ATV and Snorkel from Playa Flamingo
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ATV and Snorkel from Playa Flamingo
By Pininos Adventures
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Ages 7-55, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Use of helmet
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
What's not included- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off of the area of Papagayo or Hermosa Beach are not included
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Playa Flamingo, Playa Flamingo, Province of Guanacastewe pick and drive to our departure point for 20 minutes to start this exciting combination of land and water tour offers the delight of riding an ATV through the forest with a diversity of ecosystems and some snorkeling.
Pickup details- Departure Point: Below are the following places and hotels for pick up: • Westin Conchal • Tamarindo Beach • Flamingo Beach • Potrero Beach Directions: Flamingo and Brasilito Beach. Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure points WE DONT PICK UP AT RIU GUANACASTE /RIU PALACE HOTEL
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12671P9- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- For Adult ATV PASSENGER: $15 CASH
- A minimum of 2 people Driver per booking is required. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Operates daily depending on the tide
- Minimum Driver age is 17 years
- Driver license is mandatory
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12671P9
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- Tourist5598850 contributionsThank you Carlos!For our third trip to Costa Rica, we elected to return to Guanacaste. We contracted our entire week with Carlos (Paninos Adventures) for adventures and activities. It was the best vacation ever for our family of seven! Carlos was beyond amazing. He would pick us up each day in a very clean vehicle and participated in many of our activities. ie: Catamaran rental, La Leona waterfall tour, ATV, Miravalles Hornillos (our favorite, and he was our personal guide) and surfing. Carlos set everything up and was such a great host to Costa Rica. We are already planning our next vacation to Guanacaste WITH him. THANK YOU, Carlos!! We have such great memories. Jim & CarlaWritten January 20, 2025
- Sean G0 contributionsGreat times enjoyed both adventures all the staff was extremely fun andvinteractive mAwesome Adventurous tour with my 15 yr old son! We started off our tour with our ATV guide who was super friendly spoke very good english and was very accommodating to our wants. We ride for bout 30 min on the ATV’s to the ziplining through brush and down sandy trails def bring a change of clothes if your going out afterwards which we were prepared for so no biggie. We arrived at the ziplining place abd gad to wait bout an hour till we left but no biggie they have a pool there you can use and just take a break. The ziplining was the best ive ever done the staff was filled with fun and interactive and are there to make sure you have a good time. I would recommend to others! Andy was our ATV guideWritten April 21, 2024
- rhinit0 contributionsAmazing fun in one day!This was an amazing start to our holiday, I don't think there could have been anything better for experiencing such a range of activities. It was a real one stop shop, and it was so great. I agree with the rest of the reviews, that you are a little rushed through each activity, but we still enjoyed each one. Definitely worth the money! The place you go to is a separate company, which I think different tour guides on TripAdvisor take you to. Our guide was so friendly and helpful, excellent communication, and he provided water and towels for us too which was really kind. Also the highlight of the trip was the lunch - my god, the food was incredible. The only reason we gave 4 out of the 5 is some of the guides at the actual destination weren't always the friendliest or most helpful, and the horse riding was quite simple and wasn't a proper adventure, but as far as Pininos Adventures goes, I would definitely recommend!Written March 14, 2024
- K5000DYashleyw0 contributionsSuch a great tour, so much fun!!!This was so much fun! A shuttle picked us up from our condo which was very convenient. We had Andy for our ATV tour and he was so great, made sure we all knew what was going on and we had so much fun with him! The tour was great, we saw local homes and had a fun terrain for the ATVs. We had Alan and Stuart for our zipline tour and they were great too! The ziplines were fun and our guides made it even more fun. Such a great tour, would definitely do again!Written March 9, 2024
- Sophia C0 contributionsCame back to take the tour a 2nd time because it was so greatI came to Costa Rica with a friend and took this tour over 3 years ago in winter 2021. Now coming back spring 2024 with my Dad, I've booked it again because the last time was so great I wanted to go again and show him as well! Super fun day with beautiful views. Our guide was super knowledgeable and amazing!Written February 24, 2024
- johnrO5535LC0 contributionsHighly RecommendWe rented a UTV and our guide led us on an hour-long adventure through the dirt roads, streams and forests of the local area before bringing us to the zipline course. The course had 9 lines and we felt like we were in great hands throughout. Our zipline guides were experienced professionals and the equipment was in great condition and we felt very safe. On the last few lines, the howler monkeys hooted at us and we zipped by. : ) Afterward, we rode for another 45 minutes back to camp with a short stop near a stream to look at group of monkeys lounging all over the branches of an enormous tree. I wasn't sure what to expect but everything was perfect. If you have back issues, you should know that the ATV/UTV drives to and from were quite bumpy. For us, it was a lot of fun and everyone who took us on this adventure was friendly and kind. We also liked that it was close to Tamarindo. Other excursions require 3 hours total in bus, just getting there and then getting back. This was closer to 20 minutes on a bus to get there and another 20 minutes on a bus to get back. No wasted time. Note: The oldest person in our party was 53. The youngest was 12. Great for everyone.Written February 13, 2024
- janrdh0 contributionsSo much fun!Our family of 8 had so much fun on this tour! We road through local areas on dirt roads, through a creek, saw cattle crossing the road and were able to spend a little time at 2 different "off the beaten path" beaches that were stunning. Both beaches had a small beach bar to get a drink or snack. Our guide was awesome as well. We would absolutely do this again!Written January 27, 2024
- darlah9730 contributionsGreat wild life tourLovely to watch wildlife on this trip , Carlos was authentic Costa Rica guide , his knowledge was outstanding , it was worth it wake up early to enjoy this amazing trip , Food was excellent authentic typical foodWritten January 22, 2024
- Go7460990 contributionsHighly RecommendWe found Carlos and his team to be friendly, punctual, great communicators, and overal to have incredible knowledge while leading great toursWritten January 11, 2024
- Guyfromsaskatchewan0 contributionsFamily day tripWe did the Miravelles Waterfalls tour and Crater Volcano. Two short little hikes with amazing views and a dip in a waterfall pool. Our tour guide was great. Chatted with us about the area, the country etc. was very informative. Lunch was delicious.Written January 5, 2024
- Q4364PXsharonm0 contributionsCombo tour from flamingo beachGreat customs , guide were patient and friendly , well organized and Carlos was the best .. River tubing was really safe and adventuresWritten December 26, 2023
- 616shereenm0 contributionsHassle Free way to do a lot of activities in one quick dayThe experience was overall hassle free and our tour guide made sure we went to all the activities at times when we wouldn’t be crowded … which also meant leaving early in the morning (totally worth avoiding the crowd though). I also thought it was worth buying the photo package so I didn’t have to worry about getting my phone wet or anything. My only small complaint was I felt a bit rushed through some of the activities. I didn’t feel like we could take our time. In fact I’m not sure I would have even been aware where the volcano even was or what river we were on if I didn’t ask questions. We were not given any time to simply enjoy the scenery. It was a very - get in - do the stuff- get out- type of day. Everyone was very friendly though.Written December 23, 2023
- mitchellg4840 contributionsAmazing Time!!!!The guide for the ATV tour and zip line were the best! The trail can be a little uneven and difficult at some points although was so much funWritten December 14, 2023
- RickH13550 contributionsBest part of our trip!Our ATV excursion with Pininos Adventures was the highlight of our trip! Our guides, Rainer and Andres, were friendly and knowledgable and the equipment was in great shape. The route they took us on also exceeded our expectations. It took us through some beautiful parts of the country we never would have experienced otherwise. It was filled with uphills, downhills, and plenty of twists and turns to keep things interesting, and the road was wide enough that nobody in our group felt unsafe. They also took us to the two most beautiful beaches we saw on our trip. HIGHLY recommend this group! We had so much fun and we'll definitely be doing it again next time we're in Tamarindo.Written November 28, 2023
- Rainmeli0 contributionsPerfect short and close to hotel zipline excursionPerfect short zip line excursion close to the hotel for our family of 4! We did 8 different ziplines. Allen and Spaghetti were very nice and helpful. It was safe and fun! Rainer, our driver, was also very nice.Written November 21, 2023
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KimRtravel
Melbourne Beach, FL175 contributions
Best family adventure ever! Erik was our guide and led us on a great trip with beautiful views and fun terrain. He looked out for all of us with care and took great photos and video that will last a lifetime. This was by far our favorite tour while in Costa Rica.
Written May 31, 2022
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My name is Jeff
Ventura, California225 contributions
Feb 2020
If you are lookiing for a great ATV tour and snorkel go with Pininos! He picked us up at our AirBnB at no extra charge and drove us to the home base where all the ATV's are stored. The machines were clean and well maintained. He took the time to thoroughly explain the brakes and how to shift using an automatic clutch. The tour was great but dusty, so bring a bandanna to cover your face. We saw monkeys and other wildlife while on the tour. The beaches on the ride were beautiful and well worth the ride. Being an experienced rider, I only wish we could have gone faster. But definitely recommend Pininos Adventures.
Written March 13, 2020
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Voyage7777
Dallas, TX36 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
What a wonderful trip. Thank you Carlos! We took our 9 year old son on the ATV and snorkeling tour. Our son can be skittish about going fast and Carlos made him very comfortable. The secluded beach for snorkeling was amazing. My husband and I agreed that we couldn’t find it on our own in a million years!
Written August 20, 2021
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Out And About
5 contributions
Feb 2020
We had a great day with our guide Rigo. After fitting us with helmets and supplies, we ATVed on back roads and through the forest to two secluded beaches, seeing wildlife and tide pool animals along the way. Although hot and dusty, we enjoyed breaks for snorkeling and delicious Pina Coladas at a quiet beachfront cabana. Was a different experience than anything else we have done in Costa Rica and we would highly recommend it. A great adventure with a friendly, attentive guide. Thanks Rigo!
Written February 7, 2020
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Elizabeth C
19 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
We rode ATVs with Carlos and he took us to a private beach to snorkel. It was a beautiful, fun ride and Carlos pointed out howler monkeys along the way. Our kids 15 and 12 rode on the back of our ATVs.
Written July 25, 2019
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Dear Elizabet.
Thank you for writing this review and for choosing Pininos adventures as your tour operator. We are
very happy to hear that we were able to arrange for a successful trip for both,We are very glad to hear that you had such a great time traveling with us and that we were able to offer you a vacation to paradise We look forward to planning your next trip with you!
#creatingmemories
#resetyourlife
#pininosadventures
Written August 5, 2019
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Bill C
Palatine8 contributions
Nov 2019
This was the perfect adventure for me and my daughters. They are both in their 20s and I’m in my early 60s. I was looking for a tour adventure that we could share together.... One that would provide a little excitement as well as wildlife along the way.
Prior to booking I sent a couple emails in to ask some questions that I had. Carlos returned the emails right away and answered all my questions. I booked and was so grateful that I did.
The tour starts with Carlos explaining how to operate the ATV vehicles which we had never done before. They are very easy to operate and such a joy to ride. Carlos was very careful to make this a safe trip and he made sure that we not only knew how to operate the ATVs but along the way he guided us in the intricacies of navigating the back roads and small trails that take your pills and through some small streams.
We got to see three or four beaches total and we snorkeled at Playa Minyas. Carlos grew up in the area, so he knew everything about each stop we made. He showed us where turtle nests used to be, stopped to show us howler monkeys, and told us local history.
If you’re interested in seeing some very beautiful beaches and having some fun on an ATV while you’re doing that this is a great group tour to go on. And Carlos is a fantastic tour operator. I highly recommend this tour.
Prior to booking I sent a couple emails in to ask some questions that I had. Carlos returned the emails right away and answered all my questions. I booked and was so grateful that I did.
The tour starts with Carlos explaining how to operate the ATV vehicles which we had never done before. They are very easy to operate and such a joy to ride. Carlos was very careful to make this a safe trip and he made sure that we not only knew how to operate the ATVs but along the way he guided us in the intricacies of navigating the back roads and small trails that take your pills and through some small streams.
We got to see three or four beaches total and we snorkeled at Playa Minyas. Carlos grew up in the area, so he knew everything about each stop we made. He showed us where turtle nests used to be, stopped to show us howler monkeys, and told us local history.
If you’re interested in seeing some very beautiful beaches and having some fun on an ATV while you’re doing that this is a great group tour to go on. And Carlos is a fantastic tour operator. I highly recommend this tour.
Written November 3, 2019
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Caitlin M
Seattle, WA33 contributions
Since we went at the end of the tourist season, we were the only people on our tour. This meant we each got our own ATVs. Hotel pickup was early. QUnfortunately since the weather was a little bit stormy, the waves were too choppy and we didn't get to do the snorkel portion. They informed us the day before, we did receive a refund, and they took us on an extended drive. Our guide was friendly and made sure we knew how to drive and be safe. Checked in with us throughout the tour. Would highly recommend.
Written June 22, 2018
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Dear,Caitlin
I hope this response find you well.
Thank yo so much for taking your time to submit your feedback about your ATV & Snorkeling Tour with us ,We are very happy that Rainer could do his share to make your trips special, we really sorry about the weather, hope so we can do it near future and share our snorkeling tour.
hope to see you again in the near future!
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#PININOSADVENTURES
Written July 7, 2018
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Sara C
5 contributions
Nov 2019
My family and I are from the Midwest (USA) so when we were looking for things to do during our Costa Rica trip, we knew we wanted to do something active that we couldn't do at home in Chicago. My dad spent a lot of time researching ATV/snorkling tours online and after finding Carlos he reached out via email. Carlos was extremely responsive and answered all of our questions.
The ATVs themselves are very easy to operate and Carlos does such a great job at making sure everyone's driving safely and constantly monitors the speeds depending on the terrain (rivers, hills, small paths, etc). When we got to the beach to start snorkeling he gave us water and our snorkeling gear. I highly recommend this tour it was a highlight of our trip!
Some tips:
It can get dusty, while there's a visor on the helmet I wore sunglasses on mine. Wear clothes that are easy to move around in and can get dirty. Same goes for shoe, my sister and I wore flip flops/slides. Make sure to hydrate before your trip it's a bit of a trip and it can be hot. If you have a go pro--bring it along Carlos has helmets specifically for them!
The ATVs themselves are very easy to operate and Carlos does such a great job at making sure everyone's driving safely and constantly monitors the speeds depending on the terrain (rivers, hills, small paths, etc). When we got to the beach to start snorkeling he gave us water and our snorkeling gear. I highly recommend this tour it was a highlight of our trip!
Some tips:
It can get dusty, while there's a visor on the helmet I wore sunglasses on mine. Wear clothes that are easy to move around in and can get dirty. Same goes for shoe, my sister and I wore flip flops/slides. Make sure to hydrate before your trip it's a bit of a trip and it can be hot. If you have a go pro--bring it along Carlos has helmets specifically for them!
Written December 9, 2019
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Aber1202
Raleigh, NC7 contributions
Oct 2019
We had a great ATV/snorkel excursion with Pininos Adventures. Carlos picked us up at our resort, fitted us with helmets and ATVs, where we went on a journey through neighborhoods and jungles and ended up at a secluded beach. We went snorkeling for about 45 minutes and finished the journey back through the jungle. Carlos was awesome and happy to accommodate your needs. We were able to take in the local scenery and learn a bit more about the culture of the area. It was just a buddy and me, so I like to think we took the more adventurous path (which it was!), but Carlos mentioned they have different trails for different comfort levels. We saw Howler Monkeys and swam with a few colorful fish. The tides can be a bit rough so there is no guarantee to the clarity of the water, but the beach were beautiful in and of itself.
Written October 29, 2019
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Debbie H
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We’re a blended family of 7 people. This was an Awesome experience for kids from 7 to (a lot) more than 7!! Highly recommend our tour guide, Andy!!! ❤️
Written February 27, 2024
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We have a car. Is there a discount if we do not need transportation?
Written December 22, 2020
I think the rates doesn't change, so better to take the complimentary pick up service
Written March 27, 2021
Venture268170
San Francisco, California
Hi, so I will be traveling to Costa Rica end of June thru first week of July. This offer caught my eye. I want to make sure you do pickups from the W Conchal Restort. Does the $65 fee include the five hours, snorkeling gear etc?
Written June 12, 2019
Hi, yes we offer you complimentary pick up from w conchal and we include the snorkeling set. Atv snorkeling 3 hr tour rate are around $85-$100 per person and the Atv Mountain and beach tour cost $65 per person.
please do not hesitate in contact me for furtner question
Written June 19, 2019
emilymilon
Monrovia, California
Can a 6 year old do the ATV/ snorkeling tour? He’s been snorkeling before.
Written July 27, 2018
Yes sure we provide life jacket as well
Written February 1, 2019
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