The Best ATV Adventure: Muddy Trails, Wildlife & Arenal Views
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Our adventure begins at the private farm La Naciente, just minutes from La Fortuna downtown. Here, we’ll set off on muddy trails through the primary rainforest. We start with a safety briefing and a practice circuit to get comfortable with the ATVs. Then, we head out onto the crazy trails of La Naciente, driving through challenging paths surrounded by lush vegetation and local wildlife. Along the way, we stop at Quebrada Platanillo, a micro-basin of the Arenal River that supplies water, and this is also where we can spot the impressive Watusi bulls, famous for their distinctive horns.
Next, we visit the picturesque village of La Guaria which keeps the “fortuneños” culture, where we explore its church and its old local store (pulpería). We continue along open trails, crossing natural puddles, until we reach the Arenal River, where we take a break to capture photos and enjoy the scenery.
On the way back, we stop at Rancho La Poza for a snack and some relaxation in its outdoor pool.
Additional Info
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
Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult
The minimum age to drive one ATV is 14 years old
Rain is not a reason for cancellation, as it is a natural part of the weather in the area.
Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
The arrival at the river may be hindered by weather conditions, in which case this part will be skipped, and an alternative trail will be followed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Snacks
Driver/guide
Use of helmet
Lunch
Gratuities
What To Expect
Picture yourself in a brand new ATV located in a cattles farm, ready for an authentic historical experience of La Fortuna town mixed up with adventure. The ATV tour begins in a practice circuit where you can train how to drive safetly. Once you are ready, we will drive through a small primary rainforest exploring a beautiful cattle farm. After this, our expert tour guide will take you to the Arenal River. On the way we will pass by a small town called “La Guaria” which keeps the “fortuneños” culture. Also, there is a chance to see a local church, a little school and you finish the journey in the Arenal River where you can go swimming and relax if you wish. On the way back we make a stop in a local house where you can taste delicious typical snacks and you will have the experience to share with a local family surrounded with farm animals. This in an authentic local experience and adventure you will never forget.
La Guaria is a charming and picturesque village nestled in the heart of the Costa Rican countryside. This small community offers visitors a glimpse into the authentic rural lifestyle of the region. With its modest yet beautiful church and an old-fashioned pulpería (local store), La Guaria reflects the simplicity and warmth of traditional Costa Rican culture.
Options
ATV Tour No.1 (Single)
Single ATV tour ( this is the price for 1 person riding an ATV), 2.5hr aprox, Farm No.1.
Pickup included
ATV Tour No.1 (Double)
Double ATV tour, 2.5hr aprox, Farm No.1. ***
(this is the price for 2 people riding one ATV)
CUADRACICLO
Pickup included
Reviews
244 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10 out of 10 absolutely recommend!
Shannon E,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00We went with our family of 7. It rained the whole day before and morning of, which made it probably even more fun! It was my husband and kids: 25, 24, 22, 17 and 9 and we had a BLAST! The kids will be talking about this for a long time and remember it forever! The guide was fantastic! Overall: AMAZING experience!
Amazing excursion.
Craig A,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was amazing, I believe his name was Randy. He took great care of my family, and the trip was amazing - driving through rivers and fields. We had a nice break with pineapple and cookies and all along the way he took photographs on his phone that he shared with us at no cost at the very end. This excursion was the highlight of our trip.
Great ATV adventure
Christi S,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Randall did an incredible job. He was fun and explained everything well. We got muddy, crossed rivers, had snacks, and went fast. Lasted a few hours which was great.
Over the River
Christi S,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was our favorite excursion of our trip! We crossed rivers, got muddy, had some nice stops. It was a long experience which is awesome. Randall was amazing!
The atv tour was very...
Srinidhi P,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
3.00The atv tour was very fun, though we had the unfortunate luck of pouring rain the entire time. This resulted in us not being able to see any of the volcano, but the rain added to fun of the muddy and rocky/wet terrain. The pineapple they served at the end was scrumptious. The only two complaints we have is that the pickup was very inflexible. We were stuck in a bit of traffic and were gonna be a few minutes late to the pick up time. When we communicated this to the bus ppl, they sternly told us that they have other pick ups to do. While we understand that tours operate on a strict schedule, there was only one other couple that was going to be picked up. We ended up meeting them at the atv start location, but the bus with the other couple actually ended up being 10minutes late anyway. They easily could’ve waited for us
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