Antigua Valley Ride - Mountain Bike

So fun, but beware of challenging hill.

I totally enjoyed this bike tour. My guide, Yahaira, was amazing and fun to be with. By the end of the day I felt like a made a new friend with Yahaira. She lived locally and knew the area inside and out. She was very authentic and kind. I felt safe with her leading the bike ride. I enjoyed seeing the outskirts of Antigua and going places I hadn't been. The churches that we saw were beautiful especially the oldest church that no one knows who built it. The stop at the chocolate factory was really fun. I tasted an orange flavored hot chocolate that was simply delicious. Of course a had to buy a sleeve of these hot chocolate disks. The only reason I gave the trip a 4/5 was because it was more uphill than I thought it was going to be. After getting through the city, we started to travel uphill. At first it was a gradual uphill. But then we got to a majorly steep section of roadway. It was probably the steepest road I have ever biked up. I personally enjoyed the challenge, but I imagine that most people would have to walk this part of the trip. However, the ride back down at the end was very fun. I would totally recommend this trip if you are okay with some gently uphill and then a major uphill. When I go back to Antigua, I will definitely go on another trip with Old Town Outfitters and request Yahaira to be the guide.

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Fantastic experience

The tour was fantastic and bikes were high quality mountain bikes, essential for cobblestone streets. It is a great way to see Antigua and surrounding towns. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Every time was saw a packed tour bus go by we thought how lucky we were to be out on bikes. Stops were well scheduled giving us rest and detailed history and the chocolate and macadamia tours were quick and interesting. We covered a lot of ground and felt like we saw and learned about local culture. Recommend very highly.

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Amazing bike ride and stops

I went with Vini on this bike tour. I always do bike tours when traveling and this was my very favorite. This is an absolute must do. Vini is an incredible guide! Plus, I loved that all the stops were all just the right length- sometimes stops have too much information. The chocolate sampling, macadamia nut farm, and textiles were all amazing and good breaks from the ride!

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Cycling in Guatamala… can’t beat it…

A great day with two exceptional guides. Daniel and Willy…. exploring the local villages by bike…. Fun and fascinating to see places ‘off the beaten track’… Thanks guys….

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great day with Daniel and Willy exploring the local villages. Getting off the beaten track is one of our favorite ways to show the real heart of Guatemala, and it makes us so happy to know you enjoyed it too. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the guides — they’ll be delighted! We hope to have you back for another adventure soon. 🚴‍♂️✨

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Great experience but you have to be in shape!

It was a great way to see a different view kf the areas in and around Antigua including church ruins a macadamia plantation (and chocolate and níspero and other local liqueurs) and get a lot of exercise. Bring a small backpack for extra water and any souvenirs tiu may purchase. Not for the faint of heart since there is traffic in some parts (but that’s actually a fun part of the experience for me) and tiu really si need to be in shape as there are some significant hills. I loved it!! My guide Vinny was great. I did the tour in Spanish but one can also do so in English

Response from the operator: Hi Richard, Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed exploring Antigua’s surroundings — from the church ruins to the macadamia plantation, chocolate, and local liqueurs. It sounds like you really embraced the adventure! We appreciate your helpful tips for future guests about water, souvenirs, and those fun hills. 😊 Vinny will be so happy to hear your kind words; he truly loves sharing these experiences in both Spanish and English. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures whenever you’re in Guatemala again! 🚴‍♂️

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