ATV Riding in Guanacaste: Jungle Trails & Secluded Beaches

Three hours of jungle terrain, river crossings, and a final dip in the sea

Ride a single or double ATV through Guanacaste's jungle trails, mountain roads and river crossings, guided in English or Spanish. You navigate the terrain yourself (not a sightseeing tour where someone else drives), and finish at two secluded beaches on the northern coast, where you swim to cool off after the ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Off-road tour and beach visits

• Navigate Costa Rican jungle trails
• Traverse roads, trails, and mountains
• Visit two secluded beaches
• Swim at the final beach

The experience

You operate the ATV or buggy the whole time. The certified bilingual guide leads the route through the Costa Rican jungle, across roads, trails and mountains, and through rivers and puddles (depending on the season). The ride covers terrain most visitors don't reach, working toward two secluded beaches on the northern coast where the day ends. At the final beach you get in the water to recover from the ride.

The operator offers single ATVs (you ride alone) and double ATVs (two riders per machine), with group sizes ranging from two to fourteen people depending on which option you book. A guide who speaks both English and Spanish leads the whole group, so language is not a barrier. The ride takes about three hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Certified bilingual guide leading the route.
• ATV or buggy usage for the full three hours.
• access to the two secluded beaches and the final swim.

Options for this experience

17 options

Single ATV for 2 people (up to 2 people)Up to 2 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Double ATV for 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Single ATV for 3 people (up to 3 people)Up to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

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Double ATV for 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Buggy UTV for 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Buggy UTV for 4 people

Single ATV for 4 people (up to 4 people)Up to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Buggy 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Buggy UTV for 6 people

Double ATV for 8 peopleUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Single ATV for 5 people (up to 5 people)Up to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00ATV for 5 people

Single ATV for 6 people (up to 6 people)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00ATV for 6 people

Double ATV for 10 peopleUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Single ATV for 7 people (up to 7 people)Up to 7 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Double ATV for 12 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Single ATV for 8 people (up to 8 people)Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Double ATV for 14 peopleUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Single ATV for 9 people (up to 9 people)Up to 9 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Single ATV for 10 people (up to 10 people)Up to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Shell Adventures

Is this one for you?Choose a single ATV if you want to ride solo and control the machine yourself. Pick a double ATV if you're traveling with a partner and want to share the ride. Group size varies by option, so book the one that matches your party.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What kind of terrain does the ATV route actually cover?

The route crosses jungle trails, mountain roads, rivers and puddles, working through lesser-explored sections of Guanacaste's northern coast. In the rainy season you'll encounter more water crossings. In the dry season the terrain is firmer.

Do I ride the ATV myself, or does a guide drive while I sit as a passenger?

You operate the ATV or buggy yourself the entire time. The guide leads the group and navigates the route, but you control your own machine.

What happens at the two beaches at the end of the ride?

Both beaches are secluded and sit on the northern coast. At the final beach you can swim in the sea to cool off after the ride. The water is the main reward after three hours on the machine.

Can I ride a double ATV with someone else, or do I have to go solo?

Double ATVs seat two riders per machine, so you can share one with a travel partner. Single ATVs are also available if you prefer to ride alone. The option you choose at checkout determines your machine type and the group size.