This Jaco ATV tour may be short, but it doesn’t skimp on adventure, making it a great choice for exploring the Costa Rican rain forest in just a couple of hours. Get behind the wheel of an ATV and follow your personal guide over rugged mountainous terrain, past ocean vista points, and right by a small waterfall.

Jaco ATV tour through the Costa Rican rain forest
Get great views of the Nicoya Peninsula and the Agujitas Mountains
Go big on adventure and short on time with this off-the-beaten-track tour
Multiple tour times lets you pick an option that fits your schedule

What's Included

Equipment Rental Fees
Bilingual Guide

Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Adventure Tours Costa Rica
Del Super Excelente 1.2 kilometros, Barrio Copey, Edificio color naranja, Calle Samudio, Garrabito, Playa, Provincia de Puntarenas, Jacó, 61101, Costa Rica
Adventure Tours Costa Rica office

Pickup point

Jaco Beach
Jaco Beach, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
We can pick up in Jaco area (only) at any hotel or location, upon request.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Pick up service in Jaco area (only) upon request.

What To Expect

Jaco

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not wheelchair accessible
Recommended to Bring: Closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes, etc), Clothes you can get dirty (shorts/t-shirts), Swimsuits, Sunscreen, Bug spray (though not necessary)
Service animals allowed
Children under 4 years old can't ride
Minimum drinking age in Costa Rica is 18 years
Near public transportation
Will be operated by a multi-lingual guide (Spanish and English)

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Trail conditions and rider ability may alter routes; therefore any features described herein may not be available for each tour. Please speak directly with your guide on the day of your tour for an up-to-date description of the expected route, as conditions can change on a daily basis.
Customer needs to present a Visa or Mastercard at the beginning of their ATV tour to ensure security on the machines
No flip flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes
Not recommended for travellers with back problems
Most travellers can participate
ATV drivers must be 16 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license
Unlicensed participants and children under 16 must ride as passengers
The number of ATV passengers in your group may not outnumber the ATV drivers
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Traveller Photos

Featured review

Demetria_H

Marco was an excellent guide. He was very cautious and patient. We enjoyed the day and the beautiful scenery.

Reviews

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131 reviews

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What I Expected

Demetria_H, Sept 2023

Marco was an excellent guide. He was very cautious and patient. We enjoyed the day and the beautiful scenery.

Exciting Thrill Ride ATV Tour!

Mike_H, Sept 2023

Marco was very informative on riding directions and showing us the sites. Almost booked another tour for the next Day!!! Would definitely do it again.

One of my favorite experiences in CR

Nick_L, Aug 2023

This was a blast!! It ended up being a solo tour due to the time I went and my only regret was not going for a longer time. So much fun doing this.

Great time! Thanks Juan!

Ashley_L, June 2023

Juan was an awesome tour guide! We went through lots of mud and water and even through a little town. There were beautiful views along the whole way and he stopped for a few photo ops. We had a ton of fun! Pura Vida!

My self , husband and 10...

Kirsty_B, Apr 2023

My self , husband and 10 year old son had a great experience , our guide was Jordan and he was knowledgeable and helpful and took as to beautiful areas and the waterfalls

Atv tour

EMILE_C, Feb 2023

Nice experience. Good for first timers.a little steep coming downhill but other then that it was nice. And I finally seen a sloth.

A must!

Dave_F, Feb 2023

Amazing trip!!! Amazing view and our guide José was really cool Guy! Nice road in the mountain! Cool stop at a typical coffee/cafeteria/bar! Absolutely recommand it!

Fun time - RTV Tour

Michele_F, Dec 2022

This is a must while you’re in Costa Rica! So fun & exhilarating for the whole family. Our guides were wonderful & so patient.

Fun, entertaining, exciting

Bill_T, Dec 2022

The views were amazing and the ride was a fun adventures for both my son and I. You don’t have to be an expert rider to enjoy the experience. Ask for Alex! He was a great guide!

This ATV ride was a great...

Daniel_C, Sept 2022

This ATV ride was a great part of the Costa Rica Visit. I highly suggest that anyone coming to Jaco book this ATV ride. The views were amazing and the price was good. Jorge and Johnathan were great guides. We even stopped to take pictures . All in all a great experience.

Worth every penny!!

Amy_T, May 2022

Alex is AMAZING! He was patient and professional and charismatic. Would highly recommend this tour!!

Experienced ATV RIDERS DON’T DO

Talisha_F, Mar 2022

If you’re an experienced ATV rider I would NOT recommend this tour. You’re stuck behind a guide going very slow. There is no mud or water. Don’t be deceived by the cover photo. You will not go through a jungle river like the photo. You go through some back roads and dirt roads but no mud, water, or jungle.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Hello Talisha. I am very sorry to hear you did not enjoy the tour. I am happy to extend a full refund to you since you str clearly unhappy with your experience. We certainly do go through rivers and mud, but that is dictated by trail conditions and the riding ability of the weakest person in the group. If you go out again, you might want to pay the extra money and do the private tour. That way, other riders would not slow you down. You can email me at: gordon@adventuretourscostarica.com to coordinate your refund. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Costa Rica. Pura Vida! - Gordon

Alex is the best tour guide. Lots of fun!

Ruddy_V, Mar 2022

Our guide Alex met us. We watched a brief video and safety and we were on our way. The whole process took between 5-8 minutes. My husband and I have done ATV a total of 4 times and this was by far the best yet. Alex took us safely up and down the mountain where we saw some amazing views, we asked him quiet a few questions and he was able to answer all of them. He stopped to point out a toucan. We made 2 stops with great views and ended with our last stop at the beach. He made a video of us and took lots of photos. Our tour was amazing and the price reasonable. Please tip on your way out, we sure did

Pura Vida

Ricci_G, Feb 2022

The people who work at ATV Adventure were amazing. We couldn't ask for better treatment. As first-time riders, they treated us with respect and kindness and went out of their way to keep us safe.

Beautiful ATV tour with Alex

Robert_V, Jan 2022

Our tour guide, Alex, was an amazing instructor and patient person. We first were taught how to use an ATX from Alex and then navigated the busy streets of Jaco until we went out into the wilderness. Once out here, we did some crazy stuff, such as, going up and down mountains, driving through knee deep water, and seeing same special birds, which Alex spotted while we were driving! This trip culminated with a view from a mountain top far away from the city. Even though it was listed as 2 hours, it felt so much longer because we were having a blast. I highly recommend this tour and I highly recommend that you go with Alex!

Gorgeous!!

Julie_W, Jan 2022

Alex was a great tour guide. He stopped at all the great spots for photos and was very knowledgeable of the area. He even took us to the best restaurant and bar in the jungle!! Beautiful scenery and so much fun!!

SOOO FUN

Julia_M, Aug 2021

It was so fun! Beautiful trails, our guide was the best, and we got to drink out of real coconuts! The waterfall was incredible also

Memorable. Your future self will thank you!

Axel_D, May 2021

This was one the most memorable experiences thus far. Our tour guides Alex and Andreas wrapped us in a blanket of safety, comfort, and a brief education of the region (highly knowledgeable). Scaling the mountain was exciting and adventurous in it of itself, let alone the breathtaking mountaintop 360 degree views. If you are in Costa Rica for a few days, do yourself a solid and carve out 2-3 hours for this tour. Your future self will thank you for it!

Worth every penny!

Zuleika_B, Mar 2021

I came here with a friend and we had the best time riding the ATVs!! Jorge our guide was amazing! We watched a short safety video, had some practice and then we were off! Pictures don’t do the scenery justice but Jorge took us to the top of the mountain where we had a beautiful panoramic picture taken! I’ve never ridden an ATV before but I did not feel uncomfortable at all. Our guide was right there to answer any questions and to take pictures along the way. This is worth every penny!

Fun 2 hour tour

Patwhite99, Feb 2021

Our 2 hour ATV ride was so fun. There were 5 of us in my family and 2 guides. It was very fast paced but safe at the same time. The scenery was beautiful and lush. It would have been nice to stop for a few minutes to take it all in. We did stop on the way back for a quick water break and the views were amazing. Not much wildlife spotted.