UTV Buggy 4x4 Secluded Beach Tour from Tamarindo
Description
Side by Side Buggies are a blast to drive! Upon arriving at the office for your Tamarindo UTV Secluded Beach tour, you will be given helmet and goggles and a quick lecture on how to operate the UTVs. If you haven’t ever driven a UTV before, don’t worry! They are very easy and the crew will make sure you are comfortable driving before setting off on the tour. You will begin your experience driving through the beautiful dry tropical forest. By using back roads, you will have the best change to see monkeys, iguanas and birds while on your way to Playa Minas, Puerto Viejo and Pirate's Bay. These beaches are some of Guanacaste's most gorgeous hidden gems, featuring white sand and clear-crystal waters. As you stand on each beach, you can soak up the sun, inhale the salty air, and take a moment to disconnect and appreciate what this country has to offer. We will provide a refreshing fruit snack and cold water before heading back to the starting point.
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Itinerary
These buggies are a blast to drive! After being picked up from your hotel, you will be given a 15 minute instruction lesson on how to operate the UTV Buggies. If you haven't ever driven a Buggy before, don't worry! You will be quickly be ready to go off-road with our professional guides. From Tamarindo Beach you will head to off road trails to Playa Negra! On your drive through the beautiful tropical forest where you will enjoy will see the pure natural beauty the Guanacaste province has. You may see monkeys and iguanas while on your way to Playa Negra, one of Guanacaste's gorgeous hidden gems featuring black sand beaches. There you can take in the beautiful view and relax, maybe have a few drinks, and snorkel if you like. You will return to Tamarindo on a different path with spectacular views.
Stop at the pristine surrounding beaches around Playa Conchal such as Puerto Viejo
Pick up & Drop off Included
Pick up & Drop off Included
Pick up and Drop off included
Pick up & Drop off Included
Pick up and drop off included
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Self Drive: 8:40 am & 2:40 pm @ UTV Center Huacas - your maps link will be sent upon confirmation. We include transportation from hotels, condos and private residences in the following areas: - Langosta: 8:20 am & 2:20 pm - Tamarindo: 8:30 am & 2:30 pm - W, Westin & Reserva Conchal & Brasilito: 8:30 am & 2:30 pm - Playa Flamingo y Potrero: 8:30 am & 2:30 pm Additional fees apply to the following pick up locations: JW Marriott/Hacienda Pinilla: 8:00 am & 2:00 pm Playa Grandes: 8:30 am & 2:30 pm - $15 per person Las Catalinas: 8:30 am & 2:30 pm - $15 per person Pick up times above are an estimate. We will send you an official pick up time the day before the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear clothes that can get dirty and close toed shoes, bring sunscreen
Reviews(18)
We started in Huacas in our 4 seater UTV. We drove through several rural villages on the way to the beaches and we were able to see rural Costa Rica. We did drive through a couple flooded areas in the road. We drove to Playa Real and Puerto Viejo. The beaches were very nice and we swam for a bit at each one. (We wore our swimsuits under our clothes.) It was an enjoyable tour. This is not an offroading experience.
Booked this excursion before our vacation. Better than expected. Lunch was phenomenal... Our guide was so guide and stopped along the way to point out animals along our trail. Highly recommend booking longer tour and have lunch at Bahia... Excellent view and food
Our tour guy Gilbert was the best, got a private tour of few beaches along with pirates bay with our 4x4. Took us to the beach and got to drift the 4x4, awesome experience!! Now I have to bring the family back, very kids friendly and I recommend everyone to try Native Way tours. A++ will definitely do again.
If I’m being generous, the nicest summary I can give of our experience is “meh”. The descriptions and photographs promoting the tour by the operator and through Marriott Bonvoy were grossly exaggerated. When they write, “You will begin your experience driving through the beautiful dry tropical forest. By using back roads…” the emphasis is on back roads. >95% of the trip was on dirt roads, shared with normal traffic. Any images of UTVs driving through water are highly curated. In reality, the only water encountered were creeks crossing low points in the roads. Time at the beach was limited to 15 minutes and there was, definitely not enough time for snorkeling, as suggested on their trip advisor description.
Tour was fun. Family friendly. We rode a buggy since it was my sister and I. I’ve done other off road tours in other countries and it’s more extreme you actually drive a razor but this tour you get a buggy kinda like a golf cart. Speeds are moderate . They do take you to a couple beaches they are very pretty but you only have like 15-20 min. At each location. So not too much time to enjoy just take a few pictures, get your feet wet and leave. I suggest wear a swimsuit and backpack with a towel so you can take a quick swim at each place. Staff was friendly and helpful. Overall fun. Esteban was our guide , he was cool.
Excellent adventure to 3 beautiful secluded beaches. Equipment was very clean and well maintained. Our guide Gilmer was very attentive and friendly. We rode a side x side Honda Pioneer. Can be a little dusty but not very muddy. We stayed relatively clean and had a comfortable ride. The tour is to the beaches but You’re not aloud to ride on the beaches. Wear your swim suit and bring a towel so you can enjoy each beach.
Very clean machines, Philippe was wonderful, beaches were beautiful. We loved Pirates Beach and had time to relax, have a drink, and take in the wonderful view.
Was a good experience (sites and views as well as nice tour guide) except for the poor condition of the UTVs. Seat belts did not work, brakes were poor at best, grinding noises from the axles, bald tires, really loose steering made it hard to steer and keep on the road when going faster than a crawl. Get maintenance done on the UTVs and I would recommend.
Stephen was absolutely hilarious and cool. We had the best time ever doing the UTV tour with him. We got stuck in a river and it was a challenge getting out but he was patient and resilient. Do NOT book this tour if you want a traditional tour experience. Book if you want to have a thrilling time with a dare devil!
First time and loved it! Stephan was a great guide. Beautiful beaches, the view of Tamarindo was amazing. Recommend!
