Sint Maarten ATV tour: Ride both sides of the island

Ride the island's main roads and trails on your own ATV, with a guide leading the way.

A guided ATV tour of Sint Maarten takes you across both the Dutch and French sides of the island on a 3½ to 4 hour ride, stopping at Orient Bay Beach to walk and swim, Oyster Pond for views of St. Barths, and Coralita Beach's lookout point where you walk on water to a nearby island. The tour includes fuel, helmet, ATV instruction before departure, and a guide who answers questions about the island's culture and history. Check in 30 minutes early. Drivers must be 18 with a valid license, and the ride suits travelers with moderate fitness.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Orient Bay Beach30m
2. Oyster Pond20m

ATV tour of Sint Maarten island

• Ride on major island roads
• Detour off-road briefly
• Stop at Orient Bay beach
• Walk beach and take photos
• Use restrooms and buy snacks
• Stop at Oyster Bay viewpoint
• Take photos of St. Barths views
• Stop at Coralita Beach lookout
• Walk on water to nearby island
• Pass Front Street in Philipsburg

The experience

You'll spend most of the tour on the island's main roads, with a brief detour off-road, riding your own ATV while a guide leads the group. Before you start, there's an in-depth tutorial on how to operate the machine, so even if you've never ridden one, you'll know what to do. The fuel is included, as is the helmet. You choose between a single ATV (riding alone) or a double ATV (two riders on the same machine, with a 350-pound weight limit per pair).

The stops break up the ride and give you time to move around. At Orient Bay Beach, the longest stop, you can walk the sand, take photos, use restrooms, and grab drinks or snacks from vendors nearby. At Oyster Pond, you'll see views across the water to St. Barths and have time to photograph the view. The most unusual moment comes at Coralita Beach's lookout point, where you participate in what the operator calls "the Moses Walk". You actually walk on water to a nearby island, a shallow-water crossing that makes for memorable photos.

You'll also pass Front Street in Philipsburg, the capital of the Dutch side, so you get a sense of the island's main town without stopping. The whole experience moves at a pace that lets your guide share insights about the island's culture and history, and they're there to answer questions as you go. Check-in happens 30 minutes before departure (8:30 AM for the 9 AM tour, 12:30 PM for the 1 PM tour), so plan to arrive early.

What’s included

• The tour includes fuel and helmet.
• an in-depth tutorial on ATV operation before departure.
• a knowledgeable guide leading the group.
• beach chairs and umbrellas at the stops.
• and access to both the Dutch and French sides of the island with stops at Orient Bay Beach (where you can swim and buy snacks), Oyster Pond (with views of St. Barths), and Coralita Beach's lookout point for the Moses Walk.

Options for this experience

19 options

1 single ATV (1 ATV, 1 rider)Up to 1 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Single-person ATVs: each traveler operates an individual ATV.

One ATV carrying two ridersUp to 2 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Two-person ATVs: each ATV is shared by 2 people. *Shared ATV has a joint weight limit of 360 lbs*

2 single ATVs (2 ATVs, 2 riders)Up to 2 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Single-person ATVs: each traveler operates an individual ATV.

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Side-by-side UTV seating twoUp to 2 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Side-by-side UTV with 2 seats: 1 UTV for up to 2 riders (1 driver + 1 passenger). Offers more comfort, extra space, and added shade from the sun.

3 single ATVs (3 ATVs, 3 riders)Up to 3 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Single-person ATVs: each traveler operates an individual ATV.

2 double ATVs (2 ATVs, 4 riders)Up to 4 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Two-person ATVs: each ATV is shared by 2 people. *Shared ATV has a joint weight limit of 360 lbs*

4 single ATVs (4 ATVs, 4 riders)Up to 4 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Single-person ATVs: each traveler operates an individual ATV.

Side-by-side UTV seating fourUp to 4 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Side-by-side UTV with 4 seats: 1 UTV for up to 4 riders (1 driver + 3 passengers). Offers more comfort, extra space, and added shade from the sun.

3 double ATVs (3 ATVs, 6 riders)Up to 6 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Two-person ATVs: each ATV is shared by 2 people. *Shared ATV has a joint weight limit of 360 lbs*

5 single ATVs (5 ATVs, 5 riders)Up to 5 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Single-person ATVs: each traveler operates an individual ATV.

Side-by-side UTV seating fiveUp to 5 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Side-by-side UTV with 5 seats: 1 UTV for up to 5 riders (1 driver + 4 passengers). Offers more comfort, extra space, and added shade from the sun.

6 single ATVs (6 ATVs, 6 riders)Up to 6 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Single-person ATVs: travelers operate individual ATVs.

Side-by-side UTV seating sixUp to 6 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Side-by-side UTV with 6 seats: 1 UTV for up to 6 riders (1 driver + 5 passengers). Offers more comfort, extra space, and added shade from the sun.

4 double ATVs (4 ATVs, 8 riders)Up to 8 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Two-person ATVs: each ATV is shared by 2 people. *Shared ATV has a joint weight limit of 360 lbs*

7 single ATVs (7 ATVs, 7 riders)Up to 7 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Single-person ATVs: each traveler operates an individual ATV.

8 single ATVs (8 ATVs, 8 riders)Up to 8 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Single-person ATVs: each traveler operates an individual ATV.

5 double ATVs (5 ATVs, 10 riders)Up to 10 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Two-person ATVs: each ATV is shared by 2 people. *Shared ATV has a joint weight limit of 360 lbs*

9 single ATVs (9 ATVs, 9 riders)Up to 9 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Single-person ATVs: each traveler operates an individual ATV.

10 single ATVs (10 ATVs, riders)Up to 10 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 13:00Single-person ATVs: each traveler operates an individual ATV.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

Book up to2h before

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Open-Air Adventures

Is this one for you?Choose a single ATV if you want to ride independently and control your own pace. Pick a double ATV if you're traveling with a partner and want to share the machine and the cost. Either way, you need a valid driver's license and moderate fitness to handle the 3½ to 4 hour ride, and you'll need to arrive 30 minutes early for the safety briefing and tutorial.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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.

Do I need a driver's license to ride an ATV on this Sint Maarten tour?

Yes, drivers must be 18 years old and carry a valid driver's license. Passengers on a double ATV don't need a license, but they must be at least 6 years old.

What happens at Orient Bay Beach during the tour?

At Orient Bay Beach you can walk along the sand, take photos, use restrooms, and buy beverages and snacks from nearby vendors. There's time to move around and cool off before heading to the next stop.

What is the Moses Walk at Coralita Beach?

The Moses Walk is a shallow-water crossing where you walk on water from the lookout point to a nearby island, a unique photo opportunity the tour includes as one of its main attractions.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 3½ to 4 hours total, with stops at multiple beaches and viewpoints on both the French and Dutch sides of the island.

Can I ride with someone else on the same ATV?

Yes, you can book a double ATV for two riders on the same machine. The combined weight limit is 350 pounds per ATV, and both riders get their own helmet and safety instruction.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the ATV and fuel, helmet, an in-depth tutorial on how to operate the machine before you start, and a knowledgeable guide who leads the group and shares information about the island's culture and history.