ATV ride on Mazatlan beach with catamaran and Old Town tour

Ride the shoreline on an ATV, then anchor the afternoon at a beach restaurant

A half-day activity in Mazatlan combining a 30-minute ATV ride on Stone Island's beach with a guided tour of Old Mazatlan's historic center and Cliff's Divers show. Pickup from Northwest-side hotels at 9:00 AM, catamaran transport to and from the beach restaurant, and an English-speaking guide are included. You choose whether to add lunch, drinks, ocean activities or a horse ride at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Beach ATV and city tour adventure

• Pick up travelers from hotels
• Tour downtown Mazatlán
• Visit Inmaculate Conception Cathedral and flea market
• Watch Cliff's Divers show
• Board catamaran to beach restaurant
• Relax at beach restaurant
• Ride ATV along shoreline for 30 minutes
• Enjoy free time at the beach
• Board catamaran to return to pier
• Drop off travelers at hotels

The Experience

The day starts with pickup at 9:00 AM from hotels on Mazatlan's Northwest side, then a 45-minute drive south to Old Mazatlan's historic center. You'll walk through the restored 19th-century plazas and step inside the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, then browse the flea market for local crafts and fresh goods. At 10:30 AM you reach Cliff's Divers show, perched on the Devil's Cave, where you watch the divers' performances before heading to the pier.

At 11:00 AM you board a double-decker catamaran and sail to Stone Island, where a beachfront restaurant waits with shaded seating, a table and chairs already set. This is where the ATV ride happens—a 30-minute run along the shoreline on a semiautomatic machine, with two guides handling the instruction and leading the way. The guides cover gear-shifting and trail navigation, so no prior riding experience is needed.

After you're back from the beach, the afternoon is yours. The restaurant serves full meals, or you can stay in the shade and swim. At 3:00 PM the day wraps up; you board the catamaran again at 3:15 PM and sail back to the pier for the return drive to your hotel, arriving by late afternoon. Ground and sea transport, complimentary drinks during travel, and the beachfront setup are all included.

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel.
• guided tour of Old Mazatlan's cathedral, flea market and Cliff's Divers show with an English-speaking guide.
• catamaran transport to and from Stone Island.
• 30-minute ATV ride on the beach with two guides and instruction.
• beachfront restaurant with table, chairs and shaded seating.
• complimentary drinks during ground and sea transport.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mazatlan Shore Excursions

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a hands-on ATV ride along the beach rather than a guided tour—you control the semiautomatic vehicle yourself, and ground-plus-sea transport gets you to multiple beach spots in one day.

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Top questions

What's the ATV ride actually like on Stone Island?

The ATV ride runs for 30 minutes along the shoreline of Stone Island, on a semiautomatic machine. Two guides lead the way and teach you how to shift gears and handle the trails, so beginners are welcome and children can ride too.

Do I have to pay extra for lunch at the beach restaurant?

Lunch and drinks are optional add-ons you can choose at checkout. The beachfront restaurant is included with shaded seating and a table, but food and beverages beyond complimentary drinks during transport cost extra.

How much time do I actually spend at the beach?

You arrive at Stone Island around 11:00 AM and depart at 3:00 PM, giving you roughly four hours at the beachfront restaurant. The ATV ride takes 30 minutes of that time; the rest is yours to eat, swim or relax in the shade.

What happens in Old Mazatlan before we get to the beach?

Old Mazatlan's historic center includes the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, where you step inside, and the flea market, where you can buy local crafts and fresh agricultural products. You also stop at Cliff's Divers show on the Devil's Cave to watch the performances before sailing to the island.

Is hotel pickup included, or do I meet somewhere?

Hotel pickup is included from Northwest-side hotels starting at 9:00 AM. The drive south to Old Mazatlan takes about 45 minutes, then you continue to the pier for the catamaran ride to Stone Island.