01
Follow Instructions
Listen to your guide, captain, driver or activity operator before and during the experience. Ask questions whenever an instruction is unclear.
Sport Fishing Safety
ATV Safety
Snorkeling Safety
Horseback Riding Safety
Surf Safety
Zipline Safety
Tortuga Island Safety
Kayak Safety
Bioluminescence Safety
Transportation Safety
Jungle Boy Tours Safety & Participation Guide
ADVENTURE RESPONSIBLY.
Costa Rica is meant to be explored. Great adventures also start with preparation. Review the safety guidance for your selected experience before participating, follow all guide and operator instructions, and ask questions whenever something is unclear.
Step 01
Review Your Activity
Step 02
Prepare Properly
Step 03
Follow Instructions
Step 04
Sign Acknowledgment
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Keep a copy on your phone before your Jungle Boy Tours experience. This PDF covers general and activity-specific safety requirements.
Safety Is Part Of The Adventure
PREPARE.
LISTEN.
PARTICIPATE
RESPONSIBLY.
Adventure activities take place in real environments — oceans, trails, jungle, boats, roads, beaches and changing weather.
Every participant is responsible for listening to instructions, using required safety equipment correctly, communicating concerns and making responsible decisions during the experience.
Conditions may change before or during an activity. Jungle Boy Tours, guides and activity operators may modify, delay or stop an experience when safety requires it.
General Safety Standards
EVERY TOUR.
EVERY GUEST.
These guidelines apply broadly across Jungle Boy Tours experiences. Specific operators may have additional rules, restrictions or required equipment.
02
Use Safety Equipment
Wear and use helmets, life jackets, harnesses, seat belts or other required equipment exactly as instructed.
03
Be Honest About Ability
Tell the activity provider about concerns that could affect participation, including swimming ability, mobility limitations, injuries or other relevant circumstances.
04
Stay With The Group
Do not leave designated areas, separate from the group or attempt unapproved routes, jumps, swims or shortcuts.
05
No Impaired Participation
Do not drive, ride, swim, operate equipment or participate in adventure activities while impaired.
06
Respect Changing Conditions
Weather, surf, current, river levels, visibility, trail conditions and wildlife can change quickly. Follow all activity-day decisions made for safety.
CONDITIONS CAN CHANGE. SAFETY COMES FIRST.
A scheduled route, stop, water activity or adventure may be changed, delayed or canceled when the guide, captain, driver or operator determines conditions are not appropriate.
Activity-Specific Safety
REVIEW THE
EXPERIENCE
YOU BOOKED.
Each activity has different risks and preparation needs. Review the section that applies to your tour and follow any additional instructions provided for your specific booking.
Pacific Ocean
Sport Fishing
01
- Follow the captain and crew's instructions at all times.
- Use life jackets or other flotation equipment when required.
- Move carefully on wet or moving decks and use available handholds.
- Keep clear of active hooks, lines, rods and other fishing equipment.
- Use sun protection and stay hydrated during extended time offshore.
- Ocean conditions may require route, departure or activity changes.
Jungle + Trail
ATV Tours
02
- Wear the helmet and other protective equipment provided or required.
- Follow the guide's speed, spacing and route instructions.
- Do not attempt unapproved stunts, races, jumps or shortcuts.
- Reduce speed for mud, loose gravel, water crossings and uneven terrain.
- Wear secure footwear and clothing appropriate for outdoor trail riding.
- Never operate an ATV while impaired.
Water Activity
Snorkeling
03
- Tell the guide your swimming ability before entering the water.
- Use flotation equipment when required or recommended by the operator.
- Stay within the designated snorkeling area and remain aware of the group.
- Do not touch, chase, feed or remove marine wildlife.
- Enter and exit the water only where instructed.
- Currents, waves and visibility may change during the experience.
Beach + Jungle
Horseback Riding
04
- Follow all mounting, riding and dismounting instructions.
- Wear secure footwear and clothing suitable for riding.
- Maintain the spacing instructed by the guide between horses.
- Do not intentionally startle, strike or crowd another horse.
- Remain on the approved route and follow the guide's pace.
- Remember that horses are animals and can react unexpectedly.
Ocean Activity
Surf Lessons
05
- Tell the instructor your swimming and surfing experience level.
- Follow the instructor's guidance about where to enter and exit the water.
- Keep a safe distance from other surfers, swimmers and boards.
- Use the board leash and any other required equipment as instructed.
- Never paddle into conditions the instructor has told you to avoid.
- Waves, currents and tides can change quickly.
Canopy Adventure
Canopy & Zipline
06
- Wear the harness, helmet and other required gear exactly as instructed.
- Do not disconnect, loosen or alter safety equipment.
- Follow all braking, hand-position and platform instructions.
- Wait for the operator's signal before beginning each line.
- Secure loose items, long hair and anything that could interfere with equipment.
- Operator age, size, weight or participation restrictions must be followed.
Island + Boat
Tortuga Island
07
- Follow crew instructions when boarding, riding and leaving the boat.
- Use life jackets or flotation equipment when required.
- Stay in approved swimming and snorkeling areas.
- Use caution on wet surfaces, docks, rocks and beach access points.
- Use sun protection and stay hydrated during the full-day experience.
- Boat routes and water activities may change because of ocean conditions.
Paddle Adventure
Kayak Tours
08
- Wear a life jacket when required by the operator.
- Tell the guide your swimming and paddling experience level.
- Stay with the group and remain inside the approved route.
- Follow instructions for launching, landing and handling a capsize.
- Keep appropriate distance from rocks, boats and other hazards.
- Wind, current and weather may require route changes or cancellation.
Night Water Experience
Bioluminescence
09
- Follow all nighttime movement and water-entry instructions.
- Use life jackets or other safety equipment when required.
- Stay with the group and do not paddle, swim or move into unapproved areas.
- Be especially careful around docks, shorelines and boats in low visibility.
- Avoid unnecessary bright lights when instructed by the guide.
- Weather, visibility and water conditions can change the tour plan.
Private Travel
Private Transportation
10
- Wear seat belts whenever available and required.
- Remain seated while the vehicle is moving.
- Keep aisles and exits clear of loose luggage or personal items.
- Wait for the driver before loading, unloading or crossing near traffic.
- Secure children using appropriate restraints when applicable.
- Follow the driver's instructions during roadside stops and route changes.
General Preparation
COME
READY.
The exact list depends on your activity. These are general preparation recommendations rather than a substitute for tour-specific instructions.
Secure Footwear
Closed-toe or activity-appropriate footwear is strongly
recommended for trail, ATV, zipline and active land experiences.
Sun Protection
Consider sunscreen, a hat and other appropriate protection
for extended outdoor exposure.
Water
Stay hydrated, especially during longer outdoor, ocean and
full-day experiences.
Comfortable Clothing
Wear clothing appropriate for heat, movement, water, mud or
the environment expected on your tour.
Secure Personal Items
Avoid loose jewelry, unsecured phones or belongings that could
fall, snag or interfere with activity equipment.
Ask Before You Arrive
If you are unsure what to bring, WhatsApp Jungle Boy Tours
before the experience for current instructions.
Nature Sets The Conditions
THE PLAN
MAY CHANGE.
Outdoor and ocean adventures are affected by real conditions. Safety decisions made on the day of the experience are part of responsible guiding.
- Weather: rain, lightning, heat, visibility and other conditions may affect an activity.
- Ocean: surf, wind, currents and boat conditions may change routes or water access.
- Trails & Rivers: mud, river level, fallen debris or terrain may require a different route.
- Wildlife: animals should never be approached, handled or disturbed unless specifically permitted by the responsible operator.
- Operator Decision: activity providers may delay, modify or stop participation when they determine conditions are not appropriate.
Participant Safety Acknowledgment
REVIEW.
UNDERSTAND.
CONFIRM.
Certain activities may require guests to complete a Safety & Participation Acknowledgment before participating.
This acknowledgment is designed to confirm that the guest has reviewed the applicable safety information and agrees to follow activity-day instructions.
What You Will Confirm
✓
I reviewed the safety guidance for my selected activity.
✓
I understand that outdoor, ocean and adventure activities
involve changing conditions and inherent risks.
✓
I agree to follow the instructions of guides, captains,
drivers and activity operators.
✓
I understand required safety equipment must be used as instructed.
✓
I will communicate relevant concerns that may affect my ability
to participate safely.
✓
I understand an activity may be modified, delayed or stopped
when conditions require it.
Keep A Copy
JUNGLE BOY TOURS
SAFETY & PARTICIPATION GUIDE
Download the official Jungle Boy Tours Safety & Participation Guide and keep a copy available before your scheduled activity.
Safety FAQ
BEFORE
YOU GO.
If your question is specific to your booking, contact Jungle Boy Tours before your scheduled experience.
Ask On WhatsAppNo. These are general guidelines. The instructions given by your responsible guide, captain, driver or activity operator for the specific experience take priority.
Certain experiences may require a completed acknowledgment before participation. Follow the instructions included with your booking confirmation.
Outdoor and ocean activities can be affected by weather, water, trail and visibility conditions. The responsible operator may modify, delay or stop an activity when safety requires it.
Contact Jungle Boy Tours before booking or participating so the relevant operator can explain current participation requirements. Guests should make their own informed decisions about whether an activity is appropriate for them.
Age, size, swimming ability and other participation rules can vary by activity and operator. Confirm requirements before booking children onto an experience.
No. This page is a safety guidance resource. A separate Safety & Participation Acknowledgment may be used to confirm that guests reviewed and understood applicable instructions.
Questions Before Your Tour?
ASK BEFORE
YOU ARRIVE.
Send your activity, travel date and question directly to Jungle Boy Tours so the current instructions for your experience can be confirmed.