Antigua Mud Buggy Adventure with Beach Stop - St. Mary's

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 121 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5A fun experience

  Despite coming across some bad reviews, the two of us decided to take the tour for ourselves and form our own opinion. We’re glad we did! This was not our first time doing a speed buggy tour, but it was our first experience with 268 Buggies. Our group was small—just the two of us—which made the experience feel more personal. The tour guide took us through some beautiful areas with amazing views, and there were plenty of exciting bumps along the way that made for a fun and adventurous ride. I personally would have loved to experience a little more mud and water, as that’s always part of the excitement for me, but overall we had a great time. We also enjoyed the stop at the beach. Our guide took the time to engage us in conversation, which added a nice personal touch to the experience and made us feel welcomed. Overall, we’re happy we didn’t let the negative reviews make the decision for us. Everyone’s experience is different, and sometimes you just have to go and experience it for yourself. We definitely enjoyed ourselves and are glad we gave 268 Buggies a try. Definitely would recommend

  zhanej994August 2026via Tripadvisor

• 1Horrible Experience

  This was, without a doubt, one of the most disappointing experiences I’ve had. From the beginning, the tour guide made us feel uncomfortable. When members of our group asked reasonable questions about the buggies and the tour, he made a comment along the lines of, “I don’t understand why certain groups ask questions,” which immediately made us feel unwelcomed. Instead of reassuring us about safety, he repeatedly emphasized that if anything happened, we would be liable and it would be our fault. We were told the buggy tires were only a week old, but they appeared heavily worn. The overall condition of the buggies was alarming. Every buggy had to be jump-started before it could be driven, raising serious concerns about their maintenance. Before we even had a proper chance to test the brakes, we were instructed to say, on camera, that “the brakes are good.” Once we actually started driving, it became clear that the brakes were not in good condition, which only added to our anxiety. To make matters worse, there was little to no safety equipment provided. Rather than enjoying the adventure, our entire group spent the ride feeling nervous and unsafe. What should have been a fun birthday celebration for our friend turned into a stressful and upsetting experience. Another concerning observation was that there appeared to be children working as part of the operation. If that is indeed the case, it raises additional questions about the company’s practices. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend this tour company. Safety, professionalism, and customer service should always come first, and unfortunately, none of those expectations were met.

  elienal2020August 2026via Tripadvisor

• 1Worst buggy ride

  I have been fortunate enough to do buggy and ATV tours in many countries and islands, and unfortunately this was by far the worst experience I have ever had. My biggest concern is safety. Although there was an electronic safety briefing, the buggy we were given had no seat belts. Considering the price of this excursion, I would also expect basic protective equipment such as goggles and face coverings to be provided. Thankfully, I always bring my own. The helmet I was given was extremely unhygienic—it had a strong smell, and the straps caused my face to itch and break out in a rash. My friend and I were at the back of the convoy, directly behind a buggy that was producing heavy exhaust fumes. The guide was aware of the issue. Around 10 minutes into the ride, I developed a severe headache and started feeling dizzy. At first, I thought it was because of the rough terrain, but my symptoms quickly worsened. My chest became tight, I developed intense lower abdominal cramps, and I began feeling extremely unwell. My friend repeatedly tried to get the attention of the guides at the front, but they didn't notice. Eventually, we had to stop because I started vomiting and urgently needed a bathroom. As a healthcare professional, I knew my body was reacting to something serious. When the guide finally realized we had stopped, he returned but didn't ask if I was okay or what had happened. He simply expected us to continue. About five minutes later, we stopped at the beach, where I immediately got out of the buggy and explained that the exhaust fumes were making me sick and that I urgently needed a restroom. Instead of offering assistance, the guide dismissively gestured for me to use the bushes. By this point, I felt like I was going to pass out. I went into the water hoping it would help, but the abdominal cramps continued in waves. I told my friend to inform the guide that I could not continue the tour. Throughout this entire ordeal, no one checked on my wellbeing or showed any genuine concern. The guide eventually left to get a vehicle to take us back, which felt like it took forever. During this time, I also noticed that one of the other buggies appeared to have a wheel coming loose, raising even more concerns about the maintenance and safety of the vehicles. Only after returning to the base did the guide ask if I was feeling better. By the time I got back to my hotel, my condition had deteriorated significantly. I began bleeding from my mouth and anus and was rushed to the hospital. After medical assessment, it was determined that my symptoms were consistent with carbon monoxide poisoning caused by prolonged exposure to the exhaust fumes from the buggy in front of us. This experience was frightening and completely unacceptable. Mechanical issues should never be ignored, especially when they put customers' health and safety at risk. The lack of concern shown by the staff while I was clearly in distress was deeply disappointing. I would strongly urge this company to improve its vehicle maintenance, provide proper safety equipment, and train its staff to respond appropriately to medical emergencies. I cannot recommend this tour to anyone.

  jermaineb538August 2026via Tripadvisor

• 1Horrible

  Pulled up and half the dune buggy’s were broken apart. Excursion had to be pushed back because they weren’t fixed and they had to do repairs. Your guide was rude. Had us in the middle of traffic and one of my cousins almost got hit by a car. Worst dune buggy experience I’ve ever had at any country I have visited:

  Kandace_MJuly 2026via Viator

• 5We had an amazing time on...

  We had an amazing time on the Antigua Mud Buggy Adventure with Beach Stop! From start to finish, the experience was exciting, well-organized, and full of beautiful scenery. Driving the mud buggy through Antigua was such a fun and unique way to explore the island, and the beach stop was the perfect way to relax and cool off afterward. A special thank you to Joel, our tour guide, for making this experience unforgettable. He was friendly, knowledgeable, energetic, and made sure everyone felt safe while having an incredible time. His passion for Antigua really showed, and he shared interesting facts about the island throughout the tour. If you’re visiting Antigua and looking for an adventure that’s equal parts thrill, sightseeing, and fun, I highly recommend this excursion. It’s definitely one of the highlights of our trip! 🌴🏖️🚙💨

  Wattina_HJuly 2026via Viator

• 1Would not recommend!

  Overall the activity it was a good experience to take part of. The downfall for the overall rating of the experience was the poor customer service that was received. The tour guide had a very nasty attitude from the initial introduction to the last interaction between everyone encountered in my group of 4 people. There wasn’t a welcoming atmosphere to ask any questions or concerns. While filling out the waiver the tour guide was ignoring all questions ask, constantly sucking his teeth at us, walking away mid conversation and he slammed the clip board in our faces when we missed filling out apart of the waiver and walked away without saying anything. There was recording played that listed all the safety equipment that was supposed to be provided which was never provided or available for use, such as goggles, gloves, seatbelts or helmets. The vehicles were poorly maintained one had a string holding the battery together. Two other vehicles broke down and one broke down twice and was left behind to be rescued. Was even told to be careful while driving because the steering wheel can fall off. We were not allowed to switch drivers or told to bring our own safety equipment. Overall not worth the $135 US Dollars per person due to lack of customer service and lack of safety equipment. False advertisement would not recommend.

  312jakiyajJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Five Islands Village

• Its from-price is 16% above the median of the 88 experiences we list in Five Islands Village.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 88.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Five Islands Village

Five Islands Village sits on Antigua's west coast, a short way from St John's, among sheltered bays, headlands and quiet beaches.

Five Islands Village lies on the west coast of Antigua, a few kilometres from the capital, St John's. Houses and small plots of land line the road above a coast of bays and headlands, with the Caribbean on one side and the island's low hills on the other. It is a quiet place beside the sea, and the cathedral and harbour of St John's are a short drive away.

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