Maui has two ATV tours. One costs $375 for a solo driver and runs two hours on conservation land; the other costs $229 and gives you about 20 to 25 minutes of riding. Both are guided, low-speed scenic rides across private land you cannot otherwise reach, a protected watershed above Lāhainā and a working cattle ranch in the West Maui Mountains, and both leave you dusty. Neither is the fast adrenaline run that ATV marketing photos promise.
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One costs more for conservation-land access, longer ride time, and combo pricing that adds $30 for a second adult. The other is the cheaper, gentler first-timer option, with photos and refreshments included but only a short time riding.
List + Comparison of ATV Tours on Maui
There are just two ATV tours on Maui, and they cover different parts of the island. Here is how they compare on price, route, and who each one suits.
Prices, details, and map locations below last verified June 2026.
| Name | Duration | Price | Best for | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Maui Mountain Activities (Details ↓) | 1.5 hours (short time on the ATV) | $229 single ATV | First-timers and budget riders wanting an easy scenic ranch ride with photos | 16, license required |
| 2Maui Off-Road Adventures (Details ↓) | 2 hours | $375 solo (less per person in a pair or group) | Families and pairs after watershed access, the conservation story, and ocean views | 18 to drive, 7 to ride along |
Which Maui ATV tour should you pick?
Pick Maui Off-Road Adventures for the premium guided nature ride. You pay for the watershed access and the ocean views from elevation, plus the conservation story, and a second adult adds only $30. It costs more, $375 for a solo driver, and runs the full two hours.
Pick Maui Mountain Activities if you are a first-timer or watching your budget and want an easy scenic ride with photos included. At $229 it is cheaper and gentler, but slow, and the riding is short.
Skip either one if you want speed or open terrain, and do not book Mountain Activities for its advertised ride down toward the ocean, since that leg is not guaranteed and never touches the sand.
Maui Off-Road Adventures
You cross private land you can’t reach any other way. Maui Off-Road Adventures runs a two-hour ride west of Lāhainā on the private Puʻu Kukui Watershed Preserve, with five departures a day. You climb about 2,000 feet on switchback trails with river-bed crossings and views to the ocean and the outer islands, riding 4-person side-by-side ATVs. There are two stops where drivers swap, so a second adult also gets to drive, and the guides spend much of the ride on the preserve’s reforestation and conservation work.
As of September 2026, reviews sit at 4.8 across about 1,530 ratings (Travelers’ Choice 2026), and the most common complaint is dust, so pack a mask or buff.
Lahaina ATV Adventure: Puʻu Kukui Watershed Ride
Climb to 2,000 feet on a 4-person ATV through the private Puʻu Kukui Watershed Preserve west of Lāhainā. Expect ocean and outer-island views, switchback trails, river-bed crossings, and plenty of dust.
from:
$375
What is a suggested tour?Our suggested tours are hand-picked tours that receive consistent good reviews, give back to the community, and work hard to minimize their impact on the environment. Read more about these tours on our website.Important: a second adult rider adds only $30 to the solo price. A solo adult driver pays $375, but one adult driver plus one adult passenger is $405, a driver plus a child passenger (driver 25+, child 7 to 17) is $390, each additional adult is $189, and each additional child is $149. Drivers must be 18 or older, child passengers at least 7, and any child passenger needs a driver who is 25 or older.
The Maui Off-Road Adventures ATV tour stops at viewpoints looking out to the ocean and the outer islands. Credit: the Maui Off-Road Adventures Facebook page.
This video shows the terrain the tour covers and the watershed partnership.
Maui Mountain Activities
Maui Mountain Activities runs twice daily, with check-in at 8:15am and 12:15pm, on a private 500-acre working cattle ranch in the West Maui Mountains. A shuttle carries you from check-in up to the ranch. You ride single ATVs or 2-seaters to waterfall and overlook viewpoints, with horses on the property, and helmets, goggles, group photos, and refreshments are all included.
Reviews say the pace is very slow, with riders rarely topping about 10 mph, and the riding time is short. The tour is billed at 1.5 hours, but that window covers the shuttle, briefing, and stops, and some riders report 20 to 25 minutes of riding. It is dusty, and riders sometimes wait for the ranch’s horses. As of September 2026, reviews sit at 4.9 across about 265 ratings, the operator replies to critical ones.
West Maui Mountains ATV Adventure on a 500-Acre Ranch
A guided single-file ATV ride up a private 500-acre working ranch in the West Maui Mountains, climbing to a waterfall and overlook view. Built for first-time riders, with group photos taken for you along the way.
from:
$220
What is a suggested tour?Our suggested tours are hand-picked tours that receive consistent good reviews, give back to the community, and work hard to minimize their impact on the environment. Read more about these tours on our website.Important: the operator advertises a descent to ride alongside the Pacific, but reviews show that leg often does not run. When it does run, you ride dirt paths near the coast, not on the sand. A single ATV is $229 per person, or split a 2-seater at $250 for the driver plus $156 for the passenger. Riders must be 16 or older, drivers need a valid driver’s license, and the maximum rider weight is 400 pounds.
ATV tours on other Hawaiian islands
You can join an ATV tour on any of the other main Hawaiian islands.
ATV tours on Oʻahu
There are 3 different ATV tours on Oʻahu. They run at Kualoa Ranch, Gunstock Ranch, and the Coral Crater adventure park. Our guide to ATV tours on Oʻahu compares all three.
ATV tours on Kauaʻi
Kauaʻi has two ATV tours that come closest to a full-day package, pairing beach walks and waterfall visits with a ride through the only tunnel on Kauaʻi. Our guide to ATV tours on Kauaʻi compares the two.
ATV tours on the Big Island
The Big Island has the widest range of ATV tours in Hawaiʻi, from muddy tracks that end at a private waterfall to slower farm rides. Our guide to ATV tours on the Big Island compares them by terrain.
What are ATV Tours like?
On an ATV tour you drive yourself across terrain you cannot reach on foot. Tours run rain or shine, and though they all share the same premise, they differ in the terrain and the extras they include.
With few exceptions, most tours in Hawaiʻi let you drive the ATV yourself. Most tours start with a safety briefing and a short lesson on operating an ATV. Tours are beginner friendly, with no previous experience needed. Drivers usually need to be at least 16, though some tours (Maui Off-Road Adventures among them) require 18, and younger kids can ride along as passengers.
Tours include a guide that you follow in your ATV, navigating the landscape, be it ranch land, jungle, mountains, or beach terrain. The guide stops at scenic points, and some tours include snacks and extensive narration.
Location is the biggest difference between tours. Beyond the driving itself, most tours focus on the scenery, often on private land that would otherwise be off-limits. Compare where each one operates and the terrain it covers.
What should you bring or wear on an ATV tour?
ATV tours will provide safety equipment, such as goggles and helmets. Here’s what you’ll need to bring yourself:
- Closed-toe shoes (these are required by most tours)
- Long pants (to help protect your legs from the ATV)
- Sunglasses (to keep the sun, wind, and mud out of your eyes)
- Sunscreen
- Poncho (a good protective layer in case of rain, also protects against mud)
- Change of clothes and towel for after the tour (tours happen rain or shine and you may get dirty).