ATV Riding in Riyadh: Quad Biking & Camel Ride

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.

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.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 75 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 5 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with 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.

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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 (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 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.

How long is the actual quad biking part of this tour?

The quad bike ride lasts 30–40 minutes and covers the red sand dunes and rocky landscapes of the Red Sand Desert. You operate the bike yourself at your own pace within the group.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay extra for?

The tour includes quad biking, camel riding, the old Arab village visit, bottled water, all fees and taxes, pickup and drop-off at your location, and air-conditioned transport. Tips are not included.

Is the camel ride a big part of the experience?

The camel ride is a short, relaxing segment lasting 10–12 minutes. It offers a contrast to the quad biking and gives you a sense of traditional desert travel, but the quad bike ride is the main activity.

How much of the 3–4 hours is spent traveling versus riding and exploring?

The total duration of 3–4 hours includes the transfer from your pickup location to the desert and back. The quad bike ride itself is 30–40 minutes, the camel ride is 10–12 minutes, and the village visit and refreshment stops fill the rest.