Deep Jungle Waterfalls · Private guided tour

5-hour ATV waterfall tour in Jaco, Costa Rica

Explore Jaco’s backcountry on the longest of our three ATV routes, with visits to Sutton, Coyote, and Jaguar waterfalls on the privately owned Jaguar Waterfalls property. This private guided tour combines countryside riding, the Tulín River’s iron bridge, and a planned stop at the El Tigre lookout and restaurant.

Choose Deep Jungle Waterfalls when seeing more waterfalls is a priority. The 5-hour option goes beyond the Sutton Falls visit on the 4-hour tour, with opportunities to swim when conditions allow.

See the route and stops

Duration: About 5 hoursApproximate, including stops
Your group: Private tourYour own group and guide
Waterfalls: Sutton, Coyote & JaguarProperty admission included
Pickup: Round-trip includedJaco, nearby Playa Hermosa & Los Sueños

Three waterfalls & the countryside beyond Jaco

Your Deep Jungle Waterfalls route

Follow the route highlights from the briefing to the Tulín River, the Jaguar Waterfalls property, and El Tigre. The exact order, access, and time at each stop may change with weather, trail conditions, and your group’s pace.

Before the ride
Meet your guide & get ready

Your guide starts with the safety and driving briefing, and you’re provided with a helmet. Tell us your group’s experience when booking, especially if anyone is new to ATVs or needs passenger seating or a side-by-side.
Countryside highlight
The Tulín River & iron bridge

The ride takes you beyond Jaco into the countryside and the Tulín River area. The river’s iron bridge is one of the route’s landmarks, with views of the water and surrounding greenery before the waterfall property visit.
Waterfall highlight
Sutton Falls

Sutton is the uppermost waterfall on this river and the waterfall included on the 4-hour tour. On this longer route, Coyote and Jaguar are planned farther downstream. Property admission is included, and you can swim here when your guide confirms conditions are safe. Beside Sutton Falls, a covered rancho is available for tour guests to sit and enjoy snacks they have brought.
Another stop on the property
Coyote Waterfall

Coyote is the second waterfall downstream, with a larger pool for swimming and a constructed metal jumping platform with guardrails. A jump is normally possible, but your guide may close the platform or swimming area if water flow, depth, or other conditions make it unsafe.
The tallest of the three
Jaguar Waterfall

Jaguar is the tallest waterfall and the last of the three downstream. You can swim here too when conditions permit. Your guide checks access and water conditions at each falls before anyone enters.
Planned lookout stop
El Tigre lookout & restaurant

El Tigre adds valley views and a restaurant break to the planned route. Food and drinks are purchased separately, so bring money if you’d like to order something.

Jaguariders describes El Tigre as a reforestation project on former cattle land, with a restaurant run by nearby locals. A portion of restaurant profits supports conservation, reforestation, and care for rescued animals on the land. A rehabilitated, free-roaming toucan and a rescued macaw come and go freely, sometimes stopping by while guests enjoy the views.

ATV riders beside the iron bridge overlooking the Tulín River — The Tulín River bridge is part of the planned route.

Guided group riding ATVs on a countryside dirt road near Jaco — Guided riding through the backcountry beyond Jaco.

Tour group at the base of Jaguar Falls, the tallest of the three waterfalls — Jaguar Falls is the final waterfall downstream.

A rehabilitated toucan visiting a guest at El Tigre restaurant — El Tigre’s free-roaming toucan sometimes drops by to greet guests.

The approximately 5-hour tour includes its stops. Your tour is private for your group; the waterfall property and swimming areas are not reserved exclusively for you.

What your price covers

Included in your 5-hour ATV waterfall tour

Included

A standard ATV for each booked driver
A private guided tour for your group
Helmet, safety and driving briefing
Admission to the Jaguar Waterfalls property for the planned three-waterfall visit
Round-trip pickup from Jaco, nearby Playa Hermosa, or Los Sueños

Plan separately

Food and drinks at El Tigre
Passenger seats, side-by-sides, or dirt bikes, quoted on request
Optional tips

A separate, refundable credit-card damage hold is required. See “Before you go” below.

Find your fit

The fullest waterfall day.

Choose five hours for the planned visit to Sutton, Coyote, and Jaguar waterfalls. Prefer one waterfall and more time to spare? See the 4-hour Sutton Falls tour. The 3-hour tour is a shorter countryside ride.

Compare all three ATV tours

Three falls, one river

Sutton, Coyote, and Jaguar in photos

Follow the waterfall sequence from top to bottom. Swimming is possible at each falls when your guide confirms the water and access are safe.

Two riders on ATVs in front of Sutton Falls, the upper waterfall — 1 · Sutton Falls, at the top

Coyote Falls and its broad swimming pool — 2 · Coyote Falls and its pool

Guest jumping from the guarded metal platform into Coyote Falls pool — The Coyote jumping platform

Tour group at Jaguar Falls, the tallest waterfall downstream — 3 · Jaguar Falls, the tallest

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Plan your day

Before you go

A few details help us match the ride and vehicles to your group.

Pickup & start times

Round-trip transportation is included from Jaco, nearby Playa Hermosa, and Los Sueños. Starts are generally available from 8am to 1pm; we’ll confirm the exact pickup time before booking.

Drivers & passengers

Drivers must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license. Exceptions may be available with advance operator approval—ask us before booking. Tell us about passengers, children’s ages, or any side-by-side or dirt-bike request.

The credit-card hold

The operator requires a refundable damage hold on Visa or Mastercard: $500 for groups of 1–4 people or $1,000 for groups of 5 or more. It is separate from the tour price; confirm the terms before riding.

What to bring

Closed-toe shoes, clothes that can get wet or muddy, your license and credit card, water, sun protection, and insect repellent. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and any snacks you would like to enjoy at the Sutton Falls rancho, plus money for food, drinks, and optional tips.

Coyote Falls cascading into its swimming pool surrounded by forest

Our local advice

Three waterfalls, one memorable adventure

Sutton, Coyote, and Jaguar are planned stops. Swimming and the Coyote jump are normally possible, but water levels, weather, and access determine what is safe on the day. Your guide makes the call.

We offer guided countryside routes only. These are not beach rides. Approved river crossings may be part of a route when conditions allow; riding along riverbeds is not part of the tour.

Good questions

5-hour Deep Jungle Waterfalls FAQs

These answers cover the route and the details groups ask us about most.

Ask us about your date

Can we bring snacks to Sutton Falls?

Yes. A covered rancho beside Sutton Falls is available for tour guests to sit and eat snacks they bring. Food and drinks at El Tigre restaurant are purchased separately.

Which waterfalls does the 5-hour ATV tour visit?

The planned route follows three waterfalls on the same river: Sutton at the top, Coyote next, and Jaguar—the tallest—at the bottom. The tour also includes the Tulín River bridge and a planned El Tigre lookout and restaurant stop.

What’s the difference between the 4-hour and 5-hour tours?

The 4-hour Sutton Falls Adventure visits Sutton Falls. The 5-hour tour adds Coyote and Jaguar waterfalls on the same property. Both have the Tulín River bridge and El Tigre on the planned route.

Can we swim at the waterfalls?

All three waterfalls have places to swim, and swimming is normally possible. Your guide may restrict a pool if high flow, low water, or access conditions make it unsafe that day. Bring a swimsuit and towel, and follow your guide’s instructions.

Can we jump at Coyote Falls?

Coyote has a constructed metal platform with guardrails above its larger pool. The jump is normally available, subject to your guide’s safety check of the water level and flow. You can enjoy the waterfall without jumping.

Is waterfall admission included?

Yes. Admission to the Jaguar Waterfalls property for the planned three-waterfall visit is included in the 5-hour tour price. Food and drinks at El Tigre are purchased separately.

Will we spend five hours riding the ATVs?

The approximately 5-hour tour includes riding and its stops, rather than five hours of continuous driving. Ask us to confirm the expected pickup and return times when booking so you can plan the rest of your day.

Is our tour private? Will we have the waterfalls to ourselves?

Your guided ATV tour is private for your group. The waterfall property is privately owned, but your booking does not give you exclusive use of the waterfalls or swimming areas.

Can beginners join, or ride as passengers?

Tell us your group’s ATV experience and any concerns before booking. A safety and driving briefing is included. Passenger seats, side-by-sides, and dirt bikes are available by inquiry at an additional cost; send your group size and any children’s ages so we can confirm suitable vehicles and pricing. We can also help you compare the shorter routes.

What happens if weather affects the route?

The operator may adjust the route for weather, trail conditions, or water levels. Access to every planned waterfall cannot be guaranteed in all conditions. Ask us about your date and the cancellation or rescheduling terms before you book.

Let’s plan your ride

Tell us your date.
We’ll take it from there.

Send your group size and pickup area. We’ll confirm the 5-hour tour’s availability, vehicle options, and total price before you book.

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5-hour ATV waterfall tour in Jaco, Costa Rica

Your Deep Jungle Waterfalls route

Meet your guide & get ready

The Tulín River & iron bridge

Sutton Falls

Coyote Waterfall

Jaguar Waterfall

El Tigre lookout & restaurant