Tamarindo ATV and Zipline Tour: 10 Treetop Cables

Ten zipline cables strung through the treetops above Tamarindo's dry forest

An ATV and zipline combo tour from Tamarindo puts you on your own semi-automatic Honda ATV (or paired on a double with a driver) to ride through backroads and forests, then sends you 10 stories up into the canopy to zipline down a series of cables above the dry tropical forest. The tour runs 2.5 hours with a trained bilingual guide, helmet, goggles and water included. Pickup from your hotel is available on some options, and children from age 4 can ride along on shared ATVs.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV and Zipline Adventure in Tamarindo

• Drive ATV through forests and rivers
• Zipline down 10 cables in treetops
• Return drive through local villages and backroads

The experience

You start at the office or your hotel depending on which option you book, then head out on backroads that don't connect to the main highway: the kind of terrain only an ATV can reach. If you're driving, you handle the semi-automatic Honda yourself. Families with kids pair up on a double ATV or two-seater buggy with one adult controlling the throttle. The route takes you through forests and across rivers, passing through local villages on the way to the Adventure Park.

Once you arrive at the park, you trade the ATV for a harness and step into the canopy. The zipline course runs 10 cables through the treetops, each one dropping you deeper into the dry tropical forest with views across Guanacaste spreading out below. A trained guide manages the setup and timing, and you move through the course at your own pace between cables.

After the last zipline, you ride back to the office on the same backroads you came in on, passing through villages and forest again. The whole outing (ATV riding, zipline course, guide, helmet, goggles and water) takes 2.5 hours. The guide speaks English and Spanish, and if you want a bandana for dust on the ride, they're available at the office for $5 each. Pickup from JW Marriott, Las Catalinas or Palm Beach hotels adds $15 per person to your total.

What’s included

• Helmet and goggles.
• semi-automatic Honda ATV for single riders or shared double ATV for families and pairs.
• 10-cable zipline canopy tour.
• fully trained guide fluent in English and Spanish.
• bottled water and seasonal fruit.
• round-trip hotel pickup on the transportation options.

Options for this experience

3 options

ATV tour with meeting at the officeGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00 and 12:00Total duration is 2 hours. This works best if you have a rental car. Look for us on Waze or Google Maps under Moto Rentals by 506 Transfers. Important: adults who want to ride as a passenger on a double ATV should choose the KID option. A tour requires a minimum of 2 people. Pickup is included.

ATV tour including transportationGuide in English, Spanish or French · 08:30 and 11:30Total duration is 4 hours, though the tour itself runs 2.5 to 3.0 hours. We can collect you from Tamarindo, Conchal, Flamingo and other nearby spots! Important: adults who want to ride as a passenger on a double ATV should choose the KID option. A tour requires a minimum of 2 people. Pickup is included.

ATV tour departing from RIU HotelsGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00, 11:00 and 14:00Pickup 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 day6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 14:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Infant (5 to 8 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 17 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by 506 Transfers & Tours

Is this one for you?Book the "ATV Tour with Transportation" option if you're staying in central Tamarindo and want pickup and drop-off handled. Choose "Meet at office" if you have your own transport or prefer to drive yourself to the starting point. Ride solo on a single ATV if you want to control the throttle, or pair up on a double ATV if you're traveling with kids or prefer to be a passenger through the backroads and forest.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (5 to 8 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can I drive the ATV myself, or do I have to ride with someone else?

Adults can drive their own semi-automatic Honda ATV. Families with children and adults who prefer to ride as passengers pair up on a double ATV or two-seater buggy, with one person operating the vehicle.

How many ziplines are on the canopy course?

The zipline tour includes 10 different cables strung through the treetops above the dry tropical forest.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Pickup is included if you book the "ATV Tour with Transportation" option or the "ATV Tour from Riu Hotels" option. The "ATV Tour & Meet at office" option requires you to get to the office on your own. Hotels like JW Marriott, Las Catalinas and Palm Beach add $15 per person for round-trip pickup.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes a semi-automatic ATV (single or shared), helmet, goggles, the 10-cable zipline course, a trained guide in English or Spanish, bottled water and seasonal fruit. Bandanas are available at the office for $5 each if you want extra protection from dust on the ride.

How long does the whole tour take?

The ATV and zipline combo runs 2.5 hours from start to finish, including the ride out, the zipline course and the return trip.