Negril ATV Riding: Side-by-Side Buggies Through Rastafari Village

Mountain buggy tour to a village of 500 with swimming and local dining experience

ATV riding in Negril takes you through a mountain village in a two-seater side-by-side buggy (not a single quad), with a certified guide leading the route and controlling the pace. You ride for about an hour through the community and its surroundings, stop to swim in a natural mineral pool, and return for lunch with a live musical performance. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Negril or Montego Bay, bottled water, a meal, and all ATV gear are included. The guide speaks English and adjusts the day to the group's comfort level.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rastafari ATV community experience

• Pickup from Negril hotel
• Arrive in village and meet guide
• Jungle walkthrough to main property
• Registration and ATV tutorial
• ATV ride through village and surroundings
• Stop at points of interest
• Swim in natural mineral pool
• ATV ride back to main location
• Lunch with musical performance
• Departure from village

The experience

You get picked up from your hotel an hour before the tour starts (an hour and fifteen minutes if you're staying in Montego Bay), then ride in an air-conditioned minivan to the village. Once there, a certified guide walks you through the jungle to the main property, runs a short safety tutorial on the ATV, and then you're riding. The buggy is a two-seater side-by-side, not a single quad, so you can bring a passenger or ride solo: either way, the guide sets a smooth pace and stops at points of interest throughout the village and the surrounding mountains.

About an hour into the ride, you stop at a natural mineral pool to swim. The water is fed by a spring and sits in the middle of the landscape. You'll have time to cool off and float before heading back on the ATV. Along the way you see exotic fruit trees, a ganja field, and the daily life of the community. The guide doesn't rush: the itinerary adjusts to how the group wants to move through the day.

Back at the main location, you eat lunch while a live musician performs. Bottled water is available throughout, and a vegetarian meal can be arranged if you request it when you book. The whole experience runs about three hours from arrival to departure. Bring a swimsuit and closed shoes. Helmets are provided.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan.
• the two-seater ATV and all gas.
• helmet and safety gear.
• a certified English-speaking guide for the full ride.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch with a live musical performance.
• and access to the natural mineral pool.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 10:30 and 13:15

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Rastasafari Experience

Is this one for you?You ride the ATV yourself at your own pace with a guide controlling the route, so this suits anyone who wants to be in control of the vehicle without navigating alone. If you'd rather watch someone else drive and focus on the sights, look for a guided tour where the driver handles the route.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between a side-by-side ATV and a quad for this ride?

The ATV riding in Negril uses a two-seater side-by-side buggy (a dune buggy type), not a single quad. You sit side by side with a passenger or ride alone, and the wider, more stable platform is easier to handle on the mountain terrain and village roads.

Do I need to know how to ride an ATV before I book?

No. The guide gives a short safety tutorial before you start riding, and the pace is smooth and controlled throughout the day. The experience is suitable for all fitness levels, and the guide adjusts to the group's comfort.

What happens at the natural mineral pool?

The mineral pool is fed by a spring and sits in the middle of the landscape. You stop riding for about 30 minutes to swim and cool off before heading back to the main location on the ATV.

Is the guide with me the whole time?

Yes. A certified guide leads the ride, controls the route and pace, and stops at points of interest throughout the village and mountains. The guide speaks English and adjusts the day so everyone enjoys it at their own speed.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the ATV and gas, a helmet, bottled water, lunch with a live musical performance, and the certified guide are all included. Taxes and tips for the guides are not included.