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Guided adventure in Tamarindo

ATV Tours in TamarindoCosta Rica

Drive your own ATV or a side-by-side UTV through dirt roads, river crossings, and forest to the beaches of Guanacaste. 2-hour guided tours with free pickup from your Tamarindo hotel, for first-timers, families, and experienced riders.

Couple riding an ATV through a river crossing near Tamarindo
2 hGuided tour
From $50Per vehicle
Free pickupFrom Tamarindo hotels

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ATV & UTV Tours in Tamarindo

Two ways to ride, the same 2-hour adventure. Both include free pickup from your Tamarindo hotel and head to the beaches of Guanacaste you can only reach on four wheels.

Bahía Pirata · Puerto Viejo

ATV Tour Tamarindo Beach

Drive your own ATV on dirt roads, river crossings, and forest trails to the coast. Ride single, or double with a passenger behind you.

  • 2 hours
  • Easy
  • Ages 10+
  • Single1 person$50
  • DoubleUp to 2$85
From$50per vehicle
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Bahía Pirata · Puerto Viejo

UTV Side-by-Side Tour Tamarindo

A side-by-side UTV where your whole group rides together in one vehicle. Ideal for families and friends who want to share the adventure.

  • 2 hours
  • Moderate
  • UTV Fit 2-3 personUp to 3$220
  • UTV Fit 4 personUp to 4$225
  • UTV Fit 5 personUp to 5$250
From$220per vehicle
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Where we ride

Two destinations on the Guanacaste coast

We pick you up in Tamarindo and every tour sets off from our base in Huacas, 15 minutes away. Your guide picks the destination of the day, Bahía Pirata or Puerto Viejo, based on the tide, the weather, and your group, so you always get the best ride.

  1. Huacas

    A countryside town along the way, through farmland and dirt roads.

  2. Bahía Pirata

    A quiet cove on the coast, reached by dirt roads and forest trails.

  3. Puerto Viejo

    A small coastal village, through rural roads and river crossings.

ATV & UTV Tour Prices

Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and every tour lasts 2 hours. Mix vehicle types in the same booking.

TourVehicleRidersPrice
ATV Tour Tamarindo Beach Single 1 person $50
Double Up to 2 $85
UTV Side-by-Side Tour Tamarindo UTV Fit 2-3 person Up to 3 $220
UTV Fit 4 person Up to 4 $225
UTV Fit 5 person Up to 5 $250
2-hour guided tours Free Tamarindo hotel pickup Price per vehicle ATV: minimum 2 vehicles per booking Pay on site on tour day

Your tour, step by step

Never driven an ATV or a UTV? Most of our guests hadn't either, and they finish riding like pros. Here's how the day goes.

  1. We pick you up in Tamarindo

    Free pickup at your Tamarindo hotel and a 15-minute ride to our base in Huacas, where the adventure begins.

  2. We gear you up

    Helmet, reflective strap, and everything you need to ride safely and comfortably from minute one.

  3. Practice lesson

    Your guide teaches you to drive and you take a short practice loop. You don't hit the trail until you feel confident.

  4. Off on the adventure

    Follow your bilingual guide along dirt roads, river crossings, and trails to the coast.

  5. Stops to enjoy

    Pause at the beach and lookouts: time to swim, take photos, and enjoy the view.

  6. Back with the best photos

    We drop you back at your hotel covered in dust, full of stories and ready to do it again.

White-faced capuchin monkey in the Guanacaste forest
The experience

Hidden Beaches, Rivers & Wildlife

The Costa Rica most tourists never see, at your own pace, on four wheels.

Rivers & mudin the rainy season
Quiet beachesoff the paved road

Crowd-free beaches

Sand, sea, and silence, on beaches far from the paved road.

River crossings & forest

Tropical dry forest, dirt roads, and puddles that turn into the most fun part of the ride.

Wildlife in its habitat

Monkeys, iguanas, coatis, armadillos, and lots of birds along the way.

Good for beginners & families?

Yes, absolutely. Our job is to make you feel safe from minute one.

  • Beginners: a lesson and practice loop before heading out, with vehicles that are easy to drive.
  • Families: the UTV seats the whole family in one vehicle, and kids can ride as passengers.
  • Experienced riders: your guide adjusts the pace so you get the most out of the ride.
  • Safety first: helmet and reflective strap always, guides watching every stretch.

What's included & what to bring

Everything set so you only have to worry about having fun.

Included

  • Free round-trip pickup from your Tamarindo hotel
  • Local bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
  • Helmet, reflective strap, and driving lesson
  • Beach and lookout stops

What to bring

  • Dark clothes you can get dirty
  • Sneakers or closed-toe shoes
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Swimwear

Free pickup from your Tamarindo hotel

8:00 AM11:30 AM2:30 PM

Our base is in Huacas, about 15 minutes from Tamarindo. We pick you up at your hotel in Tamarindo before the tour and drop you back after, at no extra cost. Staying somewhere else nearby? Let us know when you book.

Base in Huacas, Guanacaste · 15 min from Tamarindo
Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know

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The ATV tour in Tamarindo lasts 2 hours of riding, and so does the UTV tour. Plan a little extra time for the free pickup from your Tamarindo hotel, the 15-minute drive to our base in Huacas, gearing up, and a short practice loop before you hit the trail.

ATV tours in Tamarindo start at $50 per vehicle, not per person. A single ATV (one rider) is $50 and a double ATV (driver plus passenger) is $85. UTV side-by-sides start at $220. Hotel pickup in Tamarindo, your guide, and safety gear are included.

Yes. Free round-trip pickup from your Tamarindo hotel is included with every ATV and UTV tour. We pick you up before the tour, drive you to our base in Huacas, and drop you back after. Staying somewhere else nearby? Tell us when you book and we'll help you plan.

Our ATV and UTV tours depart from our base in Huacas, Guanacaste, about 15 minutes from Tamarindo. You don't need to get there on your own: pickup from your Tamarindo hotel is included, and you get gear and a practice loop at the base before heading out.

Tours depart at 8:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM, every day we operate. Pick the time that suits you when you book: the calendar shows real-time availability for each departure, so you only see times with spots left. Your hotel pickup time in Tamarindo is coordinated around your departure.

Both tours last 2 hours and go to the same destinations. On the ATV tour you drive your own quad, single or double with a passenger. The UTV is a side-by-side where several people ride together in one vehicle, ideal for families and groups who want to share the ride.

A single ATV carries one rider who drives. A double ATV carries two people: the driver and a passenger behind. Prices are per vehicle, so two people on a double ATV pay one vehicle price. You can mix singles and doubles in the same booking.

Our ATV tours ride through Huacas to Bahía Pirata or Puerto Viejo on the Guanacaste coast, on dirt roads, river crossings, and forest trails. Your guide picks the destination of the day based on the tide, the weather, and your group, so you always get the best ride.

No experience is needed. Most of our guests had never driven one before. You get a lesson and a practice loop before heading out, and you don't start the trail until you feel confident. Your guide sets a pace that works for the whole group.

Yes, to drive an ATV or a UTV you need a valid driver's license and to be 16 or older; each driver shows it before setting off. If you don't have a license or are under 16, you can join as a passenger and enjoy the whole ride just the same.

Yes, kids can join as passengers with an adult, on a double ATV or in the UTV, so the whole family rides together. Each tour shows its minimum age when you book. Kids cannot drive: drivers need a valid license and must be 16 or older.

Yes, the ATV tour runs with a minimum of 2 vehicles per booking, for example two singles, or a single and a double. The UTV tour can be booked with one vehicle. You can add both tours to the same cart and check out once.

Book at least 24 hours before your tour. Spots fill up fast in high season, so booking a few days ahead gives you more choice of dates and times. You book online in a couple of minutes and get instant email confirmation. You pay on site on the day of your tour.

The tour runs rain or shine. In fact, rain makes it even more fun with mud and swollen rivers. We only cancel if conditions are unsafe, such as heavy storms or lightning, and in that case we reschedule or refund you.

Wear dark clothes you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes or sneakers. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and swimwear for the beach stop. We provide the helmet and safety gear, and your guide gives you a driving lesson before the trail.

What travelers say

One of the best things we did in Costa Rica. The guide was incredible and the beaches were out of this world.

[Name]United States

I'd never driven an ATV and ended up asking to go again. Safe, fun, and with spectacular scenery.

[Name]Canada

Perfect for a family trip. Our kids loved it. We'd do it again without a second thought.

[Name]United Kingdom

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