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Day of the Dead Enduro - Nov 2026

Day of the Dead Enduro - Nov 2026

From USD $1470 /pp

Join us for 5 days of epic gravity assisted riding in Guatemala along with local celebration and culture!

Dates: Oct 27 - Nov 3, 2026

  • Duration: 8 Days (5 Days Riding)
  • Level: Advanced — 5+ years mountain biking experience. Please contact us if you are in doubt of your ability.
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Day of the Dead Enduro - Nov 2026

Join us for a week of epic gravity assisted riding in Guatemala along with local celebration and culture! Our Day of the Dead Enduro mountain biking tour is our best gravity ride held once a year in the volcanic paradise of Guatemala.

On this new 7 day Enduro Mountain Biking tour we'll will start in the colonial Spanish capital of Antigua, stay in the mountains of Tecpán visit Lake Atitlán, one of the most beautiful lake in the world, freeride lava fields on the Pacaya Volcano and finish at the surf-town of el Paredón on the Pacific.

November 1st in Guatemala is known as All Saints’ Day or Day of the Dead. The date is sacred to the Mayan people and in the weeks leading up to "Dia de Los Muertos" the country is alive with color and celebration. Kites are flown a way to communicate with the beyond. Cemeteries are turned into fiestas as relatives come to celebrate with the deceased.

6 jam-packed days of enduro mountain biking, of spirit chasing, small town celebrations, and epic technical riding on our best gravity mountain bike ride of the year!

5 Day Option

Oct 27 -
Nov 1, 2026

Connect Antigua, Tecpán and Lake Atitlán (Advanced route)

  • Full Shuttle Support
  • Professional Guides
  • Food and snacks
  • Visit the Kite Festival

$1750 /pp

7 Day Option

Oct 27 -
Nov 3, 2026

New!

Cumbre al mar - finish on the beach at the surf town of El Paredón (Advanced Route)

  • Adds two more days!
  • Freeride the Active Pacaya Vocano
  • Accommodation in El Paredon Surf House

$2000 /pp

Guatemala Mountain Bike Tours - MTB Guatemala

Day of the Dead Enduro '26 - Full Itinerary

DateNotesHotelMeals
Day 1
Oct 27 (Tues)		ArrivalHotel Eterna Primavera
Antigua		n/a
Day 2
Oct 28 (Wed)		Antigua Day RideFarmhouse, TecpánB, L, D
Day 3
Oct 29 (Thurs)		Tecpán Enduro Day RidesFarmhouse, TecpánB,L,D
Day 4
Oct 30 (Fri)		Tecpán -> Lake AtitlánCasa del Mundo
Jaibalito		B, L
Day 5
Oct 31 (Sat)		Atitlán OesteVillas PalopóB, L
Day 6
Nov 1 (Sun)		Dia de los Muertos
Sumpango Giant Kite Festival		Hotel Eterna Primavera
Antigua		B,L
Day 7
Nov 2 (Mon)		Cumbre al Mar - Pacaya Volcano Beachfront Hotel
El Paredón		B,L
Day 8
Nov 3 (Tue)		Rest Day / Returnn/an/a

INCLUDED

  • Airport Transfer
  • Most Meals
  • Accommodations
  • 1:4 Staff
  • Private shuttle and driver
  • Bi-Lingual Mountain Bike Guides
  • Fruits & Snacks
  • Filtered water
  • Park Entrances
  • Private Drivers
  • Vehicle and 4x4 Support
  • Comfortable Bus
  • Mechanical assistance
  • Access to pro tool kit.
  • Guides with Wilderness First Aid (WFR Certification)
  • Picnic Lunches
  • First-aid kit, two way radio Communication, Satellite locator
  • Exclusive House / Cabin Rentals
  • Pre-departure info package
  • Gift Package
  • Daily Bike Cleaning

NOT INCLUDED

  • Bike Rental
  • Airfare

October 27, 2026 (Tuesday)

We will meet you at the airport transferring you to Antigua Guatemala for a special welcome dinner and celebration. Tools and bike stand will be provided and our crew will be there to assist with bike assembly.

Hotel Night 1: Cacique Real Antigua, Guatemala

Located in a peaceful area but still close enough to the center of the city Hotel Cacique Real has a beautiful terrace and garden with remodeled open rooms set in a colonial era mansion. The hotel comes equipped with an in-house restaurant and spectacular Volcano views.

October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)

With high emotions high we'll set out to sample some of the best downhill trails in Antigua Guatemala. We will shuttle up below Acatenango and active Fuego Volcano - beginning a day full of blistering descents coffee farms and milkshakes. This day includes 3 shuttles in three of the prominent ecosystems in the Antigua valley with over 2000m of descent.

Day of the Dead Enduro - Day 1: Antigua Trails
Photo: © 2022 Brendan James MTB Guatemala www.mtbguatemala.com MTBguatemala.com

What is the riding like in Antigua Guatemala? The mountain biking in antigua is loose and deep on volcanic soil. You'll get a chance to sample some of the famous toboggan runs that pass through lush cloud forests.

Hotel: Tecpán

Our base of operations this swiss cabin is located at 2800m in the mountains of Tecpán, about 1hr from Antigua. This solar powered cabin includes electricity and hot water with dormitory style lodging and fireplaces in each room for heating.

October 30, 2026 (thursday)

Welcome to this MTB dream wonderland! Tecpán is known for its incredibly versatile terrain and epic riding. We will shred the best trails in town and visit the Ruins of Iximche during the afternoon, before shutting to a unique mountain lodge for the night at 2900m.

- Our Favorite Downhills in Tecpán!

Killian Bron rides the trails in Tecpán ©2022 MTB Guatemala

What is is the mountain biking like in Tecpán Guatemala? The riding in Tecpán follows 100 year old logging trails and pre-Hispanic foothpaths of the Maya. Due to the altitude there are still a lot of native pine forests, with roots and rocks. In Tecpán we have built dozens of kilometers of trails to add flow to the region.

Hotel Night 3: Tecpán

Our cozy home for the night situated on a 300 acre property with fantastic views of the erupting Fuego Volcano. This evening we'll be preparing a camp dinner barbeque style.

October 30, 2026 (friday)

Today we will follow an ancient Mayan route point to point. Starting from the top of Cerro Tecpán, we'll cross varios ecosystems to reach the shore of Lake Atitlán. Ride awesome trails, enjoy the astonishing views of the volcanoes, delve into Guatemala's vibrant culture and finish off with an epic boat ride into the sunset!

- The Route of the Kaqchikel

Hotel Day 4

Casa Del Mundo

Jaibalito, Lake Atitlán

At the end of the ride, we will take a boat and cross the lake to reach our final destination.
Casa del Mundo is a beautiful hotel built onto a rocky cliff by the side of the Lake, perfect to relax after a big day on the bike. Here you will enjoy some of the most beautiful views Lake Atitlán has to offer.

October 31st (Friday) - Lake Atitlán West

This is an optional rest day. Those who would like can enjoy the beauty of Lake Atitlán and rest up with a day of swimming and relaxing.

For those who prefer to ride we'll shuttle up to an exclusive route along the edge of the atitlán crater connecting spectacular viewpoints before descending over 1200m on a jungle flow trail.

In the evening we will boat over to Panajachel for the town's annual day of the dead fiesta in the cemetery.

November 1, 2026 (Saturday)

In the morning, we will shuttle to the mountain of Tecpán where we will sample an an epic 1200m technical descent through steep pine forests. We will attend the Giant Kite Festival in Sumpango in the afternoon.


The Festival de Barrialetes Gigantes is one of the largest Day of the Dead-celebrations in Guatemala, where locals display enormous 30m kites that they have been working on for many months. We will wrap up the week back in Antigua.

November 2nd (Sunday) - Cumbre Al Mar

From the summit to the sea - join us for our Bonus Day Ride and bike all the way to the Pacific Ocean! We'll start with a freeride on the slopes of the active Pacaya Volcano

Follow rugged jeep track and traverse a variety of climates, including rich cloud forest, waterfalls, coffee and sugarcane plantations down to sea level. A monster day to finish off a monster week!

Hotel Night 7: El Paredón Surf House

Located steps from surf el Paredón surf house was the original hotel that made this beach famous!

November 3, 2026 (tuesday)

After spending the night at the beach, it will be time to say goodbye on our last day as we head back to Antigua to culminate our tour.


If you would like to extend your trip with another day of riding or other activities, such as kayaking or surfing at El Paredón, we can help you with that!


Please let us know at your time of booking if you have plans to stay at the beach and we can help you coordinate additional nights of accommodation.

Day of the Dead Enduro - Day 6: Sumpango Giant Kite Festival

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FULL SHUTTLE SUPPORT

All of our multi-day trip include full shuttle support with 4x4 vehicles that follow us along the route with various reunion points throughout the day. The vehicles provide a base for your luggage, snacks and water and allow you to cut out sections of riding or take breaks if needed.

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Day of the Dead Enduro - Nov 2026

Select your group size to see the price per person.

2 people (15% discount)
OptionIncludesPrice per person
No Bike Rental Guided tour + mechanical support $2100.00Q15960 USD $1785.00GTQ 13566
Full Suspension Bike Rental +$499 Guided tour + premium full suspension bike $2599.00Q19752 USD $2284.00GTQ 17358
ebike Rental +$700 Guided tour + electric mountain bike $2800.00Q21280 USD $2485.00GTQ 18886

*Prices shown are for open group tours.

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FAQ

Are there any extra fees that I will have to pay on top of the listed price?
No, we do not charge any extra fees or fuel surcharges. The listed price is the price you pay. Including tax.
What is your refund and cancellation policy?
You must call 72 hours ahead of your scheduled tour for a full refund. Within 72 hours you will assess a $35 termination fee. There are no refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of your tour, or if you decide not to show up.
Are we going hiking even though it’s raining and windy?
We do hike in the rain, snow, wind and any other weather conditions that nature decides to throw at us. After all, we’re going on adventures! If the weather is unsafe for any reason, the trip will be changed or postponed. You will be notified the week of your trip if there are changes due to weather.
Should I print a receipt to show the tour guide?
We understand that you may not have a printer handy when you're traveling so it is not necessary to have a printed copy. However, we require that you show ID matching your reservation and also the Order # that is immediately emailed to you after you make your reservation.
How much does it cost to do a private tour?
Please contact us to get the latest information on your desired trip.
Do I have to make a reservation or can I just show up?
Yes. Reservations are required for guaranteed spots on all tours. Reservations help us determine the number of guides we need to ensure that our groups remain manageable and enjoyable, and they allow us to notify you of changes to the tour due to weather or anything that could disturb the tours.
What should I wear?
Wear whatever is comfortable. It is recommended to have a sturdy pair of broken-in trail shoes, boots, or sneakers. It is preferable to dress in layers and wear clothing that will wick away perspiration and keep you dry and comfortable
What do I need to bring?
Not much, remember our trips are all inclusive. We do suggest you bring appropriate clothing to fit the season and a day pack to carry extra snacks and water.