
ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 152 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo worth booking?
ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo is a 2-hour experience in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, from $80 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 152 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (152)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $80 per person
We are the only ATV shop that starts your ride right in Tamarindo This ATV Tour is a total adventure from start to finish! Enjoy the Costa Rican Tropical dry forest, and gorgeous beaches. You will have a wonderful combination of speed, nature and adventure. Credit Card is required for a security deposit (One for the group*) Driver license is required for each driver.
What you get
About this experience
We are the only ATV shop that starts your ride right in Tamarindo This ATV Tour is a total adventure from start to finish! Enjoy the Costa Rican Tropical dry forest, and gorgeous beaches. You will have a wonderful combination of speed, nature and adventure. Credit Card is required for a security deposit (One for the group*) Driver license is required for each driver.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Use of helmet
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Action Tours
This ATV Tour is a total adventure from start to finish!
Pass by without stopping
Tamarindo Beach
You will ride an ATV through the Costa Rican jungle, down roads, over rivers and through puddles (in the rainy season). You will see a wide range of livestock, wild animals like monkeys and many species of birds along the way. During the rainy season you will bust through rivers and puddles so expect to get extremely dirty!
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tamarindo
Departure & Return Point: ATV Tamarindo In front of Banco Nacional
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Departure & Return Point: ATV Tamarindo In front of Banco Nacional
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- ATV Tamarindo (Action Tours)
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 2 person minimum
- Credit Card is required for a security deposit (One for the group*)
- Driver licenses for each driver
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 152 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
152 verified traveler reviews for ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Horrible experience from the beggining to the end
We rent 3 atvs and the experience was horrible from the beggining to the end. First of all the atvs were all dirty and the sit of one was hot and the guide complained about it when we asked to change . The guides name was Brian Daniel and he had no pacience to teach us how to drive and his was all the time in a hurry mood (safety zero). When we arrived in the beach, he nor even told us the name of the beach (we had to ask the local guys) , the only thing he said was ‘there is the beach and here the restaurant’. We stayed a little bit in the beach and Sooner in a very stupid mode he asked us to leave because the time was ending . when he saw we wouldn’t drink in the local restaurant he complained with the restaurant guy looking at us When we left, my daughter took some minutes to turn on the atv when we left the beach and we were behind, he returned and complained about it ) When we arrived the office it was already closed, he left us there and when I went inside to ask for my credit card cancellation , he nor even looked at me. There was a lady very polite that mentioned us that the credit cancellation will happen until tomorrow and the owner that supported me when we arrived was very polite too . Resume: due the speed and all Mentioned above it was a very nervous and tense experience
via Tripadvisor
WOULD 1,000% BOOK AGAIN
Our tour guide, John, was PHENOMENAL. He was engaging, professional, friendly, and exceeded our expectations. We would definitely book again!
via Tripadvisor
Save your money, book elsewhere.
I've been on at least 8 different ATV tours around the world including one other in Costa Rica, this was by far the worst one I've been on. Ronny was an absolutely miserable guide - rude, condescending, and not informative at all and the owners of this company should take SERIOUS note of this. I cant speak on the other guides but he is actually terrible. He made several off handed comments during the tour and just seemed miserable and impatient the whole time. We had to give him a lecture on coordinating instructions with a large group including some beginners after he got angry with part of our group not heeding his hand gestures because they couldnt see how many fingers he was holding up from 200m away. Honestly ridiculous. The front brake was completely disabled which made stopping on a whim very dangerous as we had to rely wholly on the rear break. On several cases with the momentum of two riders on a single ATV going downhill with some speed required some experienced swerving and maneuvering to avoid crashing into riders ahead of us who got stuck on the difficult terrain because the brakes were simply inadequate. Before the tour, some riders in our group asked how to use the reverse function and Ronny insisted that we would not need it and refused to show us. Early on in the tour we had difficult terrain and a sharp turn that nearly sent two ATVs off of a cliff. The riders were stuck with their front wheels partly off the edge of the road without the knowledge of how to reverse. Ronny and the group continued down the hill and it took him a long time before he realized he lost some riders and had to go back and pull their vehicles back into safety simply because they didnt know how to shift into reverse. Ronny expressed no concern, only frustration at the drivers inexperience and had no reservations in voicing his displeasure. The mood was killed for the rest of the tour right from the start. About half of the tour was incredibly dusty enough to reduce visibility from the ATVs ahead of us. We had no expectation of this or opportunity to do anything to protect us from inhaling mouthfuls of dirt. We also crossed paths with two other ATV tour where everyone had bandanas or masks and we can only presume that they were given the bandanas or at least informed and had the opportunity to prepare in advance to deal with the insane amount of dust. At the beach stop my wife asked me to help her take off her helmet, I reached up to help her and Ronny nudged my hand away stating "she has to learn on her own" and continued to show her how to take it off herself, it was strangely aggressive and risked a confrontation with me in the process. By the end of the stop we gave him some gentle remarks that the group was not at all pleased with him and his tone had changed and he assured us the second half was a more gentle ride but it was far too late, no one was having a good time with him. There were a number of other small incidents and off handed comments throughout the trip that I wont speak to but it left a bad taste in the group. At the end of the tour he explicitly asked us for a tip... lol. ATV were a 5/10. They worked okay but the disabling of front brakes weren't a good idea especially on an intermediate terrain. Tour guide was a 2/10. Anything worse would have led to a full out confrontation but he really towed the line. Trail 6/10. Besides the dust it was an OK trail, not very scenic and partly challenging, some of it was on main streets and it made some beginners feel unsafe but as an intermediate rider it was fun for me and there were good opportunities to drive faster than what some might expect around ~50kmph.
via Tripadvisor
Great time!
This was really fun! Our guide did a great job making sure we knew how to ride our ATVs. We drove down some gravel paths and some dirt paths and saw a really beautiful beach.
via Viator
Great ride
We had a fantastic ride with our tour guide, Gabriel! Easy to follow your, ATVs were user friendly, and good scenery. We highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 53
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by ATV Tamarindo (Action Tours), who run 7 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.3.
See everything ATV Tamarindo (Action Tours) runsWhy this scores 60
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ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tamarindo.
How much does ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo cost?
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Prices start at $80 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 Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo take?
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Plan for about 2 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 Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 152 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Tamarindo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo?
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Around 53 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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo 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 Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo?
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Included: Local guide; and Use of helmet. Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase); Food and drinks; and Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo?
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Departure & Return Point: ATV Tamarindo In front of Banco Nacional Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo offered in?
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It is offered in English 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 Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo?
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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 Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to ATV Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo 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 Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo?
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Across 152 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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