ATV Riding in Palomino: Quad Bike Tour with Local Guide

Speed through Palomino's main routes, river views and hidden paths on your own quad bike

ATV riding in Palomino is a guided quad bike activity where you operate the bike yourself through the town's roads, shortcuts and terrain, with a local guide showing you the Palomino River and its mouth. The ride lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes on the quad bike itself, with hotel pickup and drop-off by motorbike, all-risk insurance, and a choice to ride solo or share a bike with a partner. The guide speaks English or Spanish and covers safety before you start.

The experience

How fast do you want to go through a Caribbean coastal town? On this ATV ride, you're the one controlling the quad bike, not watching from a seat. A local guide meets you at your hotel, picks you up by motorbike, and takes you to where the bikes are. Before you ride, the guide walks you through the quad bike's controls and the safety rules you need to follow. You can ask questions until you're ready. If you're traveling as a couple or with friends, you can choose to ride solo or share a bike with someone else.

The ride itself runs 1 hour and 20 minutes. You start on Palomino's main roads to get a feel for the bike, then move into the alternate routes and the shortcuts the guide knows: the places locals use that visitors don't usually find. Along the way, you pass the Palomino River and can see where it meets the coast without leaving the bike. The terrain changes as you go: paved roads give way to dirt, sand and patches of woodland. You're riding across all of it, not just watching it pass.

The whole outing, including pickup and the ride back to your hotel, takes about 2 hours. All-risk insurance is included, so you're covered if something goes wrong. The activity runs in any weather, so bring clothes that suit the conditions. The Caribbean sun is strong, and if rain comes, you'll be riding in it.

What’s included

• Quad bike rental.
• local guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel pickup and drop-off by motorbike.
• all-risk insurance covering the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (4 to 85 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Gran Colombia Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose the language that fits your comfort. If you speak one of those languages fluently, you'll follow the safety briefing and the route explanations without strain.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can I ride the quad bike myself, or do I have to share it with someone?

You choose. You can ride solo on your own quad bike, or if you're traveling with a partner or friend, you can both ride on the same bike together. The guide will explain how the bike works either way before you start.

What's the Palomino River like from the quad bike?

The Palomino River runs through town and meets the coast. From the main roads on your bike, you get a close view of where the river mouth opens to the sea, and the guide shows you the route that gets you there without leaving the bike.

Do I need experience riding a quad bike to do this?

No. The guide teaches you how the quad bike works and how to ride it safely before you leave. The activity suits all fitness levels, and the guide is there to show you the routes and answer questions.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The activity runs in all weather conditions. Dress for rain or sun depending on what's forecast. The guide will make sure you understand the conditions before you start riding.

How do I get to the quad bikes, and how do I get back to my hotel?

Your hotel pickup is included. A guide picks you up by motorbike, takes you to where the quad bikes are, and brings you back to your hotel after the ride ends. The whole trip takes about 2 hours.