San Jose Beach ATV Ride Private Tour at Sunset

Ride an ATV along volcanic sand as the sun drops into the Pacific

A full-day private tour from Guatemala City to San Jose Beach on the south coast, where you spend the afternoon at a villa with pool and hammock, eat seafood lunch cooked on-site, then ride an ATV along the shoreline at sunset before returning to the city or Antigua. The tour runs 10 hours and includes all transport, meals, drinks and the ATV ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Relax and explore San Jose Beach

• Arrive at private villa
• Relax in hammock or pool
• Enjoy seafood lunch
• Ride ATV along beach shore
• Watch sunset at beach
• Freshen up at villa
• Return to Guatemala City or Antigua

The experience

You leave Guatemala City in an air-conditioned vehicle and head toward the coast. The drive gets you to a private villa on San Jose Beach, where the rest of the day unfolds at your own pace. The villa has a pool, hammocks strung in the shade, and WiFi if you need it. A local cook prepares seafood lunch on-site, and the menu can be adjusted in advance if you have preferences or dietary needs. Sodas, bottled water, snacks and alcoholic beverages are included throughout the day.

As the afternoon light starts to shift, you get on an ATV and ride along the beach itself. The black volcanic sand and the sea breeze are the point here. You're not sightseeing from a distance, you're moving through it. The ride is timed to catch the sunset from the water's edge. After the light fades, you head back to the villa to rinse off, then the vehicle takes you back to Guatemala City or Antigua Guatemala, whichever you prefer.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from Guatemala City.
• full day at a private villa with pool and hammock access.
• seafood lunch cooked by a local cook (menu adjustable in advance).
• sodas, bottled water, snacks and alcoholic beverages.
• ATV rental and ride along San Jose Beach at sunset.
• WiFi at the villa.
• return transport to Guatemala City or Antigua Guatemala.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00

AgesAdult (4 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 95 years) · Infant (under 4)

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Guatemala Native Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Spanish, so you can follow comfortably in whichever language suits you. The full 10-hour day means you leave early and return in the evening, which works well if you have a free day in Guatemala City or want to add a beach break between time in Antigua.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4).

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 choose between returning to Guatemala City or Antigua Guatemala at the end?

Yes. The tour ends with a return to either Guatemala City or Antigua Guatemala, and you choose which one when you book.

What is the black sand beach like at San Jose Beach?

San Jose Beach has dark volcanic sand and warm water. The ATV ride along the shore is the main activity there, and the sunset timing is built into the tour schedule.

Is the seafood lunch customizable if I have dietary restrictions?

The menu can be changed in advance. Let the operator know your preferences or restrictions when you book, and the local cook will adjust what is prepared.

How much time do I spend in the water or swimming?

The tour includes pool access at the villa for the afternoon, and the ATV ride runs along the beach at sunset. Swimming in the ocean is not part of the scheduled itinerary, though the villa pool is available during your stay.