La Fortuna ATV Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views
Description
Get ready for 2 hours tour of pure adventure and adrenaline! Our experience begins at the private farm La Naciente, just minutes from La Fortuna downtown. We start by riding through muddy trails, crossing small rivers and streams, and driving through natural puddles—all surrounded by beautiful rainforest. The terrain is fun and a bit challenging, with bumps, mud, and uneven paths that make the ride exciting. Before starting, we give a clear safety briefing and do a short practice ride to make sure everyone feels comfortable with the ATVs. Then, we continue onto the main trails of La Naciente, where you’ll enjoy more mud, twists, and adventurous sections while riding through nature. Next, we visit the small village of La Guaria, where you can see local life, the church, and a traditional store (pulpería). We then continue along open trails until we reach the Arenal River(depending on weather conditions), where we stop to take photos, enjoy the view, and have a fresh fruit snack.
Tour Options
Itinerary
(30 minute pick up service) We start our experience by picking up participants from downtown La Fortuna and nearby hotels, which takes approximately 30 minutes. Guests who prefer can also arrive directly at our Original Arenal ATV office.
(45 minutes private farm and mud trails) Our tour begins at the private farm La Naciente, just minutes from downtown La Fortuna. Here, the adventure starts as you ride through muddy trails, drive through natural puddles, and cross small rivers and streams, all surrounded by beautiful rainforest. The terrain is fun and a bit challenging, with bumps, mud, and uneven paths that make the experience exciting from the very beginning.
(20-minute ATV ride to La Guaria town) La Guaria is a charming and picturesque village nestled in the heart of the Costa Rican countryside. This small community offers a glimpse into the authentic rural lifestyle of the region. With its modest yet beautiful church and a traditional pulpería (local store), La Guaria reflects the simplicity and warmth of local culture. Enjoy a scenic ride on your ATV along open paved roads as you explore and discover this unique part of the area.
(25 minutes to reach and enjoy the Arenal River) When we arrive at the Arenal River, you’ll feel the refreshing breeze and find the perfect spot to take amazing photos. If you’re up for it, you can also jump in and enjoy a refreshing swim in its clear waters.
(30 minutes in the jungle) In this section, we enter another private area of La Naciente, riding through exciting muddy trails and rugged paths across the property. You’ll drive your ATV under the rainforest canopy of La Fortuna, making this part of the ride especially fun and immersive. Depending on the group’s preference, we can stop for a volcanic mud experience, where we extract natural mud from the river and enjoy a relaxing, spa-like moment that benefits your skin. This marks the end of the tour before heading back for transportation.
(30 minutes drop off) After the tour, we provide drop-off back to your hotel in downtown La Fortuna and nearby areas.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We arrange pick ups ONLY in Hotels of La Fortuna Area. The pick up time will depends on the Hotel location.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The minimum age to drive an ATV is 14 years old. The minimum age for passengers is 5 years old, and they must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- It is required to wear closed shoes for the activity and sunglasses are recommended.
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and bringing a change of clothes if needed.
- This is not a private activity; it is a group experience shared with other participants.
- The volcanic mud activity is an open, natural experience. The mud is extracted directly from the river and is not a spa service.
- Regular rain in La Fortuna is not a reason to cancel the tour, as it is part of the tropical rainforest experience.
- In case of thunderstorms, we will wait up to 30 minutes after the scheduled tour time, since they usually last between 15 and 30 minutes. If conditions do not improve after this period, the activity will be modified or canceled.
- For scheduled pick-ups, we kindly ask you to be ready at the agreed time. We can wait up to 5 minutes, and after that, the reservation will be marked as a no-show and the full amount will apply.
- We kindly ask you to arrive at the scheduled time. We can wait up to 5 minutes, and after that, the reservation will be marked as a no-show and the full amount will apply.
- To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we include a short practice ride before the tour. If a participant is not able to drive safely, they can still enjoy the experience as a passenger within their group. Please note that the reservation secures the ATV space, so refunds do not apply if it is not used as a driver.
- The arrival at the river may be hindered by weather conditions, in which case this part will be skipped, and an alternative trail will be followed.
Reviews(315)
Our driver was super nice and always made sure everyone was together before moving on. It was our first time in Costa Rica, and we absolutely loved it! The tour was well organized, and thanks to our driver, we had an amazing experience. We would definitely come back!
This was an adventurous excursion and they were very patient with our family who are not seasoned ATV drivers.
Hello! Thank you for your review! We're so glad you had an adventurous experience with us. Our guides always strive to make everyone feel comfortable and safe, no matter their experience level. It was a pleasure having your family with us, and we hope to see you again for another adventure!
Length of tour was shorter than advertised. Tour was advertised as about 3 hours. Our reservation was for 3pm and we finished the tour at 4:30pm.
Thank you for your feedback. As described on the activity profile, the tour is advertised as 3 hours, including transportation, as the booking platform requires us to configure the duration this way. The transportation usually takes around 30 minutes for pick-up (depending on the location of the accommodation) and 30 minutes for drop-off. The ATV ride itself covers a 13.5 km route, including stops at the viewpoint (on clear days), the Arenal River, a fresh fruit break, and the volcanic mud area. The ATV portion of the experience lasts approximately 2 hours, for a total of 3 hours including transportation. For guests who arrive directly at our property and do not require transportation, the experience on the farm remains approximately 2 hours. According to our guide, the 3:00 p.m. tour on the day of your visit was completed as normal, and the expected tour time was fulfilled. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope this helps clarify the advertised duration.
Fantastic guide and experience. The whole group had fun. We are not the most adventurous people, but 16 year old and two adults were able drive atv in the rain while being safe!
Thank you! We're so glad you all had a great time. Rain only adds to the adventure! 😊 We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon.
Easy check-in, clear guide, and a wonderful experience riding on a scenic route! Kid-friendly - 14 yo can ride solo.
Hello! Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate it very much!
The guides were great - very patient with all of us and especially helpful when I fell (twice! - both my fault) and needed to finish the ride on the back of our leader’s ATV. Communication before the ride in regards to where we would meet up was also very clear and helpful. Would recommend Original Arenal ATV to all looking for an adventure.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad you had a great adventure and that our team was there to help when you needed it. We're also happy the meeting instructions were clear. Thanks for recommending us—we'd love to welcome you back anytime!
The tour was a lot of fun and a highlight of our trip to La Fortuna. Our guide was helpful and kind. Safety first. There had been a lot of rain so the tour had to be cut short due to the river not being passable due to the heavy rains. The only reason i gave 4 stars is because the helmets smelled really bad.
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and felt safe with our guide. We appreciate you letting us know about the helmets, and we'll definitely take care of that. Hope to see you again for the full adventure!
Wonderful! Driving through lush mountains, mud and puddles , soaking in the river. Delicious pineapple snacks !
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the ride through the mountains, the mud, the river, and the fresh pineapple. It was great having you with us, and we'd love to see you again on your next adventure!
Very fun experience and the people were really nice. The view were nice and they also give you pineapple and water.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy you had a fun experience and enjoyed the views. It was a pleasure having you, and we're glad you liked the fresh pineapple and water. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
After we found this place, because Waze puts it on the wrong side of the road, and a van was parked in front of the sign, we finally got to ride some ATVs. The first part is a lot of fun splashing through the mud and streams. Then we got on a paved road and rode for miles before the road turned to gravel ending at a small (at this time of the year) river. There were snacks at the river, then we rode many miles back down the gravel and paved road. I drive on paved roads everyday at home so this part was very boring. Finally we returned to the mud and had a lot more fun before stopping at the facial mud supply. We applied mud to our faces, some people applied it to arms and legs as well. Then we splashed through more fun mud and water until we were back to the start. If you don't like bumpy muddy riding, your are in luck, as at least 2/3 of this trip is on a road. Not really what I expected. The equipment is getting old too. Out of the 8 riders, 2 of the ATVs wouldn't start, but the mechanic brought 2 more running units out to those riders. For some reason, they told us to put it in 3rd gear and leave it there. But since I have several years riding motorcycles, I just put it in the best gear for the terrain. If I visited again, I would look for a place with more to see than a paved road
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the muddy sections of the tour, the river stop, and the volcanic mud experience. We understand that the route may not have fully matched your expectations regarding the amount of off-road riding. Our tour combines paved roads, gravel paths, and muddy trails to provide access to different landscapes and viewpoints around La Fortuna while prioritizing safety and complying with local regulations. Regarding the ATVs, we perform regular maintenance on all our units, and in the event of any unexpected mechanical issue, our team is prepared to provide immediate assistance, as happened during your tour to minimize disruptions to the experience. We appreciate your comments, as they help us continue improving and provide future guests with a clearer understanding of what to expect from the adventure. Thank you again for joining us, and we wish you all the best on your future travels.
