ATV riding around Ronda: Can-AM Maverick through the Gorge

Ronda from a buggy seat: viewpoint, fortified walls, the Gorge and Puente Nuevo

A roughly 2-hour self-drive ATV experience around Ronda in a Can-AM Maverick 1000 Sport R, mostly offroad, with a professional guide leading the route. You start at an exclusive viewpoint 7 km away at over 1,100 meters elevation, then drive through Ronda's old quarter past its ancient fortified walls and historical sites, descending to El Tajo Gorge to see the 220-year-old Puente Nuevo bridge from a stunning vantage point. The experience includes a professional guide in English, Spanish or French; bottled water; a soft drink with a typical tapa; and downloadable photos taken by the guide. A valid driver's license with a minimum of 2 years' driving experience and age 25+ is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. New Bridge5m
2. El Tajo Gorge5m

Self-drive buggy tour around Ronda

• Depart from private parking spot
• Drive past ancient fortified walls
• Drive past historical Arab baths
• Drive past Old Ronda Bridge
• Stop at viewpoint of Puente Nuevo bridge
• Circle Ronda and stop at El Tajo Gorge
• Stop at stunning viewpoint if not busy
• Enjoy soft drink with typical tapa

The experience

You operate the Can-AM Maverick yourself. This is not a passenger ride. The guide leads the route and handles navigation while you drive mostly offroad through the countryside surrounding Ronda. The roughly 2-hour experience starts at a private parking area and takes you first to an exclusive viewpoint on the operator's own land, positioned 7 km away at over 1,100 meters elevation, where Ronda appears in the distance before you descend toward it. From there you drive through the old quarter, past the ancient fortified walls on both the north and south sides, and pass the historical Arab baths and the Old Ronda Bridge on your way around the town's perimeter.

The route circles Ronda along the outside and ends at El Tajo Gorge, where you stop to see Puente Nuevo, the 220-year-old New Bridge, from a stunning viewpoint. A soft drink with a typical tapa is included at the end. The guide is a professional who speaks English, Spanish or French and takes photos throughout the experience. Those images are downloadable free of charge. You'll need a valid driver's license, a minimum of 2 years' driving experience, and must be at least 25 years old. Comfortable walking shoes are required. Flip-flops are not permitted for driving or recommended as a passenger.

Choose between a 2-seater or 4-seater buggy at checkout. Bottled water, specific insurances and fuel are included. The experience suits all fitness levels, and the operator notes that all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, though the self-drive nature of the activity means you must be able to operate the vehicle.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English, Spanish or French.
• bottled water.
• soft drink with a typical tapa at the end.
• downloadable photos taken by the guide.
• specific insurances and fuel.
• coffee and tea available.

Options for this experience

2 options

One 2-seater buggyUp to 2 people · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 11:00Buggy for 2 seats: Can Am Maverick Sport 1000R, carrying up to 2 passengers

One 4-seater buggyUp to 4 people · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 11:00Lasts 2 hours. 4-seater buggy: Can-Am Maverick Sport 1000R or a comparable model, for up to 4 passengers

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 timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to1d before

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePets welcome

Is this one for you?You need a valid driver's license with 2+ years of driving experience and must be at least 25 to operate the Maverick yourself. Choose the 2-seater if you want to drive solo with just the guide, or the 4-seater to bring passengers along while you control the vehicle.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What is El Tajo Gorge and why is it the highlight of this drive?

El Tajo Gorge is the dramatic ravine that cuts through Ronda, and the route ends there so you can see Puente Nuevo, the 220-year-old New Bridge, from a stunning viewpoint overlooking the chasm. It's the visual centerpiece of the experience.

Do I need a driver's license and experience to operate the buggy?

Yes, a valid driver's license is required, and you must have a minimum of 2 years' driving experience and be at least 25 years old. You'll need to show your license before the experience begins.

What's included in the soft drink and tapa at the end?

A typical tapa, a small Spanish appetizer, comes with a soft drink as a stop at the end of the drive. Alcoholic drinks are available as an add-on depending on which buggy option you choose.

How much of this drive is offroad versus on paved roads through Ronda?

The experience is mostly offroad through the countryside, though the route passes through Ronda's old quarter along the ancient fortified walls and historical sites before descending to the Gorge. The operator describes it as a self-drive but guided longer and slightly more challenging experience.

Can I book this as a private experience, or does it run as a group?

The operator offers small-group or private tours depending on your preference and booking. You choose between a 2-seater buggy (just you and the guide) or a 4-seater buggy (up to three passengers plus the guide).