Rural Costa Rica Tour: Forests, Rivers, and Farms

Explore Costa Rica’s countryside on a thrilling side-by-side tour. Traverse forests, rivers, and farms with a local guide. Perfect for all adventurers.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arenal Volcano - Arenal Volcano stands as one of Costa Rica’s most active and youngest volcanoes, reaching an elevation of 1,670 meters. It has been a significant tourist destination since the 1960s. After being dormant for around 400 years, it erupted unexpectedly on July 29, 1968, devastating the small town of Tabacón and initiating a series of…
What's Included
  • ATV helmet
  • Goggles
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Water
  • Fresh pineapple
Additional Information

This guided tour takes participants along scenic rural trails within a private estate, traversing through forests, muddy paths, two rivers, and a working farm, offering an immersive experience of country life.
Over the course of the 2-hour tour, a local guide will accompany participants, providing assistance and ensuring a safe and enjoyable ride. There…

Location
Arenal ATV Wheels
We are located on the right hand side as you exit downtown La Fortuna, just after passing the Magic Mountain Hotel, on the first turn. The building is yellow with orange details, easy to identify.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Arielr106
Feb 21, 2026
Family Fun with Side by Side (Mula) - I took my parents and in-laws (70+ years old) to this tour. They were able to ride the “mula” (a side by side that fits up to 4 people). I would say my father-in-law’s inner child had a BLAST driving the vehicle. We were 7 in total, so I took my spouse and daughter (11-year-old) in another side by side “mula”. Bilingual guides were always aware, patient, and helpful during the whole experience. We got stuck in mud and it was a fun experience trying to get us out. It was an out and back trip. Half way through the experience we stopped at a river and were able to get in the water for a couple of minutes. After being so muddy, that river was a refreshing and fun part of the tour. There were alternate routes in case of too much muddy paths. Crossing a river was definitely a highlight. I recommend wearing dark colors, raincoats, and being open to get super muddy. They provided eye protection, helmets, water, and fruits. Showers and changing room were also available at the end of the tour. Our tour also included entrance tickets to the “Relax Termalitas”, a family-oriented hot spring park.
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860bradleyv
Nov 27, 2025
Mudding in Costa Rica! - Fernando was an excellent tour guide. It was raining that morning and light showers throughout the day, however, it made the experience that much more fun! Crossing the river was absolutely breathtaking! Definitely must do when on vacation in CR!
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14betaniat
Aug 17, 2025
Tour - Amazing experience on this tour! Best of Costa Rica !! Super adventure, beautiful view all the way 😍😍 Loved it and very safe we returned!!!!
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Maikel
Aug 5, 2025
Arenal Volcano UTV rental. - We had a great experience with Adán on the private UTV (Side By Side) tour. He went above and beyond to personalize the driving. Be ready to have fun and get muddy.
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Georgina
Aug 3, 2025
Excellent tour option for families with young children - A unique and unforgettable experience! If you have young children, this is THE tour option to do in La Fortuna de San Carlos. We had an amazing time, my 21⁄2-year-old son enjoyed the full tour without any complications or restrictions, they thought about his safety and placed a special chair on our mule, and we appreciate that too much, otherwise we could not have done the tour. The excellent organization, the guides Adam, Fabricio, Don Alfonso and Montserrat super attentive, we passed by rivers, saw little animals and it was a day of full adventure and adrenaline for my family. Thank you Arenal ATV Wheels for thinking about safe spaces to enjoy with your family. I recommend it 100%
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From $301
up to 5 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).