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Combine off-road ATV trails with a 32-platform canopy zipline to see Phuket’s hills from ground and air. Expect dusty tracks, forested ridgelines, and strict safety limits — and note the Big Buddha site may be temporarily closed.
Combine off-road ATV trails with a 32-platform canopy zipline to see Phuket’s hills from ground and air. Expect dusty tracks, forested ridgelines, and strict safety limits — and note the Big Buddha site may be temporarily closed.
You start in the humid lift of a pickup truck, engine thumping, and the island’s green slopes rushing toward you — palms, teak, and scrub climbing the Nakkerd Hills. An ATV waits at the trailhead, tires eager for red soil and rutted paths; later, a zipline tower will push you across canopy and wind.
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Operated by Click2GoThailand.com · Phuket, Phuket Province
You start in the humid lift of a pickup truck, engine thumping, and the island’s green slopes rushing toward you — palms, teak, and scrub climbing the Nakkerd Hills. An ATV waits at the trailhead, tires eager for red soil and rutted paths; later, a zipline tower will push you across canopy and wind.
Phuket’s Big Buddha, a modern marble statue on Nakkerd Hill, anchors the ridge between Chalong and Kata and offers sweeping views of west-coast beaches when open. The island’s geology — weathered granite outcrops and eroded laterite — creates steep ridges and short, abrupt valleys that make for exciting ATV runs and elevated zipline platforms carved into the hill forest.
Culturally, the route threads past local temples and roadside shrines; operators often pause to explain basic customs. Expect long-tailed macaques and a chorus of tropical birds as company. Note: the Big Buddha site is temporarily closed due to a recent landslide incident; operators will adjust the route accordingly.
Practically: the combined program runs about 2–3 hours with hotel pickup from Patong, Kata, Karon, Chalong, or Rawai. Safety equipment and an instructor are provided; zipline weight limit is 120 kg (265 lb) and participants must be between 4–80 years old. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring sun protection, and hydrate — the island’s heat can catch you off-guard. If you want more time at viewpoints, tell your guide before the ATV leg; otherwise the tour moves at a brisk pace. This is a hands-on, motorized way to see Phuket’s hills — part local culture, part adrenaline.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for people with basic mobility and no serious back, heart, or pregnancy-related restrictions; expect short bursts of balance and core engagement for ATV control.
The combined ATV and zipline experience runs about 150 minutes (roughly 2–3 hours), including transfers and safety briefings.
The itinerary visits the Big Buddha when accessible, but it is currently temporarily closed due to a landslide — guides will reroute if necessary.
Yes — participants must be between 4 and 80 years old and the maximum weight is 120 kg (265 lb); children under 14 can ride only as passengers.
Yes — free hotel pickup from Patong, Kata, Karon, Chalong, and Rawai is included, along with safety equipment and instruction.
The Big Buddha is a contemporary religious landmark built in the early 21st century on Nakkerd Hill; the site is a recent development that reflects modern Thai devotional projects and offers vista access to coastal settlements.
Hillside erosion and recent landslides highlight the need to stay on designated trails and follow operator guidance; minimizing off-track ATV use helps protect thin hill soils and native vegetation.
Click2GoThailand.com operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You start in the humid lift of a pickup truck, engine thumping, and the island’s green slopes rushing toward you — palms, teak, and scrub climbing the Nakkerd Hills. An ATV waits at the trailhead, tires eager for red soil and rutted paths; later, a zipline tower will push you across canopy and wind.
You start in the humid lift of a pickup truck, engine thumping, and the island’s green slopes rushing toward you — palms, teak, and scrub climbing the Nakkerd Hills. An ATV waits at the trailhead, tires eager for red soil and rutted paths; later, a zipline tower will push you across canopy and wind.
Phuket’s Big Buddha, a modern marble statue on Nakkerd Hill, anchors the ridge between Chalong and Kata and offers sweeping views of west-coast beaches when open. The island’s geology — weathered granite outcrops and eroded laterite — creates steep ridges and short, abrupt valleys that make for exciting ATV runs and elevated zipline platforms carved into the hill forest.
Culturally, the route threads past local temples and roadside shrines; operators often pause to explain basic customs. Expect long-tailed macaques and a chorus of tropical birds as company. Note: the Big Buddha site is temporarily closed due to a recent landslide incident; operators will adjust the route accordingly.
Practically: the combined program runs about 2–3 hours with hotel pickup from Patong, Kata, Karon, Chalong, or Rawai. Safety equipment and an instructor are provided; zipline weight limit is 120 kg (265 lb) and participants must be between 4–80 years old. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring sun protection, and hydrate — the island’s heat can catch you off-guard. If you want more time at viewpoints, tell your guide before the ATV leg; otherwise the tour moves at a brisk pace. This is a hands-on, motorized way to see Phuket’s hills — part local culture, part adrenaline.