The 4 Best Costa Rica Quad Bike Tours

1.ATV Tours at JW Marriott All-Inclusive Resort Costa Rica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Ride an ATV from the JW Marriott area near Playa Hermosa toward Playa Coyotera, Playa Rajada, and El Jobo. Guides such as Fidel and Jorge provide riding instructions and lead a private group along coastal roads and beaches. You can stop for photos, touch the sea, and pause in El Jobo for food or shopping. The ride lasts about two hours.

“This was a fabulous ATV tour! We were picked up right at the Dreams las Mareas hotel, and ended our adventure here as well. We saw so many beautiful local beaches and the ATVs were easy to ride! Highly recommend.”

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2.5 Hour Off-Road ATV+ Zipline+ Waterfall Rappelling+ Tractor Jungle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $160

At The Park at Ocean Ranch near Jaco, you’ll combine muddy ATV trails, a tractor ride, waterfall rappelling, and more than 2,000 meters of zip line. Guides such as Jesus and Carlos are known for clear safety help and good humor. Expect steep walks, wet clothes, and an optional lunch at extra cost.

“Rappelling from the waterfall was so much fun!! Wish there was more of it. Our teenager really enjoyed the ATV tour. You'll have the option to order a lunch with this activity. Guides were excellent and you can tell they love their jobs. 100% would book this again. Great communication prior to the activity. Guides speak English and Spanish.”

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3.ATV + Zipline + Waterfall + Rainforest Lunch COMBO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $179

Start in Jaco with 10 zip lines, including a 2,400-foot cable, then ride an ATV through rainforest to Catarata Bijagual. Cool off at the waterfall before lunch at Paz del Campo, a mountain restaurant and tilapia farm. Guides such as Marco, Emmanuel, Diego, and Alonzo are praised for safety and personal attention.

“Well managed excursion company with excellent staff. ATVs were in good shape … you transfer to another location for the Zip Line which was new and shiny with amazing staff. Hellen was great confirming the excursion and great on the desk. Mary was a great host on the Zip Line. The included lunch was top notch and if asked … ask for the waterfall experience where you can jump / dive into the waterfall basin.”

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4.The Discovery Adventures ATV Guided Experience in La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Take a three-hour guided ATV ride from Outback ATV Tours in La Fortuna. You’ll learn the controls and safety basics before riding automatic 4x4 quads through muddy trails, forest, and river crossings near Arenal Volcano. The trip includes time for photos, a short river swim, and possible wildlife sightings. Nelson is one of the guides praised for keeping the mood upbeat.

“What an experience! It was so much fun! and trails were challenging enough to keep things exciting but still felt safe. Perfect mix of adventure and enjoyment.”

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