platform about 10 feet (3 meters) for jumping and the lower waterfall has a small natural slide.
After spending about 15 minutes at the waterfalls, you will head back to Vista Los Suenos where you’ll be given a fresh fruit snack to enjoy.
When we did this tour, we found the guide to be very helpful and safe. The route includes a short stretch on the public road en route to the waterfall.
The ATVs are Yamaha 450cc and 350cc.
Accessibility: The trail to the waterfall is mostly flat but there is one set of stairs to climb to get to the pools (around 15 stairs). This connects to a series of concrete walkways. Once at the waterfalls, you walk down to the natural pools on the rocks. These can be slippery so we recommend water shoes.
Chocolate Tour
You’ll also do a chocolate tour (about 2 hours) and literally get a taste of Costa Rica’s culture.
The activity starts with a short walk through a cacao forest to see cacao trees from all over the world. Your bilingual guide will teach you about these interesting trees with their brightly colored red, brown, yellow, and green pods.
You’ll then move onto the chocolate station to learn how chocolate is made. Much of the tour is hands-on. You’ll have a chance to shell the dried cacao with a giant mortar and pestle and use a hand grinder to churn the beans into gooey chocolate.
The best part is all the delicious tastings. You’ll enjoy homemade hot chocolate and samples of milk chocolate and rich dark chocolate.
Tour Details
Cost
Single ATV (driver must be at least 18 years old) + Chocolate Tour: $89 plus 13% tax
Double ATV (2 people on ATV; passenger must be at least 9 years old) + Chocolate Tour: $150 total for 2 people plus 13% tax
Offered: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
Duration: 4 hours (each activity is about 2 hours long)
Includes: Bilingual guides, all necessary equipment (helmet and goggles for ATV), water, fruit, and chocolate tastings.
Meeting Location: Vista Los Suenos in Herradura. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GuxKNauELoc6VBrC7
Transportation is available for an additional $6 pp.
Minimum Age: To drive an ATV, you need to be at least 18 years old. Minimum age to ride as a passenger is 9.
Lunch: Lunch is available for $20 pp; you can add this directly when you arrive on the day of the tour. During high season (approx. December – April), it’s a buffet with a variety of salads, traditional Costa Rican food, grilled meat, fish, and vegetarian options. Includes a fresh fruit drink, coffee, and dessert. Beer, wine, and cocktails available for an additional charge. During low season, you can order a la carte off the menu.
ATV Damage, Credit Card Hold, and Insurance
You are responsible for any damaged caused to the ATV during the tour.
A credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or AMEX) is required for the ATV vehicle deposit. The tour company will place a $1,000 USD hold on your card for 1 to 5 vehicles; this amount is fully refundable after the tour if there are no incidents. Alternatively, you can purchase Damage Waiver insurance for peace of mind ($25 per ATV (non-refundable)).Â
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