ATV Tours in Costa Rica
(Exploring Beaches, Jungles, Waterfalls and Off The Beaten Path Terrain via ATV Excursions in Costa Rica)
ATV tours in Costa Rica are not so popular because Ticos are all about eco-friendly sustainable tourism. In fact, the super eco-friendly destination of Puerto Viejo no longer offers ATV tours at all. Ecotourism in Costa Rica is unbeatable of course and we love to promote Costa Rica’s most popular eco-tours. Thankfully, due to this higher level of thinking, ATV tour operators in Costa Rica are held to a much higher level of sustainability than in most countries.
For those who love a bit of an adrenaline kick or are experienced off-road explorers, Costa Rica ATV excursions are a great way to explore off the beaten path in Costa Rica. Mountains, rainforest, muddy trails, rivers, waterfalls and challenging terrain, Costa Rica ATV tours have it all! Below we have highlighted some of the best ATV tours in Costa Rica.
Arenal ATV Tours – Muddy Off-Road Fun With Spectacular Volcano Views
La Fortuna is famous of course because of the Arenal Volcano and the incredible hot springs that everyone puts on the top of their list of things to do in La Fortuna. Rightfully so, it is such a beautiful destination after all. However, many overlook the amazing opportunity of exploring the rainforest and the volcano view via the expansive trails and off road terrain that crisscrosses this stunning destination in Costa Rica. There are so many ATV adventure tours in Costa Rica, and since La Fortuna and Arenal is dubbed “the adventure capital of Costa Rica”, it’s no wonder that Arenal ATV tours are among the best in the country!
One of the best things about Arenal ATV tours, is that they are all private. You can skip the big groups and explore with your own private guide. Our favorite Arenal ATV tours in La Fortuna include 360° views, visits to waterfalls, and a muddy good time.
If it is your first time on an ATV in Costa Rica, then we recommend the La Guaria Farm ATV Tour which is full of muddy off-road trails on a private finca (farm). For a great view of the Arenal Volcano with 360° views all the way into Nicaragua, we love the La Vista Arenal tour. If waterfalls are your thing, then you must visit the La Fortuna Waterfalls. There is an ATV tour that can take you there too!
Jaco ATV Tours – Explore the Pacific Coast Rainforest via Dune Buggies, ATVs and Even Motorcycles
Of all the destinations in Costa Rica, Jaco ATV tours offer the most options to explore the regions. The original ATV operation in Jaco has adopted not only ATVs, but Buggies and Motorcycles as well. So you can choose from any of their tours and decide on which vehicle you prefer.
For novice explorers, we suggest any of the Jaco ATV tours. There are options from a quick express ATV tour to a full day ATV tour in Jaco that will take you to viewpoints, waterfalls, and secluded rainforest trails. If you are traveling with family, then the Jungle Buggies are your best option. Our favorite for families is the Jungle Buggy & Los Sueños Canopy Tour combo which combines a great trail riding adventure with our favorite canopy tour in Jaco.
Tamarindo ATV Tours – Seeking out Guanacaste’s Best Beaches on ATVs
If you decided to make one of the beaches in Guanacaste your destination in Costa Rica, please get out of your resort and explore all the beaches you can. There is a reason Guanacaste’s beaches are world famous. And since the roads to many of these beaches are a bit adventurous, there is no better way to explore than on an ATV!
We work with a small ATV tour operation in Tamarindo that specializes in small groups. This is important in Guanacaste were the roads tend to get a bit dusty during dry season. You do not want to be at the end of the line of a large group of ATVs kicking up dust and dirt. There are a variety of different ATV tours in Tamarindo we recommend. Avellanas Beach ATV tour in Tamarindo takes you down the extremely bumpy and windy dirt roads that lead to Avellanas Beach. The Conchal & Pirates Bay ATV tour takes you to the white and pink sands of Conchal Beach and the scenic Pirates Bay. These are our top picks, but any of the Tamarindo ATV tours are sure to be the highlight of your vacation.
Guanacaste is also known for the best Adventure parks in Costa Rica. Borinquen and Buena Vista are two of the pioneers in adventure parks, but Diamante has made a name for itself the past couple of years. All 3 adventure parks offer ATV tours as one of the adventure options combined with hiking, zip lines, hot springs or horseback riding.
Manuel Antonio ATV Tours – Explore the Jungle and River on a Private Ranch
Manuel Antonio is famous for the wildlife intense national park. And you should most definitely get a guided tour in the park of course! However, south of Jaco yet sharing same coastal rainforest, the ATV tours in Manuel Antonio are something else you should not miss out on.
The great things about the Manuel Antonio ATV tours we offer is that they are on a private ranch with thousands of acres of muddy trails winding through the rainforest and crossing over rivers. The other bonus is that the ranch is also the home of the Mid-World Canopy tour. This means you can spend the day exploring the forest floor, or make a combo out of it and add the zip line tour too!
To sum things up, there is no shortage of Costa Rica ATV adventures for you to embark on. Each destination has something unique to offer. If you love exploring off-road, there is and ATV adventure in Costa Rica waiting for you!