About Kauai ATV
Kauai ATV offers guided all-terrain vehicle tours through the lush interior of Kauai's south shore, operating on a private 3,000-acre ranch in Koloa that was once a working sugar plantation. The property includes deep valleys, mountain ridgelines, streams, and several locations used as filming sites for Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and other Hollywood blockbusters — making the tours equal parts adventure and cinematic history.
Tour options range from a two-hour waterfall excursion to a four-hour backcountry expedition that covers remote sections of the ranch inaccessible by any other means. Guests drive their own four-seat Yamaha UTVs along muddy plantation roads, through stream crossings, and up to panoramic ridgetop viewpoints overlooking the Haupu mountain range and the Pacific Ocean. A swimming stop at a private waterfall pool is included on longer tours. No prior off-road experience is required — guides provide a full safety briefing and lead the convoy at a pace suitable for beginners.
Kauai ATV stands out because of the sheer exclusivity of the land — this is private property that visitors cannot access on their own, and the combination of off-road driving, movie-set history, and swimming under a waterfall creates an experience that consistently ranks among the top-rated activities on TripAdvisor for Kauai. The fleet is well-maintained, helmets and goggles are provided, and the guides are enthusiastic storytellers who bring the plantation and film history to life. It is one of the few Kauai activities that appeals equally to families, couples, and adrenaline seekers.
