Samui X Quad ATV Jungle Tour with Lunch

This guided ATV tour heads up from the operator’s basecamp in Maenam into the hills of Koh Samui, on dirt tracks through coconut groves and jungle well away from the beaches. It runs about four hours, with viewpoint stops, a drink at the standing Buddha on the island’s highest point, a swim at a waterfall and a Thai lunch. Hotel pickup is included.

The Ride

After pickup and a safety briefing in Maenam, you follow the guide up into the island’s interior. The tracks wind under coconut palms and through forest along Samui’s central ridge, with stops at viewpoints along the way. The high point is the standing Teepangkorn Buddha, at the top of the island, looking down over Lamai Bay. The ride ends with a swim in the pools at Hin Lad waterfall before the drive back.

Watch out: Each booking covers two people on one ATV. Solo riders can’t book this option.

Who It Suits

It suits couples and friends who want to see Samui’s hills rather than its beaches, including first-time riders. It is not for pregnant travellers.

Insider Tip: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting muddy, closed shoes, and bring swimwear for the waterfall. The tracks are dusty in the dry season and slippery after rain.