Booking choice: The UTV Raptor tour, from $162 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
Most of the one-star stories about this tour come down to the fine print: a driver without a licence, a child who is too young, a late arrival. None of it is hidden, but it is spread across the listing. Here it is in one place.
The quick answer
Drivers must be 21 or older with a valid driver's licence, shown at check-in; up to two people can drive one UTV. Passengers must be at least 5, and anyone 17 or under must be with an adult. Each vehicle holds 2 to 6 guests, one vehicle per booking. Check in 45 minutes early with a photo ID matching the booking.
How old do you have to be to drive the UTV at Kualoa Ranch?
21, with a valid driver's licence that you show at check-in.
Up to two drivers can share one vehicle. Drivers sign the ranch's waiver and may be liable for damage to the Raptor caused by negligence or recklessness, so drive the way the guide shows you.
Got a driver aged 21 or over? Check dates for the UTV Raptor tour.
Check dates for the UTV Raptor tourHow old do passengers have to be?
At least 5; children under 5 are not allowed on the UTV tour.
Anyone 17 or under must be with an adult. Children aged 5 to 12 pay a reduced child rate. For 3- and 4-year-olds, the Jurassic Adventure and the Jungle Expedition both set their minimum age at 3.
How many people fit in one UTV?
Between 2 and 6, depending on how many children are in your party; one booking reserves one vehicle.
You need at least two guests to book. A group of seven or more, or two families who want their own vehicles, should make separate bookings, and each vehicle needs its own qualified driver. A reviewer flagged this as fine print worth knowing before you pay.
What do you need to bring to check-in?
Your voucher, a photo ID matching the name on the booking, and the driver's licence.
Check in at the Kualoa Ranch Ticket Office 45 minutes before your tour time. The listing is clear that missing check-in means no refund, so leave Waikiki with time to spare for traffic.
Arriving early pays off: guests use the time for the café and the gift shop before the ride.
Explore the UTV Raptor tourWho should not do the UTV tour?
Expectant mothers and anyone with back problems, because the ranch roads are bumpy; it is also not wheelchair accessible.
If mobility is the concern, the ranch's Hollywood Movie Sites tour by vintage bus is the gentlest option, and the listing says it can be wheelchair accessible with advance notice, subject to availability.
Are there height or weight limits on the UTV?
The UTV listing sets age and licence rules rather than height or weight limits; the limits apply to the zipline, horseback and e-bike tours.
The Kualoa zipline, for example, needs guests to be 10 or older and between 70 and 280 lb, and horseback riders are weighed at check-in. If your group is mixing tours, check each one's rules separately.
Can a teenager drive the UTV?
No: even with a licence, drivers must be 21. Teens ride as passengers.
If your teen wants to drive, look off the ranch: the North Shore ATV ride puts each rider on their own quad, and Coral Crater lets drivers from 18. Both are compared in Oahu ATV and UTV tours.
Want a quad of your own? The North Shore ride hands every rider an ATV, with free cancellation.
Explore the North Shore ATV rideWhat happens if it rains?
The tour goes out rain or shine; the ranch cancels only for high winds, lightning or unsafe conditions, and then refunds the cancelled tour.
Rain turns the red dust into mud, which many guests enjoy. Bring a light rain jacket and something to keep your phone dry.
Rules checked? Book the UTV tour for the date that suits your group.
Check dates for the UTV Raptor tourFrequently asked questions
Can I drive the Kualoa UTV with a foreign driver's licence?
The ranch asks for a valid driver's licence shown at check-in. If yours is not in English, contact the ranch before you book, since Viator bookings cannot be refunded.
Can a 4-year-old ride the Kualoa UTV?
No. The minimum age is 5. The Jurassic Adventure and the Jungle Expedition take children from 3.
Do all passengers need ID?
The lead guest needs a photo ID matching the booking name, and the driver needs a valid licence. Every guest signs a liability waiver.
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Prices are from-prices in USD with tax and can change. Kualoa Ranch listings on Viator are non-refundable, so check the driver and age rules before you book.
Kualoa Ranch UTV Raptor Tour
- Use of a multi-passenger UTV, following a Kualoa guide
- Helmet, safety briefing and training (part of the 2 hours)
- Photo stops at movie filming locations in the valley
Kualoa Ranch Jurassic Adventure Tour
- 2.5-hour guided tour in an open-air custom vehicle
- Indominus Rex paddock, bunkers, dinosaur cages and the Gallimimus field
- Movie trivia and ranch history from your guide
Kualoa Ranch Off-Road Jungle Expedition
- About 1 hour off-road in a 6-wheel-drive Pinzgauer, 1.5 hours with check-in
- Remote lookout with views over the eastern Oahu coast
- Driver-guide commentary on the ranch and Hawaiian history
