We loved this tour! It definitely got our adrenaline pumping. Alonso was an amazing guide- super kind and friendly! 10/10- would recommend to thrill seekers :)





Top of the World UTVTour Ready to experience Costa Rica from a whole new perspective? Hop on an UTV and climb to breathtaking heights with our Top of the World Tour – an unforgettable ride through rugged trails, local villages, lush jungle, and panoramic mountain views. What to expect: - Adrenaline-pumping off-road adventure - Incredible ocean and mountain vistas - Authentic local experiences along the way - Wildlife sightings & scenic photo stops - Knowledgeable bilingual guides - Perfect for families, couples, and thrill-seekers alike At the top, you'll feel like you're standing above it all — the Pacific Ocean stretching endlessly below. This is not just a tour – it’s the highlight of your trip. Spots fill up fast. Book your adventure today.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Top Of The World UTV Tour, Flamingo Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica: This is our most popular Guanacaste tour and our most popular UTV tour! On this unequaled outing, the scenery is breathtaking and so is the ride. We will take you to an elevation of 1,240' feet, up winding mountain trails such as the Monkey Trail in Guanacaste and the Donkey trail, putting you right in front of the world famous Danta Beach and Las Catalinas Project. Once you get to 1,240', you can see for miles in every direction. After a quick stop for refreshments, we will then take you to 5 different beaches — where you can swim, snorkel or just play in the sand before heading back.
A Litle village with incredible beaches, Danta and dantita Beach
An incredible white sand beach
One of the best beaches in Costa Rica, a white sand beach
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Top Of The World Side X Side UTV Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $285 per person for this Playa Flamingo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 2:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered.
The experience is available in EN, EN, IT, ES, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Flamingo Adventures.
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We loved this tour! It definitely got our adrenaline pumping. Alonso was an amazing guide- super kind and friendly! 10/10- would recommend to thrill seekers :)
Our UTV tour was one of the highlights of our trip! Darwin and his crew were friendly and knowledgeable, and they made sure everyone felt safe while keeping the ride exciting. What really stood out was how thoughtful they were with our 3- and 6-year-old boys. They made them feel included, checked on them throughout the tour, and adjusted the pace when needed so our whole family could enjoy the adventure. The scenery was beautiful, the UTVs were well-maintained, and the entire experience was organized from start to finish. If you're traveling with children and looking for an adventure that's both exciting and family-friendly, I highly recommend this tour. We made incredible memories and would absolutely do it again!
Our third year doing side-by-sides in CR and this year didn’t disappoint! Darwin was awesome, the beaches were gorgeous, and the view from the mountains was incredible. Despite being rainy season, it was a very dry, dusty day with minimal puddles (although we did manage to get VERY muddy). He didn’t have enough goggles for our whole group, which wasn’t great, but those of us with sunglasses survived well enough. Just wish we had a “tail,” as our 4th UTV ran a little slower and they lost us twice.
What a fun excursion! We did the UTV excursion with Darwin. He took us to various beaches - five of them to be exact. We saw herons, monkeys and a long brightly patterned snake hidden among rocks at the mangroves. We went to a viewpoint area where we could see the area from way up high. We ended the trip with lunch at a DELICIOUS restaurant. The food was so good! And decently priced. Try the fried yuca and shrimp ceviche. The kids and adults were both happy with full tummies and hearts full of adventure. The cliffs were steep, especially at the lookout viewpoint area. And you WILL get dirty. Wear the provided goggles, or at least sunglasses. And prepare to get wet. We stopped at two beaches to swim. One was a black sand beach. Well worth the price and the locals were so friendly. Darwin was friendly, knowledgeable and showed us so much. Loved it! Would highly recommend!
Thank you for the amazing review! We’re thrilled you and your family enjoyed the UTV adventure with Darwin—exploring beaches, spotting wildlife, and finishing with great local food is exactly the experience we love to share with our guests. Darwin will be very happy to hear your kind words! We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure with Flamingo Adventures soon!
Top of the world atv tour is now the best part of our trip … having never driven an atv I picked it up pretty quickly with instruction from Darwin. The experience was amazing! Driving up the mountain seeing the views and visiting 5 beaches. We’re excited to come back again after rainy season and do this atv tour again. Soo worth it. Would highly recommend!
Thank you for the great review! We’re so happy to hear the Top of the World ATV tour was the highlight of your trip! Darwin will be glad to know his instructions helped make your first ATV experience easy and fun. The mountain views and beach stops make this tour truly special. We’ll be excited to welcome you back after the rainy season for another adventure with Flamingo Adventures!
Booked this tour and was overjoyed with our experience! Our guide took us to numerous spots to see Costa Rica! Our 3 hr ride included off roading, water, hills, numerous beaches & stunning views! It was so phenomenal and was one of my son's favorite excursions on our 2 wks in Costa Rica!
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience and that the tour was one of your son’s favorite excursions during your time in Costa Rica. The mix of off-roading, beaches, water crossings, and incredible views is what makes this adventure so special. Thank you for choosing Flamingo Adventures—we hope to see you again for another ride!
Guillermo did an amazing job showing us the different beaches and neighborhoods I the area. He took of us about each stop. I highly recommend going to The Top of the World lookout!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Guillermo did an amazing job guiding you through the beautiful beaches and neighborhoods in the area. He truly enjoys taking great care of our guests, and your words will mean a lot to him. We’re also happy you enjoyed the “Top of the World” lookout — it’s one of our favorite spots and always a highlight! Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon. Pura Vida! —The Flamingo Adventures Team
Darwin was an awesome guide very knowledgeable and knows the equipment! The tour is through multiple types or areas and on multiple types or surfaces! Costa Rica's roads are like driving off-road anyway! HAHAH A lot of ups and downs but some really fun riding!!! Beautiful view from the "Top of the World" tour stop!
We really appreciate you sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the adventure and the incredible views at the Top of the World. Darwin will be very glad to hear your kind words about his knowledge and guiding. Costa Rica roads definitely add to the off-road fun! Thanks for choosing Flamingo Adventures, and we hope to see you again for another ride!
We did the top of the world ATV tour with Jose and it was the highlight of our trip! Jose was very friendly, knowledgeable and fun. I would definitely recommend doing the ATV tour. 10/10
We booked this trip in advance for a 11:00 start time. We got an email at 10:15 stating that our trip was being pushed back to 12:15. We were already on our way. We wrote back advising we would have preferred more notice. They wrote us and said no problem we will leave on time. We didn’t leave on time at all, we had to wait around for quite a while. Then they told us that we would have to do the jet skis early in the day, rather than at the end (as advertised). We proceeded, as we weren’t given any choice (or notice). We found the first part of UTV experience to be fun. But then we did the jet skis. The jet skis were also fun. Please note that the jet ski people must be paid onsite at the beach, so bring cash, we didn’t. They do accept credit cards but there’s an additional fee. What was not fun was driving the UTVs after we got soaking wet from the jet skis. There are literally clouds of dirt, no windshields and the dirt sticks to you when wet. We took a long drive through a rough area (with lots of trash) to get to a modest lunch spot. The lunch spot was fine but it was very hard to enjoy when covered in wet dirt. We ended up cutting our tour short to head back as it was not fun riding around wet, in clouds of dirt.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Top Of The World Side X Side UTV Tour | 3 hours | 4.8 (11) | $285 | |
Guachipelin Volcano Combo: Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs | 8–12 hours | 4.8 (1,571) | $145 | View |
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour | 12 hours | 4.6 (1,183) | $135 | View |
Sunset Catamaran & Snorkeling Tour in Playa Flamingo | 4 hours | 4.9 (1,171) | $95 | View |
Flamingo, Guanacaste All Inclusive Catamaran Snorkel Adventure | 4 hours | 4.9 (1,009) | $103 | View |
Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience | 6–8 hours | 4.9 (983) | $160 | View |
ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or RIU Hotels | 2 hours | 4.9 (928) | $95 | View |