ATV Riding in Hopkins: Jungle Trails to Mayan King Waterfalls

The waterfall is the payoff after the ride, not the other way around.

ATV riding in Hopkins, Belize takes you on a guided four-hour journey through jungle trails to Mayan King Waterfalls, where you swim in natural pools before riding back. The activity includes an English-speaking guide, helmet and protective gear, bottled water, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a safety briefing at the base. Minimum age is 13. The ride is not suitable for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV adventure and waterfall visit

• Pickup at accommodation
• Arrive at ATV base and orientation
• Begin guided ATV ride
• Arrive at Mayan King Waterfalls
• Explore and swim at waterfalls
• Depart waterfalls and return ride
• Drop-off at accommodation

The experience

Hopkins Village pickup happens at 8:30 a.m., and you'll arrive at the ATV base by 9:00 to meet your guide and get fitted with helmet and gear. The orientation covers ATV operation and safety, then you're on the trails by 9:15. The ride itself is the core of the day: you navigate lush jungle terrain, weaving through tropical plants and forest, with the guide leading the way and pointing out wildlife along the route. This is not a sightseeing tour where someone else drives. You operate the ATV the whole time.

Around 10:00 a.m., the trails open onto Mayan King Waterfalls, a natural pool fed by a powerful cascade. You have time to swim, cool off and explore before the ride back to base. The return trip covers the same jungle route, and you're dropped at your Hopkins accommodation by 12:15 p.m. The whole outing runs about four hours from pickup to drop-off.

An air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport to and from the ATV base, so you're not riding in the heat before or after the activity itself. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hopkins Village.
• ATV and helmet.
• protective gear.
• safety briefing at the base.
• English-speaking guide for the full ride.
• bottled water.
• parking fees at the ATV base.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

AgesAdult (13 to 60 years) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 32 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bucket List Tours & Transfers Belize

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to operate the ATV yourself through jungle terrain. This is a ride, not a tour where someone else drives. The waterfall stop gives you a swimming break midway, but the adrenaline and the trail navigation are the main event.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Mayan King Waterfalls like when we get there?

Mayan King Waterfalls is a natural pool fed by a cascading waterfall, surrounded by jungle. You'll have time to swim in the refreshing water and explore the area, with good spots for photos.

Do I need ATV experience to book this?

No experience is required. Your guide gives a safety briefing and orientation on ATV operation at the base before you start riding, and the activity suits all fitness levels. Minimum age is 13.

What happens if I'm not comfortable on an ATV?

The ride is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. If you have concerns about your fitness for the activity, contact the operator before booking.

How long is the actual ATV riding time?

The full outing is four hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. ATV riding takes roughly 45 minutes to the waterfall and another 45 minutes back, with time at Mayan King Waterfalls in between.

Is the guide with us the whole time?

Yes, an English-speaking guide leads the ride, sets the pace, and stays with the group throughout the jungle trails and at the waterfall.