The 7 Mountain Quad Tours in Thailand That Earn the Ride

1.Khao Lak: ATV Ride Through Mountain and Waterfall Trails

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 104 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours · from $41Our pick

Take a 30-minute, 1-hour, or 2-hour ATV ride through Khao Lak’s palm gardens, rubber plantations, creeks, and mountain trails. English-speaking instructors provide safety gear, water, fruit, and guidance. Choose a solo ride or share with a passenger. The 2-hour route adds a waterfall stop where you can swim, so bring dry clothes.

“The trip was well organised and very enjoyable. Worth every penny x we ended up with a private tour x”

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2.ATV Ride Through Mountain and Waterfall Trails in Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $42Top rated

Ride an ATV through Khao Lak’s palms, rubber plantations, streams, and mountain trails with English and Thai-speaking guides. Pick 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours. The longest route reaches a waterfall where you can swim, so bring dry clothes. Drivers must be at least 15.

“Amazing. Literally fabulous. So glad that we did this. The people running it were so helpful and friendly. Did this with our 10 year old and 14 year old boys. One of the Highlights of our holiday. If you are considering this go for it. You won’t be disappointed”

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3.Koh Samui: Jungle, Mountains and Waterfalls ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 2 hours

You’ll ride an automatic or manual ATV from Lamai into Koh Samui’s hills, coconut groves, and fruit plantations. An English or Thai-speaking guide leads the way, with stops at a seasonal waterfall, a 360-degree viewpoint, and a mountain restaurant. Hotel pickup, helmets, insurance, and a safety lesson are included.

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4.Koh Samui ATV Safari 2 Hours Tour (Jungle Ride, Mountain Viewpoint, Waterfall)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · from $78

Spend about two hours driving an ATV through Koh Samui’s jungle, farms, and mountain tracks. After safety training, you’ll reach Wat Teepangkorn and Lamai Viewpoint, pause at Tree Bridge Coffee, then visit a waterfall near Hin Lad or Na Mueang. Hotel pickup, a guide, helmet, and protective glasses are included.

“Pimmy is a great host and teacher. We started with a market trip to buy fresh ingredients and get tips on what to swap when we try to make our recipes at home. Then we started making our own Thai feast. We made four classics: tom yum soup, green curry, pad Thai and sticky rice with mango It's a great set up and very enjoyable!”

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5.Saitai Mountain Tail ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $28Best value

You’ll ride an ATV through Saithai’s dirt trails, rubber groves, oil palm plantations, and mountain country. Choose 30, 45, or 60 minutes, with helmets, water, insurance, and hotel pickup from Ao Nang or Krabi Town included. Guides speak English and Thai. The pace is controlled, so expect a scenic off-road outing rather than a high-speed race.

“They picked me up from the hotel and took me to the activity center. They took me through how to work the atv and found me a helmet that fit my afro hair. They were very nice and sweet. We went riding through the mountains and the forest. It was so beautiful. I loved it. My atv stopped halfway and I couldn't work it and the guide came back and was patient and helped me start it. He took my photos for me and was very nice. He took a few and it was half an hour. I went back to the main place with the guide. They were really…”

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6.4WD Buggy. Mountain Tour 3 hrs. for 1-2 people per Buggy in Samui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Take a 4WD buggy into Koh Samui’s hills with an English-speaking guide from Backpacker Samui Travel. You’ll visit Khun Si Waterfall, Ta Nim Magic Garden, and a mountain viewpoint, with lunch, bottled water, and coffee included. Each buggy suits up to two people, and no previous driving experience is required.

“The tour operator Tony contacted us immediately after booking to confirm our purchase. He was very helpful. Overall experience was nice. Boxed lunch and soda/water was provided. I recommend wearing shoes because of hike down to tRead more”

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7.ATV Quad Mountain Adventure with Panoramic Sea View

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $38

Ride a 200cc ATV from Erawan Patong Seaview Zipline along Phuket’s dirt and jungle paths. Your English- or Chinese-speaking instructor covers safety, then leads you through village roads to a rubber plantation and hilltop sea viewpoint. Choose a 30- or 60-minute ride, and wear closed-toe shoes.

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