Medellin Countryside ATV Tour with Local Guide & Pickup

Summary

Ride ATVs through Medellin’s wild hillsides with a guide

You’ll ride ATVs through Medellin’s countryside with a local guide who keeps things safe but never stiff. Expect muddy hills, wide-open views, and plenty of laughs along the way — plus hotel pickup and all gear sorted for you. It’s the kind of rush you’ll remember long after you’ve washed off the dust.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to be laughing this much before noon. We’d barely left Medellin — maybe an hour in the van, windows cracked for that sharp mountain air — when our driver pointed out a cluster of bright houses clinging to the hillside. “That’s Rionegro,” he said. I could smell wet earth as we rolled up to the ATV center, helmets stacked like fruit crates by the door. There was coffee brewing somewhere, too, but I was too jittery to ask for any.

Our guide, Andrés, handed me gloves and grinned when I fumbled with the helmet strap. “Don’t worry,” he said, “everyone does that.” The safety briefing was quick but not rushed — he made sure even my friend who’d never driven anything more dangerous than a bicycle felt okay about it. Once we started the engines (louder than I thought), the countryside just opened up: green folds of land, cows watching us like they were judging our technique. The main keyword here is ATV tour Medellin — but honestly, it felt less like a tour and more like being let loose in someone’s backyard.

There was one part where we climbed this steep bit and I thought for sure I’d tip over backwards — Andrés just shouted encouragement from behind (“¡Vamos!”), and somehow I made it up without embarrassing myself. At the top, everything went quiet except for wind and distant dogs barking. My hands smelled like metal and dust. We stopped for photos nobody will ever see (my hair looked wild) and then dropped down into a valley so fast my teeth rattled. I still think about that view sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — ATV Adventure in Colombian Countryside

• Pickup at Medellín hotel
• Travel to ATV riding area in Rionegro
• Safety briefing and vehicle orientation
• ATV ride through mountains and valleys
• Return to ATV center in Rionegro
• Drop-off at Medellín hotel

Top questions

How far is the ATV tour area from Medellin?

The ATV riding area in Rionegro is about 60 minutes from downtown Medellin by car.

Is hotel pickup included in this Medellin ATV tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Medellin are included in your day trip.

Do I need previous ATV or driving experience?

No experience is needed; professional guides provide orientation and assistance throughout.

How long do we actually ride ATVs during this tour?

The ATV ride itself lasts one hour within a total four-hour tour duration.

What should I wear for an ATV tour near Medellin?

It’s recommended to wear jeans, a long sleeve shirt, jacket, and closed-toed shoes.

Are children allowed on this ATV day trip from Medellin?

The minimum age is 8 years old for participants on this activity.

Is this private ATV tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed.

Should I bring food or water on this day trip?

You’re encouraged to bring your own food and water as lunch isn’t included.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Medellin, use of all necessary safety equipment like helmets and gloves, plus guidance from a professional local guide throughout your time in Rionegro before heading back to town at the end of your adventure.