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Quad & Buggy Tours in Volcano

Volcano, Hawaii (Big Island)

⏱ 2 hours

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About this experience

Quad & Buggy Tours in Volcano is a guided off-road adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii, departing from the town of Volcano. Riders navigate rugged terrain through native rainforest and old lava flows near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The tour provides an up-close look at the region's volcanic landscape and its recovering vegetation.

What to expect

Tour duration is approximately 2 hours, with a safety briefing and helmet provided before departure.
Each quad or buggy accommodates up to two riders, and a guide leads the group on a 10-mile trail network.
The route passes through a 200-year-old lava tube and a cinder cone, with stops for photo opportunities.
Riders traverse sections of the 2018 Kilauea eruption flow, where new fern and ohia growth is visible.
Suitable for drivers aged 16 and older with a valid driver's licence; passengers must be at least 7 years old.
Closed-toe shoes and long trousers are required, and the tour operates rain or shine with ponchos provided.