Buggy Tours vs Quad Tours: Which Should You Choose?

Guests ask us this almost every day: buggy or quad? Both are good ways to ride the Sahara, but they feel very different. Here is how they compare, so you can pick the one that fits you.

Quad Bikes: For Riders Who Want Speed

A quad bike (ATV) is a four-wheeled vehicle for one rider. It is agile, quick and more physical to ride. You sit astride it as you would a motorcycle and use your body weight to steer and keep your balance.

Pros of Quad Tours

• More agile and easier to manoeuvre
• A stronger sense of freedom and speed
• Fits through tighter spaces
• Usually cheaper

Cons of Quad Tours

• Mostly single rider
• More physically demanding
• Less protection from sand and weather
• Needs better balance

Dune Buggies: For Riders Who Want Security

A dune buggy has two seats, a roll cage, bucket seats and safety harnesses. It is more stable than a quad and more comfortable. You sit inside it, much like in a small car.

Pros of Buggy Tours

• Two seats, so you can ride together
• Roll cage and harness for safety
• More stable and easier to control
• Less physically demanding
• Better protection from sand

Cons of Buggy Tours

• Less agile than a quad
• More expensive
• Can't get into spaces as tight
• Less physical excitement

Direct Comparison

Which Should You Choose?

Choose a Quad if:

• You want the most speed and agility
• You are riding solo
• You are comfortable on a motorcycle-type vehicle
• You are on a budget

Choose a Buggy if:

• You want to ride with a partner
• Safety matters most to you
• Children will ride as passengers
• You prefer a more comfortable ride

Still Undecided? Try Both

On many of our tours you can swap between quad and buggy. The full-day desert tour gives you time in both vehicles on the same day. Contact us to find out more.