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15 Private Vehicle Safaris to Build a Day Around

54 tours  ·  from $11 a head

The 15 best private vehicle safaris you can book today, with what a seat costs, how long you are out and who each one suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp - Noble Camp’s welcome, camel ride, and henna
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Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp

1.Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Dinner & Transfer to Noble Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,365 reviews · from $79Our pick

You’ll ride from Dubai or Sharjah in a 4x4 with an English-speaking guide, tackle 45 minutes of dune bashing at Lahbab, sandboard, ride a camel, and dine at Noble Camp. Guides such as Saif, Farrukh, Aman, and Naveed are noted for attentive service. Optional quad bikes cost extra.

“Saif is an amazing Guide. He is very attentive were all of the Nobel life staff. But Saif stood apart. He has a young Daughter near the same age as ours and he made sure to take great care of her. I really appreciated the entire experience. The off reading and shows were great.”

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Premium Desert Safari Sharing Transfer with 5* Unlimited Buffet

2.Premium Desert Safari Sharing Transfer with 5* Unlimited Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,571 reviews · from $70

Leave Dubai around 4pm in a shared Land Cruiser for red-dune driving in Lahab. You’ll stop for sunset photos, sandboarding, a short camel ride, henna, Arabic coffee, and a large buffet dinner with live entertainment. Drivers such as Akbar, Jay, Sameer, and Syed Tariq are specifically praised for friendly service.

“Our tour guy and the driver Mohamad was excellent. He has so much knowledge about everything , what kind and very polite, also he was very professional driver on the sand.”

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Night Safari Tour with Transfer - Hotel pickup helps, but the evening can start slowly
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Night Safari Tour with Transfer

3.Night Safari Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,260 reviews · from $101

Ride an open tram through Singapore’s Night Safari, walk guided trails near leopards and tigers, and catch a wildlife or fire show. Hotel transfers, a professional guide, and optional dinner are included. Expect a busy, fast-moving evening, with priority boarding helping you save time.

“The animals in the amphitheater are well trained and cute but the program is short. Loved the tram ride and seeing the animals in their natural habitat. Excellent coach driver.”

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Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer - Night dune bashing in a 4x4
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Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer

4.Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 720 reviews · from $50

Ride a camel, race across Qatar’s dunes in a 4x4, and visit the Inland Sea on a roughly four-hour night safari from Doha. Guides such as Mujahid, Sayed, Bilal, and Javid are praised for safe driving and helpful photo stops. Barbecue dinner is available with selected options.

“WOW, WOW, WOW. Driver, no guide so knowledgeable. The Camel ride an adventure in itself. Oh my the so desirable desert ride Yes Yes Yes. The Persian Gulf at Night so beautiful and soothing. I cannot explain or express my joy of this tour. I did not want it to end”

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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer - Starting in Malia with a safety briefing
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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer

5.Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 474 reviews · 4 hours · from $67

Spend four hours riding an ATV through Crete’s mountain tracks, olive groves, vineyards, and seaside villages. Your English-speaking guide provides a safety briefing, water, scenic stops, and hotel transfers from resorts around Malia, Hersonissos, Sissi, and nearby towns.

“Fantastic, from start to finish it was great. Nice stop off first of all to a harbour where the guide fuelled us up with a complimentary bottle of water and took some nice pictures. Then went onto our next stop at an olive oil factory where they talked through the process of how they make the olive oil and their olives and the different items they produce. Then we went up to a lovely remote cliff side where you overlooked a lovely view and again the guide took some lovely pictures and allowed lots of time to take your own, finished off with a picturesque sunset view near the sea…”

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Red Dunes Desert Safari Dubai with Dinner Buffet, Show & Transfer - The shared ride from Dubai to Lahbab
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Red Dunes Desert Safari Dubai with Dinner Buffet, Show & Transfer

6.Red Dunes Desert Safari Dubai with Dinner Buffet, Show & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews · from $27

Leave Dubai by air-conditioned 4x4 for red-dune bashing at Lahbab, sunset photos, sandboarding, and a short camel ride. Your evening continues at a desert camp with henna, Arabic dress photos, barbecue and continental buffet, belly dance, Tanoura, and fire shows. Guides may include Hamza, Omar, Jehangir, or Abdum.

“Will evaluate this tour by item: 1- Car: Excelent, comfortable, spacious, powerful, clean and safe! 2-Driver: Excelent, pick up on time, very skill on driving, mainly on the desert sand, always available, gave us good tips, very friendly, very professional. 3-Desert experience by car: Exciting, will strongly recommend, the driver made it very special! 4-Desert Campground: Very poor, hindi food variety was the only option, will rate the food cooking as very poor. Atractions/performances were too short. Animals mistreated (falcons, camels, horses) it is a shame, would quit early not to see so many animals in such a degradating situation, I hate this Campground experience. 5-Shared tour: We d...”

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Side Off-Road Quad / Buggy Safari Tour With Hotel Transfer - Safety training for first-time drivers
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Side Off-Road Quad / Buggy Safari Tour With Hotel Transfer

7.Side Off-Road Quad / Buggy Safari Tour With Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 340 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

Ride an automatic quad or buggy through Side’s pine forests on dusty, rocky, and muddy trails. Multilingual instructors provide training, helmets, and convoy guidance. You’ll stop by a scenic river or forest spot for photos, then return to camp to clean up before hotel drop-off.

“Amazing session. Amazing staff, helpful and great fun. Briefing was the right mix of fun and saftey. Loved the water and the dust! We had a great time as a family in the buggies, our teens loved it but it would be suitable for families or couples as there were loads of vehicles to choose from. Great guides, lived the whole experience.”

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Antalya: Quad Safari Experience with Hotel Transfer - Hotel pickup from Antalya, Belek, and Kemer
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Antalya: Quad Safari Experience with Hotel Transfer

8.Quad Safari Experience with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 320 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $47

Ride your own automatic quad for 1.5 hours through Antalya’s forest tracks, dirt roads, riverbeds, and muddy trails. Hotel pickup is available from Antalya, Belek, Kemer, and nearby districts. Guides speak Turkish, English, German, and Russian, with photo stops along the route.

“Went quad biking today and it was an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. The journey to the site was smooth and scenic, setting the tone for what was to come. The guide was fantastic — super friendly, professional, and made sure everyone felt safe and had a great time. The actual ride was a perfect mix of adventure, speed, and stunning views. Honestly, couldn’t have asked for a better day. Highly recommend it!”

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Cappadocia: 2-Hour Sunset ATV Safari with Hotel Transfer - Rose Valley in the warm evening light
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Cappadocia: 2-Hour Sunset ATV Safari with Hotel Transfer

9.Cappadocia: 2-Hour Sunset ATV Safari with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 285 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

You’ll ride an ATV through Swords, Rose, Red, and Love Valleys as the sun drops behind Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys. The two-hour tour includes hotel pickup, equipment, an English-speaking guide, safety instruction, and several photo stops. Bring a driver’s license, sturdy shoes, and a face mask for dust.

“The ride was excellent, Beyza was extremely friendly and very willing to assist at any time Definitely one of the best activities here!”

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Marmaris: Buggy Safari with Water Fight & Transfer - Hotel pickup from Marmaris or İçmeler
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Marmaris: Buggy Safari with Water Fight & Transfer

10.Buggy Safari with Water Fight & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 270 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Ride a shared or solo buggy through the woods and muddy tracks near Marmaris, with a safety briefing, demo ride, water fight, and outdoor showers afterward. Guides speak English, Russian, and Arabic. Hotel pickup, equipment, insurance, and return transfer are included.

“This activity was really fun! Very friendly staff. Health & Safety is key in these activities and these guys made sure of that. Fully recommended!!!”

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From Belek & City of Side Quad or Buggy Safari With Transfer - Choosing between a quad and a two-seat buggy
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From Belek & City of Side Quad or Buggy Safari With Transfer

11.From Belek & City of Side Quad or Buggy Safari With Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 238 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Choose a solo quad or two-seat buggy and ride off-road trails near Belek, Side, Manavgat, and Bekelten. Guides provide helmets, instruction, and support in English, German, Russian, or Turkish. Expect steep tracks, mud, forest scenery, hotel pickup, and plenty of dust.

“What a fantastic activity. We did quads one day and then the buggy another day. Both were brilliant. Be prepared to get wet on the buggy! Great staff, helpful.”

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Galle/Mirissa/Tangalle: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari - Pickup from the coast and the journey inland
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Galle/Mirissa/Tangalle: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari

12.Galle/Mirissa/Tangalle: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 235 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $11Best value

Travel from Galle, Mirissa, Weligama, Tangalle, or nearby coastal towns to Ella, stopping for a three-hour Yala National Park safari. You ride an open-sided jeep with a local English-speaking guide, then continue in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Dilan, Sasanka, Ishan, and Tikiri are praised for spotting wildlife.

“Our guide made a great effort to visit possible sightings before any other guides. We were very pleased and, thanks to him, saw all the animals we wanted to see.”

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Khao Sok: Private Night Safari Adventure w/ Hotel Transfer - Hotel pickup and the first steps after sunset
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Khao Sok: Private Night Safari Adventure w/ Hotel Transfer

13.Khao Sok: Private Night Safari Adventure w/ Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · 2h 30m · from $48

Meet your English-speaking guide at your Khao Sok hotel, then walk the national park after sunset for about two hours. Guides such as Diamond, Aunnie, June, and Bam are praised for spotting snakes, tarantulas, scorpions, monkeys, and other night creatures. Private and small-group tours cost $48 per person.

“Fantastic guiding from Bom, his knowledge is amazing! He finds scorpions and tarantulas in hidden places, stops and listens for signs of wildlife and has a good sense of humor.”

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Marmaris: Horse Riding & Safari with Hotel Transfer - Meeting the horses and getting the safety briefing
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Marmaris: Horse Riding & Safari with Hotel Transfer

14.Horse Riding & Safari with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Ride from a Marmaris ranch into pine woods, orange groves, village scenery, and shallow river sections on a calm, guided horse. No riding experience is needed. Guides including Ahmet, Umit, and Beyza help beginners, while children can ride when accompanied by a parent.

“Fantastic way to spend the afternoon with my horse crazy daughter - thank you”

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Antalya Quad Safari Experience with Free Hotel Transfer - What the two-hour schedule really includes
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Antalya Quad Safari Experience with Free Hotel Transfer

15.Antalya Quad Safari Experience with Free Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Ride a quad through dusty trails, muddy streams, and rough bowls near Antalya’s Taurus Mountains. The two-hour outing includes about 1.5 hours on the bike, a helmet, fuel, an English-speaking guide, and optional hotel transfers. No license or previous quad experience is required.

“It was the worst experience I have ever had in my life . We were treated very bad by the monitors . My 17 years old son was hit strangled and aggressed.”

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