Kauai ATV Backroads Adventure Tour: Journey From Mauka to Makai on Historical Sugar Cane Roads
4.8
697 Ratings
Koloa
Embark on a journey from the mountains to the sea along antiquated sugar cane transit routes from the era of plantations. Discover the historic charm of Koloa town and experience the enchantment of Kauai.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Old Kōloa Sugar Mill - We ask guests to wear clothes that they do not mind getting dirty! All guests must wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear that can be used for hiking. Bug spray and reef safe sunscreen are recommended as well as a towel and extra clothes for showering off after the tour.
Guests will be provided with goggles, a helmet, and a souvenir neck gaiter (for use as a face mask). A safety overview, including driving instructions, will be given by your guides before heading out on the trails. For this tour, guests can expect to view pristine landscapes from makai (ocean) to mauka (mountain). This tour will take you on plantation trails over Kauai’s most southern point in Polaris UTV’s. Guests will hear the tales of Kamehameha from atop an inactive volcanic crater, see famous movie sites, visit the cliffs of Mahaulepu beach and even be able to try their luck at some catch and release bass fishing on the Waita Reservoir!
Guest will be asked for a copy of collateral (credit card) for insurance purposes during the waiver sign in process. This tour provides approximately 40 minutes of drive time. Expect some moderate hiking.
What's Included
- Complimentary snacks provided
- Bottled water included
What's Not Included
- Tips for Guides
Additional Information
- IMPORTANT: you will need to advise the names, weights and dates of birth of all passengers in your group prior to arrival. Please reach out to us with this information once your booking has been submitted
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues. There is a hike from seaside cliff to beach
- Drivers must be 18 with valid driver’s license. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 25 and older
- Children 4 years and younger are not permitted
Location
3477A Weliweli Rd
Weliweli Road
Check in time is 45 minutes prior to the tour time. After checking in, our office staff will then give you directions to drive to our activity location, located less than a mile from our office.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(697 Ratings)
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Mariahk573
Apr 17, 2024
10/10 tour! - This tour was absolutely amazing! It was so beautiful and so fun to see the island in an ATV. Mana and Ed were great - so knowledgeable and engaging, and they had a great sense of humor. They made our experience unforgettable!
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Ronxzkie_y
Apr 11, 2024
Muddy and Fun!!! - This ATV adventure is by far the best I’ve tried in a land activity adventure. We started out with a white T-shirt and ended up throwing it away, because I’d be dwelling on that shirt for days remembering how awesome the ride was! Shout out to Junior and Ari! Amazing young tour guides! You guys rock! 100% would recommend and would do it again!!!
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G4930vwfrankm
Apr 9, 2024
Must do!!! - So much fun!!! Ace and Mana were some of the best tour guides I’ve ever had! Super funny and so informative of all the history!!
Highly recommend this place.
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Davidal9745wq
Apr 9, 2024
Must try - Awesome time.
Mana and Ace we great!
Highly recommend!
Very fun with great views and small breaks to dis use the history of the land.
Get muddy and have fun!
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Juanita_m
Apr 6, 2024
Good dirty fun! - What an awesome trip and truly wonderful guides- Mana and Austin. They were funny and knowledgeable and enhanced the whole experience! It rained pretty hard at times, but for us it made it more fun. Bring a small towel to wipe your goggles and a raincoat might be a good thing to bring if you are not fond of getting wet. Extra clothes and shoes so you don’t make a mess of the rental car is a must.
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U8237nqandreah
Apr 4, 2024
Little mud, lots of fun! - We did the atv tour today (the zip line yesterday) and it was such a great time, we got a little muddy, we got to learn about the island and some of its history and we got to be in great company with our guides who were a lot of fun. Jai and Ayson were great guides and even gave us a great poke recommendation for lunch.
I have to say, after two tours with this company I’d do both again and not just for the delicious granola bars ;)
10/10 highly recommend.
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Vertinkatie
Apr 1, 2024
So much fun - So much fun!!! Would highly recommend!! We saw beautiful places and the guides gave stories and the history about them. They also provided water and a granola bar for a snack. We took a stop at the beach and a place to go fishing! Super fun and I would recommend to all!
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Bridget
Mar 31, 2024
ATV Fun in Kauai - Awesome experience. Junior and Aerie were the best, most fun tour guides. I would definitely recommend for fun memories.
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Nicole_a
Mar 30, 2024
Best ATV trip for families!!! - Our family had the best time at Kauai ATV tours! We did the tour with our two young children (7&8) and they had the time of their lives!! Our tour guides Casin & Tory made the adventure even more fun with the history of the island, stops at the beautiful coast, Wilcox tunnel, and the lagoon where we enjoyed fishing the traditional way!!
We can not wait to come back to Kauai and do the tour again!!
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Venture770919
Mar 28, 2024
If you don’t mind getting a little dirty to have a blast, you should definitely try this. - Had lots of fun! Austin and Mana were great guides. We learned some history about Kauai which we did not know. I was able to catch a fish with the old school method and had a blast on the razors. Definitely recommend this adventure.
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