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Details.
| ATV (quad) | UTV / buggy (side-by-side) |
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| Seating | Usually 1 driver, some allow a passenger | 2–4 side by side |
| Controls | Handlebars | Steering wheel and pedals |
| Pricing | Often per person | Often per vehicle |
| Protection | Helmet | Roll cage and seat belts, plus helmet |
Driving, sharing or riding along
On an ATV each driver handles their own machine; on a UTV one person drives and the others ride. Unlicensed or younger travellers may only be allowed as passengers, and the rules differ per listing (for example, Viator 34495P3 lists drivers 16+ with a valid licence and under-16s as passengers; Viator 15404P1 lists drivers 18+).
JacóViator
Buggy Tour in Jaco
About 3 h–4 h. Priced per group/boat (up to 4 people per booking), not per person. You can be picked up or meet at the start point; the listing limits pickup to certain areas, so check yours. Standard Viator cancellation terms per the listing. Listed inclusions include: Local guide; Use of helmet; Fuel surcharge. Operator restrictions (as listed): Minimum age is 18 years old to drive; Wheelchair accessible; All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Per-vehicle buggy.
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Off-Road ATV Waterfall & Delicious Rainforest Lunch (4hrs)
About 4 h. Priced per person (age bands set by the operator). You can be picked up or meet at the start point; the listing limits pickup to certain areas, so check yours. Standard Viator cancellation terms per the listing. Listed inclusions include: Pick up service in Jaco area (only) upon request; Equipment Rentals; Waterfall Entrance Fee. Operator restrictions (as listed): Children under 4 years old can't ride; ATV drivers must be 16 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license; Unlicensed participants and children under 16 must ride as passengers; The number of ATV passengers in your group may not outnumber the ATV drivers.
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See Buggy and Combo Tours.
