All 12 Verified Costa Rica 4x4, ATV & UTV Tours

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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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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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SELF-DRIVE ATV TOUR

★ 4.8 (167 reviews)

Manuel Antonio & Quepos · 4 HOURS From $124

Manuel Antonio & Quepos Off-Road ATV Rainforest & Waterfalls Tour

Best for: Travelers staying in Manuel Antonio who want to escape the crowded park trails into working palm plantations and mountain waterfalls.

Departure Location:

Quepos / Naranjito Backcountry Ranch (15 mins inland from Marina Pez Vela)

Pickup Coverage:

Round-trip AC van pickup from all Manuel Antonio hill hotels, Quepos town, and Marina Pez Vela

Vehicle & Operator:

Automatic 4x4 Honda / Yamaha ATV — Drive Yourself on a Guided Trail Tour

Driver / Passenger Rules:

Drivers: 16–18+ with valid driver's license. Passengers: 6+ years old.

Vehicle Capacity:

1 rider (Single) or 2 riders (Double)

Pricing Basis:

Priced per rider/ATV tier with lunch included — single and double occupancy selectable at checkout.

Confirmed Inclusions:

Round-trip hotel transport, automatic 4x4 ATV, bilingual naturalist guide, waterfall swim & traditional Costa Rican casado lunch.

✓ Free 24h cancellation Code: 115677P2

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GUIDED 4x4 PASSENGER EXCURSION

★ 5.0 (457 reviews)

Uvita, Dominical & Osa Coast · 5.5 HOURS From $155

Nauyaca Waterfalls Guided 4x4 Safari Truck & Swimming Excursion

Best for: Families, photographers, and travelers who want deep backcountry waterfall access without driving an ATV themselves.

Departure Location:

Quepos / Dominical / Platanillo Mountain Corridor

Pickup Coverage:

Pickup from Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Dominical, and Uvita coastal corridor

Vehicle & Operator:

High-Clearance 4x4 Safari Truck (Guide-Operated) — Ride with a Guide (Guided 4x4 Passenger Excursion)

Driver / Passenger Rules:

No driver's license needed — professional local driver handles the steep 4x4 canyon descent. Suitable for ages 5+.

Vehicle Capacity:

Up to 12 passengers per open-air 4x4 safari truck

Pricing Basis:

Priced per person (all entrance fees, 4x4 canyon transport, and lunch included).

Confirmed Inclusions:

Guide-driven 4x4 transport down to the two-tiered Nauyaca canyon, park admission, natural pool swimming & Costa Rican lunch.

✓ Free 24h cancellation Code: 161424P2

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SIDE-BY-SIDE UTV / BUGGY

★ 4.9 (465 reviews)

Tamarindo, Langosta & Conchal · 2 TO 3 HOURS From $85

Tamarindo, Conchal & Flamingo ATV & UTV Coastal Dry-Forest Tour

Best for: Groups and families in Guanacaste wanting dry-forest howler monkey trails and hidden Pacific shell beaches.

Departure Location:

Huacas / Villarreal Trailhead (10 mins from Tamarindo & Conchal)

Pickup Coverage:

Free hotel pickup in Tamarindo, Playa Langosta, Hacienda Pinilla, Reserva Conchal, Brasilito & Flamingo

Vehicle & Operator:

Choice of Single/Double ATV or 2–4 Seat Side-by-Side UTV Buggy — Drive Yourself on a Guided Trail Tour

Driver / Passenger Rules:

Drivers: 18+ with valid license. Passengers: 5+ in UTV buggy, 8+ on double ATV.

Vehicle Capacity:

1–2 riders per ATV or 2–4 riders per Side-by-Side UTV

Pricing Basis:

Clear tiered pricing at checkout: select Single ATV, Double ATV, or 2-to-4-passenger UTV Buggy.

Confirmed Inclusions:

Hotel pickup, ATV or UTV vehicle, helmets, goggles, bandana/dust mask, bilingual guide & Pacific cove stops (Playa Minas / Puerto Viejo).

✓ Free 24h cancellation Code: 12671P1

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SELF-DRIVE ATV TOUR

★ 5.0 (421 reviews)

Playa Flamingo, Potrero & Las Catalinas · 2 HOURS (3-HOUR TOP OF THE WORLD UPGRADE AVAILABLE) From $109

Playa Flamingo & Potrero Beach-to-Mountain Ridge ATV Adventure

Best for: Travelers based near the new Flamingo Marina, Potrero, or Las Catalinas seeking high-ridge ocean panoramas.

Departure Location:

Surfside Potrero / Flamingo Marina Corridor

Pickup Coverage:

Pickup from Playa Flamingo, Potrero, Surfside, Brasilito, and Las Catalinas

Vehicle & Operator:

4x4 Trail ATV (Single or Tandem) — Drive Yourself on a Guided Trail Tour

Driver / Passenger Rules:

Drivers: 16+ with valid driver's license. Passengers: 6+ years old.

Vehicle Capacity:

1 or 2 riders per ATV

Pricing Basis:

Priced per rider/machine configuration — 2-hour coastal loop from $109 or 3-hour mountain summit from $140.

Confirmed Inclusions:

Guided 4x4 ATV ride, safety helmet, bottled water, river crossings (seasonal) & panoramic Catalina Islands viewpoints.

✓ Free 24h cancellation Code: 107293P2

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SELF-DRIVE ATV TOUR

★ 5.0 (45 reviews)

Playas del Coco, Ocotal & Gulf of Papagayo · 2.5 HOURS From $119

Punta Cacique & Playas del Coco 4WD Jungle and Mountain ATV Adventure

Best for: Playas del Coco and Gulf of Papagayo visitors wanting dramatic volcanic peninsula views just 25 minutes from Liberia Airport.

Departure Location:

Playas del Coco / Playa Hermosa Ridge Base (25 mins from LIR Airport)

Pickup Coverage:

Pickup across Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, Playa Panamá, Ocotal, and Riu / Secrets Papagayo resorts

Vehicle & Operator:

4WD Off-Road ATV (Single or Double) — Drive Yourself on a Guided Trail Tour

Driver / Passenger Rules:

Drivers: 18+ with valid driver's license. Passengers: 7+ years old.

Vehicle Capacity:

1–2 riders per 4WD ATV

Pricing Basis:

Priced per ATV/rider tier; private group departures available for families and condo guests.

Confirmed Inclusions:

4WD ATV, bilingual trail guide, helmet & eye protection, Punta Cacique & Culebra Bay lookout stops, water & tropical fruit.

✓ Free 24h cancellation Code: 5586316P8

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SELF-DRIVE ATV TOUR

★ 4.7 (656 reviews)

La Fortuna & Arenal Volcano · 2.5 TO 3 HOURS From $105

Arenal Volcano Guided ATV Experience & River Trail in La Fortuna

Best for: Arenal visitors wanting muddy rainforest tracks, river splashes, and close-up lava-cone views of Arenal Volcano.

Departure Location:

La Fortuna Arenal Foothills Outpost (Route 142 Volcano Corridor)

Pickup Coverage:

Free hotel pickup throughout La Fortuna town and the Arenal hotel/hot-springs zone

Vehicle & Operator:

Automatic 4x4 Trail ATV (Honda / Can-Am) — Drive Yourself on a Guided Trail Tour

Driver / Passenger Rules:

Drivers: 18+ with valid driver's license. Passengers: 6+ years old.

Vehicle Capacity:

1 rider (Single) or 2 riders (Double)

Pricing Basis:

Priced per Single or Double ATV; includes practice track orientation before hitting the volcano trails.

Confirmed Inclusions:

Round-trip La Fortuna hotel transport, 4x4 ATV, safety gear, Arenal River crossing, Maleku cultural/lookout stop & fruit snacks.

✓ Free 24h cancellation Code: 48497P11

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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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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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SELF-DRIVE ATV TOUR

★ 4.7 (148 reviews)

San José, Alajuela & Central Valley · 9 TO 10 HOURS (FULL-DAY EXPEDITION) From $171

From San José: Full-Day 4x4 ATV, Rainforest Zipline & Pacific Day Expedition

Best for: Travelers based in San José or with a free day before/after an SJO flight who want a turnkey off-road adventure.

Departure Location:

San José, Escazú, Santa Ana & Alajuela Hotel Pickup

Pickup Coverage:

Door-to-door morning pickup from San José metropolitan hotels and Alajuela / SJO airport hotels

Vehicle & Operator:

Round-Trip Guided Transfer from SJO + 4x4 Trail ATV — Drive Yourself on a Guided Trail Tour (with SJO Hotel Pickup)

Driver / Passenger Rules:

Drivers: 18+ with valid license for the ATV segment. Passengers: 8+ years old.

Vehicle Capacity:

1–2 riders per ATV + small-group executive transfer van from San José

Pricing Basis:

All-inclusive full-day rate per person from San José.

Confirmed Inclusions:

Round-trip transport from San José, guided ATV jungle tour, canopy zipline, chocolate experience & lunch.

✓ Free 24h cancellation Code: 72402P7

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SIDE-BY-SIDE UTV / BUGGY

★ 4.8 (52 reviews)

Playas del Coco, Ocotal & Gulf of Papagayo · 4 HOURS From $132

Playas del Coco & Playa Hermosa 4-Hour Private Guided ATV Trail Expedition

Best for: Private groups, families, and condo owners in Playas del Coco who want a custom 4-hour route at their own pace.

Departure Location:

Playa Hermosa / Playas del Coco Trailhead

Pickup Coverage:

Private pickup from Playas del Coco condos, Ocotal, Hermosa, and Papagayo resorts

Vehicle & Operator:

Private Fleet: 4x4 ATVs & Side-by-Side UTV Options — Drive Yourself on a Private Guided Tour

Driver / Passenger Rules:

Drivers: 18+ with valid license. Custom pacing for private families or friend groups.

Vehicle Capacity:

1–2 riders per ATV (private guide exclusively for your group)

Pricing Basis:

Private-tour pricing per rider/vehicle — no strangers mixed into your trail group.

Confirmed Inclusions:

Private bilingual guide, 4 hours of customized beach, dry-forest, and monkey-corridor riding, helmets & refreshments.

✓ Free 24h cancellation Code: 435404P2

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