Waipio Ride The Rim ATV Adventure
Prepare yourself for an amazing off road adventure courtesy of Ride The Rim ATV Tours! Set out on your very own All-TerrainVehicle, or ATV, and explore majestic Waipio Valley on the Big Island of Hawaii. Once the birthplace of kings and home for more than 50 generations to the Hawaiian monarchy, Waipio Valley is a serene place of awe-inspiring beauty and a must-see for visitors to the Big Island. Take a ride on a 4-wheel drive, automatic transmission Honda Rancher! They’re safe, comfortable, and easy to ride. Before setting out on your off-road adventure you’ll go through a quick orientation in order to familiarize yourself with the vehicles. For those who don’t feel like hopping on one of the ATVs, there’s always the open-air Kawasaki Mule. (Your tour guide will take care of the driving). Safety gear’s provided, as well as ponchos in case you encounter wet weather conditions. Once underway your friendly and talkative tour guides will take you up and around the edge of Waipio Valley where as much as 2,000 feet above the valley floor you’ll be treated to some of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the island imaginable! (The view from the Waipio Valley Lookout is amazing!) You’ll cover diverse terrain on this action-packed ATV ride. You’ll explore secluded, pristine forests full of ginger and eucalyptus trees, traverse a mile-wide stretch of black sand beach, and pass by 1,200-foot tall Hi’ilawe Falls! At the top of the valley you’ll have a chance to take a dip in a pool next to a secluded waterfall, so don’t forget to bring your swim clothes and a towel! The entire tour runs a little over 3 hours with light refreshments included. Planning your next family vacation to the Big Island? Join the friendly folks at Ride The Rim ATV Tours on a fun, memorable off road expedition to the top of Waipio Valley!
|
Activity Type
| ATV Tours |
|
Island
| Big Island |
|
Operation Days
| Daily |
|
Where And When
| Check-in for these Big Island ATV tours are at the Waipio Valley Artworks in Kukuihaele near Waipio Valley, northwest of Honokaa. Check-in time for the early tour is 9:15 AM and the afternoon tour check-in is 1:15 PM. Check-in address:
Waipi'o Valley Artworks
48-5416 Kukuihaele Rd
Honokaa, Hi 96727
From Hilo:
Follow signs to the Hamakua Coast north on Highway 19. Go about 40 miles to Honoka'a Town and take the right off the highway into town. Go ALL the way through town and follow the signs straight ahead to Waipi'o Valley. As you leave Honoka'a toward the valley, the main road in downtown Honoka'a becomes Highway 240. At about the 8 mile marker, you will see a sign to Kukuihaele. Take that right fork and come down about 1 1/2 miles and look for Waipi'o Valley Artworks.
From Kona and Kohala Coast areas:
Find your way to Highway 19 going towards Honkaa. Follow the sign showing a left turn into Honoka'a Town. Travel approximately one mile to Highway 240 and take a left. Follow the signs to Waipio Valley. At about the 8 mile marker, take a right at the fork of Kukuihaele and come down about 1 1/2 miles and look for Waipi'o Valley Artworks. |
|
Restrictions
| ATV Riders: No tandem riders, Must be 16 year or older for ATV. Participants must weigh between 100-350 pounds.
Kawasaki Mule Riders: Kawasaki Mule Riders must be five years of age or older and will be driven by a Tour Guide |
|
Special Notes
| 1 passenger per ATV/ 5 passengers driven by guide in Kawasaki Mule |
|