7 ATV Tours in Tamarindo Worth Booking

1.ATV Tamarindo to Pirates Bay

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

Drive from Tamarindo through backroads, surf towns, dry tropical forest, mountain trails, and beach stops on a private 3-hour ATV tour. Guides such as Abel explain the area and keep the ride lively. Expect mud, streams, ocean views, and time to snorkel or cool off by the water.

“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

You’ll spend about 3.5 hours riding an ATV through Guanacaste back roads before taking seven canopy cables, suspension bridges, and a tree climb. Guides such as Jason, Fernando, Cesar, Alan, Marco, and G have helped nervous beginners feel safe. Pickup from Tamarindo and Flamingo areas, helmets, water, and fresh tropical fruit are included.

“Cesar and Alan were the absolute best guides! The experience was so awesome. This was my first time zip long and they totally put me at ease. I was very afraid to go by myself so they went with me on the zip line. The views were amazing ! They provided us with cold bottled water and fresh pineapple after. I highly recommend!”

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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

Drive an ATV through Guanacaste back roads, forest, farmland, rivers, and local neighborhoods before stopping at Playa Mina, Pirate Beach, and Puerto Viejo. You may see howler monkeys and iguanas, then swim at quiet beaches. Roberto, Jason, and Mike are among the guides who have led this route. Hotel pickup, helmets, water, and fruit are included.

“Really enjoyed visiting the beaches, particularly the smaller, lesser known ones. Also enjoyed traveling between the beaches and the local neighborhoods.”

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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 to Huacas for an ATV ride through dusty roads, streams, countryside, and possible beach stops. You then spend about an hour on a guided canopy course, often with nine lines, before riding back. Guides such as Andres, Eric, Marcos, and Raynor are known for patient instruction, photos, and wildlife spotting.

“We had the best time on the ATV and zip line tour!!! Our ATV guide, Andres, was great! He was professional and courteous!!! The ENTIRE zip line staff were EXCELLENT! Professional and informative, even for a fist time zipper as myself! Fresh squeezed OJ and a bottle of water at the finish! So glad we chose this tour😊 Wendi from TN”

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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 through dusty back roads, forest, rivers, and local neighborhoods from Tamarindo to Black Stallion Canopy. You’ll ride about 25 minutes each way, then zip 9 to 10 cables with trained guides such as Hilmar, Gustavo, or Juan. Families can use tandem ATVs or two-seat buggies.

“The ATV and ziplining were awesome! The excursion itself was fun! The only issue was they were 25 minutes late to pick us up with no communication from the company.”

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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 Costa Rica’s dry forest, local roads, creek crossings, and beach country. Guides including Jason, Carlos, Johnny, and Rigo adjust the pace to your skill level. Expect monkeys, birds, iguanas, mud, and a very real chance of getting wet.

“Our group had a fantastic time and would highly recommend the ATV trip! The guides were great and we saw beautiful observation areas.”

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7.ATV Tamarindo to Playa Flamingo

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

Drive a Honda ATV for about four hours from central Tamarindo along mountain tracks, dirt roads, and beach trails to Puerto Viejo, Playa Minas, and Pirates Bay. A bilingual local guide leads the private outing, with helmets, a safety briefing, Pacific views, and time for a swim included. Bring a driver’s license and a card for the security deposit.

“We booked the trip for 6 people which was $750 and we got there at 9 am and the owner told us he did not have time to find enough staff to take us on the trip. We told him he should have let us know to which he responded “what, so do you want me to be on my phone all the time? He then proceeded to tell us he would not take any complaints but that he would refund us the money. He told me in 30 mins i would be getting an email from viator with my refund and gave me his phone number for if there…”

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