Highland Enduro Epic Feb 13-21 2026

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Day 1

Arrival in Guatemala – Transfer to Antigua

Upon arrival at Guatemala City International Airport, our private drivers will meet you in the arrivals area for transfer to Antigua. The drive takes approximately 90 minutes, depending on traffic. Once in Antigua, check in to your lodging and take some time to rest. You can explore the cobbled streets or enjoy a quiet evening. Dinner is on your own.

Hostal Villa Gutiérrez is located right in the town of Zacualpa, offering a comfortable and welcoming place to rest while staying connected to local life. The property features nice, simple cabins that provide privacy, warm beds, and a calm atmosphere despite being in town. It’s an easy, practical stop to unwind, sleep well, and recharge before continuing your journey or the next day’s ride.

Day 4

Totonicapán and quiché

Today we will be going deep into one of the highest perserved pine forests in all central america. We will leave early traveling about 2hrs to get to our starting point high above lake atitlan with great views. We will visit la piedra María Tecún a mayan ceremonial site perched atop a 500ft rock. From ther we will traverse old 4×4 roads to reach the singletrack, paths used for waterlines that feed the towns below. We will descend from deep, muddy forests down to the dry canyons of quiche on rocky techincal trails. After meeting the vehicle for picnic lunch we will do a small bonus run before reaching the hotel for the night.

OPTION 1 – BOSQUES DE LOS 48

OPTION 2 – TOTO QUICHE

Logistics

All luggage will be transported in the follow vehicle
Separate your things for the day tour
We will be going to the highest point on the trip 3300m bring a jacket
Breakfast: 7am (served at the house)
Departure 8am
Estimated Finish 5pm
Meals Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch

Casa Montana is a restored 19th-century flour mill set beside a river between Chichicastenango and Santa Cruz del Quiché, reached directly by bike. The property blends historic character with modern, comfortable rooms and features an on-site restaurant, open grounds, and a small lake. It’s a distinctive stop in the Guatemalan highlands—a place to clean up, eat well, and recover after a full day of riding.

Day 5

Alaska cantel

We return to the summit of María Tecún, but this time we point the bikes west and drop straight into steep, broken rock. It’s a fast, rough opener that cracks the day wide open and cuts the long transfer from Quiché to Quetzaltenango in half. After lunch, the real work begins.

At 3,100 meters (10,170 ft), La Cumbre Alaska marks the highest point on the Pan-American Highway between the United States and Mexico. From here, Guatemala’s highest volcanoes line the horizon like sentries. We cross the alpine grasslands, exposed and silent, then tip over the edge into a steep, technical descent that plunges into the Samalá River valley—rock walls, volcanic soil, and gravity doing most of the talking.

The day ends at 2,500 meters, soaked and spent, at Fuentes Georginas—natural hot springs buried in the mountains. A hard ride earns a deep recovery.

Part 1 – totonicapan bonus

part 2 – Alaska down to zunil

Logistics

Today will start with a 1hr car drive
All luggage will be transported in the follow vehicle
Breakfast: 8am included at the hotel
Departure 9am
Estimated Finish 5pm
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Fuentes Georginas sits high in the mountains at 2,550 meters (8,366 ft) and is a hard-earned finish to a long day on the bike. We arrive as the park closes, giving our group exclusive access to the thermal pools—hot water, cold air, and no crowds. Each private bungalow has a fireplace and its own thermal soaking tub, turning the night into pure recovery: heat, silence, and muscle-deep relief, a great way to cap off a week of riding.

Day 6

Lake Atitlán Oeste Ride

Our Atitlán Oeste route traces the dramatic western rim of Lake Atitlán, combining ancient history with some of the region’s most spectacular views. In the morning, we climb one of the steepest roads around the lake, ascending from its shimmering shores toward the highland town of San José Chacayá. Our route follows an ancient Mesoamerican trail, passing through onion terraces that have been cultivated since 500 AD.

Essencia in Santa Cruz La Laguna feels like a place you arrive at quietly, by boat, as if you’re meant to find it rather than check in. Tucked into hidden lakeside gardens, the guesthouse opens slowly—stone paths, flowering corners, and shaded hammocks suspended above the water where time softens its grip. The rooms are simple, encouraging connection and ease, while the small bar and restaurant glow gently in the evenings, a natural gathering point for slow conversations and unhurried drinks.

Day 7

regreso / cerro tecpán

Day 7 takes a slower, deliberate pace—because altitude, gravity, and tomorrow’s objective all demand respect. We start with an unhurried morning at the hotel in Santa Cruz La Laguna, letting the lake do what it does best: reset the nervous system. A final boat transfer carries us across to Panajachel, where our vehicle is waiting to pull us back into the mountains and up toward Tecpán.

Once back at elevation, there’s an optional final ride for those who still want to turn the pedals. From the summit of Cerro Tecpán (3,300 m), the trail drops fast and raw—rocky chutes, steep lines, and high-pine forest all the way back to our mountain base. It’s short, sharp, and satisfying. Lunch is included at a local restaurant in Tecpán, and staying here positions us perfectly for what comes next: tomorrow’s full assault on Volcán Pacaya.

Logistics

Today will start with a boat ride to Panajachel
and afterwards a 2hr drive to the trailhead
Estimated Finish 4pm
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9

REGRESO

The final day is intentionally simple—no more transfers, no more riding, just a smooth exit. After breakfast at the hotel in Antigua, airport transfers are organized based on individual flight times. This is the official conclusion of the tour.

Our team will coordinate departures to ensure everyone gets to the airport efficiently and on time. Luggage and remaining equipment are handled for you, allowing for an easy, low-stress finish after a full week on the bike.

Departure: Based on flight schedule
Meals Included: Breakfast

The riding is done. The story is complete. You head home properly spent.