ATV Riding in Santiago: Dirt Bike & Buggy Off-Road

You operate the machine through Baja's legendary off-road terrain.

ATV riding in Santiago puts you behind the controls of either a full-desert Honda CRF450X dirt bike or a Baja-rated race buggy, navigating the trails of the Baja 1000 race course through mountains, arroyos, waterfalls and coastal desert. The activity includes full protective gear, a certified guide in English or Spanish, and bottled water. Lunch is included on full-day expeditions. Choose the half-day motorcycle or buggy option at checkout, or book the full day to add snorkeling at Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park.

The experience

You pick your machine (a full-desert-prepped Honda dirt bike or a race-spec buggy), and ride or drive it yourself through terrain most travelers see only in photos. The route crosses the legendary trails of the Baja 1000 race, threading through mountains and arroyos, past waterfalls and shipwrecks, and along the coast near East Cape and Boca de Vinorama. A certified guide leads the expedition and handles the route. You handle the controls. Full protective gear comes with the booking, and a half-day outing fits into an afternoon, while a full-day expedition adds lunch and the option to snorkel in Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park.

The difference between the two machines is the difference between riding and driving: a dirt bike demands balance and throttle control on narrow, technical terrain, while a buggy seats you lower and wider, trading agility for stability on rougher ground. Both come with the same protective setup and guide support. Bottled water is provided throughout, and the guide speaks English or Spanish. Pickup is included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the trailhead.

What’s included

• Full protective gear including helmet and body armor.
• bottled water throughout the ride.
• certified guide in English or Spanish.
• pickup to the trailhead.
• your choice of full-desert Honda CRF450X dirt bike or Baja-rated race buggy.
• lunch on full-day expeditions only.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half-day off-road motorcycle tourUp to 1 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 14:00Lasts 3 hours: a 3 to 4 hour expedition, depending on your skill level and pace. Includes bottled water, East Cape roads, and an expedition on a Honda CRF450X: a full Baja-rated bike with suspension, jets, exhaust, and a desert tank.

Buggy expedition lasting a half dayUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 14:00Off-road buggy for two people, with a driver and a navigator riding a race car.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

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

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Baja Ride

Is this one for you?Half-day rides fit an afternoon and suit riders or drivers who want to test the terrain without a full commitment. Book the full day if you want to add Cabo Pulmo snorkeling and have time to cover more ground. The choice between dirt bike and buggy depends on whether you prefer the control and agility of riding or the stability of driving on rough terrain.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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 difference between the dirt bike and the buggy for a half-day ride?

The Honda CRF450X dirt bike is a full-desert-prepped machine you ride standing or seated, best for technical single-track and tighter terrain. The race buggy is a four-wheeled vehicle you drive from a seated position, handling rougher ground and wider trails. Both half-day options cover the same remote landscape. The choice is how you want to operate the machine.

Does the half-day ATV riding include lunch?

Lunch is included only on full-day expeditions. Half-day rides include bottled water and full protective gear, but not a meal.

What happens at Cabo Pulmo if I book the full-day buggy ride?

Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park is a stop on the full-day buggy expedition, and snorkeling gear is available there, though it's not included in the activity price and is a client expense at the park itself. You can choose to snorkel or skip it depending on your interest.

Do I need off-road riding experience to book this?

No. The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. A certified guide leads the expedition and the terrain is navigable for beginners, though you should be comfortable operating a motorcycle or driving a vehicle on uneven ground.

What protective gear do I get, and is it included?

Full protective gear comes with every booking: helmet, body armor and other safety equipment specific to your chosen machine. It's included in the price, not an add-on.