ATV riding in Cali: Off-road through mountain terrain

The ATVs are built to carry two people, so couples and families ride together.

ATV riding in Cali takes you through the lower central mountain range on a one-hour off-road trail that crosses small rivers and uncovered terrain. Round-trip transport from Cali to El Cerrito, helmet and goggles, insurance and medical assistance are included. You choose English or Spanish for the guide, and automatic or manual transmission to match your comfort. Riders must be 18 or older. Couples and families with adults can share a single ATV if both passengers meet the weight and height requirements.

The experience

The day starts with a 40-minute drive north from Cali to El Cerrito in Valle del Cauca, where the ATVs are stored. Once you arrive at the parking lot, you pick the machine you reserved and get a rundown of how to handle it: the controls, the gears, and how to put on the safety gear. Helmet and goggles go on, and then you're ready to ride.

The trail itself runs for about an hour through terrain that is mostly uncovered, with small rivers crossing the road itself. The ATVs are big and powerful enough to carry two riders, so if you're going as a couple or a family with adults, you both ride the same machine. You can request automatic or manual transmission depending on what feels right for your experience level. Insurance and medical assistance are part of the package, so the logistics are handled before you leave the parking lot.

After the ride, the return trip to Cali takes another 40 minutes. The whole outing (drive, safety briefing, trail time and return) fits into a morning or afternoon block.

What’s included

• Helmet and goggles.
• ATV rental with automatic or manual transmission to your choice.
• insurance and medical assistance.
• round-trip transport from Cali to El Cerrito.
• guide in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour in Spanish10:00 and 15:00You will be given a guide who speaks Spanish, though not a bilingual one.

Tour in English10:00 and 15:00An English-speaking guide will be assigned to you.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Valley Adventours

Is this one for you?Book the English-language option if you want clear instructions on the trail. The Spanish option suits riders fluent in Spanish who prefer to ride without translation. Both departures follow the same route and timing, so the choice is only about the guide's language.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can I ride an ATV in Cali if I've never done it before?

Yes. The operator gives you a full explanation of how to handle the ATV, the controls and the gears before you start the trail, and riders of all fitness levels are welcome. You choose automatic or manual transmission based on what suits you best.

What happens if I want to ride with my partner on the same ATV?

ATV riding in Cali allows two people per machine if both passengers weigh at least 50 kilos and are no taller than 1.20 meters. Couples and families with adults can share a single ATV under those conditions.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the trailhead?

No. Round-trip transportation from Cali to El Cerrito is included, so the driver picks you up and brings you back after the ride.

What's the terrain actually like on the trail?

The one-hour trail runs through the lower central mountain range on uncovered ground with small rivers crossing the road itself. It's off-road riding, not a paved path.

Is there a minimum age to ride?

Yes. Riders must be 18 years old or older to operate the ATV. The machine can only be driven by an adult or a person over 18.

What's included in the price besides the ATV rental?

ATV riding in Cali includes helmet and goggles, insurance, medical assistance, and round-trip transport from the city. The guide speaks English or Spanish, whichever you choose at checkout.