ATV Riding in Playa Hermosa: 5-Seater Side-by-Side
You drive the machine, not the other way around
A guided ATV riding activity in Playa Hermosa where you operate a 5-seater side-by-side through mountain trails, river crossings and rugged terrain. Choose a 2-hour tour or a 4-hour option that combines both routes. The machines are automatic 1000cc with room for up to four passengers, and stops include swimming and photo moments at secluded spots.
Options for this experience
4 optionsWhat’s included
- Bottled water is provided.
- a live guide in English or Spanish leads the route.
- specialized infant seats are available upon request.
Times
- Every day 08:00 10:00 13:30 15:30
Before you book
Operated by Tico Tours Guanacaste
Prices and times updated 10 days ago
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The experience
The difference between watching and doing matters here. You're behind the wheel of a 1000cc automatic side-by-side, steering through mountain trails, across rivers and over rugged ground, not riding as a passenger while someone else navigates. The guide leads the way and handles the route. You handle the machine. No prior riding experience is necessary, and the automatic transmission means you focus on the terrain, not gear shifts.
Playa Hermosa's two main routes each take two hours. One cuts through secluded mountain trails to a beach where you stop to swim. The other ventures through local towns and woodlands of Guanacaste, giving you a taste of how people live beyond the tourist zones. A 4-hour option combines both routes into a single day. Stops are built in for photos and water (bottled water comes with every ride), so you're not pushing through without a break.
The 5-seater means you can bring up to four passengers in one machine, which keeps a group together and spreads the cost. All physical fitness levels work here, and the activity is built for discovery, not racing. Service animals are allowed, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with very young children.
Is this one for you?Pick the 2-hour tour for a swim stop and quick terrain sampling, or the 4-hour to cover both mountain trails and local culture. The 5-seater keeps your group together in one machine.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can I ride a side-by-side if I've never done it before?
Yes. No prior ATV or buggy riding experience is necessary, and all skill levels are welcome. The automatic transmission handles the gears for you, so you concentrate on steering and reading the terrain.
What happens during the stops on the tour?
The 2-hour routes include a stop at a secluded beach or in a local town where you can swim, take photos and rest. Bottled water is provided at these breaks.
How many people can ride in one side-by-side?
The 5-seater holds up to four passengers plus the guide, so a group of four can travel together in a single machine. You book by passenger count: either 2 or 4 people per vehicle.
What's the difference between the 2-hour and 4-hour tours?
The 2-hour tours cover one route each: either mountain trails to a beach, or local towns and woodlands. The 4-hour tour combines both routes into a single day, giving you the full range of terrain and scenery.
What should I bring or wear?
Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. You'll be on rugged terrain and crossing water. Closed-toe shoes are essential. Bottled water is included, but snacks are not, so bring your own if you want them during the ride.
ATV Riding in Playa Hermosa: 5-Seater Side-by-Side
2h · EN · ES
from US$ 405 per group
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