Volcán de Agua & Cultural Villages ATV Tour – 5 Hour Adventure

1. Name of Item: Volcán de Agua & Cultural Villages ATV Tour
2. Specify the date range: Year Round
3. Days of the week offered: Monday – Sunday
4. Start & end times:
   • Start: 9:30 a.m.
   • End: Approximately 2:30 p.m.
5. Duration: Approximately 5 hours
6. Booking options & prices:
   • Driver: 80USD per person (valid driver’s licence required)
   • Passenger: 50 USD per person
   • You are unable to book a reservation only with a passenger rate; you must have a driver rate as well.
   • Youth with a valid driver’s licence may drive their own ATV but must book as an adult.
7. Description:
   This scenic 5-hour ATV adventure takes you through some of Antigua’s most culturally rich and picturesque villages, leading up to the base of Volcán de Agua in the indigenous town of Santa María de Jesús, located over 2,070 meters above sea level. Visit the lively local market and experience authentic Guatemalan life before descending back toward Antigua.
   Along the way, stop in San Juan del Obispo, home to the famous Chocolatería Antigua, where you’ll see a demonstration of the traditional chocolate-making process and enjoy a tasting. Next door, visit a local wine shopoffering fruit wines made from nispero, manzanilla, mango, and more. Continue to San Pedro de las Huertas, where you’ll tour a local jade factory and learn how raw jade is transformed into fine jewelry.
   The tour concludes with a stop at a local restaurant, where you’ll enjoy a taste of traditional Guatemalan cuisine and refreshing drinks before returning to Antigua.
8. Schedule (Detailed):

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10. Confirmation email details:
    • Meeting point and guide contact information provided after booking.
    • Bring a valid driver’s licence (for all drivers).
    • Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.
    • Bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a small amount of cash for purchases.
    • Food and drinks are included only at the final stop unless specified otherwise.
    • Please arrive 10–15 minutes before departure for paperwork and briefing.
11. Customer info to gather:

• Full name, email, and phone number.
• Number of participants (drivers and passengers).
• Age and valid driver’s licence number (for drivers).
• Any health conditions, allergies, or dietary requirements.
• Emergency contact name and phone number.

11. Advance booking:

• Recommended at least 48 hours in advance.
• Bookable up to 1 month prior to tour date.
• Group and private bookings available upon request.

12. Inventory:

• ATVs and helmets available for all participants.
• Bilingual local guide for the full duration of the tour.
• Stops include local market, chocolate factory, wine shop, jade workshop, and restaurant.

13. Photos:

• Volcán de Agua base, Santa María market, chocolate and wine tasting, jade factory, village plazas, and panoramic valley views (to be attached separately).

14. Additional info / Terms & Safety:

• All participants must sign a waiver before departure.
• Tour operates rain or shine, with cancellations only in extreme conditions.
• Drivers must be sober and capable of handling an ATV safely.
• Helmets are mandatory while operating the vehicle.
• Respect local customs, property, and natural sites.

Cancellation & date-change policy: No full refunds unless due to operator issues (weather, mechanical problems, etc.). Date-change requests must be made at least 48 hours prior to departure and are subject to approval and availability.