ATV Riding in Riyadh: Quad Biking & Camel Ride

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Duration3h–4h

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN · AR

PickupAt your hotel

A camel ride lasts only 10–12 minutes, but the quad bike run across the dunes takes 30–40 minutes.

ATV riding in Riyadh combines a 30–40 minute quad bike ride across red sand dunes with a short camel ride and a visit to an old Arab village featuring heritage houses and ancient mud walls. The small-group tour lasts 3–4 hours, includes pickup and drop-off at your location, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and a live guide speaking English or Arabic. Children from age 6 are welcome.

3h–4h

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure and heritage visit

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle
Ride quad bike on red sand dunes
Enjoy a relaxing camel ride
Visit old Arab village and heritage houses
Return transfer to pick-up location

The Experience

What makes this different from a standard desert tour is that you're operating the quad bike yourself across the dunes rather than watching from a vehicle. The day starts with pickup from your location in Riyadh and a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle out to the Red Sand Desert, located southwest of the city. Once there, you get behind the handlebars for the main event: a 30–40 minute quad bike run that takes you across striking red sand and rocky terrain. The pace is yours to set within the group, and the landscape shifts as you ride.

After the quad biking, the tour shifts to a slower rhythm. You'll take a short camel ride—about 10–12 minutes—that gives you a feel for how desert travel worked before engines. This is where the vast desert scenery really settles in, and it's a natural contrast to the adrenaline of the quads. Refreshment stops are built into the schedule, so you're not managing thirst or fatigue on your own.

The final stop is an old Arab village within Riyadh itself, where you walk through heritage houses, see ancient mud walls, and observe traditional architectural styles that reflect the Kingdom's history. By the time the tour ends and you're transferred back to your starting point, you've covered roughly 3–4 hours of riding, exploring, and learning—all without arranging transport or managing the logistics yourself.

What’s included

Quad biking across red sand dunes for 30–40 minutes.
a short camel ride.
entry to an old Arab village with heritage houses and ancient mud walls.
bottled water at refreshment stops.
pickup and drop-off at your specified location.
air-conditioned vehicle transport.
a live guide in English or Arabic.
all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Track The March KSA

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Arabic, so you can follow the commentary comfortably in whichever language you choose. This tour suits anyone from age 6 who wants to ride a quad bike themselves rather than watch from a vehicle, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health.