ATV Riding Red Sand Dunes Riyadh: Dune Bashing & Sunset Dinner

Dune bashing ends with dinner and Arabic coffee, not a drive back to town.

ATV riding and dune bashing on the Red Sand Dunes near Riyadh, a 4-hour evening activity that pairs desert driving with sandboarding, sunset views and a full dinner under the stars. You choose between a shared tour meeting at a central café or private pickup from your hotel. Camel rides and quad bike rides are optional add-ons available on site.

The experience

You have a free afternoon in Riyadh and want to leave the city without spending the whole day planning. This activity starts with a 40-minute drive to the Red Sand Dunes, either from your hotel (private tour) or from Dunkin Cafe at Tijan Plaza (shared tour). Once you arrive, a licensed desert driver takes you across the dunes in a vehicle built for the terrain. This is dune bashing, not a slow scenic ride. The drive lasts about 30 minutes and covers the famous red sands the dunes are named for.

After the drive, you get 30 minutes to sandboard down the dunes or take photos. If you want more action, a quad bike ride costs 100 SAR per person and runs the same length. A camel ride is also available for 50 SAR per person if you want that moment. Then the pace shifts. You watch the sunset over the red sands with Arabic coffee, tea and snacks, followed by a full dinner as the light fades. The return drive takes 40 minutes back to your starting point or hotel.

The whole outing runs about 4 hours, though timing shifts slightly with the season and sunset. Bring sunglasses, comfortable shoes and cash for the optional quad bike and camel rides. A live guide speaks English and Arabic throughout. Restrooms are available on the way to the location.

What’s included

• Dune bashing with a licensed desert driver.
• sandboarding and photo time on the dunes.
• dinner.
• Arabic coffee, tea, snacks and bottled water.
• hotel pickup on the private tour option.
• live guide in English and Arabic.

Options for this experience

2 options

Public tour of the Red Sand DunesUp to 30 people · Guide in English or Arabic · 14:00 and 14:30Trip by 4x4

Private TourUp to 15 people · Guide in English or Arabic · 9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 21:00pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 21:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

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 36 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.

Paid on siteUS$ 40

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Riyadh Trips

Is this one for you?Book the private tour if you want hotel pickup and a dedicated vehicle for your group. The shared tour works better if you're traveling solo or with one other person and don't mind meeting at a central café. Both include the same dune driving, sunset and dinner. The difference is only the pickup and group size.

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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: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 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.

Can I do the dune bashing without booking the whole 4-hour package?

No. Dune bashing is part of the full Red Sand Dunes activity, which includes the drive out, the sunset, and dinner. You cannot book the dune driving alone.

What's the difference between the private tour and the shared one?

The private tour includes hotel pickup and a dedicated vehicle for your group. The shared tour meets at Dunkin Cafe at Tijan Plaza and runs with other travelers. Both include the same dune bashing, sunset and dinner.

Is the quad bike ride included, or do I pay extra?

The quad bike ride is optional and costs 100 SAR per person on site. Sandboarding is included in the activity time, so you can choose one or the other during the 30-minute stop on the dunes.

What should I bring to the Red Sand Dunes?

Bring sunglasses, comfortable shoes and some cash for optional extras like the quad bike (100 SAR) and camel ride (50 SAR). Bottled water is provided, along with Arabic coffee and tea at sunset.