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Mountain biking Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Expeditions / Guatemala
Guatemala · Enduro

Mountain Bike Guatemala

Duration
10 Days
Level
Intermediate
Style
Enduro / Trail
From
$3,195
The expedition

Guatemala.

Volcán country and the singletrack ringing Lake Atitlán — El Zur and La Carmona bike parks, a cultural day, and a finish in the cobblestones of Antigua.

  • The singletrack ringing Lake Atitlán
  • El Zur and La Carmona bike parks
  • "The downhill of your dreams"
  • Finish in colonial Antigua
Is this trip for you?

Built for intermediate riders.

You should be comfortable on technical singletrack and steep descents, riding multiple days back to back at altitude. You don't need to be a racer — you need to love earning the down.

Fitness level
Level 3 · Intermediate
Big descents and consecutive ride days.
Day by day

The Itinerary

Day01

Arrive in the heart of Meso-America

Airport pickup, hotel check-in, orientation, and a welcome dinner.

Day02

El Zur Bike Park

20 km / 12 mi with 1,700 m / 5,000 ft of descent; overnight at Hotel San Jorge.

Day03

First day on Lake Atitlán

42 km / 28 mi around the lake, dropping toward Tecpán.

Day04

The downhill of your dreams — La Infinita

A massive 2,700 m / 9,000 ft descent down to lakeside Jaibalito.

Day05

Cultural day on Lake Atitlán

Kayaks, paddleboards, hikes, hammocks and lake swimming from La Casa del Mundo.

Day06

Corazón de Las Nubes

28 km / 17 mi with 1,700 m of descent — a 10/10 trail down to Panajachel.

Day07

Time travel on Lake Atitlán

Ancient Mayan trade routes — La Santa Cat and San Antonio Maya — down toward Antigua.

Day08

Travel back to Antigua

A rest and travel day returning to Antigua.

Day09

La Carmona — Guate bike-park heaven

A coffee-plantation bike park with 50-plus km of trails.

Day10

Pack up and head home

Final shopping, bike packing, and airport transfer.

On the ground

The Gallery

What's included

  • Accommodation for the entire trip
  • Multiple days of guided MTB rides in various ride locations
  • 1 professional, local, bilingual MTB guide per 4 riders
  • Local guides in each location
  • All transportation during the trip (minus transportation during free time)
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • All breakfasts, all lunches, trail snacks, and purified water for riding
  • Entrance fees to bike parks and trails on ride days and cultural days
  • Cultural activities
  • 24/7 support
  • Signature Two Wheel Epix ride jersey

Not included

  • Airfare to/from the trip
  • Travel insurance
  • Bike gear and safety gear
  • Guiding team tips (10–15% of trip price, per person)
  • Anything not listed in What's Included

Good to know

How many people are in a group?+
3–8 riders on public trips and 2–12 on private trips (a fee applies to 2-person trips).
How does payment work?+
A $500 deposit (non-refundable) holds your spot, and the remaining balance is charged 60 days before the trip date.
What's the cancellation policy?+
The deposit is non-refundable once paid, and full payment is non-refundable inside 60 days before departure. Trip insurance must be purchased the same day as the deposit in order to protect your trip value.
What food is included?+
All breakfasts and lunches, trail snacks, water, and one apres beverage per rider per day. Dinners are not included.
Is airfare included?+
No, but your airport pickup is included.
How do I get my bike there?+
Riders pack their bike into a bike box or bike bag (we recommend Dakine) and check it as normal luggage.
How much is the airline bike fee?+
Under 51 lbs it's usually $30–$50 with United, American, or Delta. Over 52 lbs it's $80–$150. It's often free with status.
What is the trail level?+
Every trip other than our Advanced-specific trips is built for intermediate to pro riders. Every trail is intermediate-friendly without being mundane for expert-plus riders.
Is there a lot of pedaling?+
No — around 300 ft (100 m) of pedaling per ride day. It's mainly shuttle riding.
What is the weather like?+
Across our trips temperatures range from 40–90°F (5–30°C). You'll want a puffy jacket and a rain jacket.
What about altitude sickness?+
All trips are built to acclimatize riders to altitude gradually, and all guides are highly trained on altitude sickness.

Departures

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