The tour in a nutshell
Some of Koh Samui's best scenery hides in the mountains above Maenam — and the most fun way up is on your own machine. With our partner X-Quad Samui you ride automatic ATV quads (or a 4x4 side-by-side buggy) along wide dirt tracks to the island's highest viewpoints, all the way up to the Big Buddha panorama, then push through the jungle to a hidden mountain waterfall for a swim.
Two formats to choose from: the 2-hour Beginner Waterfall tour — a taste of the trails and the secret waterfall, soft drinks included — or the 4-hour Full Mountain tour, which adds a proper Thai lunch and the full climb to Samui's wildest viewpoints. Both are genuinely beginner-friendly: the machines are automatic, a guide rides up front, and the pace follows the group.
Highlights
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ATV or 4x4 buggyAutomatic quads or a Polaris / CFMoto buggy — beginners welcome.
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Samui's highest viewsMountain viewpoints all the way to the Big Buddha panorama.
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Hidden waterfallA jungle mountain waterfall with a refreshing swim.
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Thai lunchA relaxed mountain lunch on the 4-hour tour.
Itinerary — the 4-hour Full Mountain tour
- 09:30Hotel pick-up and transfer to the X-Quad camp in Maenam
- BriefingSafety briefing, helmet fitting and a practice loop
- Part 1Wide mountain tracks and panoramic viewpoints — up to the Big Buddha lookout
- LunchThai lunch break at a mountain restaurant
- Part 2Jungle trail to the hidden mountain waterfall — swim and photos
- 16:00Ride back and return transfer to your hotel
Prefer something shorter? The 2-hour Beginner Waterfall tour runs twice daily (morning ~09:30 and afternoon ~14:00), reaches the secret waterfall and includes soft drinks.
Prices
| Option | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ATV — solo | One automatic quad, one rider | ฿4,900 |
| 1 ATV — duo | One larger quad, driver + passenger | ฿7,800 |
| 4x4 buggy | Polaris RZR / CFMoto Z8, 2 side-by-side seats | ฿8,900 |
| Child under 10 | Passenger seated with an adult | ฿300 |
| Private tour | Just your group, flexible pace | +฿4,900 |
Prices are per machine, not per person. The 4-hour tour includes a Thai lunch; the 2-hour beginner tour includes soft drinks.
🤝 Operated by X-Quad Samui
This adventure is run by our friends at X-Quad Samui, the original ATV & buggy camp in Maenam, North Koh Samui — well-maintained machines, insured trails and guides who know every viewpoint on the mountain. Book through us and you ride with their team.
Visit X-Quad Samui ↗✅ What's included
- Return hotel transfers (Maenam basecamp)
- Your ATV quad or 4x4 buggy
- Helmet, goggles and safety briefing
- English & French speaking guide
- Thai lunch (4h tour) or soft drinks (2h tour)
- Hidden waterfall swim stop
- Insurance
❌ Not included
- Personal expenses & souvenirs
- Extra drinks & snacks
- Tips (optional, appreciated)
What to bring
- Closed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting muddy
- Swimwear and a towel for the waterfall
- Hat or cap, sunglasses and sunscreen
- A little cash for personal purchases
💡 Good to know
🌦️ Weather policy: outdoor tours are confirmed the evening before, based on the forecast. If we cancel, you choose between rescheduling and a full refund.
👶 Children: kids under 10 ride as passengers with an adult (฿300); driver age follows X-Quad Samui's on-site policy.
🏊 Non-swimmers: the waterfall pool is shallow and optional — no pressure to swim.
In pictures
Frequently asked questions
Is the price per person or per machine?
Per machine. A solo ATV is ฿4,900, a two-seater ATV (driver + passenger) is ฿7,800, and a 4x4 buggy for two is ฿8,900. Children under 10 ride as passengers with an adult for ฿300.
What's the difference between the 2-hour and 4-hour tour?
The 2-hour Beginner Waterfall tour is a taste of the trails up to the secret waterfall, with soft drinks. The 4-hour Full Mountain tour adds a Thai lunch, more riding and the full climb to Samui's highest viewpoints and the Big Buddha panorama.
Do I need experience to ride?
No — the machines are automatic, a guide rides up front, and the pace follows the group. Most riders have never driven an ATV before. No licence is required on X-Quad Samui's private trails.
