18 Dec 2022
I booked through tripadvisor the night before at 8pm for next day ride at 9am and confirmation was fast We were picked up by the tour agency from the hotel with a lorry, like tuk tuk at 8.50am. The journey from Patong to the venue is around 30 mins. The driver was driving fast along the curly road and suggest to wear a mask as pollution along the journey. There were 2 guides for the ATV ride which they were very helpful though very rushing, I guess one should book 1.5 hours. I notice 2 guide accompany 3-4 vehicle. The terrain looks dangerous as it's very bumpy with up and down slope narrowly. I would suggest the tour not suitable for young teens and below. Suggest to put on a mask as ATV ride is closed to one another inhaling the gas from the front.
The Big Buddha has nice view and luckily the stairs are not too long. Need not wear cover shoes if it's raining the day before as my kids shoes are splashed with mud.