Adventures

Mountain Biking Guatemala: The Promised Land for Singletrack Hounds and Beginner Riders Alike

Mountain biking in Guatemala is raw and unique. Few places in the world offer trails where ancient civilizations, huge stunning landscapes, rich cultural vibrancy and epic mountain biking intersect. Old Town Outfitter’s mountain bike tours are designed to get you out there off the beaten track to experience an authentic Guatemala.

Available Tours

We have an assortment of great day mountain bike rides to get you out of Antigua and out into the real Guatemala. Whether you are a seasoned rider looking for tough technical trails that wind their way through the Mayan backcountry or a beginner that likes the idea of touring the Guatemalan countryside to take in the sights of this vibrant country, we have a ride for you.

Why Ride with Old Town Outfitters

OTO is Guatemala’s original mountain bike touring company. We’ve been rider-owned and operated since 1998 and our professional guides have more than 25 years of experience guiding mountain bike rides in Guatemala.

We offer rides for beginners and experts alike, and our extensive knowledge of the trails and Guatemalan countryside means we can create a ride around your skillset, fitness or interests. Find your ride!

Biking Adventure Packages

OTO Guatemala mountain biking tours and adventure packages allow you to experience Guatemala and Antigua from a truly unique perspective. The country is crisscrossed with singletrack, jeep tracks, and dirt roads that are absolutely perfect for mountain biking. The Antigua Valley alone has hundreds of miles of trails. Consider a custom package and include our top tour, the Acatenango Volcano.

We specialize in singletrack rides, but have tours for all skill levels and can customize any ride to meet your interest. We also offer multi-sport combo adventures that add on kayaking, hiking, and more.

Mountain Biking Highlights:

  • Ride through the mazes of a coffee plantation and sample various blends of some of the best coffee Guatemala has to offer on the Sip n’ Cycle Tour
  • Ride the El Zur mountain bike park, a private reserve OTO has exclusive access to, with over 25 km of flowing, rolling, blow-your-mind singletrack bliss
  • Try the Paddle & Pedal Tour to combine cruising the crest of the Caldera Ridge with paddling the azure-blue waters of Lake Atitlán
  • Explore endless farms and mountainsides and visit indigenous villages and tour local footpaths and ancient Mayan trade routes
  • Experience twisty pieces of technical singletrack heaven, grind up big climbs and bomb down steep descents
  • Customize your own itinerary, or choose from one of our trips that span a single day to two full epic weeks

Amazing Experience: I had an incredible experience mountain biking with Old Town Outfitters. My friend and I spent 4 days riding some first-class trails and experiencing the sights and culture of Guatemala. One of the highlights was spending a night at Lake Atitlan. Our guide Pepian was fun and professional- made the week even better. I have traveled to many countries around the world to mountain bike and this trip is up there as one of my favorites!

– Jgnutrition from Moab, Utah, TripAdvisor

FAQs

We know that you are always more comfortable on your own gear, however, airlines charge $$$ for bikes. We have a fleet of recent model Kona mountain bikes that you can ride.

As long as it is safe to do so we will head out on the scheduled ride. For whatever reason, if we have to cancel the ride we will first attempt to reschedule or offer an opportunity to head out on another trip. If that is not possible we will refund your trip payment.

We would never take you to a place that is known to be unsafe. We take safety very seriously!

Crashes on mountain bikes happen, although serious injuries are rare. All of our guides are First Aid certified and carry a first aid kit and cell phone. Routes are established, evacuation plans set and emergency protocols are understood across all members of our staff to help facilitate an efficient response to any situation.

A high-end Kona mountain bike, helmet, any necessary transport and souvenir water bottle.

Yes, we fill a souvenir water bottle with fresh filtered water.

You don’t need anything special other than closed-toe shoes. We encourage you to bring a camera, if not, let the guide know and he can document the radness of the ride!