ATV Eco-travel Adventures in Costa Rica!

ATV Tour

As more people become interest in eco-travel adventures, Costa Rica has become a major attraction for the adventurous. One type of touring that has become especially popular is ATV tours. ATV stands for All Terrain Vehicles, they allow people to see and explore places a car can’t reach, and the average hiker cannot visit unless they’re willing to walk for days.

Because of its versatility, ATV tours are a wonderful and economical way for visitors to Costa Rica to explore a variety of ecosystems, from the pristine beaches, the deepest rainforests, and the majestic active volcanoes. An ATV tour is not hard on your budget, yet romantic enough for honeymooners.

Tours vary but each has some common things most visitors should know about. First women, who are pregnant, should not take this kind of tour. The same goes for individuals that have back problems. The minimum driving age is 18, but ATV tours allow children six and older to ride in the guide’s ore. This is not a tour for very young children. All of these details are arranged with the tour operator prior to booking.

Tourist should consider wearing clothes they don’t mind getting dirty. Before taking the ATV tour it’s recommended that tourists wear and bring sunscreen, wear closed toed shoes (this is not a tour for sandals!), and bring a sweater or jacket for comfort. Also, don’t forget the camera because travelers will experience nature in a way few can imagine. Expect to see a variety of wildlife, and Costa Rica is one of the few places in the world where travelers can visit a rainforest, a cloud forest, and a tropical dry forest all in the same country!

Tourist can pick from a variety of ATV tours to take. Some tour operators offer tours that have camping and meals included. The tours take adventurous eco-visitors out into deep rainforest or close to the majestic volcanoes of Costa Rica. Most tours are offered as half day, all day or overnight. Meals, snacks and water is provided, however, it is recommend that travelers bring extra water with them to stay hydrated. - We always make sure that the tour operator offers meals and snacks prior to going.

Mountain Tours via an ATV offer amazing vistas from the tops of Costa Rica’s mountains, while an ATV beach tour offers pristine white sand beaches and sometimes the opportunity to go surfing. ATV tours options are infinite. Safari tours will take travelers along rivers and into the jungles, while other tours take visitors to view active volcanoes at their best. ATV tours offer experiences to suit any level of explorer.

For those looking for additional excitement an ATV and Canopy Tour is just the thing. Tourists are taken into the mountains to where a canopy tour is offered giving the adventurous a 500-meter bird’s eye view of the Costa Rican rainforests.

Some ATV operators offer ATV rainforest tours combined with an oceanic eco-adventure under the sea to view the diverse wildlife of Costa Rica’s coastline. Snorkeling enthusiasts will marvel at the amount of underwater life.

Probably the most romantic tour for honeymooners is the sunset ATV tour, which is offered at the Pacific coast. This tour offers a fantastic view from the mountain out onto the beaches of Langosta, Tamarindo, and Playa Grande beaches from a single place.

An ATV Eco-travel Adventure in Costa Rica is the best travel adventure available today. Economical and yet an experience of a lifetime, see nature at its best and most pristine as rainforests, volcanoes, and perfect beaches offer visitors the picture perfect vacation.