ATV Riding in St. Maarten: Island Tour with Wildlife Encounters

You operate the vehicle and choose where to stop on the island's longest beach and hidden trails.

A guided ATV and UTV tour of St. Maarten where you ride brand-new 2024 models across Orient Bay, Marigot City, and secluded Happy Bay, with stops to feed wildlife and explore a nature reserve. The tour runs about four hours with a live guide in English, Spanish, French or Dutch, and you pick your vehicle (a single-seat ATV, a two-seat ATV, or a UTV buggy for up to four passengers) at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full island guided ATV-UTV tour

• Stop at French and Dutch border landmark
• Explore Marigot City and Fish Market
• Visit Fria's Bay and hike to Happy Bay
• Relax at Orient Bay Beach
• Discover Sint Maarten's Lookout Point nature park
• Feed iguanas, ducks, turtles, and donkeys

The experience

You arrive at the starting point and climb onto a 2024 ATV or UTV. The route begins at the French and Dutch border landmark, where your guide explains the island's split history before heading to Marigot City on the French side. There you walk through the colonial streets, past the Fish Market and local bakeries, with time to grab a coffee or climb Fort St. Louis for views across the water.

The ride then cuts inland to Fria's Bay and a hidden trail that opens onto Happy Bay, the island's secluded beach tucked against cliffs with views of Anguilla. You swim in the shallow water or rest on the sand before heading to Orient Bay, the longest and most active beach on the island. The route passes the famous Nude Beach (the guide notes the moment with a wink), and continues to the Lookout Point, a nature reserve where you walk across ankle-deep water to a small island and spot neighboring islands in the distance.

The final stop is the wildlife area. You step off the vehicle and feed iguanas, ducks, turtles, and donkeys by hand in their natural habitat. If the green monkeys are around, you may encounter them too. Ice-cold water is provided throughout the tour, and parking is available at the start. A licensed guide rides with you and handles the narration. You control the throttle and the stops.

What’s included

• Brand-new 2024 ATV or UTV rental (your choice of single-seat, two-seat, or four-seat buggy at checkout).
• licensed guide in English, Spanish, French or Dutch.
• ice-cold water throughout the tour.
• parking at the starting point.

Options for this experience

18 options

1 person = 1 ATVUp to 1 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00Single rider ATV: 1 person = 1 ATV

2 persons = 1 ATVUp to 2 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00One ATV carrying two persons (2 people on 1 ATV)

2 persons = 2 ATVsUp to 2 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00Single rider ATV: 2 single riders = 2 ATVs (1 per person)

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4 persons = 2 ATVsUp to 4 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:004 persons on 2 ATVs: 4 persons using 2 ATVs (2 double riders), 2 persons per ATV

3 persons = 3 ATVsUp to 3 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00Single rider ATV: 3 single-rider ATVs = 3 ATVs

One UTV (buggy) for 1 to 3 personsUp to 3 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00UTV for 1 to 3 persons

One UTV (buggy) for 4 personsUp to 4 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:001 UTV (4 persons)

Five-seater UTV, room for 5 peopleUp to 5 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00UTV 5 seater: Honda Pioneer UTV, 5-seater buggy = 5 persons

6 persons = 3 ATVsUp to 6 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00Six people on three ATVs, with 3 double-rider ATVs for 6 persons

4 persons = 4 ATVsUp to 4 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00Single rider ATV: 4 single riders = 4 ATVs

5 persons = 5 ATVsUp to 5 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00Single rider ATV: 5 single riders = 5 ATVs

8 persons = 4 ATVsUp to 8 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:008 persons using 4 ATVs: 8 persons = 4 ATVs (4 double riders), 2 persons per ATV, 4 ATVs in total and 8 people in total

6 persons = 6 ATVsUp to 6 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00Six ATVs for single riders, 6 ATVs in total

10 persons = 5 ATVsUp to 10 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00Ten persons riding five ATVs, with 5 double riders on 5 ATVs

7 persons = 7 ATVsUp to 7 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:007 single rider ATVs: 7 people using 7 ATVs, 7 single riders

8 persons = 8 ATVsUp to 8 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00Eight ATVs ridden solo, 8 single-rider ATVs

9 persons = 9 ATVsUp to 9 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:00Nine ATVs for single riders: 9 ATVs with one rider each

10 persons = 10 ATVsUp to 10 people · Guide in 4 languages · 09:0010 single rider ATVs: 10 single riders = 10 ATVs

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to3h before

GroupUp to 38

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Dutch

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Adventure Island tours sxm

Is this one for you?You're arriving with a free afternoon or a first visit to the island and want to cover multiple beaches and landmarks without navigating on your own. The guide handles the route and the narration, and you control the pace of the ride. If you're traveling with others, the UTV buggy lets all of you ride together instead of splitting into separate vehicles.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Dutch.

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.

Can I ride an ATV in St. Maarten if I've never done it before?

Yes. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and you choose your vehicle size at checkout: a single-seat ATV for solo riders, a two-seat ATV for two people, or a UTV buggy for groups up to four. The guide leads the route and sets the pace.

What is Happy Bay and how do I get there?

Happy Bay is a hidden beach on the island's north coast, accessible only by a trail that starts at Fria's Bay. You ride to Fria's Bay, then walk the trail on foot to reach the secluded beach, where you can swim in clear shallow water surrounded by cliffs.

Will I really get to feed the animals?

Yes. At the final stop, you feed iguanas, ducks, turtles, and donkeys by hand in their natural habitat. Green monkeys sometimes appear in the area, and you may interact with them if they're present that day.

How long does the tour take and what's included?

The tour runs about four hours and includes the ATV or UTV rental, a licensed guide, ice-cold water, and parking. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French, or Dutch. Gratuities are not included.

What is Orient Bay and why is it on the route?

Orient Bay is the longest and most vibrant beach on St. Maarten, with water sports, restaurants, and beach bars. The tour stops there to let you soak up the atmosphere and take a break before heading to the nature reserve and wildlife area.