Get off the tourist track and experience the wildest side of the Big Island on this ATV tour. In either single-sided or double-sided vehicles, you’ll traverse rugged ranchlands, craggy lava flows, and ancient forests, all the way to the crashing cerulean sea—and don’t forget the wildlife-spotting opportunities. It’s adventure at every moment, no special skills required.

Helmets, gloves, goggles, and ATV training provided
Drive into Hawaii's backcountry, getting views well beyond what you could hiking or driving
Experience the island's south side, where ancient Polynesians first landed
Limited to 10 travelers, you'll get a more personalized experience

What's Included

Top of the line single or double ATVs, Helmets, gloves, goggles, dust masks

Bottled water

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Naalehu
Naalehu, HI 96772, USA
Go to the end of Ka'alualu Rd. where the pavement ends keep going for aprox 300 feet. First gate on the left. address is 94-1400. Go thru the gate follow gravel driveway to the end. Be there at 11:30. NO public restrooms. Stop at the Punaluu bakery for restrooms before arrival

Start time

12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

No infants
Be sure to wear CLOSED TOED SHOES
Drivers license needed to verify age of 16+ to drive ATV's
No smoking, vaping or alcohol or drugs allowed on this tour.
Children 8-15 years old should be accompanied by an adult
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Norm

Anna is an exceptional guide who truly elevated our adventure to new heights! Her passion for the outdoors was contagious, and her knowledge of the area was impressive. Anna's friendly and approachable demeanor made us feel at ease throughout the entire Big Island ATV tour. She skillfully led us through breathtaking landscapes, ensuring we experienced the most unforgettable moments. Without a doubt, Anna's expertise and warm personality made this adventure an absolute joy!

Reviews

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180 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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What an amazing afternoon !

Patricia_P, Sep 2023

It was a great experience. The scenery was amazing. The beach was beautiful, so glad we ventured to this part of the island.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Mahalo Patricia for taking out tour! Were glad we could show you our beautiful South end of the Big Island!!

Loved this tour!

Kristi_B, Sep 2023

Great experience! We were lucky in being the only family on the tour that day. Vickie & Wesley were awesome! The scenic stops were amazing! Loved the green sand beach & seeing the sea turtles. Money well spent. Highly recommend, 10/10!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much Kristi for taking our tour! We were happy to show you our beautiful Southside and really enjoyed your family!

Fun tour!

Nevaeh_M, Sep 2023

This was a great tour! The hosts were very welcoming and informative. Beautiful scenic stops along the entire tour which makes for great photos!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much for letting us show you our beautiful Southside!!

Beautiful, fun adventure!

Ashley_S, Sep 2023

Likely the best ATV tour on the island! Beautiful ride with fantastic views on the pit stops and great for those seeking adventure. Can get very bumpy along the trail, but overall a fun experience!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Mahalo for taking our tour Ashley! Great you could experience the "Real" Big Island Adventure. It was our pleasure showing you our beautiful Southside!! We hope to see you again!

great

alysia_k, Sep 2023

seeing the turtles were amazing. this is a must do. you can see green sand beach, lava tubes, turtle, and you ride the atv all the way down to the ocean

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Mahalo Alysia! It was a pleasure to show you and Antonio our beautiful Southside!! Come see us again anytime...

Surfing turtles and green sand beaches!

tuckhammock, Sep 2023

Where to begin!?!? Vickie was awesome! We saw surfing sea turtles, parrot fish and incredible landscapes! Rare greensand beaches and lava tubes! The ATV handled magnificently and her instructions were simple and easy to master. Highly recommend this adventure to anyone who loves outdoors and wants to see a different and wild side of the big island! Totally worth the money, we collected pictures and memories that will last a lifetime! Request Vickie!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Awe! Thank you Tucker! It was so much fun showing you and Steph the beautiful Southside! Come see us again anytime!!

Jacklyn was the very best.

Joy_K, Sep 2023

The most memorable parts of my my journey were the waterfalls. Why say more that was enough. waterfalls were awesome.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Mahalo Joy!

Get ready for amazing views!

Ana_L, Sep 2023

Excellent tour and tour guide! Beautiful views and perfect picture opportunities along our route! See you next time!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you Anna! It was a pleasure to take you down to our most favorite shoreline! Hope to see you again.... Aloha!

Crazy fun!!!

Harrison_G, Aug 2023

Incredible experience, Anna and the other tour guides were super friendly & knowledgeable. The green sand and sea turtles gave incredible views. Another bonus is that the Visors for people with glasses are super comfortable. 10/10 would do it again in a heartbeat.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Mahalo for coming along with us to see the Southside of the Big Island! We had crazy fun too! hope to see you again....

Awesome ATV Tour

Clara_B, Aug 2023

It was only my husband & I on the tour & Nate was our guide. We had done this tour last year & I was a passenger, not a driver. This year I was a driver. Nate gave me the lowdown on how to work the ATV. He was very conscientious on checking up on me. After a while I did get the hang of it. The tour was awesome!! We got to see turtles & pretty awesome waves. Took lots of great pictures. This was our second tour & we would definitely do it again. Just be prepared for a bumpy ride. Thanks again Nate for a great experience!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Mahalo Clara! I really enjoyed having you on the tour again! Thanks for giving us a 2nd time to show you our beautiful southside.

Very nice experience

Ramkishore_D, Aug 2023

Great tour!. Glad we did take it. It was expensive and we were hesitating to bookinoot it but at the end of it, it was worth the experience. All of us loved it. The host was very nice and took care of everyone.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Mahalo for going on our tour! We really enjoyed all of you and were happy to show you the Southside of our beautiful Big Island!!

Big Island Southside ATV = Big Fun!!!

Christopher_H, Aug 2023

This was a great way to see parts of the island that that were otherwise inaccessible. The views are fantastic! My family LOVED Turtle Rock! Miss Anna is an amazing guide/host. She is very careful to make sure that everyone in the group is comfortable with the ATV they are driving and doesn't push anyone out of their comfort zone. Our youngest two kids gave it an 8/10, but only because they couldn't drive the ATVs. 😅 Mahalo, The Hays family

Response from Host, Aug 2023

mahalo for letting us show you our beautiful Southside of the Big Island. I enjoyed all of you!

A must experience of the Big Island

Scott_B, Jul 2023

This was are 4th trip to the big island and by far our best experience. Worth every penny. We will do this experience again on our next visit. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and it’s history.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Mahalo again for taking our tour to the beautiful shoreline of the Big Island!

When no one want to do it....

Mary_X, Jul 2023

My friend and I were the only ones in our group that wanted to do this, and we are so happy we did. We saw gorgeous coastlines! We saw many turtles! The guides were so great! It was such a phenomenal experience! I am glad no one else came...I shared an awesome exdperience with a good friend...and only we can talk about it!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

you were wonderful! We really enjoyed all of you!

A fantastic day!

DeAnna_D, Jul 2023

We were the only group for the day - so it was extra special to have the delightful Anna to just the six of us. Moms and daughters and couples - good age range and fitness levels and everyone had a spectacular time. We saw the most beautiful sights, we learned so much about the Hawaiian culture and history, and we got to zoom a bit which was really fun. We can't say enough great things about Anna and agreed that we all want to be her best friend. Definitely take this excursion!!!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

aweee. It was a pleasure showing you our favorite part of the South end!

Great way to explore part of the Big Island

Ray_R, Jul 2023

We saw parts of the island that we would’ve never been able to explore w/o the ATVs. You don’t travel real fast so it’s safe & easy…perfect for families. Anna & Shannon were friendly, informative, and fun!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

it was fun to show you our Southside!

Highly recommended ATV adventure

Norm, Jul 2023

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Mahalo for taking our tour today! It was a pleasure showing you our beautiful Southside of the Big Island!

Out of the Way South Hawaii in One Afternoon

Kathleen_H, Jul 2023

We had a great day seeing all that south Hawaii has to offer! Anna was the best guide giving details on the scenery. We saw sea turtles swimming around below a cliff, which was super exciting. It rained on us on our way back which was unexpectedly fun. I would definitely recommend this tour. Be prepared as it is a dirty, bumpy, fun time! Thanks Anna for a great day!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you so much for taking our tour! we had so much fun showing all of you our beautiful Southside.

Lots of fun!!

Karen_C, Jul 2023

We had a great time. This was our first ATV ride, so we weren’t sure what to expect. They provided all the gear (helmets, goggles, gloves and neckerchief for the dust), The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Terrence was from the area and shared lots of his local information. The views from the cliffs were amazing. We saw lots of sea turtles and beautiful fish. Be prepared to get dirty, so availability for a nice shower afterwards is key.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Mahalo for taking our tour! we had a great time showing you all our favorite spots here on the Southside!

Amazing excursion

David_H, Jul 2023

Anna, our guide was awesome. So much to see from lava tubes to sea turtles. Beautiful trails. I would definitely do it again.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

MAHALO David for taking our tour. It was fun to show you our beautiful Southside!

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