ATV Riding Korcula Island: CAN-AM Buggy Beach Hunt

Four hours in a four-seat buggy: gravel roads through vineyards, two hidden beaches, snorkel gear, and lunch on a family estate.

ATV riding on Korcula Island means operating your own CAN-AM Maverick 1000 buggy across gravel roads to two secluded beaches, with a safety briefing, snorkel stops, agrotourism wine tasting, and a festive lunch included. The driver must be at least 18 with a valid license. Children from age 6 can ride as passengers with an adult. Hotel pickup and return are included, and your guide speaks English, French or German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Buggy safari and beach visits

• Pick up at 10:00
• Tour and safety introduction
• Buggy drive to Lumbarda Village
• Stop at Przina beach for swim or coffee
• Buggy drive to Bratinja Luka
• Swim and snorkel at Bratinja Luka beach
• Lunch on private family estate
• Buggy drive back to hotels

The experience

You pick up the CAN-AM Maverick, a four-seat open buggy, after a safety briefing at the start. The vehicle is new and powerful, built for the gravel roads that wind through Korcula's interior. From there, you drive yourself along those roads, passing olive groves and sweeping vineyards, heading toward the first of two hidden beaches. The route is not a highway. It is the kind of track that makes you feel the landscape change as you move through it, and the buggy handles the terrain without the noise or weight of a full-size vehicle.

The first stop is Pržina beach near Lumbarda Village, where you have time to swim or snorkel: snorkel gear is provided. After that, you drive again to Bratinja Luka in the Defora archipelago, a second secluded beach with another swim and snorkel window. Between the beaches, the route takes you through an agrotourism property in Žrnovo Village for a wine tasting, a moment to step out of the buggy and taste what the island produces. Lunch (described as festive and local) happens on a private family estate, so it is not a restaurant stop but a table on someone's land, which changes the meal entirely.

The whole day runs about four hours from pickup to return. You are operating the vehicle yourself, not watching someone else drive, so the physical demand is on steering and paying attention to the road surface. The guide rides with you and handles navigation and safety. The vehicle's size means you can bring a passenger or two along. By the end, you have driven through the island's interior, swum at two beaches most visitors never find, and eaten where locals eat.

What’s included

• CAN-AM Maverick 1000 DPS four-seat buggy.
• safety briefing and guide throughout.
• gravel-road driving to two hidden beaches (Pržina and Bratinja Luka).
• snorkel gear and two swim stops.
• agrotourism wine tasting in Žrnovo Village.
• festive local lunch on a private family estate.
• hotel pickup and return transfer.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Korcula Adventures

Is this one for you?You need a valid driver's license and must be at least 18 to operate the buggy, which is what puts you in control of the vehicle instead of watching from a passenger seat. Children from age 6 can ride along with an adult, making this a family option as long as the driver meets the age and license requirement.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need a driver's license to operate the buggy on this ride?

Yes. The minimum age is 18 and you must carry a valid driver's license. Children from age 6 can join as passengers with an adult, but they cannot operate the vehicle.

What are the two beaches on this buggy ride?

Pržina beach near Lumbarda Village is the first stop, where you swim or snorkel. Bratinja Luka in the Defora archipelago is the second, also with a swim and snorkel window. Both are described as hidden beaches, meaning they are not the main tourist beaches on Korcula.

Is snorkel gear included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkel equipment is provided on the ride. You can use it at both beach stops or simply swim and relax instead.

What happens during the agrotourism stop?

You stop at a property in Žrnovo Village for a wine tasting, stepping out of the buggy to taste local wines before continuing to lunch on a private family estate.

Does the price include hotel pickup and return?

Yes. Round-trip transfer to and from your accommodation is included in the package.