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    Side-by-side UTV tour through Arenal countryside, Costa Rica

    AdventureLa Fortuna, Arenal

    Side by Side Tour – Family-Friendly Rainforest Adventure

    A 3-hour family-friendly Side by Side tour with Arenal Volcano trails, Maleku Village, Eco Farm in Monterrey Hills and the Tarzan Swing experience (up to 6 pax)

    • 3 hours
    • La Fortuna, Arenal
    • Private departure
    • From $349 · taxes included

    No payment is taken now.

    Duration
    3 hours
    Start time
    8:00 AM / 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM / 3:00 PM
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Group style
    Private departure
    Pickup
    Pickup can be coordinated
    Languages
    EN / ES
    Best for
    Families · All travellers

    The experience

    Side by Side Tour – Family-Friendly Rainforest Adventure

    The Side by Side tour is La Fortuna's most inclusive ATV-style adventure — a 3-hour guided ride in modern Polaris and Can-Am UTVs that carry up to six passengers together with automotive-style bucket seats, seat belts, roll cages and roofs. That format makes it the right option for multigenerational groups, families with small children, seniors, travelers with limited mobility and anyone who wants the adventure without operating a quad themselves. The route covers the same headline scenery as the flagship ATV tours: the Arenal Volcano Lava Trails, a respectful cultural stop at the Maleku Indigenous Village, an eco-farm experience in the Monterrey Hills with fresh sugar cane juice and seasonal fruit, and the unforgettable Tarzan Swing over a small canyon. The pace is set for observation, so there are natural chances of toucans, coatis, howler monkeys and, in wetter months, sloths along the trails. Certified bilingual driver-guides handle the vehicle, so passengers can focus on the volcano scenery and wildlife instead of the terrain. Includes vehicle, fuel, professional guide, activities and hotel pickup from La Fortuna. Ideal for groups of 1 to 6 who want the flavor of an ATV expedition without splitting into multiple machines. Operated by Outback Adventures.

    Highlights

    What makes this day different

    All ages welcome

    Up to 6 passengers per vehicle

    Weight limit: 310 lbs

    Not suitable for pregnant travelers

    Itinerary

    Your day, hour by hour

    Indicative timings — we adapt to wildlife activity and weather.

    1. 7:30 AM

      Hotel pickup

      Private transport from your La Fortuna area hotel.

    2. 7:50 AM

      Arrive at La Fortuna, Arenal

      Briefing with your bilingual naturalist guide.

    3. 8:00 AM

      Guided experience begins

      Immersive interpretation at a boutique pace.

    4. 9:30 AM

      Wildlife & photo stops

      Curated stops for sightings and photography.

    5. 11:00 AM

      Return to hotel

      Comfortable transfer back to your accommodation.

    Included

    What is included and what to bring

    Included

    • Certified professional guides
    • Safety equipment
    • Side by Side vehicle
    • Test driving
    • Bio security protocols
    • Hotel transport (Zone 1)

    What to bring

    • Valid driving license
    • Closed shoes
    • Comfortable clothing
    • Sunscreen
    • Swimsuit

    Logistics

    Practical details before you book

    Pickup can be coordinated

    Outback ATV Tours & Arenal Volcano Adventures

    Share your hotel or Airbnb name during checkout and we confirm pickup time and any transport cost in writing.

    Booking window

    Requests close 36h before departure. Inside that window we still try, but availability is not confirmed.

    This experience is request-only: no payment is taken online. We reply with availability and a payment link.

    Cancellation & changes

    • 72+ hours before tour → 100% refund to original payment method, minus 5% administrative fee
    • 48–72 hours before tour → 50% refund to original payment method (minus 5% admin fee) OR free reschedule (subject to availability)
    • 24–48 hours before tour → 25% refund to original payment method (minus 5% admin fee) OR reschedule with 25% rebooking fee (subject to availability)
    • Less than 24 hours before tour → No refund, but reschedule possible with 50% rebooking fee
    • No-shows are non-refundable and non-rescheduleable
    • The 5% administrative fee is non-refundable and covers non-recoverable bank/processor fees (Stripe and PayPal retain ~3% on every transaction even when refunded) plus the cost of processing the cancellation. It is waived when we cancel for operational or weather reasons.
    • All refunds are issued to the original payment method (card, PayPal, or bank transfer used at booking). We do not issue cash refunds under any circumstance.

    Book

    Secure your date

    Send your request with no payment taken. We reply with availability and a payment link.

    How it works

    1. 1. Choose date, modality and travellers at checkout.
    2. 2. We receive your request with no payment.
    3. 3. VIVO confirms in writing (email and WhatsApp) with the operational details.

    You can also add this experience to your itinerary and book several together. View my itinerary

    Price per person

    From$349

    Taxes and card fee included.

    Small group from $349

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    Free cancellation 72h+ (−5% fee)

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