ATV Riding at Sunset and Night in Malacatiupan

Quad bike through the dark, then sleep under stars by warm water

This 16-hour ATV riding experience in Malacatiupan starts at sunset, when you take control of a quad bike and travel rural trails between dusk and night. After arriving at a river of hot springs, you camp under the stars with access to the warm water, a campfire and breakfast. At dawn, a guide leads you on foot to a thermal waterfall and secret pool. The experience includes a helmet, glasses, tent, inflatable mattress, flashlight and bottled water. Guides speak English and Spanish, and children from age 5 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Night quad tour and camping adventure

• Drive quad bike at sunset
• Ride quad bike on rural trails at night
• Camp by river of hot springs
• Relax in warm waters
• Enjoy campfire under stars
• Sleep at campsite
• Have breakfast at dawn
• Guided walk to thermal waterfall
• Visit secret pool

The experience

If you have an evening free and want something beyond the usual tourist loop, this combines the adrenaline of riding a quad bike at night with the slowness of camping by natural hot springs. You control the bike yourself through rural trails as the light fades, then arrive at a river where the water stays warm year-round. The campsite has toilets and common areas. You can soak in the springs, sit by the campfire and move at your own pace through the night.

Breakfast comes at dawn, after which a guide takes you on foot to a thermal waterfall and a secret pool tucked away from the main tourist routes. Both sites sit in the same river system but require the guided walk to reach them. The whole experience runs 16 hours from start to finish, so you'll need the evening and the following morning free. Tent, mattress and flashlight are provided. Bring a change of clothes and any food you want beyond breakfast, or order from the local restaurant on-site.

A live guide in English or Spanish leads the dawn walk and is with you throughout. Children from age 5 can ride (infants sit on an adult's lap), and the operator notes the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health. Moderate fitness helps. Personal protective equipment (helmet and glasses) is included and required.

What’s included

• Quad bike rental with helmet and glasses.
• tent, inflatable mattress and flashlight.
• breakfast.
• bottled water.
• access to the campsite toilets and common areas.
• guided walk at dawn to the thermal waterfall and secret pool.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:00

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 75 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by North Land Sv

Is this one for you?Book this if you're riding solo or with a small group and want the full overnight experience: the adrenaline of night riding plus the rest of camping by warm water. A shared experience with other riders means you'll have company around the campfire and on the dawn walk, but the quad bike itself is yours alone to control.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's it like to ride a quad bike at night on this trail?

You operate the bike yourself through rural trails as sunset turns to darkness, following the guide's route. The trails are rural but established. The guide leads the way and you follow at a pace that suits the group.

Can I swim in the hot springs at the campsite?

Yes, the river of hot springs is open to you throughout the night and early morning. The water stays warm naturally, and you can immerse yourself whenever you want between arrival and breakfast.

What happens if I bring my own food instead of ordering at the restaurant?

You're welcome to bring your own food and cook or eat it at the campsite. The restaurant on-site is an option if you prefer not to bring supplies, but it's not required.

Is the dawn walk to the waterfall difficult?

The guided walk to the thermal waterfall and secret pool is exploratory rather than technical, but it requires moderate fitness. The guide leads you to both sites, which sit outside the main tourist routes and are reached on foot from the campsite.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The price includes the quad bike rental, helmet and glasses, tent, inflatable mattress, flashlight, breakfast, bottled water and access to the campsite facilities. Bring a change of clothes, toiletries, any personal medications, and food if you don't want to order from the restaurant.