ATV Riding Medellín: Private Rides Colombian Mountains

You control the throttle through mountain climbs and valley descents in the Colombian countryside.

ATV riding near Medellín takes you 60 minutes outside the city into rolling hills and steep mountain terrain, where you operate a 2- or 4-stroke all-terrain vehicle with a professionally certified guide alongside. Hotel pickup and drop-off, helmet and safety gear, and a full safety briefing are included. The ride itself runs one hour, and the total outing lasts about four hours. No previous ATV or driving experience is required, and riders as young as 8 can join.

The experience

You get picked up at your Medellín hotel and driven to the ATV center in Rionegro, about an hour away. Once there, a certified guide walks you through a safety briefing and shows you how to operate the 2- and 4-stroke all-terrain vehicles: the guide stays with you the entire time, so if you've never ridden before, you're not figuring it out alone. Helmet, protective gear and the ATV itself are all provided.

The ride takes you up steeply pitched mountainsides, across the ridgelines where you can see the landscape spread out, then down into valleys and ravines on the other side. You're riding through rural Colombian countryside, not a manicured track, so the terrain changes as you go. The whole riding portion lasts about an hour. When you're done, you head back to the ATV center, then the driver takes you back to your hotel in Medellín.

The total time from hotel to hotel is roughly four hours, so plan for a morning or afternoon block. You can bring your own food and water, or eat before or after. Wear long sleeves, jeans, a jacket and closed-toe shoes. The dust and brush are real, and the gear protects you. If you're traveling with family or a group of friends, you can all ride together with the same guide.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Medellín.
• all necessary safety equipment including helmet and protective gear.
• use of a 2- or 4-stroke ATV.
• professional certified guide for the entire activity.
• safety briefing and orientation before riding.

Options for this experience

6 options

Tours departing at 9 am and 2 pmUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 14:00Private 4-hour East Medellin tour by car and ATV, departing at 9 am, with hotel pickup and drop-off included, lasting 1 hour

ATV ride with one extra hour addedUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 14:00Private ATV off-road adventure: take an hour-long ride and add an extra hour so you can cover more sites and enjoy it fully. Duration 2 hours, with 2 extra hours added to the overall activity. Includes round-trip private bilingual transportation with air conditioning. The ATV is an automatic 4x4. Pickup included.

ATV and human slingshotUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 14:00Enjoy a 1-hour ATV ride, then feel the adrenaline on a human slingshot at the same convenient location. Private tour lasting 1 hour: a 1-hour ATV ride plus the human slingshot, with a private bilingual guide who drives you to the site and back to your hotel. East Medellin private option with a private vehicle and an automatic 4x4 ATV. Human slingshot: fly through the sky on our human slingshot, conveniently located at the same ATV site. Pickup included.

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ATV + PaintballUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 14:00Enjoy a 1-hour private ATV tour outdoors, then battle it out in the paintball zone. Includes round-trip private bilingual transport. Private option combining a 1-hour ATV ride with 1 hour of paintball, plus a 1-hour commute to the site outside the city. Lasts about 5 hours overall, with a 2-hour duration for the activities. East Medellin: forest and off-road terrain. Private vehicle with air conditioning and a bilingual guide, plus an automatic 4x4 ATV. Paintball included: share the fun with friends in the paintball zone, located at the same convenient ATV site. Pickup included.

ATV and shooting rangeUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 14:00Enjoy a private 1-hour ATV ride off-road through the forest, then feel the heat at the shooting range with a revolver, pistol and rifle. Private option: 1-hour ATV ride, 10 shots with a revolver, pistol and rifle, and round-trip private bilingual transportation. Duration 2 hours, lasting 4 to 5 hours overall. East Medellin: forest and off-road terrain. Private car with air conditioning and a bilingual guide, plus an automatic 4x4 ATV. Shooting range: 10 shots with a revolver, pistol and rifle. Pickup included.

ATV + KartUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 14:00Private ATV and kart tour: a 1-hour private ATV ride and a 1-hour kart ride, with round-trip private bilingual transportation. Duration 2 hours, about 4 to 5 hours in total. East Medellin: private automatic 4x4 ATV (one bike per person), automatic kart, and a private car with air conditioning and a bilingual guide. ATV + Kart. Pickup included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Medellin City Services

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to operate the vehicle yourself rather than watch from a seat. The guide handles safety and navigation while you control the throttle through mountain terrain. The private format and included pickup mean you're not coordinating transport or meeting at a trailhead. The outing is built around your hotel schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Do I need to have ridden an ATV before to do this?

No. The ATV riding near Medellín is designed for riders of all experience levels. A professionally certified guide provides a full safety briefing and orientation to the vehicles before you ride, and stays with you throughout the activity to ensure you're comfortable and safe.

What's included in the ATV riding price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Medellín, all necessary safety equipment including helmet and protective gear, use of the ATV, and a professional guide for the entire activity are included. Food and drinks are not included, though you can bring your own or eat before or after the ride.

How long is the actual riding time versus the total outing?

The ATV ride itself lasts one hour. The total time from hotel pickup to drop-off is approximately four hours, which accounts for the drive to Rionegro, the safety briefing, the ride, and the return drive to Medellín.

Can children ride ATVs on this activity?

Yes. The minimum age is 8 years old, so children can join the ATV riding near Medellín. The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the guide adjusts the pace and terrain to match the group's comfort.

What should I wear for ATV riding near Medellín?

Wear long sleeves, jeans, a jacket and closed-toe shoes. The terrain is rough and dusty, so these clothes protect your skin. All safety equipment, including a helmet, is provided by the operator.

Is this a private ride or will I be with other groups?

This is a private ATV riding activity, so you ride with your own group and guide. You can bring family or friends and stay together throughout the outing.