Lift off from Jaco for a three-hour paramotor trike flight that follows roughly 40 miles of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast toward Manuel Antonio. Expect beach panoramas, mangrove estuaries, and airborne encounters with pelicans and macaws.
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Ocean wind wakes the prop and the trike taxis off—then you are airborne above a coastline that alternates between broad beaches and mangrove teeth. From Jaco you climb, the town shrinking beneath a scatter of roofs while the pilot steers south toward Manuel Antonio, rising occasionally to the advertised 3,000 feet to take in the arc of the Central Pacific.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required—ability to climb into a two-seat trike and remain seated for up to three hours.
Wildlife
History
This coastline has long supported fishing communities and surf culture; inland volcanic activity and river deposition shaped the beaches and estuaries you’ll fly over.
Conservation
Pilots avoid low passes over nesting sites and estuaries to limit disturbance; support local mangrove and marine conservation groups to help protect the habitats you’ll see.
Reserve your spot on the Long Distance Trike Flight in Jaco today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Confirm weight & passenger info
Provide accurate weight and height at booking—pilots use this to calculate safe fuel and lift; failure to do so can cancel flights.
Dress for wind and sun
Wear closed-toe shoes, a windbreaker, and reef-safe sunscreen; gusts and sea spray make light layers essential.
Plan morning flights
Coastal winds are typically calmer in the early morning and late afternoon—ask for a morning slot to maximize smooth air.
Secure loose items
Use straps for sunglasses and leave phones in pockets or tethered mounts to avoid drop risks during flight.
Closed-toe shoes
Provide stable footing for boarding the trike and for uneven surfaces at takeoff/landing sites.
Windproof jacket
Blocks abrasion from sustained ocean wind at altitude and keeps you comfortable during cooler morning flights.
Sunglasses with retainer
Protects eyes from glare and won’t blow away if tethered to your head or jacket.
summer
Small hydration bottle
Staying hydrated before and after the flight helps prevent lightheadedness from sun and wind exposure.