ATV Riding & Big Buddha from Phuket: 2-hour quad bike adventure

You ride the ATV yourself, not just sit and watch.

A 2-hour ATV activity in Phuket where you ride a Polaris Phoenix 200cc quad bike to Big Buddha, with hotel pickup, a guide in English, safety equipment and instruction included. Small groups keep the pace manageable, and the route follows the island's coastline with views over the Andaman Sea before reaching the statue. Children from age 4 can ride or join as passengers.

The Experience

You get picked up from your Phuket hotel in Patong, Kata, Karon, Rawai or Chalong and driven to the safari camp, passing the coastline and Andaman Sea views along the way. An experienced instructor gives a brief presentation on the ATV before you set out — this is where you learn the basics and get fitted with your helmet and safety gear. Then you ride: the instructor leads you on the Polaris Phoenix 200cc quad bike along the track toward Big Buddha, which sits on the south side of the island overlooking the ocean.

At Big Buddha, you stop to take in the panoramic views and learn the statue's history from your guide. The interior is temporarily closed, but the outside and the vantage point from up there are what most people come for anyway. After the break, you ride back to the safari camp and get transferred back to your hotel. The whole thing runs 2 hours from start to finish.

Small groups mean you're not herded through with dozens of others, and the guide stays with you the whole way. Drinking water, a raincoat if it rains, a first aid kit and accident insurance for riders are all included. If you're bringing a child between 4 and 11 years old or under 130cm tall, they can ride their own ATV or sit as a passenger — just specify which when you book. Riders need to be in good physical and mental condition, and the operator takes safety seriously: if your riding looks risky, the guide will stop you with no refund.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Patong, Kata, Karon, Rawai or Chalong.
• Polaris Phoenix 200cc quad bike rental.
• helmet and full safety equipment.
• professional guide in English.
• ATV instruction at the camp.
• drinking water.
• raincoat on rainy days.
• accident insurance for riders.
• first aid kit.
• and entry to Big Buddha with a guided stop to learn its history and enjoy the views.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?If you have a free afternoon in Phuket and want to do something hands-on instead of following a guide around on foot, this puts you in control of the ride — you steer the quad bike yourself, stop where the guide stops, and the whole thing wraps up in 2 hours so the rest of your day is still open.

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Top questions

Can I ride the ATV if I've never done it before?

Yes. The experienced instructor gives a full presentation and safety briefing at the camp before you ride, and you follow the instructor's lead the whole way. Helmet and all safety equipment are provided, and the route is designed for riders of all experience levels.

What's the Big Buddha like when we get there?

Phuket's Big Buddha is a massive statue on the south side of the island with panoramic views over the ocean and surrounding landscape. The interior is temporarily closed, but you can marvel at it from the outside and take photos from the vantage point. Your guide explains its history during the stop.

Is my child allowed to ride the ATV?

Children from age 4 up to age 11, or under 130cm in height, can participate. They can either ride their own ATV or sit as a passenger — specify which option when you book. Proof of age or height may be required.

What happens if it rains?

A raincoat is provided on rainy days, so the tour goes ahead. The route follows established tracks, and the experience remains the same regardless of weather.

Does the price include getting to and from my hotel?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if your hotel is in Patong, Kata, Karon, Rawai or Chalong. Hotels outside these standard zones may have an additional surcharge, payable in cash to the driver.

What's included in the price?

The ATV ride itself; helmet and safety equipment; instruction and guide in English; drinking water; raincoat on rainy days; accident insurance for riders; first aid kit; and round-trip hotel transfer from the standard pickup zones.