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Costa Rica ATV Adventures: Drive-Yourself Single & Double Quad Tours

Compare top-rated Costa Rica ATV tours in Jacó, La Fortuna/Arenal, Tamarindo, Playas del Coco, and Manuel Antonio. Check single vs. double ATV pricing and availability.

How It Operates: You steer your own automatic 4x4 quad (handlebar steering + thumb throttle) solo on a Single ATV or with a passenger behind you on a Double ATV, following a bilingual trail leader.
Ideal Traveler Profile: Solo riders, adventurous couples, and small groups who want maximum mud-splash agility on rainforest ridges, volcano foothills, and dry-forest cattle trails.
Costa Rica ATV Adventures: Drive-Yourself Single & Double Quad Tours

Verified ATV ADVENTURES Departures

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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Manuel Antonio & Quepos Off-Road ATV Rainforest & Waterfalls Tour
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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Playa Flamingo & Potrero Beach-to-Mountain Ridge ATV Adventure
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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Punta Cacique & Playas del Coco 4WD Jungle and Mountain ATV Adventure
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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Arenal Volcano Guided ATV Experience & River Trail in La Fortuna
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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From San José: Full-Day 4x4 ATV, Rainforest Zipline & Pacific Day Expedition
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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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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Nauyaca Waterfalls Guided 4x4 Safari Truck & Swimming Excursion
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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Tamarindo, Conchal & Flamingo ATV & UTV Coastal Dry-Forest Tour
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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