About this tour
When Em from our team took this quad bike tour in Serra Gaúcha, we hit 15km of hill terrain on a two-seater machine, with one of the company's trained guides at the helm. The outfit's been running these rides for nearly two decades in what feels like proper backcountry—dirt tracks and viewpoints that don't show up on the usual tourist routes. It's a solid 90 minutes of actual riding through the landscape, not just a lap around a designated park. The company runs with medical staff on-site and has a good safety record, which matters when you're bouncing over rough ground.
Highlights
- 15km route cuts through lesser-known trails and hidden viewpoints across the hills
- Two-seater quads mean you're a passenger with a trained guide doing the steering
- Protective kit provided: helmet, glasses, and disposable raincoat when needed
- Company has nearly two decades' experience and dedicated medical cover on-site
- Routes designed specifically to balance scenery with actual fun, not just safety
- Access to exclusive roads through Apoema that conventional tours don't use
- Option to scale up: 7km to 25km routes available depending on your nerve
What to expect
You'll turn up, get kitted with a helmet and protective glasses, and be paired with your guide who drives the whole way. The 15km route takes roughly 90 minutes and winds through Serra Gaúcha's hill country—expect bumpy dirt tracks, a few proper ascents, and stops at viewpoints that genuinely feel remote. The pace isn't reckless, but it's not a slow meander either; you're there to feel the terrain move beneath you and see places that don't make it into glossy brochures.
Em's experience was straightforward: the guide knew the routes inside out, the bike handled well despite the uneven ground, and the protective gear did its job when dust kicked up. The main thing is you're a passenger, so your comfort depends entirely on trusting your guide's handling. The company's safety-first approach (medical staff, trained operators, newer equipment) is genuine rather than theatrical, which builds confidence when you're on rough ground.
Good to know
This is genuinely off-the-beaten-path riding through real hill country, not a manicured track. If you want to see Serra Gaúcha without crowds or conventional tourist stops, 90 minutes on a quad with someone who knows the back roads delivers. The guide does all the driving, so you don't need riding experience. Equipment is modern and maintained, and medical cover on-site is a real plus.
Not suitable if you have spinal issues, poor heart health, or labyrinthitis. Pregnant women and kids under 7 aren't allowed. There's a 180kg weight limit per bike. You can't swap drivers mid-tour, so if your guide's style doesn't click, that's the full 90 minutes. It's bumpy terrain—expect to be jostled around. Dusty days mean visibility can drop quickly. Book ahead and confirm availability by calling the operator directly (they ask for it upfront). Bring water and wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.