Top 7 ATV Tours in Tamarindo

1.ATV Tamarindo to Pirates Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115Our pick

Drive an ATV from Tamarindo through surf towns, backroads, dry tropical forest, beaches, and mountain trails. Guides such as Abel keep the ride lively with local history and jokes, while beach stops offer time to cool off and possibly snorkel. Bring a driver’s license, expect dirt, and note that children 16 and under ride as passengers.

“Abel was a great guide sharing the sights along with the history of this wonderful country and its people. Gabriela was very helpful and has a great attitude and sense of humor!”

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2.ATV Zipline Tour from Tamarindo or Flamingo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Pair an ATV ride through Guanacaste’s dusty back roads with seven jungle ziplines, suspension bridges, and an optional tree climb. Native’s Way Costa Rica includes hotel pickup, safety gear, water, and fresh tropical fruit. Guides such as Jason, Fernando, Cesar, and Alan have helped nervous first-timers feel at ease, while the 16-plus driving rule keeps the ATV portion orderly.

“Easy transportation, friendly service, great experience! Definitely recommend for small or larger groups.”

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3.3 Hour ATV Secluded Beach Tour from Tamarindo, Flamingo, Conchal & Grande

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend three hours driving an ATV through Guanacaste’s back roads, forest and river crossings to Playa Mina, Pirate Beach and Puerto Viejo. Guides such as Roberto, Jason and Mike have led this route. You can drive a single ATV or share a double, then swim, take photos and enjoy quiet beaches.

“Probably the most fun we had on our trip. Prepare to drive through some water and mud if you are there in the rainy season. This was part of the fun. We visited 3 beaches where we could explore, take pictures, and get in the water. They are mostly visited by locals instead of tourists. We saw howler monkeys and stopped for photos. The tour was just the 3 of us. We were on single driver ATVs. The ATVs were in very good working order and easy to drive. The shorter 2 hour tours seem to be more popular. I am an experienced driver however my family is not. Most…”

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4.ATV and Canopy Zipline Tour from Tamarindo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 3 to 40 minutes (approx.) · from $136Top rated

From Tamarindo, Pininos Adventures takes you by shuttle to Huacas, where you learn to handle an ATV before riding dirt roads, streams, and sometimes the beach to a canopy course. Expect about three hours, nine zip lines on many departures, bottled water, helmets, and guides such as Andres, Eric, Marcos, or Raynor. Hotel pickup is included from Tamarindo-area properties.

“Lots of fun and doesn't take up the entire day. Much closer than many other adventures. Great guides and Monkey's.”

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5.ATV and Zipline Combo Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal or Riu Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Drive a semi-automatic Honda ATV from Tamarindo’s back roads to Black Stallion Canopy Zipline. You’ll cross forest and river routes, then ride 9 to 10 cables above Costa Rica’s dry tropical forest. Guides such as Hilmar, Gustavo, Juan, and Reynols are praised for calm instruction. Families can use double ATVs or two-seat buggies.

“Amazing experience!! Gustafo was an excellent guide on the ATVs, and he was patient and helpful as it was my first time driving an ATV. The zip lines had beautiful views of the forest. 10 out of 10 would recommend!!”

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6.ATV Mountain Tour From Riu Guanacaste or Nuevo Colon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $98Best value

Ride a semi-automatic ATV from Huacas through Guanacaste’s dry forest, muddy tracks, shallow rivers, villages, and beach viewpoints. Guides such as Jason, Carlos, Johnny, and Rigo have helped beginners learn the machines, while experienced riders can request a livelier pace. Bring your license, sneakers, spare clothes, and cash for a passenger.

“Our tour guide Johnny, was very helpful. It was our first time using the ATVs, but he explained the equipment operation and hand-signal use thoroughly that it became very easy to use. We originally booked the beach tour, but Johnny was able to accommodate our last minute request to change to the country side/waterfall tour, when it was recommended to us by another hotel guest. Riding the ATVs up and down the mountain hills, crossing multiple creeks to get to the waterfall was amazing! The waterfall was a bit of a let down only because we saw a substantially bigger one the day before. Also, there is a swimming area…”

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7.ATV Tamarindo to Playa Flamingo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $140

Set out from central Tamarindo on a Honda ATV with a bilingual local guide. Over about four hours and 50 kilometers, you ride mountain paths, dirt roads, town streets, and beach trails toward Puerto Viejo, Playa Minas, and Pirates Bay. Safety instruction, helmets, practice time, and a Pacific swim are included.

“What was supposed to be a 4 hour experience ended up being less than 2.5 hours. Most of the driving is through town streets including paved (heavy traffic) and dirt roads. We arrived at Playa Vieja and were told we could get drinks and relax for a few minutes before taking off. We asked our guide if we could swim there but we were told no, we would go somewhere else. We never went anywhere else. He took us back to where we started. No partial refund or even I’m sorry from the boss. Our guide didn’t speak much English and didn’t care.”

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