ATV Riding Puerto Vallarta: Sierra Madre Mountains & Villages
Ride through colonial Puerto Vallarta and into the Sierra Madre on your own ATV
ATV riding from Puerto Vallarta takes you through the city's old town colonial streets, outlying villages and Sierra Madre mountain trails on your own machine. A guide leads the route, stops twice for refreshment at a cantina and riverside restaurant, and provides helmet, photos and videos. Arrive 15 minutes early. Minimum age is 6, and all drivers need a valid license. You choose between riding solo or sharing one ATV with a passenger.
Options for this experience
2 optionsWhat’s included
- Helmet and guide throughout the ride.
- photos and videos taken during the day.
- two stops including a cantina refreshment and a riverside restaurant where you can order food or drinks.
- all taxes and fees.
Times
- Monday to Saturday 09:00 14:00
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Operated by Estigo Tours
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The experience
The ride starts in Puerto Vallarta's Malecon along the shore, where you'll pass the city's contemporary sculptures and colonial architecture before heading into the back streets and outlying villages. From there the trail climbs into the Sierra Madre Mountains, where the landscape opens up and the tourist areas fall away. You operate the ATV the whole time. This is not a guided tour where someone else drives.
Two stops break up the ride. The first is at a cantina for a quick refreshment, and the second at a riverside restaurant where you can order Mexican food or drinks before heading back. The guide handles the route and timing. You bring closed-toed shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. Photos and videos are taken throughout and included with your booking. Total time is 3.5 hours from start to finish.
You'll need a valid driver's license to operate an ATV, and the minimum age is 6 years old. If you're riding solo, you book a single ATV. If you're bringing a passenger to share one machine, you book the double option and select an even number of travelers. The maximum combined weight per ATV is 400 lbs. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. The tour leaves on time, and late arrivals are left behind. The credit card used for purchase must be presented at check-in. The tour runs rain or shine unless conditions become unsafe.
Is this one for you?Book the single ATV option if you want to ride solo and control your own pace through the villages and mountains. Choose the double option if you're bringing a passenger to share one machine. It's the only way to keep costs down when two people are riding together, and the guide adjusts the route for both skill levels.
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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.
Can I ride an ATV if I've never done it before?
The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness and a valid driver's license, but no prior ATV experience is stated as necessary. You operate the machine yourself throughout the 3.5-hour ride, so comfort with handling the controls matters more than experience.
What happens at the stops during the Sierra Madre ride?
The first stop is at a cantina for a quick refreshment to cool down. The second stop is at a riverside restaurant where you can order Mexican food or drinks before the return ride to the starting point.
Can my child ride on the ATV with me?
Yes, children can ride as passengers on a shared ATV with an adult, but the minimum age is 6 years old and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. If you book the double ATV option, one adult and one child can share one machine.
What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?
The price includes helmet use, a guide, all taxes and fees, and photos and videos taken during the ride. Bring closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, and Mexican pesos if you want to buy souvenirs or tip the guide: food and drinks at the restaurant stops are not included.
Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the starting point?
Hotel pickup is not included, so you'll need to arrange your own way to the location. Public transportation options are available nearby, or you can take a taxi or rental car.
What if I'm a cruise ship passenger?
Allow 90 minutes from the time your ship docks to reach the starting location. Plan your departure accordingly so you have time to get there before the tour leaves promptly at its scheduled time.
ATV Riding Puerto Vallarta: Sierra Madre Mountains & Villages
3h 30m · EN · ES
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