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Tilarán Mountain Range (Continental Divide) · 3 hours from SJO or 2.5 hours from LIR via Route 606

Monteverde & Santa Elena Cloud Forest: 4x4, ATV & UTV Adventure Tours

Cool mountain air, misty Continental Divide ridgelines, and sweeping views all the way down to the Gulf of Nicoya.

Primary Meeting Point:: Santa Elena town center & Cerro Plano private cloud-forest reserves
Hotel & Villa Pickup Coverage:: Door-to-door mountain shuttle pickup from all Monteverde, Santa Elena, and San Luis lodges
Local Trail Terrain:: 4,600-ft Continental Divide gravel ridges, misty cloud-forest valleys, Gulf of Nicoya overlooks, and coffee-farm backroads.
Available Vehicle Formats:: Side-by-side UTV buggies, guided 4x4 mountain transfers, and high-altitude canopy adventure combos.

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Monteverde & Santa Elena Cloud Forest off-road trails

Verified Off-Road Excursions in Monteverde & Santa Elena Cloud Forest & Nearby Hubs

Monteverde Continental Divide 4x4 Ridge Transfer & Original Canopy Adventure

                GUIDED 4x4 PASSENGER EXCURSION
              

★ 4.9 (1,477 reviews)

                Monteverde & Santa Elena Cloud Forest · 3 HOURS
                From $90
              

Monteverde Continental Divide 4x4 Ridge Transfer & Original Canopy Adventure

Best for: Travelers reaching Monteverde who want high-elevation cloud forest ridge views without navigating steep gravel switchbacks alone.

Departure Location:: Santa Elena & Monteverde Cloud Forest Corridor
Pickup Coverage:: Door-to-door 4x4 shuttle pickup from all Monteverde, Santa Elena, and Cerro Plano lodges
Vehicle & Operator:: Guided 4x4 Mountain Transport + Cloud Forest Adventure — Ride with a Guide (Guided 4x4 Passenger Excursion)
Driver / Passenger Rules:: No driving required — mountain drivers handle the steep gravel grades. Minimum age 6+.
Vehicle Capacity:: Small-group mountain van / 4x4 (up to 12 guests)
Pricing Basis:: Priced per person including lodge transport, safety equipment, and bilingual cloud-forest guides.
Confirmed Inclusions:: Monteverde lodge pickup, access to private cloud-forest mountain reserve, full canopy & rappelling gear, bilingual guides.

              ✓ Free 24h cancellation
              Code: 29956P2
            

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Amazing 3-Hour Jacó ATV Tour & Jungle Waterfall

                SELF-DRIVE ATV TOUR
              

★ 4.9 (910 reviews)

                Jacó & Los Sueños / Herradura · 3 HOURS
                From $105
              

Amazing 3-Hour Jacó ATV Tour & Jungle Waterfall

Best for: First-time & intermediate riders wanting coastal ridge lookouts + a private rainforest waterfall swim.

Departure Location:: Central Jacó Adventure Basecamp (5 mins from Los Sueños Resort)
Pickup Coverage:: Complimentary hotel/villa pickup in Jacó Beach, Playa Hermosa, and Herradura / Los Sueños
Vehicle & Operator:: Single or Double 4WD ATV (Honda / CFMOTO 400–500cc) — Drive Yourself on a Guided Trail Tour
Driver / Passenger Rules:: Drivers: 18+ with valid driver's license & credit card for security deposit. Passengers: 8+ years old.
Vehicle Capacity:: 1 rider (Single ATV) or 2 riders (Double ATV)
Pricing Basis:: Priced per ATV (Single ATV ~$105; Double ATV carries 2 riders for a minor passenger upgrade fee).
Confirmed Inclusions:: Bilingual trail guide, DOT helmet, goggles, private waterfall entrance fee, fresh tropical fruit & bottled water.

              ✓ Free 24h cancellation
              Code: 34495P3
            

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Jacó & Herradura Off-Road Side-by-Side UTV Buggy Expedition

                SIDE-BY-SIDE UTV / BUGGY
              

★ 4.8 (134 reviews)

                Jacó & Los Sueños / Herradura · 2 TO 4 HOURS
                From $120
              

Jacó & Herradura Off-Road Side-by-Side UTV Buggy Expedition

Best for: Couples and families who prefer a steering wheel, foot pedals, and side-by-side seating over straddling an ATV.

Departure Location:: Jacó North Off-Road Depot near Herradura
Pickup Coverage:: Hotel & condo pickup included across Jacó and Herradura / Los Sueños Marina zone
Vehicle & Operator:: 4x4 Side-by-Side UTV Buggy (Roll Cage, Bucket Seats & Steering Wheel) — Drive Yourself on a Guided Trail Tour
Driver / Passenger Rules:: Drivers: 18+ with valid driver's license. Passengers: 5+ years old (seatbelts & roll-cage protection).
Vehicle Capacity:: 2 to 4 riders per UTV buggy
Pricing Basis:: Priced per person (2-rider minimum) or per UTV vehicle depending on group size — check live calendar.
Confirmed Inclusions:: 4x4 side-by-side UTV, bilingual trail lead, safety gear, river crossing route & mountain viewpoint stop.

              ✓ Free 24h cancellation
              Code: 15404P7
            

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