Booking choice: The UTV Raptor tour, from $162 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
Search for an Oahu ATV tour and you will find Kualoa Ranch first. But Kualoa's drive-yourself tour uses multi-seat UTVs, and its driver has to be 21. If you want your own quad, or a teenage driver, other operators fit better.
The quick answer
For scenery and movie sites, the Kualoa Ranch UTV Raptor tour. For a quad ATV of your own, the North Shore farm ride in Waialua. For a private side-by-side on a technical course with drivers from 18, Coral Crater in Kapolei. The two non-Kualoa rides cancel free up to 24 hours before.
How do Oahu's off-road tours compare?
Kualoa is the scenic one; the North Shore ride is the real ATV; Coral Crater is the technical course.
| Tour | Vehicle | Driver rules | Rating | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kualoa UTV Raptor | Multi-seat UTV, guided convoy | 21+ with licence; riders 5+ | 4.7 (1,740) | $162 |
| North Shore ATV ride | Your own quad ATV | Bookable from age 10 | 4.7 (995) | $131 |
| Coral Crater | Private side-by-side | 18+ with licence; riders 6+ | 4.8 (204) | $155 |
| Kualoa Jungle Expedition | 6-wheel-drive Pinzgauer | Guide drives; ages 3+ | 4.6 (561) | $63 |
Kualoa Ranch UTV: best for scenery and movie sites
A two-hour guided drive in a multi-seat UTV through the Kaʻaʻawa Valley, with photo stops at film sites.
It is $162 with tax, needs a driver aged 21 or over, and is non-refundable on Viator. See the UTV price guide for what it includes.
Scenery first? Check dates for the Kualoa UTV Raptor tour.
Check dates for the UTV Raptor tourNorth Shore ATV ride: best for a quad of your own
A one-hour small-group ride in Waialua where you drive your own all-terrain vehicle, with a helmet and eye protection included.
At $131 and rated 4.7 from 995 reviews, it is the closest thing to a classic ATV tour on Oahu. The track is dusty and muddy, closed-toe shoes are required, and it cancels free up to 24 hours before.
Want the handlebars? Every rider drives their own ATV on the North Shore.
Explore the North Shore ATV rideCoral Crater: best for a technical course
A private side-by-side on a purpose-built off-road course in Kapolei, west Oahu.
It is $155 for about 50 minutes. Drivers must be 18 with a valid licence and passengers at least 6, and each person can take a turn driving. It cancels free up to 24 hours before.
What about a zipline with an ATV ride?
The North Shore zipline in Kahuku adds a short ATV ride to eight ziplines and sky bridges.
At $204, rated 5.0 from 3,784 reviews, it takes children from 5. At Kualoa itself, the Kualoa zipline runs through the same valley as the UTV tour, for ages 10 and up.
Rather fly than drive? Eight ziplines and a short ATV ride on the North Shore.
Explore the North Shore ziplineWhich Oahu off-road tour is best for families?
It depends on ages: Kualoa's UTV takes riders from 5, Coral Crater from 6, the North Shore ATV ride from 10, and the Kualoa Jungle Expedition from 3.
Teenagers who want to drive should look at the North Shore ATV ride, which takes bookings from age 10 with every rider on their own quad, or Coral Crater, where drivers can be 18. See the Kualoa age and driver rules for the full detail.
Which should you choose?
Match the ride to what you want most: views, handlebars, or a technical challenge.
- Views and movie sites: Kualoa UTV Raptor tour.
- Your own quad, teens included: North Shore ATV ride.
- Young drivers (18+): Coral Crater.
- Kids under 5: the Kualoa Jungle Expedition, from age 3.
- Flexible plans: the North Shore and Coral Crater rides cancel free.
Still set on Kualoa? Check dates for the UTV Raptor tour.
Check dates for the UTV Raptor tourFrequently asked questions
Does Kualoa Ranch have ATV tours?
Its drive-yourself tour uses multi-passenger UTVs, called Raptors, rather than single-rider quads. For a quad, try the North Shore ATV ride.
What is the minimum age to drive an ATV or UTV on Oahu?
At Kualoa, 21 with a licence; at Coral Crater, 18 with a licence.
Which Oahu off-road tours offer free cancellation?
The North Shore ATV ride and Coral Crater cancel free up to 24 hours before; Kualoa Ranch listings on Viator are non-refundable.
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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
North Shore ATV Farm Ride: Drive Your Own
A single-rider ATV of your own, with free cancellation
Coral Crater Private Off-Road Adventure
A technical course in a private side-by-side, drivers 18+
