ATV Riding in Ixtapa: Small Groups on Beach & Rivers

Ride ATVs across sand and through rivers to a quiet beach

ATV riding in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo takes you on a four-hour ride along pristine beaches, across rivers and through palm groves to Troncones beach, with groups capped at eight riders. Hotel pickup and transportation to the starting point in Pantla are included, along with ATV rental and a drink at Troncones before the return ride. The tour runs at 9am and 1pm daily, with a live guide speaking English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour along beach and rivers

• Pick up at hotel
• Drive 20 minutes to Pantla
• Ride ATVs along beach
• Cross rivers on ATV
• Rest at Troncones beach
• Enjoy a refreshing drink
• Return along the beach

The experience

Pantla is where the ride begins, twenty minutes from your hotel. You'll pick up an ATV there and head straight onto the beach, riding the sand with the water in view and the option to cross shallow rivers as you move toward Troncones. The route stays on natural terrain (beach, water crossings, palm groves), so you're operating the machine yourself the whole way, not watching from a seat. With only eight ATVs per departure, the group stays small enough that you're not caught in a line of riders.

Troncones beach is the turnaround point, a quieter stretch where you'll stop for a drink and a break before heading back the same route to Pantla. The whole outing takes about four hours from pickup to drop-off. Both the morning and afternoon departures run every day, so you can fit the ride around the rest of your schedule in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and transportation to the starting point in Pantla.
• ATV rental for the full ride.
• a drink at Troncones beach.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00, 12:30 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 14 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ixtapa Pacific Tours

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or directions to Pantla, so the ride is accessible whether you're staying in Ixtapa or nearby and arrived without a rental. The small group of eight keeps the pace manageable and the experience personal rather than crowded.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 the physical demand like on an ATV ride in Ixtapa?

The ride requires at least a moderate level of fitness. You're operating the ATV yourself across sand, through water and over uneven terrain for three hours of active riding. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns or pregnancy.

What happens if I can't ride an ATV? Can I come along anyway?

The activity centers on operating an ATV yourself, so there's no passenger option included. If you want to join the group without riding, you'd need to arrange that separately with the operator.

How long is the ride at Troncones beach?

Troncones is a rest stop where you'll have time for a drink and a break before the return ride to Pantla. The exact duration of the stop isn't specified, but it's built into the four-hour total.