About this tour
A 5-hour private ATV tour through Puerto Vallarta's mountain terrain to natural hot springs, suited for confident riders with solid fitness. You'll navigate dirt tracks and elevation changes through rural villages and Sierra Madre landscape, then swim in mineral-rich spring water and eat locally. The private format means you set the pace — ride hard or linger longer as you choose.
Highlights
- Advanced-level off-road riding through mountain terrain and dirt tracks
- Remote villages and rural Mexico away from tourist zones
- Natural hot spring pools with mineral-rich water for swimming
- Mexican food served on-site at the spring location
- Private tour — you control how long to ride versus rest
- Sierra Madre nature and wildlife viewing throughout
- Includes ATV, helmet, goggles, face mask and guide
What to expect
You'll meet at the ATV shop (accessible via Uber or public transport nearby) and receive your vehicle, safety gear and briefing. The tour then heads into the mountains on a mix of dirt roads and climbing terrain, stopping at small villages to see authentic local life. Pacing is flexible — you decide whether to push through riding or spend more time at each village stop.
Once you reach the spring site, you'll have time to swim in the natural hot pools, refuel with Mexican food cooked there, and soak in the landscape. The return journey follows similar mountain tracks back to base. Bring a swimming costume if you want to get in the water, and expect dust, elevation changes and rough terrain throughout.
What travellers say
- Private format lets you customise ride intensity and stop duration
- Genuine rural villages and untouristy landscape throughout
- Natural hot springs and on-site Mexican food included
- All riding gear and guide provided in one package
- Flexible pacing suits both adventure seekers and leisure explorers
- Advanced difficulty requires confident ATV skills and high fitness
- Not accessible for those with spinal issues or poor cardiovascular health
- Breakfast and drinks excluded; you'll need to budget separately
- Rough terrain and elevation mean physical exertion and discomfort
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits experienced ATV riders with high physical fitness who want adventure off the main tourist trail and don't mind a remote, rugged setting. It's not suitable if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have poor cardiovascular health — the terrain and vibration are serious. Minimum rider age is 16 with a valid driver permit; passengers as young as 6 can tag along. You'll need bug spray, comfortable walking shoes, a swimming suit, and weather-appropriate clothing — it runs in all conditions. Breakfast, drinks and snacks aren't included, so plan ahead. A minimum of 2 ATVs per booking applies (single or double riders). Cruise passengers must provide ship details at booking. Note: locals may request $3 USD per ATV for trail maintenance.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.