ATV Riding in Nadi: Nakala Mountains and Yavuna Village

Ride mud, cane fields and mountain tracks to a village where tourists don't usually go

An ATV quad bike tour from Nadi through the Nakala Mountains and into Yavuna Village, where you ride off-road terrain and meet villagers going about their daily life. The tour includes a local guide, safety equipment, hotel pickup from selected hotels, light refreshments and free tour photos. A valid driver's license is required to operate a quad.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV adventure and village visit

• Safety briefing and test drive
• Pass biggest Hindu Temple
• Splash through mud and ride pine forest
• Stop for snacks with island views
• Visit Yavuna Village and kava ceremony
• Ride on the beach

The experience

The day starts at the Go Dirty Tours base in Nadi with a safety briefing and test drive before you head out on your own quad. You'll pass the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple (the biggest Hindu temple in the South Pacific), then turn onto the back roads where the off-roading begins. The Nakala Mountains are where the ride gets real: you'll splash through mud puddles (seasonal), zip past cane fields, and climb higher into the pine forest before stopping on a mountain plateau that overlooks the Mamanuca Islands. Light snacks and bottled water are waiting there.

From the plateau, it's another 11km inward to Yavuna Village, and this is the part most ATV tours skip. Go Dirty Tours has exclusive access, so you'll see village life as it actually happens: no staged performances, no tourist shows. You meet the local children and experience how people spend their days here. The ride back winds through tracks to the main road through Nadi town, with a short stop at a local beach before you return to base.

A local guide leads the whole experience and shares stories about Fiji's history, the warriors, and village culture along the way. The tour runs 3 to 4 hours total. You'll need a valid driver's license to operate a quad. Riders aged 16 and 17 can drive if they hold a valid license, otherwise they share a two-seater bike with an adult. Children from age 5 can ride as passengers with an adult driver. Bring your license, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and a change of clothes. The mud is real.

What’s included

• Local guide in English.
• ATV safety equipment including helmet and safety glasses.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Nadi-area hotels.
• light refreshments and bottled water.
• free tour photos.
• all activities including the village and school visit.
• entry to Yavuna Village.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:15 and 13:15

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Go Dirty Tours Fiji

Is this one for you?The tour runs 3 to 4 hours of active riding over mud, forest and mountain tracks, so you need to be comfortable on a quad and ready for splashing through seasonal puddles. A valid driver's license is non-negotiable, without it, the tour doesn't happen.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (5 to 15 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need a driver's license to ride an ATV on this tour?

Yes, a valid driver's license is required before you can operate a quad. Riders aged 18 and older can drive their own bike. Those aged 16–17 can drive only if they hold a valid license. Children from age 5 ride as passengers with an adult driver. You must bring your license on the day, without it, the tour cannot proceed.

What happens at Yavuna Village during the tour?

Yavuna Village is where you experience daily village life without any tourist performances. You'll meet local children, see how villagers go about their routines, and participate in a kava ceremony. Go Dirty Tours has exclusive access to the village, so you're seeing the real thing rather than a staged visit.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a local guide, all ATV safety equipment (helmet, safety glasses and gear), hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels in the Nadi area, light refreshments and snacks, all activities including the village visit, and free tour photos. Gratuities are not included.

Is this tour affected by weather?

Go Dirty Tours operates in most weather conditions. If the weather becomes extremely poor and the tour is canceled, you'll be offered an alternative date instead of a refund.

What should I bring on the day of the tour?

Bring your valid driver's license (essential), closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a camera, a change of clothes and a towel. You'll also need a credit card or cash for the insurance requirement.