ATV riding in Playa Flamingo: Beaches and wildlife

Hear local stories before you explore untouched beaches and wildlife on ATV

Private ATV riding tour in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, where you ride your own vehicle along coastal trails to two beaches and through areas where howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys and squirrels live. The first 60 minutes take you to a white-sand beach with walking paths and photo stops. The next hour brings you to a second beach where you can swim and photograph rock formations. A guide in English or Spanish explains what you'll encounter before and during the ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Beach exploration and wildlife viewing

• Arrive at first beach
• Walk and take photos on white sand
• Visit second beach
• Take photos and swim if desired
• Explore unique beach with wildlife
• Observe squirrels and monkeys

The experience

You operate the ATV yourself along trails connecting Playa Flamingo's beaches. The guide meets you before departure to explain the route and what to expect, then leads the way as you ride. The first stop is a white-sand beach where you spend an hour walking the grounds, taking photos and exploring the green areas along the path. The second beach, another hour into the tour, is where you can swim if you want, photograph the rock formations and move at your own pace around the shoreline.

The trails pass through habitat where you'll see howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys and squirrels. The guide points out the animals and the landscape as you go, and the stops give you time to photograph them and the beaches themselves. The whole experience runs 2.5 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Private tour with a live guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel pickup.
• ATV for the full 2.5 hours.
• stops at two beaches with time to walk, swim and photograph.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 55 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 14 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendly

Operated by Costa Rica Excursions Travels

Is this one for you?You ride your own ATV the entire time, so this suits anyone who wants to control the pace and handle the vehicle themselves rather than watch a guide demonstrate. The private format means no other riders on the trail, and the two-beach structure fits into a morning or afternoon without eating a full day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What animals might I see on the ATV ride in Playa Flamingo?

Howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys and squirrels live in the areas the trails pass through. You'll have time at the beach stops to photograph them and watch them in their habitat.

Can I swim during the ATV tour?

Yes, at the second beach you can bathe if you wish. The tour gives you an hour there to swim, take photos and explore the rocks and shoreline at your own pace.

How long is the ATV riding tour?

The tour runs 2.5 hours total. You spend the first 60 minutes at the first beach, the next 60 minutes at the second beach, with riding time between and before the stops.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup is included in the tour price. The minimum age to ride is 18.