ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Tamarindo, Costa Rica

ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach

Outty Ranking 71 4.9 · 53 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $125
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Outty Ranking

71/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 53 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach worth booking?

ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach is a 3-hour experience in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, from $125 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 53 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
71 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (53)
Duration
3 hours
From
$125 per person

This Combo Tour takes you off-road to explore secluded beaches, mountains, and rivers, accessible only by ATV or UTV. Along with the two-hour coastal adventure, we also include a 30-minute Banana Boat ride around Conchal Beach and snorkeling for some fun water activities. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families—choose from single or double ATVs, or 2- or 4-seater buggies Important: If you are an adult and want to go as a passenger on a Double ATV, select option KID. Minimum for a Tour to run is 2 ATVs or 1 Buggy

What you get

    About this experience

    This Combo Tour takes you off-road to explore secluded beaches, mountains, and rivers, accessible only by ATV or UTV. Along with the two-hour coastal adventure, we also include a 30-minute Banana Boat ride around Conchal Beach and snorkeling for some fun water activities. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families—choose from single or double ATVs, or 2- or 4-seater buggies Important: If you are an adult and want to go as a passenger on a Double ATV, select option KID. Minimum for a Tour to run is 2 ATVs or 1 Buggy

    What's included

    Included

    • Goggles and Helmet
    • Fully Trained Tour guide (English and Spanish)
    • Semi-Automatic Honda ATV (Single or Shared)
    • Round-Trip Transportation (if selected)
    • Guided Snorkeling with Life Jakcets
    • Bottled Water & Seasonal Fruits
    • Banana Boat Ride with Life Jackets
    • Pre-tour Practice Area
    • Fully Automatic Honda Buggy (2 or 4 Seater)

    Not included

    • Extra cash (Tips)
    • Bandananas ($5 USD each)
    • Private transportation

    What you'll see and do

    1. Playa Conchal

      Join us for a family-friendly Banana Boat ride along the beautiful coast, getting as close as possible to Playa Conchal without leaving the boat. This 15-minute ride takes you from Puerto Viejo Beach to Conchal, offering a scenic experience just off the shore and ensuring a safe, fun adventure for everyone! If conditions are good snorkeling will be provided

      30 minutes here

    2. Embark on an exploration tour led by our expert guide to discover hidden, secluded beaches along the coast that aren’t listed on Google Maps. The number of beaches you’ll visit can vary with tides, seasons, and driving skills, but you can expect to see stunning spots like Puerto Viejo, Pirates Bay, and Minas Beach

      120 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Tamarindo

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Options you can book

    • ATV Tour + Meet at office

      Duration: 2 hours: This is the best option if you have a rental car. You can find us on waze or google maps as 506 Transfers, Tours & Rentals Important: If you are an adult and want to go as a passenger on a Double ATV please select option KID. Minimum for a Tour is 2 ATVs. IMPORTANT: If you are an Adult and want to go as a passenger on a Double ATV please select option KID. MINIMUM FOR A TOUR IS 2 PEOPLE

    • UTV Tour from RIU HOTELS

      Duration: 4 hours: Including round-trip transportation from Riu Guancaste & Palace **Important**: Our UTVs are 2 or 4 Seater IMPORTANT: Our Honda Buggies are 2-4 or 6 Seater. Please SELECT 2-4-6 people per Buggy. MINIMUM FOR A TOUR IS 4 PEOPLE Pickup included

    • ATV Tour from TAMARINDO AREA

      Duration: 3 hours: Including round-trip transportation from Tamarindo & Conchal Hotels & Vacation Rentals IMPORTANT: If you are an Adult and want to go as a passenger on a Double ATV please select option KID. MINIMUM FOR A TOUR IS 2 PEOPLE Pickup included

    • ATV Tour from RIU HOTELS

      Duration: 4 hours: Including round-trip transportation from Riu Guancaste & Palace Important:: If you are an adult and want to go as a passenger on a Double ATV please select option KID. Minimum for a Tour is 2 ATVs. IMPORTANT: If you are an Adult and want to go as a passenger on a Double ATV please select option KID. MINIMUM FOR A TOUR IS 4 PEOPLE Pickup included

    • UTV Tour + Meet at office

      Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: This is the best option if you have a rental car. You can find us on waze or google maps as 506 Transfers, Tours & Rentals. Important: Our Buggies (UTVs) are 2 or 4 seater. IMPORTANT: Our Honda Buggies are 2-4 or 6 Seater. Please SELECT 2-4-6 people per Buggy. MINIMUM FOR A TOUR IS 2 PEOPLE Pickup included

    • UTV Tour from TAMARINDO AREAS

      Duration: 3 hours: Including round-trip transportation from Tamarindo & Conchal Hotels & Vacation Rentals UTVs: Our UTVs are 2 or 4 Seater IMPORTANT: Our Honda Buggies are 2-4 or 6 Seater. Please SELECT 2-4-6 people per Buggy. MINIMUM FOR A TOUR IS 2 PEOPLE

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    506 Transfers & Tours

    Know before you go

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 53 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Good for families

    3 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Traveler reviews

    53 verified traveler reviews for ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Shelby_L · September 2026

    If you’re seeing this, do it!!!!!!!!

    DO IT! And then do it again!!! Such a wonderful experience!! 15/10 would recommend. As someone who is a scaredy cat, I felt safe the entire experience and that’s huge for me! Our guide was incredible and showed us some amazing spots. We have done this twice in the week we are staying here and if I could squeeze a third I would.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for choosing 506 Transfers & Tours! We’re thrilled to hear you had a 5-star experience, and it was our pleasure to make your stay unforgettable. We hope to welcome you back sometime in the future. Safe travels and see you again soon

    via Viator

    cjirongirl2010 · June 2026

    Extraordinaire!

    Pura Vida! Hilmar picked us (my husband Leonard and me) up from the hotel Westin. He was extremely friendly, and we had a great discussion on our ride to the location. We signed in, and then he gave us a demonstration on the vehicle and the do's and don'ts rules. We were well prepared with our clothing. He took us to a space to practice so that we can be comfortable using the gears etc. Once we completed that, we started on the tour. We kept up with him and used the techniques that he taught us. What I loved on our ride was seeing and appreciating the various local houses where folks lived, and not using the tourist scenes. We saw different animals as well. We saw two gorgeous beaches, Bahia de los Pirates and Puerto Viejo Playa. These beaches are beautiful gems of Costa Rica. Hilmar gave us wonderful historical information, and that made the tour even more special. I love it when you receive a tour, and the tour guide loves what they do, loves their country, and wants to share this with whoever wants to listen. So yes, when you come to Costa Rica, check them out, you will not be disappointed. When we came back from the tour, we were greeted with the most sweet tasteful pinapple that you would ever taste. Gracias! Thank you for this wonderful tour Hilmar!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for choosing 506 Transfers & Tours! We’re thrilled to hear you had a 5-star experience, and it was our pleasure to make your stay unforgettable. We hope to welcome you back sometime in the future. Safe travels and see you again soon

    via Tripadvisor

    Sven_L · April 2026

    Underwhelming experience.

    The ATV part was somewhat underwhelming as it took place on regular roads without any driving on tracks etc. So basically you spent 30min driving to a beach on a dusty road and then drove back. The included fruits were handed out at the end on the parking lot - would have expected a more scenic drive and some more challenges as well as stops at the beach rather than just driving past. Not worth the money they charge compared with ATV tours we had in other countries.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your honest feedback—we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that the ATV portion didn’t fully meet your expectations. Our routes do include public and coastal roads to safely access some of the beautiful beaches in the area, but we understand you were hoping for a more off-road, adventurous experience with additional stops along the way. Your comments about the scenic stops and timing at the beach are very valuable, and we’ll definitely take them into consideration as we continue improving the experience for our guests. We also appreciate your note about the fruit stop—we’ll look into making that part more enjoyable and better integrated into the tour itself. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope we’ll have the opportunity to provide you with a more exciting experience in the future.

    via Viator

    Arvardan · April 2026

    Ok, if driving an ATV is enough excitement for you - little adventure involved

    The tour takes you to one or two beaches but it's mostly driving on gravel roads so it's very dusty. The advertising is somewhat misleading as there's not really any off-road involved.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for choosing 506 Transfers & Tours! We’re thrilled to hear you had a 5-star experience, and it was our pleasure to make your stay unforgettable. We hope to welcome you back sometime in the future. Safe travels and see you again soon

    via Tripadvisor

    Katie_C · February 2026

    Amazing ride!

    We thoroughly enjoyed this excursion! Juan was our guide and he was a pleasure to deal with, he spoke great English so was easy to follow his instructions, our kids ages 11,13,16 and 17 loved everything about this tour! They took us to two different beaches including conchal beach (best beach be far!) and to Royal beach where we purchased pina coladas and the kids played some ping pong/pool tha was at the restaurant/bar. The banana boat ride was epic, the instructors were mindful asking if we wanted a slow ride or fast and if he could toss us off, of course we chose to be tossed off! I would highly recommend this tour!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for choosing 506 Transfers & Tours! We’re thrilled to hear you had a 5-star experience, and it was our pleasure to make your stay unforgettable. We hope to welcome you back sometime in the future. Safe travels and see you again soon

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $125 to $170
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    19
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by 506 Transfers & Tours, who run 13 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 63.0 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything 506 Transfers & Tours runs

    Why this scores 71

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)91
    Review evidence (18% weight)60
    Booking momentum (14% weight)54
    Value for money (12% weight)41
    Listing quality (10% weight)77
    Local standing (8% weight)59
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tamarindo.

    How much does ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach cost?

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    Prices start at $125 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tamarindo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach take?

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    Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tamarindo is not rushed.

    Is ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 53 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tamarindo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach?

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    Around 19 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tamarindo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tamarindo and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tamarindo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Tamarindo?

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    On Outty we rank every Tamarindo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Surf Lesson in Tamarindo - Stand Up or Your Money Back!, Sunset Catamaran & Snorkeling Tour in Playa Flamingo, Fundive Catalina Islands (2 dives, only for certified divers). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Tamarindo?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Tamarindo?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach?

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    Included: Goggles and Helmet; Fully Trained Tour guide (English and Spanish); Semi-Automatic Honda ATV (Single or Shared); Round-Trip Transportation (if selected); and Guided Snorkeling with Life Jakcets. Not included: Extra cash (Tips); Bandananas ($5 USD each); and Private transportation. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 86 listed pickup locations in and around Tamarindo. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach offered in?

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    It is offered in English, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach?

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    Across 53 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, good for families, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach?

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    There are 6 options to choose from, including ATV Tour + Meet at office, UTV Tour from RIU HOTELS, ATV Tour from TAMARINDO AREA, ATV Tour from RIU HOTELS. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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