ATV ADVENTURE · GUANACASTE
ATV at Congo Trail
At Congo Trail, the whole ride happens inside a private, closed property in Sardinal — no public roads, no traffic, just trails winding through the forest. It's a short, easy 45-minute adventure built for the whole family: kids drive their own kid-sized ATVs while parents ride full-size quads, with a local guide alongside the group the entire way. Prefer a buggy? Some riders take one instead and roll out with everyone else. No license needed and no minimum age — because it all stays on safe, private ground. As you follow the trails through the transitional dry forest, the wildlife is all around you: howler monkeys calling overhead, white-faced capuchins in the canopy, iguanas basking, and birds everywhere. The landscape shifts with the seasons — dusty and golden in the dry months, lush and green when the rains come — but the ride stays family-friendly and traffic-free all year. It's one of the four activities in the Congo Trail Family Combo.
Included in the Family Fun Four Pack
The ATV at Congo Trail is a short, easy 45-minute ride on a private, closed property in Sardinal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica — no public roads — where kids drive their own kid-sized ATVs and parents ride full-size quads, with a local guide alongside the whole way. It is included in the Family Fun Four Pack.
Duration
45 Minutes
Group
Private
Guide
Local Guide
Level
All Ages / Kids Drive
Type
Family Combo
What is the Congo Trail ATV ride like?
- Ride a private, closed course at Congo Trail — no public roads, completely traffic-free
- Kid-sized ATVs for children, full-size quads for adults — or a buggy if you prefer — so the whole family rides together
- No license and no minimum age, because the property is private and closed
- Spot howler monkeys, capuchins, iguanas and plenty of birds through the transitional dry forest
- Part of the Congo Trail Family Combo — one of four 45-minute family adventures
Good to Know
- This is one of the four activities in the Congo Trail Family Combo, all on the same private property in Sardinal
- About 45 minutes of riding at an easy, family pace
- Kids drive kid-sized ATVs; adults ride full-size quads — and a buggy is available for anyone who prefers it
- No license or minimum age required, because the course is private and closed
- A local guide stays with your group throughout, even when others are on the property
- The trails change with the seasons — dusty in the dry months, muddy and green in the rainy season — and stay safe and traffic-free year-round
- Wear closed shoes; bring sun protection and water — and expect to get a little dusty or muddy depending on the season
Photos from the Trail
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the ATV ride take place?
Inside Congo Trail, a private, closed property in Sardinal, Guanacaste. The whole ride stays on private trails — no public roads or traffic.
Can children drive their own ATV?
Yes. Kids ride kid-sized ATVs while adults ride full-size quads, the course is private and closed, and a guide stays beside the group. No license or minimum age required.
Can we ride a buggy instead?
Yes. If you’d rather take a buggy than an ATV, you can, and you’ll head out with the rest of the group.
How long is the ride?
About 45 minutes, as one of the four activities in the Congo Trail Family Combo.
How is it different from the ATV & Buggy Adventure?
The ATV & Buggy Adventure runs on public trails, is for licensed adults only, and is a longer ride; this one is a shorter, family-focused ride on a private, closed course at Congo Trail, where kids drive their own ATVs — part of the Family Combo.
When do we have to cancel by?
Twenty-four hours before your tour begins, counted from the start time and not the day. Cancel before that and you get a full refund.
Book direct with the operator
- We run these tours ourselves. No middleman, no reseller.
- Private to your group — minimum four guests for this experience, no strangers in your van.
- The price you see is the price you pay: taxes and door-to-door pickup included.
Ready to ride at Congo Trail?
Tell us your dates and we’ll build your private ATV ride at Congo Trail — or pair it with Llanos de Cortés — around your group.
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