All Reviews for ATV Tours & Off-Road Adventures

We rode in one buggy as a family of three, with only one person driving. I thought it might be easy enough to give it a try, but since I'm a paper driver, I decided against it. There are stopping points along the way where you can take photos and switch drivers. The guide decides where these stops are, so it's a bit disappointing when you want to take a picture at a certain spot but have to keep going. However, those not driving can take photos while moving, so that's okay, I guess? If it's a location tour, there seem to be plenty of spots to stop and take pictures.

At one point, for some reason, our buggy got separated, and we ended up distanced from the front and back. We were following the buggy in front, so we had to wait quite a bit. Even though there were guides in front and behind, these things can happen. If we had to wait, I would have preferred to do so at a photo spot.

They provide helmets and goggles. You also receive a scarf (neck warmer?) to wear, which can be used as a mask, so it's fine even if you're wearing contact lenses, and it keeps dust out of your throat. However, when we got out of the car, the front seat had dirt in the shape of the seatbelt, so it seems like we got quite a bit of dust. When we drove through a puddle, the front seat also got a bit splashed. I recommend wearing a T-shirt that you don't mind getting dirty (anything but white).

３人家族で１台のバギーに乗り、運転は１人だけにしました。簡単だから出来そうかな、とも思いましたが、ペーパードライバーなのでやめておきました。途中、止まるポイントがあり、写真撮影したり、運転を交代することができます。止まるポイントはガイドさんが決めているので、あっここで撮影したい！と思っても出来ずに走り去るのはちょっと残念。でも運転者以外は撮影しながら走っていられるので、まぁいいかな？ロケ地ツアーなら止まって撮影するスポットがいっぱいありそうです。
途中、なぜかはぐれてしまったバギーがあったのか、前と後ろで離ればなれになってしまいました。前のバギーについていくので…。前方グループの私たちは、途中でかなり待たされてしまいました。前後にガイドさんがいるにも関わらず、こういった事があるんですね。どうせ待つなら撮影スポットで待ちたかったです。
ヘルメット、ゴーグルを貸してくれます。かぶるタイプのスカーフ（ネックウォーマー？）をプレゼントされ、マスク代わりに使うので、コンタクトレンズでも大丈夫だし、ほこりものどに入ってきません。
でも、車を降りたら前席の人は、シートベルトの形に汚れがついていたので、かなり砂埃あびてるようです。途中、水たまりを走った時も、前席はちょっとかぶっていたようです。汚れてもいいＴシャツ（白以外）をお勧めします。

I drove a buggy for the first time!! Before the experience, I was anxious after looking at the waiver, but in reality, it's not much different from driving a regular car. I think anyone who drives regularly, including women, can do it. If you're not driving, you can freely take photos and videos. There are three stops along the way for photo opportunities, so I recommend enjoying taking pictures while communicating with the guide!! You can switch drivers at the stops, making it fun to drive together! If you love Jurassic World, you should definitely give it a try!!

The sand dust is intense, and you'll end up covered in sand from head to toe, so be careful with your clothes. If you're wearing contacts, be cautious to avoid getting sand in your eyes. It hurts. Also, it's dangerous. I experienced it in the morning and returned to the hotel in the early afternoon to take a bath. That's how dirty you get.

初めてバギーを運転しました！！体験前は誓約書を見て不安でしたが、実際は普通の車の運転と大して変わりません。女性の方でも、ある程度日常で運転されてる方ならどなたでもできると思います。運転しない場合は自由に写真や動画撮影可能でした。途中3ヶ所で止まって撮影タイムがあるので、ガイドさんとのコミュニケーションを楽しみながら写真を撮るのをおすすめします！！止まったタイミングで運転を交代しながら行けるので、みんなで運転すると楽しいです！ジュラシックワールドが大好きな方はぜひ行ってみてください！！
砂ぼこりがすごく、頭から顔、脚まで全身が砂っぽくなるので、服に気をつけてください。運転される方でコンタクトの方は目に砂ぼこりが入らないよう注意してください。痛いです。あと危ないです。午前中に体験し、昼過ぎにホテルに帰ってお風呂に入りました。それくらい汚れます。

When we arrived, there was an explanation in Japanese, and they kindly went over the day's schedule and the meeting time for our return.

The guide for the actual experience was a local and spoke English. I couldn't understand much since I don't speak English at all, but they were friendly and had a great vibe, so I could somewhat grasp what they were saying! There were many breathtaking viewpoints, and we stopped each time for explanations and photo opportunities. They suggested poses, and we were able to take a lot of fun pictures. It was truly an enjoyable time! Being surrounded by nature was also very healing, making it an absolutely wonderful experience!

現地に着いたら日本語で説明があり、当日の予定や帰りの集合時間など丁寧に説明がありました。

実際の体験のガイドの方は現地の方で英語でした。英語は全く喋られないので分かりませんが、ノリが良くて優しい方達で、なんとなくいってることが伝わって来ました！！
絶景ポイントも沢山あり、その都度止まって解説と写真タイムがありました。ポーズを指定してくれて面白い写真もたくさん撮れて本当に楽しい時間でした！
大自然にも癒されて本当に最高の時間でした！

My 9-year-old grandson was very satisfied; it was an emotional experience that you can only understand by seeing it with your own eyes, like a scene from a movie.

The dirt at UTA is the best, but wearing white pants is a no-go. Disposable towels and wet wipes are essential.

There are local sales, but it's better to have a 100-yen store raincoat for rain protection (laughs).

9歳の孫も大満足、映画の1シーンだったり自分の目で見なくては、分からない感激しました。

UTA 土ほこりは、最高で長ズボン、白色は禁物
処分出来るタオル、ウエットティッシュは必須です。

現地販売が有りますが、雨対策に100均カッパあった方が良いですね　(苦笑)

I had an amazing time! However, a couple of things to note: there is more dust than I expected, so it's a good idea to consider your clothing and bags. They will get dirty. It seems there are lockers available, so it might be wise to store anything that could get dirty.

Also, the buggies are designed for American specifications, so the accelerator is positioned quite far back, which can be tough for shorter people. My wife drove at first but stopped partway through. Additionally, the seatbelt is very stiff and makes it difficult to drive. I had to loosen it several times while driving.

If you keep these points in mind, it was truly enjoyable, and the views were fantastic.

最高に楽しかったです！
ちょっと注意点ですが、想像以上に砂埃があるので服装やバックは考えた方がいいです。汚れます。ロッカーもあるみたいなので汚れて困るものは預けた方がいいかもしれません。
あと、バギーははアメリカ仕様のためか、アクセルが奥にあって身長が低い人はかなり辛いと思います。私の妻は最初運転しましたが、途中からやめました。また、シートベルトはとても硬くて運転しにくいです。何度も緩めて運転しました。
この点を注意してもらえれば本当に楽しかったですし、最高の景色でした。

Driving a four-wheeler on the mountainous trails with elevation changes in the great outdoors, kicking up dust and splashing water, was an amazing experience! I didn't understand any English, but it was totally fine! I'm glad I took on the challenge.

大自然の中、、高低差の山道を四輪バギーで走行し、砂ぼこりと、水しぶきをあげながらの体験は、最高でしたー！！英語が全くわからなかったけど、全然大丈夫！チャレンジしてよかった

This definitely feels like a movie set, given its scale. However, when riding the buggy, make sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty or even throwing away! You'll get covered in a ton of dust and mud, so it's definitely better to change afterward! Honestly, I underestimated it. You’ll get covered in dust that is impossible to completely shake off! Once you accept that it's okay to get dirty, the best buggy experience begins!

こりゃぁ映画のロケ地になるわな、という規模感
ただし、バギーに乗る際は汚れても捨ててもいい服で！めちゃくちゃ砂埃と泥被るので着替えた方が絶対いいです！！正直なめてました。まず全て落とすことは不可能な砂埃をかぶります！
汚れてもいいやと開き直ったら、最高のバギー体験の幕開けです！！

When the buggies are assigned to the back of the line, the dust is overwhelming, and even with goggles on, dust gets in and it really hurts my eyes.

Afterward, my face and clothes were covered in mud and dirt, which was quite a mess! I recommend that those who participate wear clothes that they don't mind getting dirty!

If you're lucky enough to drive near the front of the line, it might not be a problem, but if you end up in the back with the buggies, it can be quite challenging, so please be careful.

後ろの方の車列にバギーがアサインされると砂埃が半端なく、ゴーグルをかけていても砂が入ってくるので目が痛くて大変でした。

終わった後も泥砂だらけで顔服がかなり汚れます笑
体験される方は汚れても良い服で参加されることをオススメします！

運良く車列の前のほうで運転できたら問題ないかもしれませんが、運悪く後ろのバギーになると大変なので気をつけてください。

We had a great time out on the ranch. The UTV tour was so much fun and the guides were passionate and very informative. It was a solid 2 hours of driving around the ranch and the views were amazing. This a must do!

Since everything was explained in English, it might be difficult for those who don't understand English at all. (The video explaining how to use the buggy is in Japanese.)
However, the buggy was incredibly fun!
The guide was very kind and took a lot of photos for us!
After it was over, my face, clothes, and hair were really dirty.
I think you should put your bags in a locker before the reception!

全部英語での説明だったので、英語が全くわからない方は大変かもしれないです。（バギーの乗り方の説明動画は日本語）
ただ、バギーはものすごく楽しかったです！
案内してくれるガイドさんもとても優しく、写真もたくさん撮ってくれました！
終わった後、顔と洋服と髪の毛はめちゃくちゃ汚れてました
カバンなどは受付前にロッカーに入れておくべきだと思います！

It was a long-awaited family trip to Hawaii.
We had a great time enjoying the magnificent nature.
It was fulfilling, the scenery was beautiful, and I would recommend it to my friends!

久しぶりの家族でのハワイ旅行。
壮大な自然の中で思いっきり楽しめました。
充実した内容で、景色も楽しめて、友人にも勧めたいです！

The whole experience was great ! I did have a couple of questions before we went ...so I called the tour phone number and she too was also helpful ..super service from beginning to end . The Bus driver who picked us up was engaging and very knowledgeable of Hawaii and made the drive there and back fun and time passed quickly .Both wife and I are 60 ish and had a fantastic time . The ATV was an adventure ride for sure ..and did not disappoint !The Atv leader was very patient with us as we had never ridden an ATV before ... and before long we were buzzing along.Thanks for taking our pictures too !
Ok ...so now we are warmed up ...and up next was zip lining !
Didn't have to go any where because it's right here at same location !
Yes there are lockers to rent of different sizes too so you can leave your stuff and enjoy yourselves ! There is a also a shower so you can wash off there ..(maybe bring a towel and change of clothes .)Ok ..so you are like us and never Zip lined before ? No problem here . The staff was patient and informative and we felt safe at all times .
Great job everyone !! Thanks for making life memories for us !

I don't watch movies very often, so I didn't feel much excitement about "this is the filming location of that movie," but the scenery was beautiful, and it was fun and pleasant to drive at our own pace!

We were all geared up with goggles, helmets, and neck guards (for masks?), but a lot of sand got into little gaps and our ears, making us quite dirty, almost like our eyebrows were connected (laughs).

There were some places, especially on my face, where the dirt didn't come off even after washing with water or wiping with wet tissues, so if you have plans after the activity, I think it's better to go with some extra time to wash your face and redo your makeup. I knew my clothes would get dirty, so I brought a change of clothes and ended up throwing away what I was wearing (the dirt seemed like it could be washed out normally though).

Considering the downside of getting dirty, the enjoyment outweighed it, so I think everyone should try it at least once!

映画はあまり見ないので「ここがあの映画のロケ地なんだ」という感動はあまり感じられませんでしたが、景色もいいし、運転も自分たちである程度緩急つけられて楽しかったし気持ちよかったです！
ゴーグル・ヘルメット・マスクがわりのネックガード（？）すべて装着して乗っていましたが、ちょっとした隙間や耳の穴などに砂がたくさん入ってきてかなり汚れて眉毛がつながったみたいになりました(笑)
水で洗ったりウェットティッシュで拭いたりしても落ちないところ（特に顔）があったので、アクティビティの後も予定を入れている場合は、時間に余裕をもって行って、洗顔してメイクし直した方がいいなと思いました。
服が汚れるのはわかっていたので、着替えを持って行って、来ていた服は捨てました（ふつうに洗濯すれば落ちそうな汚れでしたが・・）。

汚れるデメリットを鑑みても楽しめた方が上回ったので、1回は体験してみてほしいなと思いました！

This is an attraction where you can take a buggy tour around Kualoa Ranch, which is also the setting for Jurassic World! It felt like stepping into the movie, providing an incredibly extraordinary experience! The tour is conducted in English only, and since your clothes can get muddy, it might be a good idea to bring a change of clothes and some face wash!

ジュラシックワールドの舞台にもなっているクアロア牧場をバギーで1周するアトラクションです！！
まるで映画の中に入ったかのような臨場感でとても非日常の体験ができました！！
ツアーの案内が英語のみなのと、服が泥だらけになるので、着替えや洗顔など持参した方が良いかもです！

We drove on a bumpy forest road with a big truck, and the views of the Ko'olau Mountains and China Man Hat Island were very beautiful. The driver was a woman, and she was skilled at driving and very entertaining to talk to.

大きなトラックでガタガタ道のアップダウンの激しい林道を走り、コーラウ山脈や海にはChina Man Hat Islandが見えてとても綺麗でした。
とくにドライバーが女性で運転も上手でおしやべりがとても面白かった。

Guides were amazing! Wonderful stories about Hawaii, fun stops and beautiful scenery!

The guides were amazing. Not only were the views spectacular, but I learned so much about the land. Be sure to wear clothes you don’t care about as we were covered in dirt/dust from the trail. But it was all worth it.
Helmet provided so don’t buy a sun hat in the gift shop like I did!
Gift shop was great too. Tons of food and items to buy. Highly recommend.

I was covered in dust from head to toe! I had a great laugh with the participants with my completely black face. Long pants were a must, but since I was going to get dirty anyway, maybe shorts would have been better. That said, it was a valuable experience that you can only have here.

全身砂ぼこり!　真っ黒い顔で参加者と大笑いでした。長ズボン必須になってましたが　どうせ汚れるので半ズボンの方がよかったかな　とは言えここでしか出来ない貴重な体験でした

Masks, goggles, and helmets were provided for free.

A driver's license is required for the person driving.

I forgot my license, and the staff member drove for me, but it was better to have them drive because they explained various things and pointed out different spots (all in English).

マスク、ゴーグル、ヘルメットは無料で貸してもらえた。

運転する人は、運転免許証は必須。

免許証忘れて、スタッフの人が運転してくれたが、自分で運転するよりも、運転してもらった方が、色々と説明・各スポットを教えてくれて良かった(全て英語だが)。

Tour guides where awesome and the views and scenery where beautiful. However we where disappointed that there wasn’t a lot of more Jurassic park props and scenery. Also didn’t like that we had to wait 3 hours after the tour to head back .

Just an FYI, wear hiking clothes or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. And if your clothes end up dirty, trust the memories are soo worth it. Paulo and Leighton were great!

My husband and I did the ATV 2 hour ride / tour and it was amazing! It was so much fun to ride in the ATV and the views are incredible! It’s definitely a must when you come to O’ahu. You do get very dirty, so make sure you were clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Our guides, Dani and Laura, were awesome. I love that they not only told us about all the filming locations and but they taught us things about the Hawaiian culture and the meaning of things. It was such a cool experience and it made me fall in love with the culture even more.

I was picked up three hours before the participation time at the Aloha Landing Bus stop at Sheraton Waikiki Hotel (this may vary by person).

At the Aloha Landing Bus stop, the bus arrived just in time for departure, which might cause anxiety for those used to Japanese standards, but let's wait without rushing.

Before boarding, there was a prior instruction to present the VELTRA voucher, but in reality, you need to show your passport to the person managing the bus passengers (who is different from the driver) for check-in. If you show the voucher to that person, you might get yelled at with "Passport!!" in frustration, so be sure to bring your passport! There was someone who didn't have their passport and had a bit of a hassle before boarding.

It takes about an hour to get to Kualoa Ranch, and you arrive in no time.

Once at the ranch, there is a Japanese-speaking guide who hands out a paper with the experience time and return bus schedule for each person. They also explain the locations of the activities at that time. With this paper, you can easily communicate without any waste when participating in activities or boarding the return bus, so make sure not to lose it! After the explanation, you have free time until your participation time, so you can browse the shop, eat, or pet the horses.

The check-in for the UTV Raptor starts 15 minutes before the scheduled time, and you will need to show your driver's license at that time. After check-in, you will watch an instructional video before driving, but if you don’t specify, you will watch the video in English. If you're not confident in English, make sure to clearly say "Japanese"! There is also a Japanese version of the instructional video available.

The four-wheeled buggy has no windows on all sides, so the dust is incredible (laughs). You will get dirtier than you can imagine, so it's best to participate in clothes you don't mind throwing away and shoes or bags that can get dirty!

Also, since your face will get completely black from the dust, I think it's a good idea to prepare a mask or bandana to cover your face. Afterward, my mouth felt gritty, which was quite a hassle^^ I also recommend bringing a change of clothes for the return trip!

The four-wheeled buggy is not too difficult to drive aside from the bumps and ups and downs (of course, there are no intersections or traffic lights), so I think those who drive regularly will have no problem. It was my first experience with a left-hand drive, but it was totally fine.

The scenery was amazing, with the wind blowing through, and it was so much fun to race through the landscapes I saw in Jurassic Park! Above all, the tour guides were friendly and playful, making for a wonderful time.

I definitely want to participate again!

シェラトン・ワイキキ・ホテルのアロハランディングバス乗り場で参加時間の３時間前にピックアップされました。（人によって異なります）

アロハランディングバス乗り場では、出発時間ギリギリにバスが到着したので、日本の感覚だと不安になると思いますが、焦らずに待っていましょう。

乗車する前にVELTRAのバウチャーを提示するように事前指示がありましたが、実際はバスの乗客管理する人（運転手とは別）にパスポートを見せて受付となります。
その人にバウチャーを見せるとイライラされながら「パスポート！！」と怒鳴られる事になるので、忘れずにパスポートを持って行きましょう！笑
パスポートを持参されてなくて乗車前に少し揉めている人がいました。

クアロア牧場までは約1時間、あっという間に到着します。

牧場に着いてからは日本語のガイドさんがおり、ひとりひとりに体験時間や帰りのバスの時間等が書かれている紙が渡されます。その際にアクティビティの場所などの説明もあります。
この紙があれば、アクティビティに参加する際や、帰りのバスに乗る際に見せるだけでお互いに無駄の無く意思疎通が出来て、とても便利なので無くさないようにしましょう！
説明の後は各々の参加時間までフリーなので、ショップを見たり、ご飯を食べたり、馬を撫でたりして過ごします。

UTV Raptor の受け付けは開始時間の15分から、その際に運転免許証を見せます。
受付後の運転前に説明動画を観るのですが、何も伝えないと英語の説明動画を観ることになります。
英語が不安な方ははっきり「Japanese」と伝えましょう！日本語の説明動画もあります。

四輪バギーは全方向窓がないので、とにかく土埃が
すごい（笑）
想像の50倍汚れたので、棄てても良い服、汚れても良い靴や鞄などで参加された方が良いです！

また、土埃で顔が真っ黒になるので、運動用の顔を覆い隠すマスクやバンダナ等を用意された方が良いと思います。
終わった後には口の中もジャリジャリして大変でした^^
帰りの事も考えて着替えを持ってくるのもおすすめします！

四輪バギーは凸凹やアップダウンが多い以外はそんなに難しい道ではないので(当然ですが交差点も信号もない）
日頃、運転されている方は問題なく運転できると思います。
左ハンドル初体験でしたが、全然問題ありませんでした。

景色も最高で、風が吹き抜けて、ジュラシックパークで観た景色を疾走するのはとても楽しかったです！何よりツアーガイドさんが皆さん気さくでお茶目でより素晴らしい時間を過ごすことができました。

是非また参加したいです！

The staff were friendly, and they took several photos for us. Everything was in English, so I thought I should have brought a translation device since I didn't understand English, but the scenery was very beautiful. For some reason, we couldn't go to Jurassic World, but I'm glad we were able to go on our honeymoon.

フレンドリーなスタッフさんで、写真も何枚か取ってもらえました。全部英語なので、英語がわからなかったので、翻訳機持っていけばよかったと思いましたが、景色がとてもきれいでした。ジュラシックワールドはなぜか行けなかったのですが、ハネムーンで行けてよかったです。

It was the main purpose of this trip. It exceeded my expectations. The guide was really kind and entertaining, and we had the best drive. I will definitely go again.

今回の一番の目的でした。期待以上でした。
案内のガイドさんが本当に親切で面白く、最高のドライブができました。必ずまた行きます。

There was no guide who could speak Japanese, and basic English communication skills were necessary, but even though I couldn't speak any English at all, they kindly explained things while using a language translation app on their phone and actively engaged in communication, which made it really enjoyable for me. That said, it's definitely true that being able to speak English would enhance the experience even more.

I recommend participating in clothes that you wouldn't mind throwing away. The red dirt stains won't come out even after washing. I participated in a white shirt that I planned to discard, and after the event, it turned into a reddish-brown shirt. (It also got soaked in the rain...)

The tour runs on really bumpy roads from a certain point, so it's better for people with neck or back issues to skip it. (I think there was something in the consent form before participation that mentioned self-responsibility.)

I'm not sure if it was because the weather was rainy when we participated, but the goggles provided had gaps where water could get in, and they became hard to see through due to dirt, while we were going at quite a speed (about 20 km/h), making it difficult to keep up. Especially for those with contact lenses, it's hard to keep your eyes open. (I was one of them.)

There are no shower rooms, just a place to wash your face and hands, and if you want to take a shower, you'll need to go to a nearby beach.

日本語を話せるガイドがおらず、基本的な英語でのコミュニケーション能力が必要とありましたが、全く英語が出来ない自分にも嫌な顔せず、携帯で言語変換しながら優しく説明してくれたり、コミュニケーションも積極的にとってくれて盛り上げてもらい、すごく楽しめました。
とはいえ、やはり英語はできるほうが更に楽しめることは間違いないです。

服装は本当に捨ててもいい服で参加する事をお勧めします。赤土での汚れは洗濯しても取れません。
自分は捨てる予定の白シャツで参加し、参加後には赤茶色のシャツになってました。（雨が降って染み込んだのもありますが…）

ツアーは途中から本当に凸凹の道を走るので、首や腰の悪い人はやめた方がいいです。（参加前の承諾書にも自己責任でみたいなのが書いてあったと思います。）

自分達が参加した時の天気が雨だったからなのかわかりませんが、貸してもらえるゴーグルだと隙間から入ってきたり、ゴーグルが汚れで見え辛くなっているのに、結構なスピード（約20Km/h）で走るのでついて行くのが大変でした。
特にコンタクトの方は目が開けてられないです。（自分がそうでした）

シャワールームはなく、顔や手を洗うぐらいの場所があるだけで、シャワーを浴びたければ近くのビーチまで行く必要があります。

Our guides were amazing and so fun. The tour was beautiful.

The tour was amazing. There wasn't one moment of disappointment. Words can't describe how we felt when we saw the entrance to Jurassic Park. Our guide even picked fruit for us.

I had an amazing time with my experience ATV-ing on the north shore. North Shore stables is awesome. The owner truly believes in giving back to the community and the experience I had was the best activity I’ve had thus far on the island. Not commercialized, pure, and the ATV driver (I forget her name) was awesome. I can’t say enough about how you should book with North Shore stables! This is an unbiased authentic review by a tourist who felt some real family vibes here. North shore stables is on to big things! Mahalo and thank you for the experience.

I thought it would be easy to run along the designated course, but the exhilarating feeling of running 20 miles through the great outdoors, with a sudden steep slope and no guardrails, was an unforgettable experience.

決められたコースを連なって走ると高を括っていましたが、急な坂にガードレールもなく大自然の中を20マイルで走る爽快感は何事にも変え難い感動がありました。