Medellin: ATV Mountain Ride & Private Hotel Pickup

Summary

ATV trails near Medellin with forest views and hotel pickup

You’ll swap city noise for fresh mountain air just outside Medellin on this guided ATV tour. Expect hotel pickup, an hour-long ride through forests and hills with a local guide who keeps things fun (and safe), plus plenty of time to notice tiny details you’d miss in a car. The memory of those views might stick with you longer than you think.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered what it’s like to leave Medellin’s busy streets behind for a bit and just hear your own engine and the wind? That’s kind of how our day started — with this half-excited, half-nervous energy as we waited for our ride right outside the hotel. The driver was right on time (I’d barely finished my coffee), and we wound out of the city so quickly that I kept looking back at the skyline disappearing in the mirror. It’s only about 30 minutes, but you can actually feel the air change — cooler, sharper, with that faint earthy smell you get before rain.

Our ATV guide, Andrés, met us at this little clearing by the edge of the forest. He had this easy way about him — joked that if we tried any wild tricks he’d “make us walk home.” I appreciated that honestly, since I’m not exactly Evel Knievel on four wheels. Helmets on, quick demo (he made sure we understood: no racing, no crazy turns), and then we were off down these muddy tracks between green hills. The sound of the engines mixed with birdsong — weird combo but it worked. I kept getting distracted by flashes of yellow flowers along the trail and cows watching us like they were judging our driving skills.

The ride itself wasn’t about speed — more about soaking up those slow moments where you’re bouncing over rocks or feeling sun break through clouds on your arms. At one point, Andrés stopped us to point out a view back toward Medellin; it looked tiny from up there. He told us a bit about how these trails used to be mule paths for farmers (I tried to imagine doing this route on foot… nope). There was mud splatter everywhere by the end, but honestly? That felt like part of it. My hands still smelled faintly of gasoline after we finished — can’t say I minded.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — ATV tour near Medellin

• Travel 1 hour to ATV location
• Enjoy 1 hour ATV ride
• Travel 1 hour back to hotel

Top questions

How long does the ATV tour from Medellin last?

The whole experience is about 3 hours including transport; the ATV ride itself lasts around 1 hour.

Is hotel pickup included in this Medellin ATV tour?

Yes, private transport from your hotel in Medellin is included both ways.

What is the maximum speed allowed on the ATV ride?

The maximum speed is 30 km/h for safety reasons.

Can beginners join this ATV tour near Medellin?

Yes, beginners are welcome as long as they follow instructions and have moderate physical fitness.

Are tricks or fast turns allowed during the ride?

No tricks or swirls are permitted; safety rules must be followed at all times.

Is lunch included in this ATV day trip?

No meals are included; only transport and the guided ATV ride are provided.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed according to available information.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to where the tour starts.

What’s included

Your day includes private pickup from your hotel in Medellin, comfortable round-trip transport to and from the mountain trails (about 1 hour each way), an hour-long ATV ride led by a local guide who explains everything clearly (and keeps things light), plus all necessary equipment so you don’t need to bring anything except maybe a sense of adventure—and clean clothes for after.