ATV tours can be excellent multi-generational family activities — if you understand the age rules and pick the right tour format.
Who can ride
- Adults (18+): Can drive any vehicle with a valid driver's license.
- Teens (15-17): Can ride as passengers on a double-rider ATV or in a UTV. Cannot drive.
- Kids (7-14): Can ride as passengers on a double-rider ATV with an adult driver, or in a UTV. Cannot drive.
- Under 7: Cannot ride.
Best tour for families
The 2-hour Rubicon Tour is the family-friendly choice. It's short enough that kids don't get bored, the safety briefing is thorough, and the trail has dramatic scenery without being so technical that a 10-year-old passenger gets shaken around.
What kids typically love about it
The ATV itself is a novelty. The dust and the bumps. The helmet and goggles. The guide telling stories. Stopping at scenic viewpoints. Showing the photos to friends back home.
Honest note on younger kids
Even though the minimum passenger age is 7, kids under 9 sometimes find the bumps and dust overwhelming. If your kid struggles with sustained noise or gets motion sickness in cars, the 2-hour format helps — there's not much that's a "long ride" before it ends.