Every year, travelers to Costa Rica and other naturally beautiful countries – including Peru, Ecuador, and Guatemala – are unknowingly damaging the ecosystems of Central America through a seemingly harmless and undeniably exciting activity: ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) tours. Travelers may want to consider the impact that these tours have on sensitive ecosystems before hopping onto an ATV.
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Manuel Antonio ATV Adventure
Climb onto a sturdy ATV for a rollicking 3.5-hour tour of the Manuel Antonio landscape. You'll have a professional bilingual guide along for the ride, and they can help you appreciate the natural beauty on this safe and exhilarating tour.
You’ll get to take the wheel of your own ATV on this guided tour of Matapalo. You can go as fast as you please over the hills in this scenic part of the Pacific countryside.
4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs
This 4-in-1 tour takes you to Arenal’s most impressive sights, and you’ll have the chance to splash around some of Arenal’s prettiest swimming spots along the way. Get ready to see the sights with an experienced guide who can point out some of the unusual flora and fauna.
Combining two of the country’s most adrenalin-packed activities, this tour will have you rappelling down waterfalls and surging over white-water rapids! Set in Costa Rica’s Northern Lowlands near the base of the Arenal Volcano, the scenery for this tour couldn’t be any more beautiful.
This expedition at the Buena Vista Lodge allows tour members to enjoy canopy tours and horseback rides, and hot springs all in one day. Oh right and then there is that 400-meter waterslide through the forest.
On this road biking trip around Lake Arenal, riders will coast along rolling hills and enjoy stunning scenery. This wonderful excursion is perfect for beginners and intermediate riders.
The Savegre River, one of the most pristine rivers in the country and surrounded by lush vegetation and meandering waters, features class II and III rapids that are perfect for beginner rafters.
Get a peek into the extraordinary lives of the Indigenous on one of the largest indigenous communities in central America. The Bribri family are extremely proud to share their heritage.
The Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour is a great activity for family and friends to enjoy ocean breezes and coastline scenery while sipping delicious tropical drinks. Feel the wind in your hair and bask in the sun while sailing breezily past bays and sandy beaches.
This tour of the Rincón de la Vieja forest is an idyllic hike past waterfalls and pools of bright blue water. It begins with a drive through the fields of Guanacaste, and then the landscape will suddenly transform into a lush forest.
Ascend to the top of the Monteverde Cloud Forest on this tree climbing adventure. Ficus trees (or fig trees) have a hollow trunk, forming a tube with natural footholds for you to climb. Once you reach the top, you can step out onto a viewing platform for an unforgettable view of the surrounding forest.
Experience the best of adventure and breathtaking views with the Sky Tram and Sky Trek tour. Begin with a serene aerial ride on the Sky Tram, offering panoramic views of the cloud forest, before launching into an exhilarating zip-lining experience through the treetops. Perfect for thrill-seekers looking to combine scenic beauty with high-speed adventure.
Take your walking adventure through the hanging bridges to the next level with our knowledgeable naturalist guides—experts in the park’s diverse wildlife. With their keen eyesight and extensive understanding of the tropical rainforest’s flora and fauna, they will reveal small, hidden creatures you might otherwise miss.
This coffee plantation doesn’t just produce an incredible cup of coffee, it’s also a vitally important part of the community. Learn how family, sustainability, and attention to detail all combine to nurture coffee from cherry, to bean, to brew on this educational tour that’s part local history and part culture. Yes, you will enjoy samples!
For the finest, most unobstructed views of the Arenal Volcano and Lake, ride the Sky Tram up to the area's best observation deck. You'll then ride a series of 8 zip-lines to the base of the mountain.
Climb onto a sturdy ATV for a rollicking 3.5-hour tour of the Manuel Antonio landscape. You'll have a professional bilingual guide along for the ride, and they can help you appreciate the natural beauty on this safe and exhilarating tour.
Manuel Antonio ATV Adventure
Climb onto a sturdy ATV for a rollicking 3.5-hour tour of the Manuel Antonio landscape. You'll have a professional bilingual guide along for the ride, and they can help you appreciate the natural beauty on this safe and exhilarating tour.
Arenal ATV Tour
Diamante ATV Tour
Rainforest Birdwatching Tour
4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs
It's more than just having a good time or visiting beautiful places (although that's absolutely a part of it!), it's about being part of a unique experience that stays with you.