- Duration
- 3 hours
- Start time
- 8:00 AM / 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM / 3:00 PMSubject to availability
- 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 and activities. Transport is not included — we quote it separately by hotel and zone. Ideal for groups of 1 to 6 who want the flavor of an ATV expedition without splitting into multiple machines. Operated by Outback Adventures.
Add-on
How you book this activity
Partner-operated activity · arranged by VIVO
This activity is run by a local operator we work with. You book it through us as a complement to your day: we confirm availability with the operator, coordinate transport from your hotel and send you one payment link for everything.
Reference: from $349 USD — indicative per-person price. The final total is confirmed in your quote.
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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.
7:30 AM
Hotel pickup
Private transport from your La Fortuna area hotel.
7:50 AM
Arrive at La Fortuna, Arenal
Briefing with your bilingual naturalist guide.
8:00 AM
Guided experience begins
Immersive interpretation at a boutique pace.
9:30 AM
Wildlife & photo stops
Curated stops for sightings and photography.
11:00 AM
Return to hotel
Comfortable transfer back to your accommodation.
Gallery
Images from this experience
Included
What is included and what to bring
Included
- Certified professional guides
- Safety equipment
- Side by Side vehicle
- Test driving
- Bio security protocols
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.
What to know
- Valid driving license
- Closed shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit
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
- 36+ hours before tour → 100% refund to original payment method, minus 5% transaction fee
- Less than 36 hours before tour → 50% refund to original payment method, minus 5% transaction fee (free reschedule may be offered subject to availability)
- 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.
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Duration, price, difficulty, transport and booking type, side by side.
Compare with other options in this zone
Real alternatives in the same destination, so you can decide without opening five tabs.
| Detail | You are viewingSide by Side Tour – Family-Friendly Rainforest Adventure | Arenal Observatory – Birding & Wildlife Walk | ATV Discovery Adventure – Rainforest, Volcano & Maleku Culture | Caño Negro Photography Expedition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | ~3 hours (boat) + transport |
| Price | From $349 | From $144 | From $118 | From $465 |
| Difficulty | Easy | — | — | — |
| Transport | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Modality | Private | Private | Private | Private |
| Booking | By request | Instant date hold | By request | Instant date hold |
| Includes | 5 items | 4 items | 5 items | 5 items |
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Secure your date
Request it with no payment taken: we confirm with the operator and send one payment link.
How it works
- 1
Choose your date
Date, modality and travellers at checkout.
- 2
You send your request
No payment taken. We check real availability with the operator.
- 3
We confirm in writing
Email and WhatsApp with time, meeting point and assigned guide.
- 4
Your private portal
You receive your portal with itinerary, calendar invite and support.
You can also add this experience to your itinerary and book several together. View my itinerary
Price per person
From$349
All fees included.
Small group from $349
Request Availability
Partner-operated activity arranged by VIVO. No payment is taken now.
We confirm availability with the operator and send you one payment link for everything.
Free cancellation 36h+ (−5% fee)
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