ATV riding near Playa Flamingo: Waterfall and farm trails

You operate the machine, not watch from a seat

A two-hour ATV riding activity from Playa Flamingo hotels where you control the vehicle through nearby towns, farmland and up to a waterfall, or choose rocky beach trails to test your skills. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, helmet, goggles and water are included. Minimum age is 16 to ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour exploring nature and culture

• Begin 2-hour ATV ride
• Explore nearby towns
• Visit authentic organic farm or beach
• See beautiful waterfall
• Return from ATV tour

The experience

What separates this from a guided tour is simple: you're behind the handlebars for the full two hours. The guide leads the route, but you navigate the terrain yourself, which means the ride works only if you're comfortable operating an ATV on uneven ground. The choice of route matters: one path takes you inland through the towns near Playa Flamingo, past an organic farm where you can stop, and up to a waterfall. The other runs along the beach, where the rocky surface tests your handling more directly.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Riu, Secrets or Papagayo, so you don't need to arrange transport. The operator provides a helmet, goggles and a dust mask, plus bottled water during the ride. A live guide speaks English or Spanish and stays with the group throughout. The minimum age to ride is 16, and you need at least a moderate level of fitness: the terrain and the physical demand of operating the machine for two hours matter here.

Souvenir photos are available to purchase after the ride. Food and drinks beyond the water are not included, though the organic farm stop gives you a chance to see how that works. Gratuities are not included in the price.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Riu, Secrets or Papagayo.
• helmet, goggles and dust mask.
• bottled water.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

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AgesAdult (20 to 50 years) · Senior (55 to 70 years) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Fourwheeler Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying at one of the three hotels and don't have a rental car: pickup and drop-off mean you skip arranging transport. Choose the waterfall route for a mix of culture and nature, or the beach route if you want to push your riding skills on rougher ground.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

Can I ride an ATV if I've never done it before?

The guide leads the route and stays with the group, so first-timers can join as long as you're comfortable with the physical demands of operating a machine on uneven terrain for two hours. The operator rates this as moderate fitness level required.

What's the difference between the waterfall route and the beach route?

The waterfall route takes you inland through nearby towns, stops at an organic farm, and climbs to a waterfall. The beach route stays on rocky terrain along the shore, where the surface is more challenging and tests your ATV handling skills more directly.

Do I need to bring my own helmet and safety gear?

No. The operator provides a helmet, goggles and dust mask for every rider. You just need to bring yourself and a valid driver's license.

What time does the ATV ride start, and how do I get picked up?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Riu, Secrets or Papagayo. The operator will confirm your specific pickup time when you book, based on which hotel you're staying at.

Is there food included, or can I eat at the farm stop?

Food and drinks are not included in the price. The waterfall route stops at an organic farm, where you can see how it operates, but any purchases there are on you.