ATV Riding in Riyadh: Camel Ride & Desert Experience

You operate the ATV yourself across open desert, then slow down on a camel through the same landscape.

ATV riding in Riyadh combines quad biking across desert dunes with a traditional camel ride, Saudi coffee and tea, and snacks, led by a live guide in English or Arabic. The full experience runs about five hours. Children from age one are welcome, though the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure with camel and quad bike

• Ride a traditional camel
• Drive a quad bike on dunes
• Relax with Saudi coffee and tea

The experience

You drive the quad bike yourself across the Saudi desert landscape outside Riyadh. This is not a tour where someone else operates the vehicle. The guide leads the group through open dunes, and you control the pace and line through the terrain. After the ATV portion, you switch to a camel for a traditional ride through the same area, which shifts the rhythm entirely: slower, seated differently, a different way of moving through the sand.

The experience wraps with time at a scenic desert spot where the group stops to drink authentic Saudi coffee and tea and eat light snacks. Bottled water is provided throughout. The whole outing takes about five hours from start to finish, and it's built as a shared activity with other riders and a live guide who speaks English or Arabic.

What’s included

• Quad bike ride across the desert.
• camel ride.
• bottled water.
• authentic Saudi coffee, tea, and light snacks.
• live guide in English or Arabic.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SaturdayDeparts at 14:30

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AgesAdult (21 to 40 years) · Senior (41 and older) · Youth (16 to 20 years) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by hike ksa

Is this one for you?You operate the ATV yourself, so this suits anyone who wants to drive rather than watch: families with older children, friends looking for hands-on adventure, and solo travelers comfortable handling a quad bike. The shared format and fixed five-hour timeframe mean you move with a group on a set schedule, which keeps costs down but removes flexibility on timing or route.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 20 years); Child (4 to 15 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

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.

What's the difference between the camel ride and the ATV riding?

The ATV portion lets you drive the quad bike yourself across open dunes at your own pace. The camel ride is a traditional, slower-paced experience on the same landscape. Both are included in the same outing.

Do I need any experience to ride the ATV?

The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and no prior ATV experience is mentioned as a requirement. The guide leads the group, so you follow their route and pace.

What happens if I'm not comfortable riding an ATV?

The camel ride is included in the same experience, so you have that option. If you have concerns about your fitness or medical history, the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. Check with the operator before booking if you're unsure.

Is this a private group or will I be riding with other people?

This is a shared activity, so you'll ride with other guests. A live guide in English or Arabic leads the group through the desert.