Playa Hermosa: Private UTV Buggy Tour & Beach Trails

You're Behind the Wheel Through Guanacaste's Jungle Before the Tour Even Starts

You drive your own UTV through jungle trails, river crossings, and coastal backroads in Guanacaste with a local guide leading the way. Hotel pickup is included, groups stay small (four per vehicle), and you get a helmet and real insights about wildlife and local life. Expect to finish muddy and wet, so pack a change of clothes. Drivers need a valid license and must be at least 16. Passengers can be as young as five.

Step-by-step itinerary

Off-road UTV adventure in Guanacaste

• Arrive at tour meeting point
• Receive UTV driving instructions
• Drive UTV through jungle trails
• Navigate rolling hills and river crossings
• Explore authentic rural areas
• Enjoy breathtaking ocean views
• Complete off-road adventure experience

The experience

The UTV is already running when you arrive. Your guide does a quick safety check (helmet on, mirrors adjusted, throttle responsive), and then you're rolling out of the hotel and into the first set of trails within minutes. This isn't a sit-back-and-watch kind of day. You're driving your own vehicle through Guanacaste, navigating river crossings, jungle paths, and coastal backroads that most tourists never see. The guide leads the way in their own UTV, radio-connected, calling out turns and pointing out wildlife as you go. Groups stay at four people maximum per vehicle, which means you're not crammed in with strangers or waiting around for a big bus to fill up.

The trails shift between dusty, fast-paced sections during the dry season (where the dust clouds behind you feel part of the whole thing), and tighter jungle passages where you're picking your line carefully through roots and rocks. Your guide knows the land well enough to read it. They'll stop to show you howler monkeys in the canopy, explain what the different bird calls mean, talk about how the local families work the land around here. It's not a lecture. It's someone who lives in Guanacaste pointing out what matters. You'll hit river crossings where the water comes up to the doors, coastal viewpoints where you can see the Pacific, and rural areas that feel genuinely removed from the resort circuit. The whole thing runs around four to five hours depending on conditions and how many stops you make.

Bring a second set of clothes. The description doesn't downplay this: you will be wet, sweaty, and muddy by the end. That's not a bug. It's the whole point. You're not staying clean on a private UTV tour through Guanacaste's backcountry. The helmet stays on the whole time, and if you're under 16 or don't have a valid driver's license, you'll be riding as a passenger instead of driving. Minimum age for passengers is five years old. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, though if you're staying at Dreams Las Mareas, there's an extra $200 transportation fee charged on the day.

The guide handles the route and the knowledge. You handle the throttle. That split is what makes this different from a standard tour. You're not being driven through Guanacaste. You're driving it yourself, with someone who knows it well enough to keep you safe and point out what you'd otherwise miss.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, use of your own UTV, a helmet, and a local guide who leads the route and shares knowledge about wildlife, ecosystems, and local culture. If you're staying at Dreams Las Mareas, transportation costs $200 extra on the day of pickup.

Options for this experience

3 options

2-hour buggy tour for 4 peopleGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00A 2-hour tour exploring a hidden beach or mountain trails. Includes pickup.

4-hour buggy tour for 4 peopleGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00Medium driving difficulty. Spend 4 hours at beaches, drive through towns and hills, with stops for swimming and more. Pickup is included.

4-hour buggy tour for 3 peopleGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00Medium driving difficulty. Spend 4 hours at beaches, drive through towns and hills, with stops for swimming and more. Duration: 4 hours. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (19 to 69 years) · Senior (70 and older) · Youth (14 to 18 years) · Child (7 to 13 years) · Infant (under 7): free

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Guanadreams CR

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to drive their own vehicle through real backcountry rather than sit in a van, and for groups of friends or families who want to stay together. The four-person limit per UTV keeps it intimate and means you're not waiting for a big tour to assemble.

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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 (14 to 18 years); Child (7 to 13 years); Infant (under 7): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I have to drive, or can I ride as a passenger?

You can ride as a passenger if you don't have a valid driver's license or are under 16. Passengers must be at least five years old.

How long is the tour?

Around four to five hours, depending on trail conditions and stops.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide, helmet, and use of the UTV. If you're staying at Dreams Las Mareas, add $200 for transportation on the day of the tour.

Will I get muddy?

Yes. Bring a second set of clothes to change into after the tour.

What's the minimum group size?

Four people per vehicle is the minimum. Maximum is also four people per vehicle.

Is this tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, it's suitable for all fitness levels. Your guide will adjust the pace and route based on your comfort.

Can I bring alcohol on the tour?

No. Alcohol is forbidden before and during the tour for drivers.

What if the number of people in my group doesn't match the pricing I selected?

The balance will be paid in cash at pickup time on the day of the tour.