Do I need a driver's license?

Yes, a valid driver's license is required to drive a quad or buggy. Passengers do not need a license. Minimum age for drivers is 18 (21 in some cases).

Is the tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, quad tours are suitable for beginners. The guide leads the route at a manageable pace and provides full safety instructions before departure.

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Quad & Buggy Tours in Kona

Kona, Hawaii (Big Island)

⏱ 3 hours

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About this experience

Quad & Buggy Tours in Kona offers guided off-road adventures across the Big Island's volcanic terrain. These tours operate from Kona, Hawaii, providing access to ranchlands, coastal trails, and historic sites. Each tour combines quad biking or buggy driving with narrated cultural and geological insights.

What to expect

Tours last between 2 and 3 hours, with a safety briefing and helmet provided before departure.
Drive a 4x4 quad bike or a two-seater buggy over lava fields, dirt tracks, and pastureland.
Visit the Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park boundary and a working cattle ranch.
See native Hawaiian flora, including ʻōhiʻa lehua trees, and panoramic views of the Kona coastline.
Suitable for drivers aged 16 and above with a valid licence; passengers aged 5 and up are welcome.
All tours include bottled water, a light snack, and a digital photo package of your ride.