ATV Riding in Guanacaste: Rivers, Villages & Waterfall

Three hours crossing villages, rivers and a mountain waterfall on an ATV

A 3-hour ATV ride in Guanacaste takes you across small villages, through river crossings and mountain terrain to a waterfall where swimmers can stop. You operate the quad yourself, with a live guide in English or Spanish and hotel pickup included. Bottled water comes with the ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour through villages and waterfall

• Start ATV ride
• Cross beaches and small villages
• Traverse rivers and mountains
• Stop at waterfall
• Swim at waterfall (optional)
• End ATV ride

The experience

The ride covers three hours of Guanacaste terrain: you'll cross several small villages, navigate river passages and climb through mountain sections. The route ends at the base of a waterfall where anyone who wants to can swim. A live guide leads the group in English or Spanish, and pickup from your hotel is included so you don't need to arrange transport to the trailhead.

Bottled water is provided for the ride. The activity suits all fitness levels, and infants can ride on an adult's lap if needed. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to meet the group at the starting point instead of arranging pickup.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 14 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Funny Tours Costa Rica

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to operate your own ATV through varied terrain in a small group with a guide, rather than watch a demonstration or ride as a passenger. The three-hour length fits a half-day plan without eating into a full day elsewhere in Guanacaste.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What's the terrain like on the ATV ride through Guanacaste?

The route crosses small villages, river passages and mountain sections, ending at a waterfall where swimmers can stop. You operate the quad yourself the entire way.

Is the waterfall stop included in the ATV ride, or is it an extra cost?

The waterfall is part of the standard route. The ride takes three hours total and ends at the waterfall base, where swimming is optional.

Do I need ATV experience to book this ride?

The activity suits all fitness levels. A live guide leads the group, and you operate your own quad throughout the three hours.

What's included with the ATV ride?

Pickup from your hotel, a live guide in English or Spanish, and bottled water are included. The three-hour ride covers villages, rivers, mountains and a waterfall stop.