Book a Guided Forest Tour and UTV Tour in Hoʻomau Ranch

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Adventure Awaits You

Step into the wild heart of South Kona, Hawaiʻi Island where every trail leads to discovery. Each tour offers you excitement, fun and the chance to be on this rugged untouched land created by lava flows and filled with vibrant Hawaiʻian life!

Explore our Enchanting Forest Tours

Guided forest tours at HOʻOMAU RANCH offer a rich, immersive and exciting experience through native Hawaiian landscapes. Enjoying moderate level Hiking Tours: Guests will move beneath the canopy of a thriving forest, learning about the unique plants, flowers, and species that call this land home. From rare endemic trees to vibrant understory life. UTV Tours are a fun and exciting forest adventure of up and down trails, bumps and passing huge trees while highlighting the ecological and cultural aspects of Hawai‘i. We will share insights into traditional land stewardship, conservation practices and the biodiversity that makes this forest so special. Super fun and what a wild ride!

Experience the Thrilling UTV Tours

UTV Forest Adventure Tour
$229 per rider + tax and fees
Daily Tours: 8:00 am, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm

‍Join us for a 2-hour, true off-road UTV experience through the hidden wonders of HOʻOMAU RANCH in beautiful South Kona, Hawai‘i Island. This guided 4x4 tour takes you on hidden forest trails, up and down the exciting terrain, weaving between huge trees and deep into rare native forest restoration zones. This is a real ride in the woods!

Highlights include rare Loulu Palms Pritchardia schattaueri, a 250-year-old Sugi Pine forest, ʻŌhiʻa dominated native woodlands, and two impressive reservoirs — a 90,000-gallon pond and a 3,000,000-gallon lake, proudly one of the largest reservoirs on Hawai‘i Island. As you zoom along the forest floor through the giant trees you may spot native songbirds and butterflies while you experience a truly special Hawaiʻian forest. Hawaiʻi is the most geographically isolated land mass in the world!

‍UTV drivers must follow guide instructions at all times, remain on designated trails, and maintain full control of the vehicle. Phone use while driving is strictly prohibited.
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Please review our Terms & Restrictions page before booking.
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‍To book a tour call us at 501-232-1131.

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Adventurous Hiking Tours

Martin Forest Conservation Hike

$199 per person + tax and fees.

Martin Forest: You are invited to join us in a secluded 3 hour 3.5 mile perimeter hike inside the conservation fence protecting the 235 acre Martin Forest. You will walk on the conservation rough road hiking up and down the ancient lava flows while getting up close and personal with some of the Tree Giants living here. Get to peek into this extremely rare living forest while not disturbing forest health and protected areas. Experience the long lost patterns of life created as Hawai‘i evolved half a million years ago. Step back into time with us! Enjoy the fullness of a living forest and participate in its conservation, preservation and restoration as 5% of the gross fees are donated to HOʻOMAU RANCH CONSERVANCY! Thank you. Hike level moderate: Loop trail 3.5 mi, 3 hour rough conservation road, mid level incline, 2 rest stops, hiking poles provided, partial and full sun hike.

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Loulu Enclosure

$179 per person + tax and fees.

Loulu Forest Conservation Hike. You are invited to join us in a secluded 1.5 hour 1.5 mile hike inside the protective perimeter fence protecting the 65 acre Loulu Enclosure. As you walk along the rough conservation road you will get to see several mature palms considered to be one the rarest tree species in the world! HOʻOMAU RANCH hosts 10 of the 12 known existing “Mothers” (as we like to call them) of the species. Enjoy the fullness of a living forest and participate in its conservation, preservation and restoration as 5% of the gross fees are donated to HOʻOMAU RANCH CONSERVANCY! Thank you. Hike level moderate: Loop trail 1.5 miles and 1.5 hours, rough road, mid level inclines, 1 rest stop, hiking poles provided, partial and full sun hike.

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Adventure Awaits You

Explore our Enchanting Forest Tours

Experience the Thrilling UTV Tours

Adventurous Hiking Tours

Martin Forest Conservation Hike

Loulu Enclosure

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