ATV riding through Samui plantations and waterfall

Control your own ride through plantation trails and viewpoints to a hidden waterfall

ATV riding on Koh Samui takes you through Durian plantations and viewpoints to a secret waterfall, with hotel pickup, a professional guide in English, French or Thai, and a safety briefing before you ride. The activity runs 1.5 to 2 hours and includes a helmet, bottled water and local seasonal fruit; GoPro mounts are available if you want to record the ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour and waterfall visit

• Pickup from hotel or villa
• Drive to Maenam basecamp
• Safety briefing and ATV controls
• Explore island with guide
• Stop at viewpoints for photos
• Swim at waterfall

The Experience

Your driver picks you up from your hotel or villa anywhere on the island and brings you to the basecamp at Maenam in the north. Before you head out, your guide walks you through the ATV controls and safety basics — then you're on the quad, following the guide's route through the wide plantation trails. The Durian plantations open onto different viewpoints where you can stop and take pictures across the island landscape.

The ride ends at a secret waterfall where you can swim and cool off. You get bottled water and local seasonal fruit during the stop, and the whole outing — from pickup to drop-off back at your accommodation — takes between 1.5 and 2 hours. A professional guide leads the way in English, French or Thai, and helmets are provided; if you want to capture the ride, GoPro mounts are available to attach to your quad.

What’s included

• Hotel or villa pickup and drop-off anywhere on the island.
• professional guide in English, French or Thai.
• ATV helmet.
• safety briefing and controls instruction.
• bottled water and local seasonal fruit at the waterfall stop.
• GoPro mount and fixation available on request.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by X-Quad Samui

Is this one for you?Book this ride if you want to operate the quad yourself rather than ride as a passenger — you control the speed and line through the plantation trails while your guide leads the route and handles the navigation. The beginner setup and safety briefing mean no prior ATV experience is needed.

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Top questions

What's the waterfall like at the end of the ATV ride?

The waterfall is described as a secret spot on the island where you can swim and refresh yourself after the plantation trails. It's the endpoint of the route, so you have time to get in the water before heading back.

Do I need experience to ride an ATV on this activity?

No — this is a beginner-level ride. Your guide gives you a safety briefing and walks you through the ATV controls before you start, so you learn as you go.

What happens if I want to record the ride?

GoPro mounts and fixation equipment are available, so you can attach a camera to your quad and capture the plantation trails and viewpoints yourself.

Is hotel pickup really included from anywhere on the island?

Yes, your driver picks you up from your hotel or villa anywhere on Koh Samui and brings you to the basecamp at Maenam, then returns you to your accommodation after the ride.

How long does the whole activity take from pickup to drop-off?

The activity itself runs 1.5 to 2 hours, and that timing includes the safety briefing, the ride through the plantations and viewpoints, the waterfall swim, and the return journey to your hotel.