I scour reviews for hotels and tours to make sure it's going to be a good experience for our travels. Prior to booking the specific tour I had questions which were answered quickly upon emailing. We arranged to meet at a soot in Waikiki (hey shoppers pick a meetup at A La Moana so you can shop after your tour). We headed down the ramp and wondered how we would find him but it was pretty easy with a license plate that said Lost on a grey Dharma van! First, I had absolutely no idea that the tour would be conducted by an actor from the show! Greg was in several scenes filmed in HI for Lost and greeted us with a smile & promise of visiting many Lost sites. I won't list all the sites as they may be different for your tour, we wanted ours specifically focused on Lost. I am a huge Lost fan, my husband and teenager were ambivalent. Greg had tons of trivia which we were terrible at but it made it so much fun for all of us. I loved that the tour wasn't rushed, I was able to spend as much time at the beach and the temple as I wanted to reflect on how much the show meant to me. They were both emotional moments and I really appreciate being able to absorb the reality of being there. While I loved every site that we saw (penny's boat!) those two were the highlights for me. I binged Lost on hulu last year and was grateful that for every site we stopped at Greg had pictures of the scene on his iPad to remind us of what occurred there. He gave a very detailed explanation and we had discussions where appropriate. Don't forget, he was an actor in the show so he had a lot of personal input which I loved! My teen said that was his favorite part. Greg and this tour company are unique, there was no attempt to upsell or bring their own camera to sell us pictures afterwards. At every site Greg asked if I wanted a picture and even had some special magic shots for certain sites! I can't tell you or it would be a spoiler for your experience. Greg I still want tshirts when you create them! He even has a custom made CD of his favorite Lost music, which was a treat. This tour with Greg was without a doubt the highlight of our trip, he was incredibly knowledgeable about Hawaii and Lost which is exactly what we were looking for. Not a Lost fan? He has lived in Hawaii all his life and the tour would have been just as meaningful without the movie references. I only wish that we planned to come back again as I would book the Jacob lighthouse hike as well. I guess at some point I'll say "we have to go back!". You could certainly make a list of what you want to see and tour Oahu on your own but you don't get to have the same experience as having a native guide you through it. Please don't hesitate to book a tour, make sure to ask for Greg for many fun surprises. Mahalo to Lost Tours Hawaii for the memories! read more

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KOS Tours is a Disgusting Company and RUINED our vacation! Our whole family came to Oahu to do the KOS Lost Tour. 20 minutes before pickup, we were notified no one was coming for us. We should have listened to all of the negative reviews! We trusted the agent's promises, which was a huge mistake. We pleaded and pleaded! My wife and our kids are devastated! Such a incredibly horrible company. They just don't care. We are leaving this review as we don't want this to happen to anyone else! read more

This tour was so much more than I was hoping for. We have talked about going to Hawaii for years, and when we finally made the decision to go, taking a Lost tour was a huge part of the scheduling/ decision-making. So my expectations were pretty high! Dave was our guide and we ended up having a private tour for the three of us (my husband, the true Lost fan, me [I did watch the whole series once through] and our 15-year-old son, whom we had forced to watch a few episodes. We all LOVED the tour. Dave is knowledgeable about so much about Oahu and Hawaii. Geology, history, flora & fauna... the tour was more than Lost, but Lost was definitely the centerpiece. The screencaps from the show set the stage, so we could really see/ remember the moments filmed in each spot. If you are a Lost fan, this tour will meet every expectation. If you're not into Lost, I suspect that their non-Lost circle tour is just as amazing. read more

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I was super disappointed in this. It's like the host didn't even try to make it a 5 star experience. I have been a diehard lost fan since the show came out, I always wanted to go to Hawaii and see the places where it was filmed. The entire time, it felt like we were rushed from location to location, we hardly had a change to stop and take photos. The "hike" felt like a race, we couldn't even enjoy and explore the botanical garden. By the end, it felt like the host just wanted to get us home and end the day, so maybe the last hour of the "tour" was a quiet drive, passing a handful of iconic lost locations that even I knew about, without even so much of a mention. Sadly, this tour has somewhat ruined my love for lost. Thanks for nothing. read more

Our tour guide Greg was so personable and incredibly interesting. Loved learning about the island and about Greg's experience as an extra on so many shows! We went on the north shore tour and saw so many awesome Lost locations, it was gorgeous and surreal. We felt so lucky to be the only ones on the tour so it was very personalized. Greg took so many awesome pics of us Highly recommend! Can't say enough great things about Greg! read more

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Awesome tour! We took the Circle Island Tour, and it was just my wife, our 5-year-old, and myself, as nobody else seemed to have booked the Circle Island Tour that day (a Tuesday). Our guide, Dave, is not only a very knowledgeable Lost fan, but he's also a very nice guy. He made us feel welcome and it wasn't awkward at all. Something I really liked is that you don't have to just trust he's right. He teaches you what's special about each location so that you can clearly spot it on screen, and doesn't leave you with the doubt of "could the scene have been filmed in some other random location that looks pretty much the same?". Overall, excellent experience. Highly recommended. PS: if you take the tour with a toddler and you're visiting the waterfall (highly recommended), take a stroller with you. It's a bit of a long walk, with hills, all asphalt. read more

We loved loved loved our Circle Island LOST tour!! You get to see soooo much of the island even a non-fan of Lost could enjoy the tour. Hawaii is so beautiful and this is a great way to soak it all in. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and funny, with one guide even rolling with having his vehicle consist of two kids and one person who hadn't seen Lost a great way to spend a day in Hawaii. Take the tour earlier in the week so you can go back to places you see along the way on another day. If you loved Lost you need the tour and even if you didn't, it's still worth it. read more

LOST tour is essential if you are a LOST fan and want to explore the island. Greg was great, super casual and always made the tour fun. He took my photos because I was solo. We had a solid group of people. Lunch we stopped at was fantastic. Thanks Greg for the best day! read more

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Had a great time with n the ATV tour. The only thing I didn't like was how dirty we all got. Had to wash my hair twice and I still felt dirty. But it was worth it lol. read more

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If you are a fan of Lost this tour is amazing! The "Darma" van is a very cool idea and we very much enjoyed our time in it ! If you have a day to spend this is a great tour. Even people who have not seen the show will enjoy this island tour !5* read more

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This tour was amazing!!! Our guide, Greg is great and knows sooo much about the show, it's so cool. I did the circle tour with the waterfall and it was so worth it. We drove around the entire island and got to see so many great LOST film locations and the beautiful Oahu scenery. I highly recommend! read more

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This is a must for any fan of LOST! This tour is so much fun and shows you all of the amazing places where LOST was filmed. Literally had the best day ever. Greg was a fantastic tour guide; he was actually an extra on the show so has so many cool insider facts read more

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Was such an incredible circle tour of the Lost film sites all over O'ahu. Dave was a great guide who really knows his stuff. I learned so many fun facts (both about Lost filming/other movies and O'ahu/Hawaii history) and we covered so much ground in this all day tour, was definitely worth the price! It was such a great time, especially for someone who loves Lost! I highly recommend this tour! read more

I took the circle island tour a couple weeks ago with my daughter, who also loves Lost. We really enjoyed going behind the scenes to see how the team working on the show used Oahu in so many ways. Our guide was knowledgeable and kept us engaged throughout the day. It was also a nice way to check out the island. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is a fan of the show. read more

Our family had the best time on our Lost tour with Dave. Not only was it a Lost tour but it was like a very knowledgeable family friend was taking us around the island sharing a ton of great and interesting info about Oahu. Dave gave us space when needed and was very kind and accommodating. We did the Circle Island Tour and I felt it was really worth it. We enjoyed ourselves the entire time. Lost fans and non-fans will enjoy this tour all the same as you see so much of the island and learn a lot. Thanks Dave and KOS Tours for a wonderful day we will always remember. Mahalo! read more

A must for Lost fans. They did a great job of showing parts of the island and moments in the Lost series. They also show pictures of actual scenes to really bring it home. Loved the storytelling and the impressive depth of kmowledge. read more

Our circle island tour with Dave was incredible! The 9 hours flew by, he did a fantastic job of pointing out dozens of LOST locations even just passing by, and took tons of pictures of us at the locations we stopped at. A must for any Lostie! read more

I'm such a nerd for doing this but I HAD THE BEST TIME EVER!!! Dave was amazing and I loved his interaction with us the entire time. The trivia was the best and had me thinking... it was an amazing time touring the island, on top of seeing where they filmed. I would totally recommend this tour for EVERY LOST fan or even if you just want to see Oahu. Thanks Dave for the most amazing experience. read more

AMAZING experience and amazing tour guide. Our tour guide was Greg and he was very knowledgeable of the area, history and of course Lost. He made sure everyone was comfortable and made it enjoyable for everyone. Felt like a very intimate tour! read more

Take the all day tour - sooooo worth it. Dave was our guide for the day and we totally geeked out on our LOST tour. Four years ago, we did the yellow Hummer half day tour and we were super excited to return and explore the entire island this time (in a DHARMA VAN!). Of course, a lot of the sets have been removed, but it's still neat to see the filming locations. Also, the iPad that Dave brings to review scenes and make landscape comparisons is very helpful to showcase the magic of CGI. Highly recommend this excursion. read more

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Our group of four had a fantastic time on our Circle Island tour this week! There was a vehicle issue that affected our original tour date; we were notified and asked if we could possibly reschedule to another date. We did so, and in exchange, received a personal tour, which we loved. Pick up was easy (right in our hotel's main lobby) and the car was a clean, well maintained, and spacious. My whole group agreed that the tour was more than worth the ticket price (it also includes admission to any of the locations you will see on the tour). You see major LOST filming locations in person along with stills from the series showing how the locations were used and in many cases altered. The tour website lists the locations you will see and we found this to be entirely accurate. You can take as much time at the locations as your group would like and pictures can generally be taken either from the car or on site depending on group preference; however, I would advise sticking with the tour guide's schedule to ensure you see everything. Finally, our tour guide Greg-- It would be an understatement to say our entire group loved this guy. His guidance and background knowledge of the show elevated this tour to another level. He knew things about the show I'd never heard from my days of watching it and the in-car trivia moments were fun. If you are lucky enough to get Greg as your tour guide, be sure to let him take pictures of your group (just go with it). If you are considering a tour, book with KOS Tours (if you have all day, choose the Circle Island tour) and be sure to tip your guide. read more

I felt that the tour was overpriced. Based on the reviews we read before booking, we had hoped to learn more about the island of Oahu while experiencing our love of LOST firsthand. The tour did take us to several LOST locations, and there were photo ops. However, upon researching some of the information that our guide told us, I was very disappointed that he gave us incorrect information and facts on more than one occasion. I was also disappointed that too much time was spent talking about irrelevant information (such as which presidents are on which dollar bills). I would hope that for the price charged, one could expect to receive relevant and credible information. (As an aside, one of the members of our tour fell asleep during the last half hour of the tour.) I would not book again nor recommend. read more

Sooooo glad we found this tour! We are huge LOST fans and wanted to go on a tour that was more focused on LOST and not so much other movies. We did the half day tour of the northern shore. Our tour guide was David. He was great. Took us to all of the awesome locations you see in the show. He also knew a lot about the island. We learned so much and it was our last day! Was such a blast. Recommend this tour to any LOST fans, photographers, etc, and you will get to see the island in a new private way! If you aren't someone that likes big tours and having to compete to get your picture, choose these tours. You will love it! read more

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I'm just going to say it: the top reason I wanted to visit Oahu was to take a Lost tour. I didn't have to go to Oahu. Maui and the Big Island were already scheduled. I voluntarily added Oahu at the front of my trip to become emerged in all things Dharma. After checking out reviews online and various people's blogs, Kos Tours came up repeatedly. I scheduled the 5-hour tour for my friend and I and was nervous if it would live up to my grandiose expectations. You can pick between 3 types of tours: 2-hour, 5-hour and 9-hour. The 9-hour goes around most of the island, specifically hitting up the beach scenes and the Others' camp. The 5-hour focuses on the jungle, with lots of the jungle scenes, Hurley's golf course and Jughead. I didn't really look into the 2-hour since I wanted to see something pretty substantial. After debating the cost with what we'd see, we selected the 5-hour tour that took off at 1pm (versus the other choice of 7am). We were picked up from our hotel (awesome perk) in a dirty, white Hummer. Scotty introduced himself and immediately began asking if we were Lost fans, how into it we were, and what our theories on Season 6 were. We picked up a middle-aged couple (D&D) and were soon off to the other side of the island. Actually, we got stuck in traffic for 45 minutes trying to go 5 blocks. THEN we were off to the other side of the island. We spent the majority of the day in the Kahana Valley State Park. It's privately owned and Kos is the only external group with a contract to roam the grounds. Let it be known: you're in a Hummer for a reason. There are no roads where we went (who am I... Doc from "Back to the Future?"). It was really bumpy for a while, so if you recently had butt surgery, DO NOT go on this tour. Whenever we saw a scene from Lost (or numerous other movies such as "50 First Dates," "Jurassic Park" or "Godzilla"), we would be shown either a movie clip or screenshot beforehand. Then when we arrived, we could compare the scene to what we just saw. Scotty was super informative and friendly. He gave us options on what we wanted to spend more time on. And he was laid back and never got annoyed with the traffic or if (when) we stopped to take ridiculous amounts of photos. We did stop somewhere in the middle for a bathroom/drink break, but no food or drinks are included in the 5-hour tour (only the 9-hour one). So if you get the grumblies in the afternoon like I do, pack some snacks! Overall, great experience. I wish there was more of an option to include some of the beach scenes or some combination of both in one tour... but I wouldn't let that hold you back. Get Lost with Kos. read more

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I took the 8 hour "Lost" tour and it was nice... but I guess I wanted more. There were six of us in the van. I came solo. There was a girl from Minneapolis, a couple from Ireland and a couple from Texas. Considering how tight the group was, I was hoping our guide (Matt? Mike?) would do some sort of icebreaker thing. I mean, I was about to spend the next eight hours with these people. It would have been more fun if we knew each other a little. In the absence of introductions, I was hoping there would be almost wall-to-wall commentary so I didn't feel like I was on a long, awkward road trip. In truth, there was a lot of silence. I kept spitting out questions to try to make the drive a little less boring. Eventually, I ran out. And as great as Michael Giacchino's score is, it's not really the best driving music. Our first stop was Paradise Park - a shut-down bird park where they had the Orchid Station, Kate & Sawyer's cages and the Temple. Pretty cool. We stopped just long enough to see the pier where Michael betrayed Sawyer, Kate, Jack and Hurley. But we saw it from a long, long distance. We couldn't walk on it? We ate dinner at Ted's Bakery, where we were advised to eat the chocolate haupia (coconut) pie. Pretty good. Nothing mind-blowing. We hiked up to the waterfall where Kate & Sawyer went swimming for the gun case - also where Kate, Jack & Hurley landed on their return. It's Waimea Valley Falls. Very pretty. You could swim in it if you wanted, but we only had about 15-20 minutes to stay. On the way out of the falls, you pass the banyan tree where the drug plane landed. They shot the Pearl Station hatch scenes right there - covering the parking lot with palm fronds and dirt. But we only saw this from the van. Couldn't get out and look around or take pictures. We saw the Survivors' beach from seasons 2 on. (Papa'iloa Beach.) This was probably the highlight. We were given lots of time to walk around and take pictures. Ben's grave was still dug out. I was most excited to go to Mokule'ia (Army Beach). That's the beach where they shot the pilot and all the beach scenes of season one. Unfortunately, the tides had eaten away most of the beach during my visit. And we weren't given any time to walk around. We spent ten minutes there, tops. We also stopped at Camp Erdman - The Others' Camp. This was also a cool stop. You have to pay $5 to the YMCA to walk around on the property. Our guide told us which cabin was whose. And then it was a long, long, long drive back to Honolulu. I'm happy I got to see those sites, but I did expect more for $145. Now that you know where these things are, you can see most of them on your own. (I think Paradise Park may not be open to the public, but lots of people were parking there and paying the attendant.) You can also find a good list of shooting locations and directions here: http://www.lostvirtualtour.com I'd recommend renting a car and going on your own, so you can spend all the time you want. I asked our tour guide if he knew where Jack died at the end of the series. He said it was a bamboo field off the Pali Highway. Um, can I see that, please? No? Well, here's $145 anyway. Thanks for the generally awkward road trip punctuated by pretty cool sights. read more

What a wonderful time! Dave was such a friendly, informative, and helpful tour guide. There was a major traffic delay the day of our tour and he worked around the issue seamlessly to give us such a fun time. You can tell so much care goes into all the details and planning. If you're a Lost fan or just want a great, informative tour of a good chunk of Oahu, book this! read more

The LOST tour was amazing! Greg was fantastic and his knowledge of Hawaii and LOST can't be beat! read more

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If you are a movie/TV fan and want to see and recognize filming locations, then these tours will be awesome and will be a 5-star experience for you. If you are not a big TV/film fan, then this can still be a 4-star experience. You truly cannot appreciate the beauty of Oahu without leaving Waikiki and seeing some of the beautiful landscapes and beaches that this tour will introduce you to. You'll get to drive through some private areas on the Kualoa Ranch which have some amazing valleys and views and recognize films that were filmed there. Other bonuses were that we saw so many sea turtles feasting on algae on the LOST survivor's beach. The other huge benefit for those staying in Waikiki without wanting to rent-a-car is that they will pick you up from your hotel and drive you around to other parts of the island. There are several tours available to choose from and only a few have overlapping sites. I took both the 5 hour and 8 hour tours (can you tell I'm a big LOST fan) on separate days with only 1 overlapping location, and both tours were excellent. The guides are great and very knowledgeable and appreciate your questions. read more

It was a great experience to get to know most of the island with a Lost show theme :) it's a great way to visualize the distances between places and to plan to came back where you would like to explore more during your trip. Dave was SO informative about all locations that we visited/ stopped to take pictures. He was also very kind to take family photos of us. We really appreciate his patience waiting for us to take masks off as we posed for the photos :) We learned and remembered a lot not just about our beloved show Lost but also about Oahu as a whole. He was absolutely on time not only on pick up / drop off , but communicating with him was great and a breeze, by email or phone, fast and helpful. That kind of certainly we needed to plan this part of the trip :) My family and I really enjoyed this tour. We were 3 people in the car plus Dave :) We felt welcomed and safe. I totally recommend this tour! It's 5 stars! read more

Wow, wow, wow. One of the best experiences of my life. Where to start? I'll start with our tour guide, Greg, who was exceptional. Greg was a delight in every way. He is extremely knowledgeable about all things LOST, and Oahu itself. We did the Circle Island Plus tour, and saw nearly every filming location there was to see and a few extras. Along the way, Greg asked us all sorts of trivia questions which were among the highlights of the day. I learned so much more about my favorite show from Greg, something I didn't think was possible. We were on our tour from 7 am to 5 pm, a 10 hour day of great conversations and never a dull moment. When the tour ended, I felt I had made a friend in Greg after sharing this incredible day and learning so much from him. I took the tour with my son, a 16 year old moody teenager who is a LOSTIE in his own right, and he engaged him and made sure he had a great time also, no easy task. At one point I slipped and fell and hurt myself and Greg made sure I was okay and helped apply first aid. I won't ruin surprises Greg tosses in about himself and LOST throughout the tour but he is just awesome. I can go on about Greg but will get to the tour itself. (But seriously, ask for Greg! He's the best!!!) OMG, a LOSTIE'S dream day. We saw the marina where Desmond and Penny take their infamous picture (my favorite character is Desmond and this was such a treat!! "I love you Penny!"), Hurley's parents house, the church where the group "moves on", The Survivor's beach camp and the original site of the plane crash where the pilot was shot, Eko's Nigerian village, the tree where Yemi's Beechcraft is, Byodo Temple where Sun and Jin got married (be careful! I slipped on rocks near a pond and took a serious tumble!), the rocks where Desmond and Calvin have a scuffle and the finale LockevJack battle takes place, Dharmaville (my favorite!!!!!! Incredible!!!), Hurley's mental institution, and various other locations. This tour no longer includes access to the ranch where Hugo's golf course is, so if you're wanting to see this site please book a separate tour. The ranch owners do not allow third parties. No pictures I share can possibly do justice to seeing THE ISLAND and it's majesty with your own eyes. If you're a true LOST fan, this is a must do when visiting Oahu. I wanted the day to go on forever. Spring for the Circle Island Plus tour if you can afford it. It's the best investment I've made on a vacation, ever. I will never see my favorite show the same way again. I hope you're able to make memories with your loved ones that are as special as the ones I made with my son today! Best tour ever of the best show ever with the best tour guide ever. Namaste, new recruits! read more

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Our tour guide Greg was incredibly kind and awesome - he shared the most amazing stories and facts about Lost filming. Definitely a must for any fan of the show!! One of our favorite days spent in Oahu. read more

Great tour and tour guide. 100 percent recommend if you are a Lost fan! Get to hear inside secrets from the show too haha

Super interesting. Had a great time. Greg was the best! Got to see nearly the whole island and all the interesting Lost sites.

No doubt the best tour of Oahu I've ever been on. My family and I are huge lost fans! Dave gave us the best tour that showcased not only most of the Lost filming locations, but also some Hawaii 5-0 (I was the only one interested in this) spots too! Dave was also extremely knowledgeable about Hawaiian history and was able to answer almost any question regarding just about anything related to culture and the nature. Overall, this is the best tour of Oahu for vacationers and tourists HANDS DOWN. My favorite part was getting to see the 5-0 headquarters in downtown Honolulu. read more

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I'm a jerk and I don't remember who our guide was. Big guy with a goatee. A movie buff and great to talk too!! 5 stars. The boss was nice too. Good to see the owners working, anyways a plus. We did the 4 hour tour 5 hours almost. It was really neat to see behindthescenes. We're lost fans and the extra movie info was a huge bonus too. Even if you're not a lost fan, the ranch is beautiful, 4 wheeling around is always fun, and our guides knowledge of the islands was top notch. so I hope you'll all check it out and ask for the awesome guide with the facial hair who's favorite movie is caddy shack. read more

When booking this tour, my GF and I had the expectations of seeing the Lost television series locations. What we got was the best experience we could have every asked for. Greg was an amazing tour guide who is actually in the show!! He provided trivia and insight throughout full-circle island tour and kept us entertained throughout! He also has a little surprise for his guest that makes the experience even more memorable and special! If you take the tour with Greg you will not regret it one bit! Request him! read more

We did the 2 hour Lost tour. It was so much fun!! We are big Lost fans. It was really neat to see all the film sites, and even more that that, it was so beautiful! I wish we would have taken the full day tour. If we go back to Oahu, we will. The owner was the one who took us on this tour. He was so nice-- and knowledgeable. It was worth every penny! Even if you arn't a big fan of Lost, you would enjoy this tour. They have other movie sites like Jurassic Park, and Godzilla and others. The beauty of the areas you drive though in that hummer is worth it alone. I couldn't believe some of the terrain we went over in that hummer! Amazing! So, book your tour if you will be visiting Oahu. It's the best thing we did on the island! read more

What a great tour and we loved our guide David. My partner is a huge Lost fan and he was so knowledgeable and answered all her questions. Still great for those who are not fans of Lost and got to see a ton of the island especially the best beach spots on the North Shore. Only wished we could stay longer. read more

We are lost fans and the experience we got from this tour was absolutely amazing!! David took us all on an adventure of a lifetime. We went around the whole island learning, not only lost facts, but information about the island. It was so informative and interesting. I would truly recommend this tour to anyone who loves lost of course, and or movies that were or are filmed on the island. What a wonderful day so much fun. Thank you David, see you in another life brother read more

If you are a LOST fan, you must do this tour! It's awesome. There are many stops of LOST scenes and trivia. Our tour guide was Scotty and he was incredibly knowledgable and very friendly. He is a big fan of the show, so it makes the whole experience even more fun. It was fascinating to visit the LOST sites and see how the scenes were put together. We went on the 5 hour tour which covered a lot of ground. Much of the tour was in the Kualoa ranch riding around in the hummer. I would consider taking some motion sickness meds prior to if you get car sick because it's a bumpy ride through there. It was so beautiful, I felt like we had really visited the island. It was also cool to see the filming locations of movies in the ranch. It was worth it to go on the tour. A must for all losties out there! read more