ATV Tour Phuket: Jungle Trails & Big Buddha Viewpoint

ATVs handle easier than you'd expect, even on your first ride.

An ATV activity in Phuket where you ride a Polaris Phoenix 200cc quad bike through jungle trails, rubber plantations and lush hills with a guide, then visit the Big Buddha statue for views and history. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with safety gear, water and a first aid kit. Choose your duration: 30 minutes of riding only, or 1 to 2 hours that include the Big Buddha stop.

The Experience

You start at your hotel in Patong, Kata, Karon, Rawai or Chalong and get picked up for the ride south to the jungle. A guide meets you, walks through the basics and gives you practice time on the quad before the group heads out. The Polaris Phoenix 200cc is built to handle rough ground, and the guide stays with you the whole way, watching for safety as you navigate natural tracks and paths through rubber plantations and across the hills. The terrain is manageable for any experience level — the bike does the work, and you steer.

On the longer options, you stop at Phuket's Big Buddha statue, a massive landmark that sits high enough to overlook the ocean. The guide explains its history while you take in the panoramic views from outside (the interior is temporarily closed). It's a natural break in the ride and a moment to catch your breath. The 30-minute option skips the statue and stays on the trails.

You'll meet local forest workers along the way and learn about the plants and environment of this part of Phuket — the kind of detail most visitors miss. The ride ends with a return trip to your hotel. Safety gear, a helmet, water and a raincoat on wet days are all provided. The guide speaks English and keeps the group small, so instruction is real and pace is steady.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Patong, Kata, Karon, Rawai or Chalong.
• a Polaris Phoenix 200cc quad bike and helmet.
• safety gear and instruction.
• drinking water.
• a first aid kit.
• accident insurance for rider and passenger.
• a raincoat on rainy days.
• and an English-speaking guide who stays with the group throughout.

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?Pick the 2-hour ride to combine jungle trails with a stop at the Big Buddha statue and time to take in the views; choose 30 minutes if you want riding only without the landmark visit.

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Top questions

What's the Polaris Phoenix 200cc like to ride if I've never been on an ATV before?

The Polaris Phoenix 200cc is designed to be manageable for any experience level. You get a full briefing and practice time before the group sets out, so you build confidence on flat ground first. The guide stays with you throughout and watches for safety.

Do I get to see inside the Big Buddha, or just the outside?

The interior of the Big Buddha is temporarily closed, but you still get the full stop on the longer tour options. You can marvel at the statue from the outside and take in the bird's-eye views of the surrounding area from that high vantage point.

Can my child ride an ATV, or do they have to sit with me?

Children aged 4 to 11 years old, or under 130cm in height, can ride as passengers (not drivers). Make a reservation and specify a child ticket at checkout. Passengers do not drive.

How long does the whole thing take, and what's included in the price?

You choose your duration: 30 minutes of riding, or 1 to 1.5 or 2 hours that include the Big Buddha stop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with the guide, safety gear, helmet, water, a first aid kit, and a raincoat if it rains. Accident insurance for riders and passengers is also covered.

What happens if it rains?

Raincoats are provided on rainy days, so the tour runs in wet weather. The jungle trails and plantations are still rideable, and the experience continues as planned.

Is there a weight limit for riders?

There is no weight restriction for the ATV. Riders do need to be in good physical and mental condition to ensure safety, and the guide has the right to stop any risky riding.