PREMIUM Quad Tours

The best part of this private quad tour is the chance to leave the Costa Brava resort strip behind and reach the countryside around Montnegre and Montseny Natural Parks. You ride a new Yamaha Kodiak 450cc injection quad, with room for two people on each vehicle, and return to Santa Susanna after about an hour.

I like the simple setup: one quad can carry two people, and your own group gets the activity rather than being mixed into a large crowd. I also like the friendly, patient instruction reported by previous customers, especially for first-time riders. The main consideration is the short duration. One hour gives you a brisk taste of the area, not a full day in the hills, and you must provide a car license plus a €300 card security hold per quad.

Key points to know before you book

• New Yamaha Kodiak 450cc quads: The machines are automatic-style utility quads with fuel injection, and each one can carry up to two people.
• Private group format: Only your party takes part, which makes the outing more personal and avoids a large tour convoy.
• Montnegre and Montseny setting: The ride links the Santa Susanna area with routes around two protected natural parks.
• One-hour commitment: This fits neatly into a beach holiday, but it leaves little time for long stops or a slow exploration.
• Driver’s license required: Every required participant must possess a current car driving license and present it when signing the contract.
• €300 security hold: A credit or debit card is needed for each quad. IPSO Aventuras SL releases the hold after checking the vehicle at the end.

A short ride from Santa Susanna into Catalan countryside

This is not a sightseeing coach trip with a guide narrating every bend. It is a hands-on motor excursion, based at IPSO Aventuras in Santa Susanna, where you take control of a Yamaha Kodiak 450 and follow the route under the company’s instructions.

The starting point is on Camí de la Riera de, in Santa Susanna. That puts the activity within the coastal holiday zone, close to the towns of Pineda de Mar, Malgrat de Mar, Calella, Blanes, and Tordera. If you are staying nearby, the location gives you a practical way to spend an hour away from the hotel pool without committing to a full-day outing.

The route includes Montnegre Natural Park and Montseny Natural Park. The supplied details do not promise a particular viewpoint, waterfall, wildlife sighting, or off-road challenge, so I would book this for the pleasure of riding through a natural setting rather than for one famous landmark. That is an important distinction. The attraction is the motion, the open air, and the change of scenery, not a long list of formal sightseeing stops.

The service is offered in English, and the staff provide instructions before you set out. One customer specifically praised the explanations as easy to understand and described the instructors as friendly and helpful. Another highlighted their patience during a small misunderstanding and their professional manner. That matters here because clear instructions make a short quad ride much more enjoyable, especially if you have not driven this type of machine before.

What the Yamaha Kodiak 450 means for your ride

The tour uses new Yamaha Kodiak 450cc injection vehicles. That is a useful detail, not just a showroom label. You are not being put on an unspecified older machine, and the model is designed as a sturdy utility quad rather than a tiny recreational toy.

Each quad carries two people. The price is listed per quad, at $117.49 for a group of up to two, so a pair sharing one vehicle gets better value than one person riding alone. The listing also states that the cost is per quad, not per seat. Read that carefully when comparing dates and party sizes, since two people can share the same vehicle.

The passenger arrangement makes this a good choice for couples, friends, or a parent and older child only if the operator accepts the specific participant and the driver meets the license requirement. The supplied information says a current car driving license is required, but it does not state a separate age minimum or child policy. You should confirm those points directly before booking if they affect your group.

The ride lasts about one hour. In practical terms, that means you will spend more time riding than stopping. Expect a compact outing with an introduction, contract paperwork, a security authorization, the ride itself, and a return check. Do not choose this if you want a relaxed half-day in the parks. Choose it if you want a focused burst of outdoor activity between other plans.

Reading the six-town route

The route is connected with Santa Susanna, Pineda de Mar, Tordera, Calella, Malgrat de Mar, and Blanes. These are useful names for understanding the activity’s reach, but the details do not say that you will stop for a walking tour in every town. Think of them as places along or associated with the route, not as six separate sightseeing visits.

Santa Susanna: the practical base

Santa Susanna is both the departure point and the finish. This makes planning easy. You do not need to arrange a separate pickup at the end, and you can pair the ride with other plans in the same coastal area.

The meeting point is IPSO Aventuras, on Camí de la Riera de. Since the activity returns there, allow enough time to find the base, complete the contract, and handle the card authorization before the scheduled ride. The published opening hours are daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pineda de Mar: a nearby coastal link

Pineda de Mar sits close to Santa Susanna, so its inclusion shows how the route ties the coast to the inland roads and park areas. If you are staying in Pineda, this may be a handy excursion without a long transfer.

The supplied information does not identify a particular stop, photo point, or activity here. I would not expect time to wander around town during a one-hour ride. Its value is mainly as part of the wider route between the coast and the natural parks.

Tordera: a change in setting

Tordera gives the route an inland connection. It is a useful marker because the ride is not limited to the immediate beach frontage. You get a taste of the transition from resort towns toward rural Catalonia.

Again, the schedule does not specify a dedicated visit. If you are choosing this experience for town sightseeing, it will not replace a proper visit to Tordera. If you are choosing it for the ride between coastal and countryside areas, its inclusion adds variety.

Calella: useful for nearby holiday bases

Calella is another convenient reference point for people staying along this part of the coast. The town is close enough to make the Santa Susanna base practical for a short excursion.

The route’s mention of Calella should not be read as a promise of a beach stop or town tour. Your limited time is better understood as a driving circuit through the area, with the emphasis on operating the quad and enjoying the surroundings.

Malgrat de Mar: part of the coastal corridor

Malgrat de Mar lies near Santa Susanna, and its inclusion reinforces how well this activity fits a Costa Brava or Maresme coast holiday. You can add a one-hour quad ride without giving up an entire beach day.

Since the experience ends where it begins, you are not left arranging a return from another town. That return-to-base format is especially useful if you have a restaurant booking, a train plan, or a hotel schedule afterward, though I would still leave a buffer for the end-of-ride inspection.

Blanes: the southern reach

Blanes is the southernmost named town in the route information. Its inclusion gives you a sense of the broader area covered by the outing, linking the Santa Susanna base with the coast toward the Costa Brava.

The details do not state that you will stop in Blanes or see a specific attraction. Treat it as a route point rather than a destination. The appeal comes from covering ground on a quad, not from collecting six town visits in sixty minutes.

Montnegre and Montseny without overpromising

The two natural parks are the heart of the setting. Montnegre Natural Park and Montseny Natural Park offer a clear change from the built-up coastal strip, and the tour gives you a motorized way to reach routes around them.

Still, the experience description does not provide a detailed trail map or promise a particular section of either park. Conditions, route choices, and operating rules can affect where you ride. You should expect access to routes in the park areas, not guaranteed entry to every path or a set of famous scenic stops.

That lack of a long route description is not necessarily a problem. For a first-time rider, too much technical detail can be less useful than a clear briefing and a well-run circuit. The strongest evidence available points to easy-to-follow instructions and staff who are willing to help when something needs explaining.

I would ask about the exact route on the day if a particular park matters to you. You can also ask how much time is spent on paved roads versus natural tracks, though the supplied information does not specify the split. That question helps you match the outing to your expectations.

The briefing, contract, and €300 card hold

Before riding, you must sign the contract and authorization conditions. You also need to show a current car driving license and provide a credit or debit card for a €300 security hold per quad.

This is not an extra tour fee. The amount is blocked on your card as security for the vehicle and the contract conditions. IPSO Aventuras SL says the hold is released after the ride, once the quad has been checked and returned in the same condition.

You should arrive with a card that can handle the authorization and enough available credit or funds for the hold. It is also sensible to inspect the quad before leaving and raise any existing marks with the staff. That is normal care when a deposit is involved, and it helps keep the return process clear.

The driving-license rule is firm in the supplied information. A passenger does not become a driver simply by sharing the seat. If two people want to take turns, ask IPSO Aventuras first, because the data provided does not explain whether driver changes are permitted.

Value at $117.49 for up to two people

At $117.49 per group of up to two, the price works best when two people share one quad. That comes to roughly $58.75 each before considering any currency conversion or booking charges. For a private activity using a new 450cc machine, the cost is reasonable if you value control of the vehicle and a small-group format.

For one person, the value is less favorable because the same per-quad price applies. A solo rider is paying for the vehicle rather than a seat. If you are traveling alone, compare this with other short activities in the area and decide how much the private format matters to you.

The one-hour duration also affects the calculation. You are not paying for a long park expedition, meals, transfers, or a full guided day. You are paying for equipment, instruction, administration, and a compact ride. That can be a strength if your holiday schedule is tight.

I would regard the private setup as the main value point. You are not sharing the outing with a large unknown group, and the staff can focus on your party. The small amount of direct feedback available gives the service a 4.8 rating from 15 reviews, with 93 percent recommending it. That is encouraging, though the sample is small, so I would treat it as a helpful signal rather than a guarantee.

Who will enjoy this most

This activity suits you if you want a short, active break from the coast and meet the license requirement. It is particularly practical for:

• Couples sharing one quad
• Friends who want a private outing
• First-time riders who value clear instructions
• People based in Santa Susanna, Pineda de Mar, Calella, Malgrat de Mar, Tordera, or Blanes
• Visitors with only an hour available for an outdoor activity

It is less suitable if you want a long nature visit, a detailed cultural tour, or a full route through both parks. It is also not the right choice if you do not have the required current car license or cannot provide the security card authorization.

Service animals are allowed, and the base is near public transportation. The activity is described as suitable for most people, but the supplied information does not give detailed mobility, age, or health requirements. Contact the operator if anyone in your party needs a specific accommodation.

Weather, timing, and cancellation

The activity requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the local start time are not accepted for a refund. That policy is worth noting in Catalonia, where a beach day and a quad ride can both look perfect in the morning but weather may shift later.

The daily operating window is 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, from Monday through Sunday. Since the ride itself lasts about an hour, you have some flexibility, but popular times may fill. The experience is booked an average of 12 days ahead, so booking around two weeks in advance is a sensible approach if your dates are fixed.

Should you book the Santa Susanna quad ride?

Book it if you want a private, one-hour motor outing near the Catalan coast, especially if two people can share one new Yamaha Kodiak 450. The combination of clear instruction, a small group, and routes connected with Montnegre and Montseny makes it a useful change of pace from beaches and promenades.

Skip it if your main goal is a long park excursion or a guided visit to the towns named along the route. The duration is short, the exact route is not detailed, and the €300 card hold requires some planning.

For the best fit, arrive with your current car license, a card ready for the security authorization, and realistic expectations: this is a brisk quad ride through the Santa Susanna area, not a full day of sightseeing. If that sounds right, the price is strongest when two people share one quad.

FAQ

How long does the quad tour last?

The experience lasts approximately one hour and ends back at the starting point in Santa Susanna.

How many people can ride one quad?

Each quad can carry up to two people. The price is charged per quad, not per individual seat.

What license do I need?

You must possess a current car driver’s license and present it when signing the contract and authorization conditions.

Is a security deposit required?

Yes. You must provide a credit or debit card for a €300 security hold per quad. IPSO Aventuras SL releases the hold after the activity and the required vehicle checks, provided the contract conditions are met.

Where does the activity start and finish?

It starts and finishes at IPSO Aventuras, Excursiones en Quad, on Camí de la Riera de, 08398 Santa Susanna, Barcelona, Spain.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The activity requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.