ATV Riding in Riyadh: Dune Buggy and Camel Experience

Operate a dune buggy across the sand, then switch to camel for the slower view

A 4-hour activity in Riyadh where you drive a dune buggy through the desert for an hour, then ride a camel across the dunes at a slower pace. The experience includes water and soft drinks, pickup, and a live guide who speaks English or Arabic. Suitable for all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dune Buggy and Camel Ride Adventure

• Hop into dune buggy
• Navigate sandy desert terrain
• Experience off-road driving thrill
• Ride camel through desert
• Enjoy panoramic desert views

The experience

You get behind the wheel of a dune buggy and navigate Riyadh's sandy terrain yourself. The off-road driving is the core of this activity, not something you watch from a passenger seat. The buggy ride lasts an hour, and you control the pace as you move through the dunes. After the driving portion, you switch to camel riding to explore the desert landscape from a different vantage point, moving at the slower rhythm these animals set.

The guide meets you for pickup and stays with you throughout the 4 hours, speaking English or Arabic depending on your preference. An air-conditioned vehicle transports you to and from the desert, and the operator provides water and soft drinks to keep you hydrated in the heat. The camel ride portion lets you experience the traditional way of crossing the dunes: a stark contrast to the adrenaline of the buggy, and a chance to take in the panoramic views without the engine noise.

What’s included

• Water and soft drinks.
• 1 hour of dune buggy riding.
• camel ride through the desert.
• air-conditioned vehicle for transport.
• pickup and return.
• live guide in English or Arabic.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

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 due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by My Saudi Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both the speed of dune buggy driving and the slower pace of camel riding in one outing, rather than choosing between them.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

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.

How long do I actually spend driving the dune buggy?

The buggy ride itself is 1 hour, which is the active driving portion of the 4-hour experience. The rest of the time covers pickup, transport to the desert, the camel ride, and return to your location.

Do I need off-road driving experience to do this?

No. The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the guide will brief you on how to operate the buggy before you head into the dunes.

What happens during the camel ride part?

After the buggy portion, you ride a camel across the desert landscape at the animal's natural pace. This gives you a chance to take in the panoramic views and experience the traditional way of moving through the dunes.

What's provided to drink, and is food included?

Water and soft drinks are included throughout the activity. Food is not part of this experience, so plan accordingly if you need a meal.