ATV riding Santorini: night trails with LED lights and cocktails

Ride glowing trails after dark, then pose for photos that glow back

Night ATV riding in Santorini puts you on a brand-new 450cc or 550cc quad with LED whips and safety gear, starting from Perissa Beach. You ride off-road paths and main roads for 2.5 hours, stop for light-painting photos under the night sky, then finish with traditional Greek cocktails and finger food at a beachside spot. A professional guide leads in English, covers the safety briefing, and fuel is included; you choose your own poses for the shots.

Step-by-step itinerary

Glow night ATV tour and cocktails

• Start Glow night mission
• Begin ride from Perissa black beach
• Follow off-road paths
• Stop for light painting photos
• Enjoy cocktails and local finger food

The Experience

What happens when you ride an ATV after the sun goes down? You start at Perissa Beach on a brand-new quad decked with LED whips—the kind of setup that turns a night ride into something worth filming. The guide briefs you on the machine and the route, then you follow off-road paths and open roads through Santorini's dark landscape, the lights on your quad and the fleet around you cutting through the night. It's not a sightseeing tour where someone else drives; you operate the machine, feel the terrain shift under the wheels, and navigate the mix of rugged tracks and smoother stretches yourself.

Halfway through, the ride stops for light-painting photo moments—the kind where the moving lights create trails in the frame, and you're the one posing in front of them. Bring your phone or a camera; the glowing scenery and the LED props give you the shots that actually look like something happened. Helmet, water and all safety gear stay with you the whole time. Fuel is included, so you're not calculating costs mid-ride.

The ride ends back at Perissa with traditional Greek cocktails—signature recipes made on-site—and local finger food. The whole thing runs 2.5 hours from start to finish. You need to be at least 21 and hold a valid license; the operator will point you toward local transport options to get there and back, though that's on you to arrange. A professional guide in English handles the briefing and stays with the group the whole time.

What’s included

• Brand-new ATV quad (450cc or 550cc) with LED whips and safety gear.
• professional guide in English with full safety briefing and training.
• fuel and bottled water.
• traditional Greek cocktails and local finger food at Perissa Beach.
• light-painting photo stops with glowing night scenery.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by ATV/QUAD Santorini Experience

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to operate the ATV yourself rather than ride as a passenger—you're in control of the machine and the pace, and the LED setup and photo stops are built for the social media moment. The night timing and the cocktails at the end turn it into an evening out, not just a ride.

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Top questions

Can I ride an ATV at night if I've never done it before?

Yes. The guide gives a full safety briefing and training before you start, and the route mixes easier main roads with off-road sections so you build confidence as you go. Suitable for all fitness levels, and the guide stays with you throughout.

What's included in the 2.5 hours?

The ATV ride itself, the safety briefing, helmet and all protective gear, fuel, bottled water, the light-painting photo stops, and the cocktails and Greek finger food at the end. Gratuities are optional.

Do I need a driver's license to ride?

Yes, you need a valid license and must be at least 21 years old. The ATV is a 450cc or 550cc quad, and you operate it yourself.

What is Perissa Beach like?

Perissa is a black sand beach on Santorini's east coast, formed from volcanic rock. The ride starts and ends there, and that's where you'll have the cocktails and food after the night ride.

How do I get to the starting point?

Public transportation options are available nearby. The operator can point you toward local transport partners for rides to and from Perissa Beach, though arranging that is your responsibility.

What should I bring for the photo stops?

Bring your phone or camera if you want to capture the light-painting shots yourself. The LED props and glowing scenery are provided; you just need to pose. Glow props for photoshooting are included.