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Venecia, San Carlos · 2 hours · private

ATV tour Costa Rica: private mountain farm trails

Two hours on mountain trails, open pastures and lookout points above Venecia, on routes that only run through private farms. No driver’s license needed: your guide gives a safety briefing and rides with you the whole way.

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ATV ride on a private mountain farm at Visita Nomada, Venecia, Costa Rica
Visita Nomada, Venecia

Tour at a glance

Duration2 hours on the ATV
Meeting pointVisita Nomada, El Paraíso, Venecia, Alajuela
Driver’s licenseNot required
FormatPrivate · one person per ATV or two sharing
IncludedGuide, seasonal fruit, water, phone photos
PriceRates on request

The route

What the two hours look like

  1. Briefing and first laps

    Your guide explains the controls and safety rules, fits your helmet and lets you practise on flat ground before heading out.

  2. Mountain trails and pastures

    The route climbs through farm tracks, open pastures and patches of forest, with mud and water crossings depending on the season.

  3. Lookouts and photos

    You stop at the high points for views over the northern mountains, and your guide takes photos with your phone.

  4. Fruit break

    A break with seasonal fruit and water before riding back to the start, or on to your next activity if you booked a combo.

Included

  • ATV and helmet
  • Local guide for the whole ride
  • Seasonal fruit and water
  • Photos taken with your phone

What to bring

  • Closed shoes you don’t mind getting muddy
  • Long trousers and a light rain jacket
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent
  • A change of clothes for after the ride

Make it a full day

ATV combos

Start with the two-hour ride and add a second activity. We plan the timing so you move from one to the next without waiting.

ATV + traditional lunch

Recharge with a Costa Rican lunch after the ride.

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Complete ATV day

Adventure, a traditional lunch and time to relax in one itinerary.

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ATV + long horseback ride

Two hours on the ATV and two on horseback. Fully private, maximum two people.

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ATV + white-water rafting

Land and water in one day: about two hours of guided rafting with safety gear.

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ATV + canopy zipline

Fly over the forest on a guided canopy tour of about two hours.

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ATV + butterfly garden

A guided visit to the Alas del Destino butterfly garden with lunch, and hot springs as an option.

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ATV + kayak or paddle board

One hour on calm water after the ride, equipment included.

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ATV + waterfall

Ride, then hike to a waterfall

These four tours start with the same two-hour ATV ride and continue with a hike in Bajos del Toro.

Quebrada Gata waterfall at the end of the canyon hike

Quebrada Gata Waterfall

ATV ride plus a demanding guided hike into a volcanic canyon, with river crossings and a turquoise waterfall. Lunch option available.

About 6 hours · challengingBajos del Toro
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Blue Falls waterfall hike in Bajos del Toro

Blue Falls of Costa Rica

ATV ride and access to marked trails leading to a series of blue waterfalls, explored at your own pace. Lunch option available.

About 6 hours · self-guided trailsBajos del Toro
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Catarata del Toro falling into a volcanic crater

Catarata del Toro

ATV ride plus a guided visit to one of the region’s most iconic waterfalls, dropping into an extinct volcanic crater. Lunch option available.

About 6 hours · moderateBajos del Toro
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Vuelta del Cañón waterfall on a guided hike

Vuelta del Cañón Waterfall

ATV ride and a guided walk to a spectacular waterfall, a favourite for photography and nature lovers. Lunch option available.

About 6 hours · moderateBajos del Toro
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Before you book

Frequently asked questions

No. You do not need a driver’s license or previous experience. Your guide explains the controls, lets you practise on flat ground and rides with you the whole time on private farm trails.

Yes. You can book one ATV per person or share one between two people, with a different rate for each option. Tell us how you want to ride when you write to us.

At Visita Nomada in El Paraíso, Venecia de San Carlos, Alajuela, in Costa Rica’s Northern Zone. We send the exact location on WhatsApp when you book.

Closed shoes and long trousers that can get muddy, plus a light rain jacket. Bring a change of clothes for after the ride. We provide the helmet.

Yes, light rain is part of the fun and makes the trails muddier. If conditions become unsafe, we offer you a new date or a full refund.

Yes. The ride combines with lunch, hot springs, horseback riding, rafting, canopy, a butterfly garden, kayak or paddle board, and with waterfall hikes in Bajos del Toro.

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Tell us your dates and we will plan the day

One message on WhatsApp is enough. We reply with availability, rates and what to bring.

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