Flamingo & Conchal Beach: Zip Line & ATV Adventure Tour

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Duration5h 10m

GroupUp to 10

LanguagesEN · ES

Mobile ticketAccepted

Zip lines over jungle, ATV rides to Conchal Beach and real town life

You’ll ride ATVs through real Costa Rican towns, zip line above jungle trees near Flamingo Beach, and cool off at Playa Conchal’s shell-white shore. Expect wildlife sightings (if you’re lucky), laughs with your local guide, and moments you’ll want to photograph—but might forget to because you’re living them.

5h 10m

Step-by-step itinerary

Zip line and ATV adventure tour

Meet at main location
Get ATVs and start tour
Pass local town
Stop for pictures
Pass white sand beach
Pass Conchal Beach
Pass Flamingo Beach
Drive by hotel at Playa Flamingo
Pass another local town
Pass zip line area

The Experience

The first thing I noticed was the dust—warm and a little sweet, kicked up by our ATVs as we rumbled out of the meeting spot near Flamingo Beach. Our guide, Diego, waved us forward with this grin that made me trust him instantly. He pointed out a mango tree where some green parrots were making a racket (I think they were arguing about breakfast). The helmets felt snug but not too tight. I could smell the ocean even before we saw it.

I’d never tried zip lining before—my hands were sweating so much I almost dropped my phone. Diego just laughed and clipped me in, saying “Pura vida!” like it was a magic word. The view from up there…honestly? My brain went quiet for a second. You can see Conchal Beach’s white sand curving around turquoise water, and then you’re flying again. There was this moment when everything slowed down except the wind in my ears.

We stopped in a small town—can’t remember the name now—where an old man sold us cold coconut water right from the shell. Not touristy at all; he nodded at us like we were neighbors. After that, we rode past iguanas sunning themselves on stone walls, and Diego kept spotting monkeys way before any of us did (he says he can hear them before he sees them). I tried to take pictures but mostly ended up with blurry tails and leaves.

By the time we reached Playa Conchal, my arms were buzzing from steering over bumpy trails but I didn’t care. The sand is made of crushed shells—not soft exactly, more crunchy underfoot—and there was this salty breeze that made me want to just sit there forever. I still think about that view sometimes when things get too noisy back home.

What’s included

Your day includes all gear—ATV rental with helmet and zip line entrance—plus guidance from a local expert who helps spot wildlife (and take photos if you ask). Lockers are available so you don’t have to worry about your stuff while you’re flying or riding around dusty trails.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by ATV Beach Tours