Explorer Tour vs Adventure Tour: Which ATV Experience is Right for You?

Two Routes, One Incredible Landscape

We offer two main ATV trail experiences — the Explorer Tour (28km) and the Adventure Tour (32km). Both take you through the same stunning Thai countryside east of Pattaya. Both include free hotel transfer, full safety gear, a guide, and a post-ride meal. But the riding experience is meaningfully different, and choosing the right one matters.

The Explorer Tour — Built for Everyone

The Explorer Tour is our most popular option and accounts for the majority of bookings. It's designed for riders who have little or no ATV experience — and for anyone who wants to prioritise scenery and enjoyment over technical challenge.

Route distance: 28km
Duration: Approximately 2 hours of riding
Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
Best for: First-timers, families, couples, mixed-ability groups

The Explorer route winds through jungle tracks, open fields, hillside viewpoints, and river crossings that are manageable for all ability levels. The guide keeps a pace that lets everyone stay together and enjoy the ride — you won't be left behind and you won't feel rushed.

Families with teenagers, couples on a Pattaya holiday, groups of friends who've never touched an ATV — the Explorer Tour is the go-to choice for all of them.

The Adventure Tour — For Riders Who Want More

The Adventure Tour covers a more demanding 32km loop with sections that require genuine skill and confidence to handle safely. This isn't a beginner route — it's designed for riders who have previous ATV or off-road experience and want to be pushed.

Route distance: 32km
Duration: Approximately 2 hours of riding
Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced
Best for: Experienced riders, adrenaline seekers, riders who've done the Explorer and want more

The Adventure route adds steeper hillside climbs, deeper and faster river crossings, tighter jungle single-track, and sections with significant ruts and drop-offs. Your guide will still be leading you, but the pace is faster and the terrain demands more focus and technique.

"I've done ATV tours in three countries and the Adventure Tour here was the most technically demanding and the most fun. The river crossings are wild." — Marco, Italy

Not Sure Which to Pick?

Here's a quick decision guide:

• First time on an ATV? → Explorer Tour
• Riding with kids or a mixed group? → Explorer Tour
• Done a bit of off-road riding before? → Either works; Explorer if it's been a while
• Experienced rider wanting a real challenge? → Adventure Tour
• Already done the Explorer Tour? → Adventure Tour — you're ready

What About Buggies?

Both tours are available in our CFMoto ATVs, 660cc 2-seater buggies, or the 1,500cc 4-seater family buggies. Buggy riders follow the same routes — the buggy handles differently but the experience is just as exhilarating. Many couples and families prefer the buggy because you can ride together.

Both Tours Include

• Free hotel pickup and drop-off (Pattaya area)
• Full safety gear (helmet, goggles, gloves, dust mask, MX jersey)
• Professional English-speaking guide
• On-site practice track and safety briefing
• Post-ride meal at our lakeside restaurant
• Optional GoPro hire (1,000 THB)

Book Your Tour

Both tours run daily with morning and afternoon sessions. Pre-booking is essential — pay in full online for a 10% discount. Groups of 12+ qualify for additional group rates.