ATV Riding in Sayulita: Mountain Trails & Ocean Views

Throttle through Sierra Madre trails with the Pacific in sight.

ATV riding in Sayulita puts you on your own all-terrain vehicle for a 2.5-hour adventure through mountain paths, country roads and river crossings in the foothills above town, with ocean views of Higuera Blanca. The tour includes free roundtrip hotel pickup, a safety briefing, helmet and protective gear, a live guide, and a tequila tasting afterward. Departures run three times daily so you can fit it into a short window.

The experience

You get picked up from your accommodation in Sayulita and driven to the trailhead. After a safety briefing and gear check, you mount your own ATV (or share one with a partner if you prefer) and head into the Sierra Madre foothills. The ride mixes rugged single-track, wider country roads and shallow river crossings: terrain that keeps your hands busy and your attention on the trail ahead. The whole thing lasts about two and a half hours, which is long enough to feel like a real expedition but short enough to fit into an afternoon.

The landscape shifts as you climb: dense scrub and local flora give way to open ridges where the Pacific comes into view across Higuera Blanca. You're riding, not being driven past, so the pace and the moment are yours. The guide stays with the group and handles the route. You handle the machine. Three daily departures (9am, noon and 3pm) mean you can book around other plans, and the whole thing wraps with a tequila tasting back in town before you head back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Free roundtrip hotel pickup and drop-off in Sayulita.
• safety equipment including helmet and protective gear.
• a full safety briefing before you ride.
• a live guide fluent in English and Spanish.
• approximately 2.5 hours of riding through mountain trails, country roads and river crossings.
• and a tequila tasting in town after the ride.

Options for this experience

2 options

Double ATVGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Double ATV

Single ATVGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

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 31 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

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tours Mexico

Is this one for you?Book the single ATV if you want to ride solo and handle the machine yourself. Choose the double ATV if you'd rather share the ride and the controls with a partner. The three daily departures mean you can fit this into a free afternoon without reshaping your whole day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

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 my own ATV or do I have to share one?

You can choose a single ATV to ride alone, or a double ATV to share with a partner. Both options are available at checkout.

What's included in the ATV riding tour?

The tour includes free roundtrip pickup from your accommodation, safety equipment and a full briefing before you ride, a live guide in English or Spanish, and a tequila tasting after you return to Sayulita.

How long is the actual riding, and what's the terrain like?

The tour runs about 2.5 hours total. You'll ride rugged mountain trails, country roads and shallow river crossings through the foothills above Sayulita, with views across to Higuera Blanca and the Pacific Ocean.

What time can I depart, and do I need to arrange my own transport?

Departures leave at 9am, noon and 3pm. Transport is included. A driver picks you up from your hotel or any meeting point in Sayulita and brings you back after the tasting.

What's the minimum age to ride an ATV?

Children are welcome from age 8. Infants must sit on an adult's lap if they're part of the group, though they won't operate an ATV.

Are there any health conditions that would make this tour unsuitable?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, or for pregnant travelers. It is suitable for all other fitness levels.