Side by Side Adventure

Ride Wild. Explore Guanacaste.

Side by Side tours are an adventure from start to finish. Ride through Costa Rica's Tropical Dry Forest, explore countryside roads and trails, cross rivers and discover beautiful beaches along the Pacific coast.

Driver Age 18+ Years
Activity Guided UTV Tour
Tour Type Private Experience
Passenger Age 10+ Years

Your Side by Side Adventure

Get ready for a fun-filled off-road experience aboard a fully automatic Side by Side buggy. These vehicles are easy to operate and are ideal for exploring the trails, countryside and coastal landscapes of Guanacaste.

Before departure, your guide will provide a safety briefing and explain how to operate the vehicle. Once everyone is comfortable and ready, the adventure begins.

Ride through tropical dry forest, grasslands and rural trails, climb into the mountains and cross rivers and muddy sections during the rainy season while enjoying spectacular views across Guanacaste.

Your Side by Side Itinerary

Routes may vary depending on weather, road conditions and seasonal accessibility. Your local guide will choose the best route to provide a safe and exciting adventure.

01
Start

Safety Briefing & Vehicle Introduction

Meet your guide and receive instructions on operating your fully automatic Side by Side. Your guide will explain the safety procedures before beginning the tour.

02
Off-Road

Tropical Dry Forest & Countryside Trails

Leave the main roads behind and enter the Costa Rican Tropical Dry Forest, riding through rural roads, natural trails and grasslands.

03
Adventure

Rivers, Puddles & Mountain Trails

Cross rivers and rugged sections of trail. During the rainy season, muddy roads and puddles can add even more excitement to the experience.

04
Scenic Views

Mountains & Pacific Ocean Viewpoints

Ride into higher areas where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys, tropical landscapes and the Pacific Ocean.

05
Explore

Beautiful Guanacaste Beaches

Continue toward some of the beautiful beaches along the Guanacaste coast and enjoy time surrounded by the natural beauty of Costa Rica.

06
Wildlife

Discover Tropical Wildlife

Along the route, keep your eyes open for howler monkeys, iguanas, tropical birds and other wildlife commonly found throughout Guanacaste's Tropical Dry Forest.

Tour Highlights

  • Fully automatic Side by Side vehicles
  • Guided off-road experience
  • Tropical Dry Forest trails
  • Mountains and scenic viewpoints
  • Rivers and seasonal muddy trails
  • Guanacaste beaches
  • Opportunities to observe local wildlife

Requirements & Restrictions

  • Drivers must be 18 years or older
  • Passengers must be at least 10 years old
  • Safety instructions must be followed at all times
  • Routes may change according to weather and trail conditions
Ready for the Trail?

Book your Side by Side adventure in Guanacaste.

Ride through forests, mountains, rivers and beaches with your own private guided experience.

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ATV, UTV & Side by Side Tours

(Side by Side) Tours are a total adventure from start to finish! You will ride an ATV or UTV through the Costa Rican Tropical Dry Forest, down roads & trails, over mountains, through rivers and puddles (in the rainy season) and see visit beautiful beaches