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Southern Nicoya Peninsula (Blue Zone) · 2 to 2.5 hours from Liberia Airport (LIR) via Route 21 & Route 160

Sámara, Nosara & Guiones: 4x4, ATV & UTV Adventure Tours

Authentic Nicoya Peninsula dirt roads, seasonal river fords, and guided 4x4 ascents into high-elevation Blue Zone coffee farms.

Primary Meeting Point:: Playa Guiones / Nosara town & Sámara beach road adventure offices
Hotel & Villa Pickup Coverage:: Pickup across Playa Guiones, Pelada, Nosara town, and Sámara / Carrillo beach hotels
Local Trail Terrain:: Unpaved coastal Route 160 river crossings (Río Nosara / Río Montaña), Naranjal coffee highlands, and Ostional / Buena Vista tracks.
Available Vehicle Formats:: Guided 4x4 highland trucks, local quad/ATV tours, and side-by-side beach-town buggies.

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Sámara, Nosara & Guiones off-road trails

Verified Off-Road Excursions in Sámara, Nosara & Guiones & Nearby Hubs

Nosara & Sámara Half-Day 4x4 Naranjal Mountain & Coffee Highland Tour

                GUIDED 4x4 PASSENGER EXCURSION
              

★ 5.0 (82 reviews)

                Sámara, Nosara & Guiones · 4.5 HOURS
                From $150
              

Nosara & Sámara Half-Day 4x4 Naranjal Mountain & Coffee Highland Tour

Best for: Nosara and Sámara travelers wanting an authentic, dust-free 4x4 climb into the cool Nicoya Blue Zone mountains.

Departure Location:: Playa Guiones / Nosara Town & Nicoya Highland Trailhead
Pickup Coverage:: Pickup from Nosara, Playa Guiones, Pelada, and arranged meeting points from Sámara
Vehicle & Operator:: High-Clearance 4x4 Off-Road Excursion Vehicle (Guide-Driven) — Ride with a Guide (Guided 4x4 Passenger Excursion)
Driver / Passenger Rules:: No driver's license required — ride with a local highland guide across river fords and steep mountain tracks.
Vehicle Capacity:: Up to 6 passengers per 4x4 vehicle
Pricing Basis:: Priced per person ($150); private family/group charter option available.
Confirmed Inclusions:: Guided 4x4 mountain transport, highland family farm visit, traditional wood-stove lunch, coffee tasting & waterfall walk.

              ✓ Free 24h cancellation
              Code: 331349P1
            

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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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