ATV & UTV Off-Road Tour in Antigua: Hobbitenango & El Hato Verde

You drive the ATV or UTV yourself up a mountain that has no road for regular cars.

This is a self-driven ATV or UTV tour from Antigua Guatemala that takes you up Hobbitenango mountain (the only vehicle access to the summit), then down to El Hato Verde forest and its Malla Maya viewpoint. You choose between a four-wheeler ATV (1–2 passengers) or a UTV buggy (2–3 passengers) at checkout, both included at the same price. The tour runs 3.5 hours with a live guide in English, Spanish or French, and covers goggles, helmet, vehicle use and activities like the giant swing and mini golf at Hobbitenango.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV/UTV tour to Hobbitenango and El Hato Verde

• Depart meeting point to Aldea Vuelta Grande
• Enjoy views of Antigua and volcanoes
• Arrive at Hobbitenango Park
• Park vehicles and explore hobbit world
• Take photos and visit medieval fair
• Jump on giant swing and view volcanoes
• Travel to El Hato Verde
• Enjoy forest, restaurant, and Malla Maya viewpoint
• Return to starting point by vehicle

The experience

You meet at the starting point and head toward Aldea Vuelta Grande, climbing toward Hobbitenango Park while the volcanoes (Agua, Fuego and Acatenango) come into view. The ATV or UTV is yours to drive. There's no other way up this mountain in a vehicle from Antigua. Once you park at the top, you step out into the Hobbitenango grounds: a Hobbit-themed park where you can photograph the viewpoints, play mini golf, and swing on the giant swing while the three volcanoes sit in the distance.

From there, the route continues to El Hato Verde, a forest property with its own restaurant and the Malla Maya: a suspended viewpoint that looks out over the canopy. You have time to walk around, eat if you want (food is not included), and take in the landscape before heading back to the vehicles for the return drive to the meeting point.

The guide rides along and speaks English, Spanish or French. Helmets and goggles are provided. If you're bringing children, infants can sit on an adult's lap. The tour welcomes kids from age 1 onward. Decide before booking whether you want the ATV (lighter, nimbler, seats 1–2) or the UTV buggy (more spacious, seats 2–3): the price stays the same either way.

What’s included

• Helmet and goggles.
• ATV or UTV vehicle (your choice of four-wheeler or buggy).
• use of the giant swing at Hobbitenango.
• mini golf at Hobbitenango.
• live guide in English, Spanish or French.

Options for this experience

2 options

Hobbitenango ATV TourGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00 and 14:00Quad bike (ATV): a vehicle that seats 1 or 2 people

Hobbitenango UTV TourGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00 and 14:00Buggy (UTV): a vehicle that seats 2, 3, 4 or 5 people

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 timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Antigua Rides

Is this one for you?Pick the ATV if your group is one or two people and you want a nimbler ride. Pick the UTV if you're three people or prefer more space. Either way, you're the one steering up a mountain that has no regular road. That's what makes this different from a guided tour where someone else drives.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

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.

Can I drive the ATV or UTV myself, or does a guide drive?

You drive the vehicle yourself. The guide rides along to lead the route and provide information about the stops, but the steering is yours.

What's the difference between the ATV and the UTV on this tour?

The ATV is a four-wheeler that fits 1 or 2 passengers. The UTV is a buggy that holds 2 to 3 people. Both vehicles reach the top of Hobbitenango, and the price is the same. You choose which one suits your group size at checkout.

What happens at Hobbitenango Park during the tour?

After you park the vehicle at the top, you walk through the Hobbit-themed grounds, take photos at the viewpoints overlooking the volcanoes, play mini golf, and ride the giant swing. The park sits at the summit, which is why the ATV or UTV is the only way to reach it from Antigua.

Is food included at El Hato Verde?

El Hato Verde has a restaurant on-site, but meals are not included in the tour price. You can order food there if you want to eat during the stop.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 3.5 hours from start to finish, including the drive up to Hobbitenango, time at the park, the drive to El Hato Verde, and the return to the meeting point.