Quad Biking in Reunion Island at Maïdo: 4 packages and 2026 prices

This is the most reviewed quad ride on the whole island, with a 5 out of 5 rating from 120 verified Manawa reviews and a guide (Thierry, the most mentioned name in the feedback) who comes up regularly in positive comments. The meeting point is La Plaine, Saint-Paul, in the west coast highlands, with the exact location given after booking. Allow 2 hours on site for 1 hour of actual riding: briefing, getting to grips with the quad, the ride, and the return to base.

The quad used is a CF-MOTO OVERLAND 4x4 625cc, a comfortable machine that handles the Hauts trails with ease. The ride sets off from La Plaine, Saint-Paul, and climbs the forest trails halfway up the Maïdo cliffs, with panoramic stops over the Saint-Gilles lagoon, the coral reef and, on clear days, the horizon towards Madagascar. The guide supervises throughout, slows down for technical sections, and supports beginners.

Who it's for: travellers who want the quad experience in the west coast highlands without a long commitment (2 hours in total, compatible with a half-day spent elsewhere), families with kids from age 6 as a passenger (18 minimum to drive, with a valid licence), and couples sharing a quad (1 driver + 1 passenger, priced per vehicle).

Manawa price: €110 per quad for the 1-hour package. If you want to go further, the same listing offers 2 hours at €165, 3 hours at €220, and the 4-hour half-day with restaurant lunch at €400. Flexible cancellation with rescheduling or a free refund in case of bad weather. Bring 100% mineral sunscreen, a cap, sunglasses and closed shoes; long sleeves and trousers are best (the track is dusty).

This is the longest package from Les Quads de la Plaine's listing, designed for those who really want to make the most of the west Hauts trails rather than heading back mid-morning. 4 hours of actual riding, 7 hours on site in total with the briefing, the restaurant lunch break and the return. Lunch is included in the price (usually a buffet or à la carte depending on the day's partner restaurant, drinks included).

The route climbs higher up the cliffs, reaching viewpoints you can't get to in 1 or 2 hours, and links together several forest trails. The guide adapts the pace to the group, alternating between technical sections that require careful riding and smoother stretches where you can take in the scenery. The lunch break happens midway through, breaking up the physical fatigue and letting you set off again with fresh energy.

Who it's for: travellers who want a genuine half-day of quad biking (not just an introduction), groups of friends looking for more of an event than an activity, and couples extending the experience to make the most of it. Who it's not for: very young kids (8 minimum as a passenger for this package, 4 hours is a long time), and travellers with a tight schedule wanting to fit in other activities in the afternoon.

Manawa price: €400 per quad for the 4-hour package. Same price for 1 or 2 people per quad (1 driver + 1 passenger from age 8). A valid car licence is mandatory for the driver. Flexible cancellation with rescheduling or a free refund. Bring long clothing (4 hours of riding on a dusty track will leave bare arms marked), an extra water bottle, and sunscreen to reapply.

This package is run by Adventure Quad Réunion, a company independent from Les Quads de la Plaine, based in Villèle (500m from the museum of the same name) in the Saint-Paul highlands. The meeting point is more convenient if you're staying in Saint-Gilles or La Saline-les-Bains: allow 10 minutes' drive from the seafront, versus 25-30 minutes to reach La Plaine, Saint-Paul.

The quad used is a Polaris Sportsman 570cc, a lighter machine than Les Quads de la Plaine's CF-MOTO 625cc, but just as capable on the Hauts trails. The 1-hour route crosses sugar cane fields and orchards at mid-altitude, with a few sections of forest track and viewpoints over the west coast and the lagoon. The briefing lasts 15 to 20 minutes, and the instructor runs each driver through a handling course before setting off as a group.

At 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Manawa reviews, it's less reviewed in volume than the La Plaine listing (120 reviews), but the feedback is solid and the entry price drops to €100 per vehicle. Suitable for a group of friends (8 vehicles max per departure) and kids from age 8 as a passenger. Driver must be 18 with a valid car licence. A €1,500 deposit is taken per quad (cheque or card pre-authorisation).

Manawa price: €100 per quad for 1 hour. The same listing offers 2 hours at €180, 3 hours at €280, and a 6h30 full day at €510. Flexible cancellation with rescheduling or a weather refund. Closed shoes are mandatory; long trousers and sleeves, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended. A reasonable level of fitness is expected: quad riding requires some arm strength beyond 2 hours.

This is Adventure Quad Réunion's full-day package, the most complete version of the Villèle offer. 7 hours on site including 5 hours of actual riding, with lunch at a farm at 1,400m altitude above Saint-Paul, wood-fired cooking amid high-altitude pastures that feel a world away from Saint-Gilles's seaside atmosphere.

The advantage of this package over the 4-hour Manawa La Plaine half-day is the 2-seat buggy option (+€40/vehicle, so €550 in total). The buggy is driven with a steering wheel and pedals like a car, which makes it more accessible than a quad for those who've never ridden one. It's also more stable uphill and more practical for carrying gear and a windbreaker at 1,400m altitude, where the temperature drops 8 to 10°C compared with the coast.

The route climbs the Maïdo forest trails, crosses cane fields and orchards, and reaches the high-altitude pastures where the partner farm is located. Lunch (wood-fired cooking, local produce) takes around 1h30, breaking up the physical fatigue of riding and letting you head back down fresh in the afternoon. Instructor Gilles supervises the group (16 people max), with two instructors if numbers require it.

Funbooker price: €510 for 1 quad (1-2 people), €550 for 1 buggy. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Driver must be 18 with a mandatory car licence, passenger from age 8. Long clothing is strongly recommended (dust plus altitude temperatures), closed shoes are mandatory, pack a windbreaker. Adventure Quad Réunion's standard deposit applies at departure.