One of the America’s best kept secrets: Guatemala is a mountain bike paradise home to incredible terrain, climate and culture. This jam-packed enduro itinerary links together the biggest descents and most scenic trails in the country. We have hand-picked the best downhills that connect the highlands in 9 epic days of epic enduro riding.
This is our biggest, baddest enduro mountain bike multi-day tour of the year averaging over 2000m of descent a day. Get on the bus!
Highlights
Connect the best downhill singletrack in the country with a unique point-to point route
7 Days of Shuttle Assisted riding averaging over 6,000ft of downhills a day
8 Nights in excellent hotels
See Lake AtitlƔn for the first time from the saddle of your bike
Finish with an epic 2800m descent on the active Pacaya Volcano
8 Nights
2 Travel Days
7 Riding Days
2 Rest Days
A word from the Guide
By demand we have extended our popular 5 Day enduro tour for a full week of epic riding and sights. This route is as varied as Guatemala itself with sandy volcanic descents, rocky, high and dry pines and rich tropical forests.
Riding a bike in Guatemala gives you a unique perspective to connect Mayan sights while riding ancient Mayan infrastructure on trails and footpaths.
This gravity focused route connects the chain of Guatemalaās highest volcanoes crossing through several distinct regions before finishing with an epic freeride on the active Pacaya Volcano.
ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE
Guatemala City International Airport Please schedule your flight dates for at least 24hrs before and after your tour.
What’s Included
Airport Pickup and Dropoff
Most Meals
Accommodations
Private shuttle and driver
Bi-Lingual Mountain Bike Guides with international certification
Fruits, Snacks Filtered Water
Park Entrances
4×4 Vehicle Support
Mechanical assistance
Access to pro tool kit.
Picnic Lunches
First-aid kit, two way radio Communication, Satellite locator
Parcialidad Vasquez Otzāiles The Communal Forest of TotonicapĆ”n represents the largest and most well-preserved coniferous forest in all of Central America.
Welcome to Guatemala! We will meet you at the airport where our private transportation will take you to nearby Antigua, about an hours drive. We’ll check you into your hotel and meet you for a group dinner where we will meet and discuss the rest of the week.
UNESCO world heritage site, Antigua is the former Spanish colonial capital of Central America. Throughout its 500 year history the city has been wrecked several times by earthquakes, and is an open-air museum of Spanish colonial architecture, cathedrals, parks and ruins. The city is a major tourism destination and is home to the best restaurants and luxury hotels in the country.
Shuttle to 3200m – 1000m decent through virgin cypress forest on technical footpaths. Shuttle #2 to Cerro Quemado Mayan Sacred Site drop through steep mountain top flower plantations – finish at volcanic hot springs.
Fuentes Georginas
Natural hot springs on the flanks of the Zunil Volcano in Quetzaltenango framed by a steep, high wall of tropical vines, ferns and flowers. The setting is intensely tropical, an elevation (2550m) and keeps the air cool.
(Half Day Riding) Boat to Panajachel in the morning ā shuttle up to 3200m mountain-top forest passing a 19th century sawmill finish with a 600 year technical trail and descent to TecpĆ”n.
We are proud to have received over 300 Five star reviews! Here are a few:
Wow, what a mountain bike vacation. I took the custom 8-day tour with MTB Guatemala in March of 2021. I have not traveled out of the country before, and I cannot think of a better way to do it. Brendan and his crew were outstanding hosts. ... read more They always brought a positive attitude that made it feel like we were on an adventure of a lifetime! I have lived in Colorado my entire life and spent the last 7 years mountain biking often. I have been to destinations across the USA and I have to say that Guatemala contained some of my very favorite rides to date. The local knowledge of the area and elaborate trail networks allowed the MTB Guatemala crew to hand select amazing rides for all the members in the group. We barely scratched the surface on the rides in Guatemala, but we experienced a great range of riding from rocky technical descending to fast flowy ripping. The single track always included incredible views! I canāt describe the amount of value that was packed into this trip. The riding was incredible, and the cultural experience centered around Mayan tradition was exceptionally interesting and valuable. Brendan and his team worked tirelessly to provide excellent meals and accommodations. Bouncing from location to location made the trip feel like the ultimate adventure. I cannot recommend a trip with MTB Guatemala enough and I am so grateful for the years of work put in to accomplishing such an amazing itinerary. You need to go check it out for yourself; I can guarantee that if you love mountain biking and adventure, you will love this trip.
Gavin February 18, 2022
Best experience for my first time mountain biking ever! Choosing to do the 2 day Tecpan - Lake Atitlan tourā I admit, I was nervous in the beginning, since I road bike when Iām at homeāalso going with my brother who is on another advanced level than I amā but... read more our guides Alex, Nefta, and Eric made this trip such a great learning experience for me that I will return for more!
Knowing their backyard well and studying what I could / could not do they guided me into the next turns well. I did have a few minor spills but nothing enough to make me want to stopāalso, first aid skills, on point.
Not only do they take you into secluded places that only people on foot goā they also teach you about the history of Guatemala, taking you into numerous eco systems that pass through ancient Mayan sites, routes, that head straight into breathe taking views. Pictures donāt do it justice
I promiseā Even if you choose to do a beginner, intermediate or advanced ride, you will not regret it. This is the best way to discover the beauty and culture that Guate has to to offer. I feel closer to my parents country more than ever. Unforgettable trip! Bravo! Era espectacular!! Gracias por todo muchachos
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Marii
Mariisa January 21, 2020
Servicio y atencion profesional en rutas increĆbles. Todo el equipo de MTB Guatemala estuvo a la altura.
Info February 18, 2022
Incredible guides and incredible trip. The way Brendan and team cultivated the experience and high level of riding across several different regions of Guatemala was second to none. This is a world class team that will put you in some unforgettable places
Taylor December 18, 2024
Had a great time riding! Brendan was an awesome knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend to ride in Guatemala and hit up MTB Guatemala to show you the ropes. I wish I could stay longer and go on some more trails. Guatemala is beautiful, this is your sign to come on... read more down and to shred the gnar!
MTB January 14, 2021
MTB Guatemala š¬š¹ was the best choice we made to have 3 tours in different parts of this beautiful country. These guys are super reliable and knowledgeable. They will take you to the real MTB trails with the best views.
They did earn each of these stars, my respect... read more and admiration. I recommend MTB Guatemala š¬š¹ for your next real adventure.
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