Uvita ATV Adventure: Coffee Farm, Sugar Cane Farm and Waterfall Swim

Mountain trails, river crossings and a view of the Whale's Tail

Ride 550cc automatic 4x4 ATVs over mountain and jungle trails, cross rivers, and stop at a coffee farm, a traditional sugar cane farm and secluded waterfalls on this private tour in Uvita, on Costa Rica's Pacific coast.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 160 to US$ 220 per group, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

ATV ride for one person 09:00 Guide in English or Spanish Up to 1 people One ATV for solo riders. A valid driver's license is required.

Shared ATV for 2 people 09:00 Guide in English or Spanish Up to 2 people One ATV shared by two people, a driver and a passenger. You may take turns driving if both have a valid driver's license.

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Step-by-step itinerary

ATV adventure with cultural stops

• Ride to panoramic Uvita viewpoint
• Visit local coffee farm and taste coffee
• Ride mountain trails and cross rivers
• Stop at traditional sugar cane farm
• Swim in natural pools and waterfalls

Stops and time spent at each 5 stops

1. Uvita 10m
2. Agua Buena 40m
3. Uvita passing by
4. Platanares 40m
5. Uvita 40m

What’s included

• Fruit, plus samples of coffee and sugarcane products.
• Helmet.
• Items provided during the tour.

Times

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• Every day 09:00

Information

You ride 4x4 ATVs through Uvita's jungle, press fresh sugar cane, taste local coffee, then cool off at secluded natural pools and waterfalls.

Group Up to 8 · max 2 per booking 1 similar private tour ›

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 5 similar tours with pickup › See the exact address

Book up to 3h before

Ages From age 5

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy

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The experience

You ride a modern 550cc automatic 4x4 ATV up into the mountains above Uvita and stop at a viewpoint over the Pacific coast. From there the view takes in Uvita, Marino Ballena National Park and the Whale's Tail stretching into the ocean, and your guide points out landmarks while you take photos. Then comes the coffee farm: you walk the rows with your guide, watch beans drying, and try the traditional tool that strips the outer layer from a bean. The finish is a cup of local coffee, brewed the chorreador way and still fresh.

Back on the trails the route runs through rainforest, rivers, mountains and open views, with four river crossings that let the ATVs do what they were built for. At the sugar cane farm you see the traditional trapiche equipment, then press fresh cane yourself and taste the juice along with locally made sugar cane products. It is a side of rural Costa Rica that a typical sightseeing day rarely reaches.

The last stop is a set of secluded natural pools and small waterfalls wrapped in tropical vegetation, where you leave the ATVs behind for about 30 to 40 minutes. Swim in the refreshing pools, relax beside the water, or climb onto the rocks and jump in if you feel like it. Quiet and uncrowded, it makes a refreshing break before the ride continues.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 need a driver's license to ride the ATV?

Yes, a valid driver's license is required to ride, and children may not drive the ATVs.

Is the sugar cane farm stop always operating?

Not always. Active sugar production happens on scheduled production days, so the trapiche may not be operating during your visit.

Do I have to jump off the rocks at the waterfall?

No. Jumping from the rocks and swimming are completely optional, and you can simply relax beside the natural pools.

Can beginners handle the trails and river crossings on the ATVs?

The guide leads the route and the pace can be adjusted to your experience and comfort level, with four river crossings along the way.

Operated by UVITA OFF ROAD ADVENTURE. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago