Harvest Byways
Our beginner, shuttle supported cross country tour. Follow smooth, mostly flat agricultural singletrack through working farms of corn and vegetables. Enjoy a fast descent down to Antigua on a thousand year old trail.
- Duration: 6 hours
- Level: Beginner — for people with previous mountain biking experience. Please contact us if you are in doubt of your ability.
- Distance 32 km 20 mi
- Total Ascent 631 m 2,070 ft
- Total Descent 856 m 2,808 ft
- Difficulty Beginner
- Duration 6 hours
- High Point 1,929 m 6,329 ft
- Modality Cultural
- Modality Cross Country
- Category Day Tours
- Riding Time 3 h
Our Beginner Mountain Bike Tour in Antigua
Guatemala is one of the few places in the world, where there are 3-4 harvests with growing seasons that overlap. As corn reaches mid-height, farmers sew beans a the base of the stalks. As the corn is harvested, the beans begin their season- hence "lands of luxury".
This beginner mountain bike tour in Antigua follows smooth, sandy singletrack at the base of the Acatenango Volcano -shared by horses and farmers. The route finishes with a fast descent back to the cobblestone streets of the colonial capital.
Highlights
- Ride through tranquil agricultural singletrack below the Acatenango Volcano
- Visit to “Las Ruinas” a 17th century earthquake revenged church
- See first hand the friendliness of the rural Guatemalan people
- Smooth, sandy singletrack
- Descend an ancient, eroded trail with a thousand years of history.
Difficulty:
Our Harvest Byways route is rated Intermediate for people with previous mountain biking experience.
Elevation, distance, and other ride statistics shown here are approximate. The route may be adjusted based on trail conditions or the group’s riding level.
Ebike Variation:
eBike ride statistics shown here are approximate and may vary depending on rider fitness, assist level, battery usage,and trail conditions. Electric mountain bikes allow the group to comfortably cover more distance and climbing than a traditional mountain bike tour, opening access to higher elevation trails and longer route options.
Day Tour Details
- All our day tours start and finish from Antigua and include transportation to/from your hotel.
- A high quality bike is included with your tour
- Prices vary by number of people in your group - tour prices go down with groups of 2 or more people.
- Bringing your own bike? Ask about our discounts.
- Small snacks / water will be provided for your tour, as well as mechanical assistance.
- Our mountain bike day tours can be reserved with a non-refundable deposit of 50% - the remainder to be paid before the tour leaves.
Why Ride With Us?
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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
Yes, most likely. Our day tours run on any date that’s open on the tour’s booking calendar: pick your date and book. Riding solo or flexible on dates? Book a Wildcard and we’ll put you on a ride with other riders.
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.
Our office is in the mountains of Tecpán. We run day tours in Antigua, at Lake Atitlán and from our base in Tecpán. Each tour page shows where it starts, and for Antigua tours we pick you up at your hotel.
Yes. Every rental bike comes with a helmet and gloves.
You choose a hardtail, full-suspension or e-bike in the booking form. We ask each rider’s height before the tour and have the right size ready.
Yes. Choose “No bike rental” in the booking form.
Each tour page shows its fitness and technical rating, so you can pick a ride that suits you. If you’re not sure, message us and we’ll recommend one.
Book online with a 50% non-refundable deposit. The rest is paid before the tour leaves.
Online bookings close at 6 PM, 48 hours before your ride. For a last-minute ride, message us on WhatsApp.
Yes. Choose Private in the booking form (+20%).
Comfortable riding clothes in layers, closed shoes and a small day pack.
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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