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Costa Rica Side-by-Side UTV & Roll-Caged Buggy Tours

Explore Costa Rica in a 2-to-6-seat side-by-side UTV buggy with steering wheel, foot pedals, bucket seats, and roll cage. Compare Jacó, Tamarindo, Flamingo & Monteverde UTV tours.

How It Operates: You drive an open-air 4WD side-by-side UTV (Honda Pioneer, Polaris RZR, or CFMoto ZForce) with automotive steering wheel, gas/brake foot pedals, bucket seats, 3-point seatbelts, and overhead roof.

Ideal Traveler Profile: Families of 2 to 6, couples who want to sit side-by-side and talk comfortably on the trail, and drivers who prefer a steering wheel over ATV handlebars.

Costa Rica Side-by-Side UTV & Roll-Caged Buggy Tours

Verified UTV TOURS Departures

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

                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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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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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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