9 Day Guatemala Highland Enduro Epic 2026
Confirmed departure February 1-9 and 13-21 2026!
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
- Stay in unique hotels and house rentals
- Soak in volcanic hot springs
- Finish with an epic 2800m descent on the active Pacaya Volcano
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
- 1:4 Staff
- Exclusive House / Cabin Rentals
- Pre-departure info package
- MTB Guatemala Merch!
- Daily Bike Cleaning
Not Included
- Airfare
- Bike Rental
- Gratuities
| Date | Notes | Hotel | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 0 Feb 1 (Sun | Arrival | Antigua | |
| Day 1 Feb 2 (Mon) | Antigua Day Ride | TecpƔn | B, L, D |
| Day 2 Feb 3 (Tue) | Zacualpa Quiche | Zacualpa Quiche | B,L,D |
| Day 3 Feb 4 (Wed) | QuichƩ and Totonicapan | Quetzaltenango | B,L |
| Day 4 Feb 5 (Thur) | Santiaguito and Cerro Quemado | Zunil Hot Springs | B,L |
| Day 5 Feb 6 (Fri) | Lake AtitlƔn OestƩ | Lake AtitlƔn | B,L |
| Day 6 Feb 7 (Sat) | Cerro TecpƔn | TecpƔn | B,L,D |
| Day 7 Feb 8 (Sun) | Pacaya Volcano Freeride | Antigua | B |
| Day 8 Feb 9 (Mon) | Return / fly out | n/a | B,L |
Sights on this tour
The Mayan heartland. High, pine forested mountains descend into a network of steep, dry canyons loaded with trails to explore.
Parcialidad Vasquez Otzāiles The Communal Forest of TotonicapĆ”n represents the largest and most well-preserved coniferous forest in all of Central America.
Unique boat-accessed cliffside hotel on the shores of Lake AtitlƔn.
Extinct volcanic cone and Mayan religious site.
Natural Volcanic Hot Springs and Spa.
Archeological site and former capital of the Kaqchikel Maya built in the 14th century.
More than a lake – a region! Living Mayan culture and challenging mountain biking.
Located in a valley of Volcanoes Antigua Guatemala is home to hundreds of kilometers of steep agricultural singletrack.
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Chat With UsDAY 1
Arrival
| Hotel: Antigua, Guatemala |
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.
DAY 2
Antigua
| –2122m (-6,962ft) Decent | Hotel: CabaƱa Suiza |
Connect the best shuttle-assisted descents on steep terrain below the massive volcanoes of Antigua.
DAY 3
TotonicapƔn
| -2,242m (-7,356ft) Descent | Hotel: Santa Cruz del QuichƩ |
La Culebra QuichƩlense
Traverse unique 3300m alpine summit ā drop down technical Mayan trails to QuichĆ©. Lunch in family home. Ride through deep cypress forests. Mountain-top cabin and campfire overlooking Xela.
DAY 4
QUETZALTENANGO
| -2230 m (-7,316ft) Descent | Hotel: Zunil Hotsprings |
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.
DAY 5
Lake AtitlƔn Oeste
| -3,511m (-11,519ft) | Hotel: San Marcos L.L |
The biggest day of the trip ā 2700m downhill on the backside of Lake AtitlĆ”n on trail through multiple climate zones
ā 2hr 4Ć4 shuttle and finish in Santa Cruz la Laguna
DAY 6
Lake AtitlƔn
| Rest Day | Hotel: La Casa Del Mundo |
Kick back for a day at the worldās most beautiful lake at a unique boat-accessed hotel. Optional kayaking.
DAY 7
Highlands / TecpƔn
| -1500 m (-4,921 ft) | Hotel: TecpƔn Cabin |
(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.
DAY 8
Pacaya Volcano Free Ride
| -2263m (-7,425 ft) Descent | Hotel: Antigua |
Freeride the active pacaya Volcano
Day 9 – Departure
REVIEWS
We are proud to have received over 300 Five star reviews! Here are a few:
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Spent an amazing few days with Brendan, Maria and the rest of the mountain bike Guatemala crew. They toured us around the amazing (and diverse) riding that Guatemala has. Would highly recommend for a once in a lifetime experience!
Kurtis Friend
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Shimon Schabracq
September 7, 2024I traveled through Guatemala via mountain bike and it was one of the best decisions Iāve made. The trip was perfectly planned ā I got to see a lot of the country, especially the highlands, and the views were absolutely incredible. Every day brought something different, from remote villages to epic mountain landscapes. MTB Guatemala really knows what theyāre doing. The routes were well thought out, the pacing was solid, and everything felt smooth and organized. Whether youāre into technical trails or just want to take in the scenery, they deliver on both fronts. Highly recommend this company if you want to see the real Guatemala ā not just from a van window, but right in the heart of it all, on two wheels.
Jeff Martinez
April 8, 2025 -
Holy Guacamole! Twisting through the topograpy of this exquisite country was a dream come true, and something only made possible with the brilliant minds of MTBGuatemala. With a focus on local culture and elevating the people of this place, Brendan has combined his rich racing history, love of mountain biking, and analytical mind to offer an experience like nothing else. While I could continue to rave about the diverse landscape, the culture that was always explained to us, or the perfect shuttles, I will keep it short and sweet and answer a single question: Can you do this trip without a guide? Simply, no. None of these trails are named or marked, and are additionally in constant flux. It is important to recognize that you will be riding with the leading expert in the world on MTBiking in Guatemala! Buy the ticket - Take the Ride.
Andrew Dengate
January 7, 2025Had an amazing tour with Maria and Erick - cannot recommend them enough. It was perfectly suited to my skill and fitness levels and we went to places I never would have gone otherwise. Hopefully I'll be able to join again in the future!
Ben Allpass
September 7, 2023Amazing tour! They were so organized and took care of all the logistics- we saw AMAZING views along the way! Highly recommend!!
Eddie Rosenbaum
June 7, 2025 -
Mountain Bike Guatemala is a scam - their automated chat that is quick to take money but offers no follow up support or contact with real people afterwards. Beware
Fernando Osegueda
June 7, 2025Incredible 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 Luedtke
December 17, 2024Our 2 day trip around Lake Atitlan was one for the books. The planning done by Brendan, Maria and Erick was spectacular and they ensured all our needs were met. They showed us many riding areas and villages around the lake. Maria was a top notch guide and took the time to share the history of her country along the way. Both days were packed from start to finish and the team made sure that we squeezed in all the riding time possible. The combination of the trails, the views, the lunches and the MTB Guatemala crew made this a wonderful experience. Thanks again guys!
Cedrick Gagnon-Ratelle
September 7, 2023
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