Top Tamarindo 4WD Tours

Enjoy the thrill of this all-day adventure that includes some of the best outdoor fun. Get your adrenaline pumping on an exciting zipline tour, horseback riding through epic landscapes, and tubing along a flowing river. This memorable tour includes a visit to natural hot springs, a volcanic mud bath, and a full buffet lunch. It's the best way to experience the natural wonder of Costa Rica!

Explore Tamarindo’s beaches and dry forest on an off-road ATV tour with river crossings, mountain views, and stunning tropical scenery. Learn to maneuver your vehicle, then follow your guide along a rugged circuit. Take in the sights and sounds of the Costa Rican forest and watch for birds and monkeys as you steer beneath coastal trees. Upgrade your tour to include other activities such as snorkeling, driving a UTV, ziplining, or even exploring other areas by ATV.

Get an up-close look at Costa Rica's hidden natural wonders on this Rio Celeste and Llanos de Cortes waterfall tour from Tamarindo. Follow an expert local guide through breathtaking scenery, rugged trails, and truly beautiful attractions. This is the perfect way to explore outside the city and see what makes Costa Rica a top attraction for nature lovers.

Part of what makes Costa Rica the world's premier destination for ecotourism is its extensive coastlines. Explore the waters off Guanacaste aboard the Blue Dolphin, a 40-foot catamaran that slices through the surf and offers a fully stocked bar, paddle boards and kayaks for your enjoyment. Breathe in the salt spray and keep a lookout for dolphins, turtles, whales, and spectacular coastal views.

If you’re looking to escape the crowds in Tamarindo, look no further than this fun-filled ATV tour. An ATV allows you to get off the beaten track— ride through small towns, into the jungle, and even across rivers during the rainy season. As you ride, look for wildlife like monkeys and birds that call the area home.

Discover the incredible birds and biodiversity of Palo Verde National Park on this boat tour with lunch, departing from Tamarindo. Spot native wildlife such as crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys, and a colorful parade of bird species during a 2-hour cruise down the Tempisque River led by a naturalist guide. Afterward, discuss your sightings with fellow travelers over a traditional Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant.

This Costa Rica ziplining tour provides great variety (and great value): Zipline cables, hanging bridges, a Tarzan swing, and an optional free fall give you lots of ways to explore the rain forest. Guides both work to ensure your safety and push you out of your comfort zone, making this canopy tour a good choice for first-time zipliners.

No need to travel far from Tamarindo for a fun zipline experience through a forest canopy. This Tamarindo zipline tour is just a few minutes from downtown Tamarindo, so you can get in, zip around, and head back to the beach in time to watch the sunset.

Discover 3 secluded beaches surrounding Tamarindo/Flamingo on an off-roading adventure that takes you off the main road through mountains and rivers to explore parts of the region that are only accessible by all-terrain-vehicles. Independent travelers can choose their own ATV and experience the excitement of driving, while couples or families with kids can choose a double ATV (driver + passenger) and ride together. We are ranked #1 Off-Road Tour on Tripadvisor in Tamarindo 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.

Las Baulas National Park, created in 1990, is approximately 445 hectares & located on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, near the town of Tamarindo. The Tamarindo estuary is the biggest mangrove estuary in Latin America and the only way to get to it’s heart is by water. This makes it a quiet and private place in comparison to many of Costa Rica’s other National Parks that are easily accessible by car. Come and enjoy the nature it has to share!

Spend a truly unforgettable evening observing turtles nesting! - Venture off the beaten track to beautiful, hidden beaches - Look for turtle tracks in the sand that will lead you to their nesting sites - Observe sea turtles making their nests on the beach above the high tide mark and laying their eggs, before returning to the ocean

A perfect tour for both beginners and experienced drivers, this 2.5 hour ATV Snorkel tour takes you off-road through the back trails and forest viewing native wildlife such as monkeys, iguanas, and many birds. You will drive 45 minutes to the pristine blue waters of Playa Mina and Pueto Viejo near Playa Conchal where you will snorkel along the reef where you will see a vast variety of tropical fish, octopus, eels, and more!

Partake on a Costa Rican adventure on this 8-day tour from Liberia International Airport (LIR). From an ATV tour through white-sand beaches to river tubing down the Colorado River, get ready for days packed with action. You’ll also get to go on a horseback ride, zipline through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, and rappel down huge waterfalls. Plus hike through rainforests, enjoy free time, and relax at Rio Negro Hot Springs.

Kayak over to Isla Capitan to reach an excellent snorkeling spot on this half-day tour from Playa Tamarindo. Start with a brief kayak lesson, then set off with your guide for the paddle to Captain Island. There you can go snorkeling where you might spot marine life such as colorful fish, stingrays, and octopus. Choose to ride in a single or double kayak with use of snorkeling gear included.

When we say “buggy” picture a golf cart on steroids. Go off road to explore the rainforest around Tamarindo along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast with an experienced naturalist guide. Spot wildlife and learn about the area's rich natural history while bouncing along dirt trails in the comfort of a UTV (utility terrain vehicle). This adventure is perfect for all ages any time of year.

A single day is enough to pack in adventures on this tour from the Guanacaste area to the rain forest. Soar through the forest canopy on a 10-cable zipline course, shoot down a refreshing water slide, and then relax in thermal pools. Though this tour includes a horseback ride to the thermal pools, a tractor ride is offered at no extra cost for those who aren’t comfortable on horseback.

For a full-day schmorgazbord of eco-adventure, you'd be hard pressed to top this combo tour of Costa Rica's Guanacaste region. Enjoy zooming through a rainforest canopy by zip line, tubing down crystal clear rapids, horseback riding, hiking, and mud bathing in thermal pools heated by a nearby volcano. Refuel with a delicious authentic lunch mid-day and take in spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.

Explore Costa Rica’s Gold Coast atop a powerful all-terrain vehicle. See more of the landscape including trails, mountains, rivers, and beaches. You will explore jungle, mountain and beach areas, with an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature the entire time. Your guide can point out local flora and fauna, and there will be time to take a swim in the ocean as well.

Get in to the know of the secrets of the area while ridding ATV along different beaches, tecnical trails and rivers.

Go off the beaten path literally on this half-day, guided, ATV excursion. Learn about your four-wheeler and how to drive from your guide and then drive into the forest near Tamarindo. Pass through tropical rainforest seeing vegetation, monkeys, and iguana and ascend the trail to take in panoramic views from the top of the mountain. Cool off with a swims at hidden gems: Playa Minas and Playa Pirata.

Explore Guanacaste's unspoiled Pacific Coast with an ATV buggy tour that takes you off-roading from Playa Tamarindo to Playa Flamingo, two of the region’s most beautiful beaches. Veer away from the crowds and rumble along dirt paths, up and down mountain tracks, and through tropical dry forest, looking for wildlife along the way. When you reach the beach, cool off with a swim in the ocean before tackling more trails.

Explore the natural beauty of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Region by ATV during this high-octane adventure. Get to know your machine and build your confidence on sandy beaches, then head into the jungle to weave your way across streams and through tropical forest on your way up and down a mountain featuring spectacular views of the landscape stretching out below.

Skip the crowded tourist shuttles to Playa Conchal and instead opt for this off-road UTV tour to one of the most beautiful beaches near Tamarindo. Ride down trails, through forests, and across rivers en route to the beach—places most visitors never make it to. When you arrive, spend some time swimming and snorkeling before heading back into town.

Capitan Island, the only island within Las Baulas National Park and created by a volcanic eruption, is a great place to explore! Don’t let it’s small size deceive you; it’s full of natural wonders for you to enjoy!