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ATV, Buggy and Snowmobile Tours Around Faqra
ATV, buggy and snowmobile tours above Faraya and Faqra: ProX and Helmets On, two- or four-hour routes, what to wear, and when they switch to snowmobiles.
What to Know
- Two established operators: ProX Riding Club and Helmets On – Polaris.
- Two hours is enough for a first ride; four hours goes further into the ridges.
- Buggies are easier for beginners; ATVs are more tiring.
- Winter: snowmobiles when there is snow. Book weekends ahead.
The terrain above Faraya, bare limestone ridges, dirt tracks, and long views in every direction, happens to be very good for off-road riding. Two established operators run guided tours here year-round, switching to snowmobiles in winter.
The operators
ProX Riding Club, 4.9 across 189 reviews, the highest-rated activity operator in the area. Based in Faraya and at Ouyoun El Siman near the slopes. ATVs, buggies and snowmobiles. Guided tours of roughly two and four hours. Routes reportedly reach the Saint Charbel statue and local waterfalls. +961 3 155 135
Helmets On – Polaris, 4.7 across 304 reviews. Guided buggy trail tours from Mzaar, and set up for groups. +961 71 644 442
Both run guided rather than self-drive-and-disappear, which for this terrain is the right model.
Which to choose
Two hours is enough for a first ride and covers the main viewpoints.
Four hours gets you deeper into the terrain and is the better option if you've ridden before.
Buggies seat two and are easier for anyone who hasn't ridden. ATVs are more involving and more tiring.
Snowmobiles in winter, conditions permitting.
What to expect
Guides brief you before you set off and lead the route. Groups are generally kept small. Machines at the better operators are well maintained, a point reviewers make repeatedly, and worth checking if you book elsewhere.
The terrain is genuinely scenic rather than a car park circuit, which is the main reason to do it here.
What to wear
Layers, it's colder at speed and colder at altitude than the valley. Sunglasses or goggles. Closed shoes. Expect to get dusty in summer and wet in winter. Nothing you mind ruining.
Practical
Book ahead at weekends and in season. Confirm minimum ages for children before you plan around it, this varies by operator and by machine. Ask what insurance covers.
Some operators offer pickup from local accommodation; ask when you book.
Is it worth it?
For most people who try it here, yes, largely because of where you end up rather than the machine. The tracks reach viewpoints you cannot drive a car to, and the mountain looks completely different from a ridge with nobody else on it.
If you don't like noise, dust or being cold, skip it and walk the Chabrouh loop instead.
Common questions
Do I need experience?
No. Guides brief beginners and buggies are straightforward.
Can children come?
Age limits vary by operator and vehicle, ask when booking.
Do they run in winter?
Yes, switching to snowmobiles when there's snow.
How long are the tours?
Typically two or four hours.
Should I book ahead?
Yes, at weekends and in season.
Staying in Faqra?
The Nest is a one-bedroom chalet at RedRock with mountain views, 24/7 electricity, free garage parking and a fire pit. Sleeps 3.
