ATV Riding in Cape Town: Quad Bikes & Sandboarding
Race across dunes on a quad bike, then glide down sandy slopes with a grin.
ATV riding in Cape Town combines quad biking through the Atlantis Sand Dunes with sandboarding on the same terrain, guided and with all equipment provided. The activity runs two hours and includes a photo stop mid-ride. Children from age 7 are welcome. The guide speaks English. Quad bike and Nature Reserve permits are available separately at checkout.
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What’s included
- Quad bike and helmet.
- sandboard.
- guide in English.
- photo stop during the ride.
Times
- Every day 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00
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The experience
You ride a quad bike into the Atlantis Sand Dunes, a sprawl of powdery slopes and open terrain just outside Cape Town. The bikes are stable and built for this landscape. You control the pace and the line through the dunes while the guide leads the group. Midway through, you stop for photos and a breather, then keep riding to the sandboarding zone.
Once the quads are parked, you take a sandboard down the same dunes you just rode. The slopes are steep enough to move fast but forgiving enough that you stay in control. The whole thing runs two hours from start to finish, and everything you need (helmet, quad bike, sandboard) comes with the booking. The guide is there the whole time, speaking English and keeping the group together.
Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want the dunes before the afternoon heat builds, or pick an afternoon slot if you're settling into Cape Town later that day: either way, you're operating the equipment yourself rather than watching from a seat, so the adrenaline and the control are yours.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (15 years). Children under 15 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.
What are the Atlantis Sand Dunes like to ride on a quad bike?
The Atlantis Sand Dunes are open, powdery terrain where you ride on a stable quad bike. The guide leads the group through the dunes, and you stop partway for photos and content creation before moving on to the sandboarding section.
Do I need any experience to ride the quad bike?
No prior experience is required. The quad bikes are described as stable and safe, and the activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Children can join from age 7.
What happens after the quad biking part?
After riding through the dunes, you sandboard down the powdery slopes of the same terrain. The guide stays with the group throughout both activities.
What's included in the booking?
The quad bike, helmet and sandboard are all included. Quad bike and Nature Reserve permits can be purchased separately at checkout if required.
How long does the whole activity take?
The activity runs two hours total, covering both the quad biking and sandboarding portions of the Atlantis Sand Dunes.
What time can I book this activity?
Departures run at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm. You choose your preferred time at checkout.
ATV Riding in Cape Town: Quad Bikes & Sandboarding
1h · EN
from US$ 87 per person
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