Quad Biking Atlantis Dunes

Thrilling Quad Biking Adventure at Atlantis Dunes, Cape Town!

Experience an exhilarating ride on a fully automatic 4-wheeled Quad Bike (ATV) down the stunning Atlantis Dunes, just 50km from Cape Town along South Africa’s beautiful West Coast. The Atlantis sand dunes are a vital conservation area, protecting the Atlantis Aquifer that supplies water to the local community. Prepare to be amazed by this awe-inspiring setting, featuring soft white sand dunes reaching up to 50 meters high. No prior experience is needed, as our expert riding instructor will guide you every step of the way.

Important Booking Information

• Timeslot Preference: The timeslot you select when booking is a preference, not a guarantee. We’ll confirm availability once your booking is received. If your preferred slot isn’t open, we’ll immediately suggest alternative times or dates.
• Meeting Time: Please arrive strictly 30 minutes before your booked time. For example, if your tour is at 10 AM, you must be there by 9:30 AM.
• Late Arrivals: If you arrive later than your scheduled tour start time, your tour may be forfeited without a refund or reschedule option. Please plan for potential travel delays to avoid missing out. Our schedule is very busy, and we cannot extend ride times for late arrivals.

Age & Rider Requirements

• Minimum Age to Ride: The minimum age to ride a quad bike at the Atlantis Dunes is 13 years old. This is a regulation set by Witzands Nature Reserve and the City of Cape Town Municipality.
• Children 4-12 Years Old (Ride-Alongs): Children aged 4-12 must be booked as ride-alongs and will ride with a quad bike guide or a parent. We require one adult per two children (one child can ride with a parent, and one with a guide). For safety, the guide reserves the right to change ride-along arrangements.
• Children Under 4: Unfortunately, children under 4 are too small to participate.
• Kids-Only Groups (Under 12): We cannot accommodate groups consisting only of children under 12 at the dunes. Please contact us for alternative kids’ quad biking locations.
• Pregnancy Policy: For your safety, this tour is not suitable for expectant mothers.
• Weight Limit: Maximum rider weight is 130-150 kg.

Your Quad Biking Experience

Join a thrilling quad bike tour just 45-60 minutes from central Cape Town. The Atlantis Dunes span 27 square kilometers of pure white sand, with some dunes reaching the height of a six-story building. This protected, unspoiled area offers a truly “gob-smacking” experience – even if you end up covered in sand!

Our guided tours take you through these open dunes, reminiscent of the Namibian desert, with their beautifully white, wind-sculpted sands.

• Duration: Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour (excluding briefing).
• Availability: Daily, except Christmas Day.
• Weather: Quad biking activities at Atlantis Dunes are rarely affected by weather. Severe sandstorms and heavy rain are uncommon, and our guides receive real-time weather reports. Weather in Cape Town is often more severe than at the dunes.
• What to Wear/Bring: Comfortable, closed shoes, a warm jacket (especially in winter, bring a rain jacket), sunblock, and a hat.
• Spectators: Only paying guests are allowed. No spectators.
• Group Sizes: We strive to accommodate groups of all sizes. Off-season sessions range from 2 to 15 people. For safety, larger groups may need to be split into multiple rotations, requiring additional guides.

Inclusions & Exclusions

• Inclusions: Professional, highly experienced guides, reliable and easy-to-operate quad bike & fuel, helmets (multiple sizes), hairnets for helmets, goggles (on request), and a comprehensive safety briefing.
• Exclusions: A compulsory entry permit/conservation fee (R200 per person – will be added at checkout), all items of a personal nature, tips, transport to and from the site, and refreshments/snacks/meals.

Additional Information

• Toilet Facilities: Basic toilet facilities are available on-site, but we recommend using facilities before your departure or at a petrol station en route.
• Tour Length: Our 1-hour tours typically include about 45-50 minutes of riding, allowing 10-15 minutes for safety briefings, getting onto bikes, and starting up.
• Quad Bike Type: Most of our bikes are semi-automatic, making it easy to navigate all dunes. We also have a few manual bikes.
• Ease of Riding: The bikes are very stable and easy for beginners to learn, usually taking only about 10 minutes to master basic control. We adjust the course pace to suit the group’s overall skill level.
• Damages: If you (the client) damage a quad bike by colliding with another bike, an obstruction, or by rolling it, you will be held liable. Payment for damages, as determined by the guide, must be made before you leave the activity area. In case of a dispute, payment for claimed damages is still required upfront. The quad bike owners will provide invoices for replacement parts and labor within 14 days and will issue a refund if the initial damage claim exceeded the actual cost.

Cancellation Policy

• 15+ Days Before Tour: 100% refund (minus 4% for online or POS card transactions).
• 14-4 Days Before Tour: 50% refund (minus 4% for online or POS card transactions).
• 3-0 Days Before Tour, Late Arrivals, or “No Shows”: No refund; full fee charged.