ATV Tour

90 minutes of trails, river crossings and a 100-year-old village in the real Guanacaste.

From $115 USD per single ATV

Duration
1.5 hours
Minimum age
From 5 years old
Difficulty
Moderate
Good to know
Hotel pickup available

Highlights

90 minutes of trails, river crossings and a 100-year-old village in the real Guanacaste.

Leave the paved road behind. The ATV Tour takes you through open farmland, splashes across refreshing river crossings and winds into a village where traditional houses have stood for more than 100 years.

Along the way you stop at one of the first schools in the region, founded in 1854, a small cultural gem that shows where Guanacaste's identity comes from. Adventure, scenery, culture and a genuine slice of Costa Rican life in one ride.

1.5 hours on automatic ATVs, single or double
River crossings and open countryside trails
A village with houses more than 100 years old
Stop at a school founded in 1854
Guides ahead and behind the group at all times
Hotel pickup from Tamarindo, Conchal and Flamingo included

Photos from the tour

How the adventure unfolds

ATV Tour

1Briefing and practice lap
Helmet, goggles and bandana on. Your guide explains the controls and you take a practice lap before the trail.
2Farmland and first river
Wide-open pastures with cattle and horses, then the first river crossing. Expect to get a little wet.
3The historic village
Ride into a village where some houses are over a century old and stop at the 1854 school.
4Trails back to base
More trails and river splashes on the way back, with a photo stop at the best viewpoint.

What's included

1.5-hour guided ATV ride
Helmet, goggles and safety briefing
Insurance
Hotel pickup for hotels near Tamarindo, Conchal and Flamingo

What to bring

Comfortable clothes you can move in
Closed-toe shoes or sport sandals with a heel strap
Sunscreen and insect repellent
A change of clothes if you plan to hit the beach after

Restrictions

Drivers need a valid driver's license (16 years or older)
Passengers from 5 years old
Not suitable for pregnant women
Not allowed under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Not recommended after recent surgery or injury, or with heart conditions

Frequently asked questions

Cancellation policy

Plans change. Cancel or reschedule free of charge up to 48 hours before your activity.

Changes or cancellations are not possible inside that 48-hour window.

Do I need ATV experience?

No. The ATVs are automatic and easy to handle. You do need a valid driver's license to drive. Guides give a full briefing and a practice lap first.

Can children come along?

Children from 5 years old can ride as passengers on a double ATV. For younger kids we recommend the UTV Tour, where they sit safely inside the vehicle with a child seat.

How hard is the terrain?

Easy to moderate. It is not technical, which makes it ideal for first-timers, but it is dusty, bumpy and fun.

What if I don't feel comfortable driving?

It rarely happens, but you can hand the handlebars to your companion or ride as a passenger with a guide.

Single or double ATV?

Single ATVs carry one driver. Double ATVs carry a driver plus a passenger and are the best value for couples or a parent with a child.

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