Who can drive
Adults 18 and over take the controls; confident teens from 14 can drive depending on their skills. One firm rule: a minor never goes out without a responsible adult aboard — never two kids on their own.
Ocean add-on · Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Jet Ski Adventure on the Gulf of Papagayo
One full hour at the controls, throttle open across the bay — with our team keeping an eye on you the whole time.
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The Jet Ski Adventure gives you one full hour to drive your own jet ski across the calm water of the Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, with our team keeping an eye on you the whole time. Each jet ski carries two, and adults 18 and over take the controls — an add-on to our ATV & Buggy day, $250 per jet ski.
1 hour2 riders per jet skiDrivers 18+$250 per jet ski
Last verified September 2026 by Miller Contreras, naturalist guide and wildlife photographer
Duration
1 hour
Riders
2 per jet ski
Drivers
18+
Level
Easy
Type
Add-on
Best time
AM or after 3 p.m.
Jet ski · Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
An Hour at the Controls on the Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
For one full hour, the jet ski is yours to drive — out across the calm water of the bay, throttle open, with the Papagayo coastline all around you. You're never out there alone: our team keeps eyes on you the whole time, ready for any hiccup, so you can let loose and still feel safe. Every jet ski rides two, and it's yours to pilot — adults 18 and over take the controls, and confident teens from 14 can drive depending on their skills, with one firm rule: a minor never goes out without a responsible adult aboard, never two kids on their own.
We run it in the morning or after 3 p.m., when the sun is softer, and we sit it out in electrical storms or when bad weather kicks up the swell — your safety comes first. And since we finish just 15 minutes from where our ATV and buggy runs wrap, it's an easy way to turn a half-day on land into a full day of adventure.
Part of a private day
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Where does it fit in your day?
The jet ski isn't sold on its own — it joins our private ATV & Buggy day, and we finish just 15 minutes from where the off-road run wraps.
ATV & Buggy Off-Road Adventure
A half-day on land, then an hour on the water — a full day of adventure.
+ $250 per jet ski
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Priced per jet ski — one hour, up to two riders. Taxes included. Tell us your group size and where you're staying — we confirm the exact quote on WhatsApp.
Real photographs from our days
On the Gulf of Papagayo
Jet skiing in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Drag to explore.
The coastlineRock and open water
Throttle openYours to pilot
In the bayCalm water to ride
From the beachBriefing, then out you go
After 3 p.m.When the sun is softer
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Why book with us
Book direct with the operator
- We run these tours ourselves. No middleman, no reseller.
- Private from two people on most experiences — no strangers in your van.
- The price you see is the price you pay: taxes and door-to-door pickup included.
At a glance
The jet ski hour, in one look
| Duration | 1 hour |
|---|---|
| Price | From $250 per jet ski, as an add-on · two riders per jet ski |
| The experience | Drive your own jet ski across the calm water of the Gulf of Papagayo, with our team on watch the whole hour |
| Highlights | Best in the morning or after 3 p.m., when the sun is softer |
| Included | Safety briefing, life vests and our team on watch |
| How it works | An add-on to the ATV & Buggy day · it finishes 15 minutes from where the ride wraps |
| Difficulty | Easy · drivers 18+, confident teens from 14 · a minor never goes out without an adult aboard |
| Style | 100% private · English or Spanish |
| Cancellation | Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before your start time Travelling between December 15 and January 15, during Holy Week or Thanksgiving week? Peak dates are paid in full and have longer cancellation windows — see our booking terms. |
Last verified September 2026 by Miller Contreras, naturalist guide and wildlife photographer
On the water
What is the Papagayo jet ski ride like?
An hour that's yours to drive — with someone always watching your back.
The hour
Yours to drive
One full hour at the controls, throttle open across the bay.
The water
Calm bay
The calm water of the bay, with the Papagayo coastline all around you.
The team
Eyes on you
Watching the whole time, ready for any hiccup — so you can let loose.
The riders
Two per jet ski
Adults drive; confident teens from 14 can too, with an adult aboard.
On the ride
- One full hour to drive your own jet ski on the Gulf of Papagayo
- The calm water of the bay, with the coastline all around you
- Our team keeping an eye on you the whole time
- Room to ride along the coast and past its beaches, with our team always watching from close by
- Now and then some wildlife shows up — sometimes dolphins. Never promised, but it happens
- A safety briefing and a life vest before you head out
Before you go
What should you know before you go?
Duration
1 hour
Level
Easy
Riders
2 per jet ski
Type
Add-on
Drivers
18+ (teens 14+)
What to bring
Swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen and a waterproof case for your phone. Leave loose valuables behind.
Best time & weather
In the morning or after 3 p.m., when the sun is softer. We sit it out in electrical storms or when bad weather kicks up the swell.
Included
- A safety briefing and life vests
- Our team on watch the whole hour
Questions
Frequently asked questions
No. The controls are simple, your guide gives a full briefing, and most people feel comfortable within minutes. You set the pace.
Each jet ski is for 2 people, and the ride lasts about 1 hour on the water.
Yes. You ride with a life vest after a safety briefing, with our team keeping an eye on you the whole time, and sea conditions are checked before every session.
Swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, and a waterproof case for your phone. Leave loose valuables behind.
Kids can ride as passengers with an adult driver, and confident teens from 14 can drive depending on their skills — always with a responsible adult aboard, never two kids on their own. Tell us your group and we will confirm the right setup.
Twenty-four hours before your tour begins, counted from the start time and not the day. Cancel before that and you get a full refund.
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Led by Miller Contreras — naturalist guide and wildlife photographer, born and raised in Guanacaste, Costa Rica · 30+ years in tourism and 20+ years guiding
Led by Miller Contreras — naturalist guide and wildlife photographer, born and raised in Guanacaste, Costa Rica · 30+ years in tourism and 20+ years guiding