2 Day Atitlán XC (Advanced)
An amazing way to discover Lake Atitlán. Remote, canyons deep forests and rugged agricultural singletrack. This two day tour connects some of the best trails around the lake with challenging climbs and rewarding vistas.
- Duration: 2 Days
- Level: Advanced — for fit riders with at least 4 years of cycling experience. Please contact us if you are in doubt of your ability.
- Distance 82 km 51 mi
- Total Ascent 3,328 m 10,919 ft
- Total Descent 4,432 m 14,541 ft
- Meals 1 breakfast
- Riding Time 2 riding days
- Difficulty Advanced
- Duration 2 days 1 night
- High Point 2,628 m 8,622 ft
- Modality Enduro
- Category Multi-Day Tours
- Category 2 Day Tours
Lake Atitlán Cross Country Mountain Bike Tour Package
Guatemala has some seriously big terrain. This 2 day Lake Atitlán Cross Country Tour combines big climbs, technical descents, and rewarding views that make the region a paradise for mountain biking.
Lake Atitlán is one of the best places to mountain bike in Guatemala – its enormous topography, perfect climate 12-24°C (55-75°F year round) and friendly local culture make it a highlight for many travelers. Around the lake, there are hundreds of singletrack paths where we’ll explore, connecting terraced onion fields, agricultural byways and ancient Mayan trading routes.
Highlights:
- Reach Lake Atitlán from Tecpán via a tough backcountry route
- Tour the Mayan Ruins of Iximché
- See one of the world’s most beautiful lakes from the saddle of your bike.
- Views of 8 volcanoes.
- Lake Atitlán Cross Country Tour: this route is 80% technical agricultural singletrack
- Ride an impressive ridge line with 360 degree views of the Lake
- Descend the iconic “Culebra” downhill
- Visit the towns of Panajachel, San Antonio and Santa Catarina Palopó
Your Tour Package Includes
Basics
- 2 Days of mountain biking
- Professional Bike Guide
- Private Transportation / Driver
- Full Suspension Mountain Bike Rental
- Protective equipment (helmet / gloves / kneepads)
- Trucks / shuttles
Pluses
- Visit the Mayan Ruins of Iximché
- Cultural Guide
- Picnic Lunches
- Snacks
- Filtered water
- Breakfast in Restaurant
- Night in Hotel in Panajachel
Special Touches
- 1:3 Staff Ratio
- Mechanical Support / Daily Bike Cleaning
- Radio communication / emergency service
- Guides internationally certified in First aid and Rescue
- Photo Package
Included Bike rentals
This tour package includes a choice of the following mountain bike rentals:
T.E.M.P.O
XC / Trail Bike
29" Wheels
1x12 Shimano Drivetrain
4 piston Hydraulic disc brakes
Dropper Post
140mm (F) / 125mm Travel (R)
MAXXIS Tubeless Tires
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
META TR29
29" Trail Bike
29" Wheels
1x12 SRAM Drivetrain
4 piston Hydraulic disc brakes
Dropper Post
150mm (F) / 140mm Travel (R)
MAXXIS Tubeless Tires
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Why Ride With Us?
The Mountain Bike Guatemala Difference
With years of experience riding, racing and exploring in Guatemala, all our routes are carefully designed and unique to our company.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our multi-day tours run on the confirmed group dates and on any date that’s open on the tour’s booking calendar. Riding solo or flexible on dates? Book a Wildcard and we’ll match you with a group.
Most of our tours start at 9am and include hotel pickup. The exact time and pickup details are on each tour page and in your booking confirmation.
Luggage transfers are included: your bags travel by vehicle to each night’s hotel, and you ride with a day pack.
Standard hotels are included, in a Shared or Private room (you choose in the booking form). Room upgrades, like a forest cabin with a private jacuzzi, are shown under each day of the itinerary and are available with a Private room.
Our partner hotels have secure storage for the bikes. If you’re attached to your rental bike, you can also take it to your room.
Each tour page lists the meals that are included. For other meals we’ll recommend good, safe places to eat.
Yes. Every rental bike comes with a helmet and gloves.
You choose a hardtail, full-suspension or e-bike in the booking form, or “No bike rental” if you bring your own. We ask each rider’s height before the tour and have the right size ready.
Each tour page shows its fitness and technical rating. Multi-day tours mean long days in the saddle at altitude, so message us if you’re not sure which tour suits you.
Our office is in the mountains of Tecpán. We run tours in Antigua, at Lake Atitlán and from our base in Tecpán.
Yes, we ride in most weather. If conditions are unsafe, we change the route or reschedule, and we’ll let you know before your tour.
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