BIG ISLAND
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The 10 most popular atv & off-road tours on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Kona’s Big Island ATV adventure mixes jungle trails with hands-on Polynesian village stops, small groups, and guided culture for about 2.5 hours.
“We absolutely loved learning a little about the various Polynesian islands and their unique cultures & customer. The ride in the utv gave us a chance to ask more questions about the floors and fauna too!! A fabulous family tour for all our different ages”
Ride fat-tire e-bikes through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with small-group guides, snacks, and stops for craters, lava tube, and sea views.
“This was an awesome experience. Taylor and Nicole are fabulous leaders. Their knowledge of history, culture, and nature and their bike leadership was excellent. I recommend this for beginners and experienced riders who want to see the wonders of this world in an easy tour setting. We were provided with the right size bike per…”
A 3-hour guided ATV ride on Big Island’s Southside, with lava tubes, green-sand beaches, and turtle views—dusty, bumpy, worth it.
“It was a fun opportunity to see beaches in a remote area. We got to see turtles and fish from rocks above the ocean. We also a saw lava tube and some ancient stone fences.”
Guided Big Island ATV rides at Ohana Ranch blend beginner-friendly quad time with a real farm visit, fruit tasting, and culture stories.
“Pono the lead guy was awesome! He cares about safety and also cares a lot about Hawaiian culture and history of the farm. Be ready for both. He is a treasure of a young man and I not only had fun, but remembered why I love young people (my master's is in adolescents).”
Automatic Honda ATV lessons and Hamakua Coast trails, ending with a private Umauma Falls swim. Snacks and gear included.
“ATV trails were a lot of fun!! Extremely dusty, so recommend adding "dust bandanas" to your packing list. We thought it was fun getting dirty then ending with a swim at the end of the ride. Bathroom and shower facilities are available and clean.”
ATV ranch ride in Honokaa, Big Island: fruit tasting, fishpond fishing, farm animals, and mountain-to-coast views with a local guide.
“Our tour guides, Logan and Kalea, were amazing! They gave us some great history lessons about the farm, cattle and Honokaa. The views were breathtaking. The cattle were everywhere on our route. Some of the hills are a little steep so I would recommend a more experienced and confident driver. We only go about 8-12…”
GPS audio e-bike half-day through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, mostly downhill. Includes gear, support, and lava-tube views.
“Great way to see the Volcano National Park and the audio guided GPS gave great insight about the view areas. The bikes are very comfortable and are in great working order. Using the bikes eliminated the need to find parking at all of the viewing areas. Check-in was super easy, plenty of free parking, and…”
A guided side-by-side UTV through Big Island countryside, stopping for fruit, taro, coffee, and hands-on planting at Ohana Ranch.
“Our guide was very nice! Our daughter was having some ear problems due to elevation of the island and he was super patient and kind with her. He also gave great recommendations for local activities/food.”
Bottle-feed and cuddle baby goats at Ohana Ranch on Big Island. Learn farm care traditions, enjoy island views, and coffee.
“Fabulous cuddle session. Loved our time with the goats. Staff and owner were very kind, and shared a lot about the history of the land and the island. Peaceful and relaxing experience. Coffee and other items available were delicious.”
Rent a fat-tire e-bike for 3 hours in Volcanoes National Park and cruise fast past traffic, with helmet and lock included.
“When we booked our E-bike tour we were under the impression that we would have a tour guide for the volcano and we in fact did not. This was our first time ever being at the volcano and we were not familiar with any of it. The company did provide us with a map of…”
