ATV Riding near Tamarindo: Secluded Beaches & Forest Trails

Forest trails and isolated beaches you can't reach on foot

A 2.5-hour guided ATV ride through Tamarindo's forests and back trails to secluded beaches near Playa Conchal, where you operate the vehicle and spot wildlife like iguanas and monkeys. Private transportation and pickup are included. The guide speaks English or Spanish. Minimum age is 17, and the ride is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour of secluded beaches

• Ride ATV through forests and back trails
• See wildlife like iguanas and monkeys
• Visit beautiful beach near Playa Conchal
• Take pictures and enjoy ocean waves
• Swim at the beach if desired

The experience

You operate the ATV yourself through forest and back trails that lead to beaches most visitors never find. The route takes you to secluded spots near Playa Conchal where you can stop to swim, take pictures or just sit on the sand. Along the way you'll see iguanas, monkeys and other wildlife moving through the trees and across the trails. The whole ride runs about two and a half hours.

Private transportation picks you up from your hotel, so you don't need a rental car or a way to reach the starting point. A guide in English or Spanish leads the group and knows which trails open up the best views and the most isolated stretches of beach. Bottled water and snacks come with the ride, and if you want an alcoholic beverage, that's included too.

What’s included

• Private transportation and hotel pickup.
• bottled water and snacks.
• alcoholic beverages.
• a guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (17 to 60 years) · Under 17: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Costa Rica Holidays Tours

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a rental car or directions to the trailhead, so the ride works whether you're staying in Tamarindo or nearby and traveling without a vehicle.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What kind of wildlife will I see on the ATV ride near Tamarindo?

Iguanas, monkeys and other wildlife live in the forests and along the trails you'll ride through. You'll spot them as you move through the trees and across the back routes to the beaches.

Can I swim during the ATV tour near Playa Conchal?

Yes. When you reach the secluded beaches, you can take a swim in the ocean if you want, or just enjoy the waves and take pictures from the sand.

Is hotel pickup included in the ATV ride?

Private transportation and pickup from your hotel are included in the tour. You don't need to arrange your own way to the starting point.

What's the minimum age to ride an ATV on this tour?

You must be at least 17 years old to operate the ATV on this ride.

How long does the ATV tour take?

The ride lasts about two and a half hours, including time on the trails and at the beaches.