ATV tour Costa Rica with waterfall swimming

Ride into the mountains and jump into a natural waterfall pool

A 3-hour ATV tour through rural Costa Rica where you ride mixed paved, gravel and dirt roads past villages and forest, swim in a 30-foot waterfall's natural pool, and stop at El Tigre Sightseeing for mountain views. A live guide leads in English or Spanish; children from age 15 are welcome. A refundable security hold is required before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour with waterfall and sightseeing

• Ride through mountain countryside
• Pass small villages and farms
• Travel on mixed gravel, dirt, paved roads
• Walk 5 minutes to waterfall
• Swim or relax at waterfall pool
• Visit El Tigre Sightseeing viewpoint
• Rest and buy snacks or meals
• Return from tour

The Experience

The route takes you through the real countryside—small villages, cattle fields, creeks and rivers, tropical forest—on roads that shift between pavement, gravel and dirt. You'll ride at an average pace of 38 km per hour to fit all three stops into the afternoon. The guide leads in English or Spanish and handles the route; you focus on the terrain and the landscape rolling past.

After the ride through the mountains, a 5-minute walk on a jungle trail brings you to the waterfall. It drops about 30 feet into a natural pool where the water is clear enough to swim. Some riders jump from the rocks; others wade in and float. You get time to cool off before heading back up the trail.

On the way down, you stop at El Tigre Sightseeing, a local restaurant perched where the views open across the mountains. It's a place to rest, take photos, and buy drinks or a meal while you catch your breath. The whole tour runs 3 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• A live guide in English or Spanish.
• the ATV ride through rural villages, forest and creeks.
• access to the waterfall and its natural pool.
• a stop at El Tigre Sightseeing for views and photos.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Jaguariders ATV Tours

Is this one for you?This tour is built for riders with at least moderate fitness who want to move through the countryside on their own machine and end up in a waterfall pool—not a guided sightseeing trip where someone else drives.

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Top questions

What kind of roads do you ride on during the ATV tour?

The route mixes paved, gravel and dirt roads through rural Costa Rica, passing villages, farms, creeks and tropical forest. You'll ride at an average pace of 38 km per hour to reach all three stops within the 3-hour window.

Can you jump off the waterfall or do you have to?

The waterfall is about 30 feet high with a natural pool below. Jumping is optional—you can jump from the rocks if you want, or simply wade in and swim without jumping at all.

What happens at El Tigre Sightseeing?

El Tigre Sightseeing is a local restaurant at a mountain viewpoint where you can rest, take photos and buy drinks, snacks or typical meals while you look out over the landscape.

How old do children have to be to ride?

Children are welcome from age 15 and must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a live guide in English or Spanish and the ATV ride through all three stops. Food, drinks and meals are not included, though you can buy them at El Tigre Sightseeing.

Is there a deposit or security hold required?

Yes, a refundable security hold is required before the tour starts. For groups of up to 4 people it is $500; for groups of 5 or more it is $1,000. The hold can be paid by credit card or cash and is fully refunded at the end of the tour if there is no damage to the vehicles.