The ATV Tour Phuket – also known as a quad tour or buggy adventure – is one of the most exciting land excursions on the island. On a fully automatic ATV (quad) or a spacious buggy, you navigate through Phuket’s lush jungle on muddy off-road tracks and winding hill roads – up to the world-famous Big Buddha with its breathtaking 360° panorama across the entire island. No driving experience required, no gears, no clutch. The ATV Tour in Phuket is suitable for families, couples and groups of all experience levels, from age 5 to 85. Choose from 1, 1.5 or 2-hour programmes, with or without Wat Chalong temple and the Skywalk viewpoint.
The ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle, also called a quad) is a four-wheeled...
off-road vehicle with a saddle – you sit like on a motorbike, with full feel for the terrain beneath the wheels. The ATV is more agile and delivers the more intense off-road experience. Ideal for anyone who wants to ride alone or prefers the maximum driving sensation. Our ATVs are 200cc and fully automatic – just accelerate and steer.
The Buggy is an open vehicle with a steering wheel and two ...
side-by-side seats – ideal for couples, siblings or a parent with child. The steering wheel makes handling even more intuitive than the ATV, and the wider wheelbase provides more stability on slippery tracks. For many guests – particularly first-timers – the buggy is the more comfortable and confidence-building introduction to off-road driving.
Our recommendation: Riding solo or want the most intense off-road feel → ATV. Riding with a partner or prefer more stability → Buggy. Both options are selectable at the time of booking.
The ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle, also called a quad) is a four-wheeled off-road vehicle with a saddle – you sit like on a motorbike, with full feel for the terrain beneath the wheels. The ATV is more agile and delivers the more intense off-road experience. Ideal for anyone who wants to ride alone or prefers the maximum driving sensation. Our ATVs are 200cc and fully automatic – just accelerate and steer.
The Buggy is an open vehicle with a steering wheel and two side-by-side seats – ideal for couples, siblings or a parent with child. The steering wheel makes handling even more intuitive than the ATV, and the wider wheelbase provides more stability on slippery tracks. For many guests – particularly first-timers – the buggy is the more comfortable and confidence-building introduction to off-road driving.
Our recommendation: Riding solo or want the most intense off-road feel → ATV. Riding with a partner or prefer more stability → Buggy. Both options are selectable at the time of booking.
Three programme options are available depending on available time and desired experience:
The compact entry programme leads through Phuket’s tropical jungle on muddy off-road sections and scenic country roads. You experience the vehicle on different surfaces – from unpaved forest tracks to asphalt hill bends. Ideal for anyone who wants to try ATV or buggy riding for the first time, or has limited time. Safety briefing and all equipment included.
The most popular option on the ATV Tour Phuket: the jungle track from Programme A, plus the ascent towards the Big Buddha on Nakkerd Hill. The 45-metre-high white marble statue has been the most visible landmark on the island since 2008 – and from up here you understand exactly why: the view encompasses Patong Beach to the northwest, Kata and Karon beaches to the south, Chalong Bay and, on a clear day, the Phi Phi Islands on the horizon. A stop made unforgettable by the mode of getting there.
Note: Depending on the current tour format, the Big Buddha viewpoint may be reached by van rather than directly by ATV. Confirm the current route with TIP at time of booking.
The full experience: jungle, Big Buddha, and additionally Wat Chalong – Phuket’s most important and most visited temple, with its golden prangs (towers) and grand main shrine. Also included: a stop at the Skywalk with panoramic sea views. For anyone who wants to combine adventure and culture in a single tour – the most complete ATV experience on the island.
Before you reach any landmark, the route itself is the experience: jungle trails, red laterite mud, surprise gradients and the constant interplay between grip and slip that makes ATV riding so addictive. Guides lead the group at a pace suited to all ability levels – faster for confident riders, more measured for beginners. The jungle section alone generates the most laughter of the entire tour.
The Buggy is an open vehicle with a steering wheel and two side-by-side seats – ideal for couples, siblings or a parent with child. The steering wheel makes handling even more intuitive than the ATV, and the wider wheelbase provides more stability on slippery tracks. For many guests – particularly first-timers – the buggy is the more comfortable and confidence-building introduction to off-road driving.
Our recommendation: Riding solo or want the most intense off-road feel → ATV. Riding with a partner or prefer more stability → Buggy. Both options are selectable at the time of booking.
Three programme options are available depending on available time and desired experience:
The compact entry programme leads through Phuket's tropical jungle on muddy off-road sections and scenic country roads. You experience the vehicle on different surfaces – from unpaved forest tracks to asphalt hill bends. Ideal for anyone who wants to try ATV or buggy riding for the first time, or has limited time. Safety briefing and all equipment included.
The most popular option on the ATV Tour Phuket: the jungle track from Programme A, plus the ascent towards the Big Buddha on Nakkerd Hill. The 45-metre-high white marble statue has been the most visible landmark on the island since 2008 – and from up here you understand exactly why: the view encompasses Patong Beach to the northwest, Kata and Karon beaches to the south, Chalong Bay and, on a clear day, the Phi Phi Islands on the horizon. A stop made unforgettable by the mode of getting there.
Note: Depending on the current tour format, the Big Buddha viewpoint may be reached by van rather than directly by ATV. Confirm the current route with TIP at time of booking.
The full experience: jungle, Big Buddha, and additionally Wat Chalong – Phuket's most important and most visited temple, with its golden prangs (towers) and grand main shrine. Also included: a stop at the Skywalk with panoramic sea views. For anyone who wants to combine adventure and culture in a single tour – the most complete ATV experience on the island.
Before you reach any landmark, the route itself..
is the experience: jungle trails, red laterite mud, surprise gradients and the constant interplay between grip and slip that makes ATV riding so addictive. Guides lead the group at a pace suited to all ability levels – faster for confident riders, more measured for beginners. The jungle section alone generates the most laughter of the entire tour.
The iconic highlight of the ATV Tour Phuket:..
the Big Buddha on Nakkerd Hill. From the platform of Phuket's largest Buddha statue, a 360° panorama opens across the entire island – Patong Beach to the northwest, Kata and Karon beaches to the south, Chalong Bay, and on a clear day the Phi Phi Islands on the horizon. Reaching this viewpoint by quad instead of taxi is what transforms a sightseeing stop into an adventure.
Wat Chalong is the most important temple in Phuket..
and the spiritual heart of the island. Its golden prangs, magnificent main shrine and calm atmosphere create a striking contrast to the off-road adrenaline of the preceding jungle section. Guides explain the significance of the temple and the etiquette for visitors. Included in Programme C (2 hours) only.
The Skywalk on the ridgeline..
offers another panoramic viewpoint with an unobstructed view across the Andaman Sea – particularly spectacular in the early morning or just before sunset. Included in Programme C (2 hours) only.
The most common question before booking: “I’ve never ridden an ATV before – is this really right for me?” The clear answer: yes.
All ATVs and buggies on the ATV Tour Phuket...
are fully automatic: no gears, no clutch, no complex handling. Accelerate, steer, brake – that is all. The vehicles are wide, stable and built with a low centre of gravity, making them particularly resistant to tipping on uneven terrain. Anyone who can drive a car will feel comfortable on an ATV immediately.
Every tour begins with a comprehensive safety briefing...
from experienced guides: braking behaviour on different surfaces, managing gradients and descents, correct body positioning. Only once all participants are confident with the vehicle does the tour begin.
As an exclusive complement to the ATV Tour Phuket, we offer an optional baby elephant bathing and feeding programme – for anyone who wants a second, more emotional experience after the quad adventure. At the elephant station, you accompany a young elephant during bathing and are able to feed it with fruit. This programme is bookable separately and can be scheduled directly after the ATV tour on request. Bring a change of clothes if you plan to participate.
For detailed information on ethical elephant tourism in Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Phuket →
Phuket offers a wide range of outdoor activities, but ATV and zipline are the two most frequently compared by visitors. Here is an honest breakdown:
Tip: Many guests combine both activities – ATV in the morning, zipline in the afternoon. The most complete adventure day available in Phuket.
Off-road riding through Phuket’s jungle on muddy tracks and hill roads. Depending on programme: stop at the Big Buddha (360° panorama), Wat Chalong temple, and Skywalk viewpoint with sea views. Programmes run 1, 1.5 or 2 hours.
ATV (quad) – saddle, one seat, more agile and intense, ideal for solo riders. Buggy – steering wheel, two side-by-side seats, more stable and intuitive, ideal for couples or parent with child. Both fully automatic, both suitable for beginners.
1 hour (Programme A): jungle only – for first-timers or limited time. 1.5 hours (Programme B): jungle + Big Buddha panorama – the most popular option. 2 hours (Programme C): jungle + Big Buddha + Wat Chalong + Skywalk – the full adventure and culture experience.
Yes – fully automatic vehicles, no gears, no clutch. A thorough safety briefing is given before every tour. No prior experience required. Suitable from age 5 to 85.
Yes. From age 5 – as passenger in the buggy or on a parent’s lap. From approx. age 12 – children can drive independently. Helmets mandatory and provided for all ages.
No – it is an optional add-on, bookable separately alongside the ATV tour. Not included in the standard ATV or buggy price. Contact TIP when booking to combine both activities on the same day.
For those who love height and speed: Phuket's best zipline courses with platforms high above the jungle canopy. Combinable with the ATV tour on the same day.
Many rafting programmes also include ATV sections – the perfect combination for a complete adventure day on land and water.
After the quad on land: the water equivalent. Jet ski from Patong Beach – fast, wet and unforgettable. The natural follow-up to an ATV morning.
The optional add-on to the ATV tour: baby elephant feeding and companionship at an ethically run rescue centre. Bookable independently or combined with the ATV programme.
For exploring Phuket independently outside of guided tours: scooter and motorbike rental with hotel delivery, giving you access to the island's viewpoints, temples and beaches at your own pace.
Choose your programme (1, 1.5 or 2 hours), your vehicle (ATV or Buggy) and book directly online – or message us on WhatsApp if you have questions about the best combination for your group.
Helmets & protective equipment included · Children from age 5 · No experience needed · Year-round availability