Sint Maarten ATV tour: ride both sides of the island

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Duration3h–4h

GroupUp to 20

PickupAt your hotel

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.

3h–4h

Step-by-step itinerary

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.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for 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.