Quad biking gives you something no camel or jeep can: control. You're driving, choosing the line, feeling the sand shift under the tyres and deciding how hard to push. Thirty minutes on an ATV across the open desert at Sam is consistently the activity guests come back grinning from. Operated by Shrinath Adventures with trained instructors and maintained machines.
How It Works
You'll get a full briefing before riding: throttle and brake, body position for turns, how sand behaves differently from road, and what to do if you feel out of control (release the throttle — the machine stops). Helmets are mandatory and provided. First-timers ride a marked circuit with an instructor watching; confident riders can take a longer open-desert route.
Automatic transmission means there's no gear-changing to learn. If you can ride a bicycle, you can ride an ATV.
Options and Prices
| Option | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Short ride (circuit) | 15 min | ₹800 |
| Standard ride | 30 min | ₹1,200 |
| Extended desert route | 45–60 min | ₹2,000 |
| Tandem (with instructor) | 15 min | ₹1,000 |
Safety Rules
Helmets at all times. Closed shoes only — no sandals, no bare feet. No riding under the influence. Minimum age is generally 12 for solo riding and 6 for tandem with an instructor — confirm current policy with our team when booking. Not suitable for pregnant guests or anyone with back, wrist or shoulder injuries. Sand is forgiving to fall on, but the machines are heavy and speed still carries risk — the briefing isn't a formality.
Best Time to Ride
Morning slots (7:00–9:30 AM) are the best of the day: cool air, firm overnight sand and empty desert. Evening slots run until sunset. Skip midday even in winter — open desert with no shade and a hot engine between your knees is a bad combination. Operations pause April to June.
What to Wear
Closed shoes, long pants, sunglasses (essential — sand spray goes everywhere), and a scarf or buff for your face. Leave loose scarves and dupattas behind, and tie back long hair. Your clothes will get sandy; plan accordingly.
Combine It With
Quad biking pairs perfectly with jeep dune bashing and the sunset camel safari for a full adventure afternoon at Sam Sand Dunes, finishing with a night at Happy Adventure Desert Camp, which is built around exactly this kind of day.
Highlights
Frequently asked questions
No licence required and no experience needed. The ATVs are automatic and a full briefing is given before you ride.