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    Kualoa Ranch

    4.6 (5.9k reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Stacy K.

    I have seen the ranch several times but did not have a chance to visit until now. I am glad we got a chance to come. Jurassic Park has always had a place in my heart since the movie premiered and a big place in our family's heart since we started hanging out at Universal and taking the kids to see the Jurassic World movies. We love dinosaurs. So the Jurassic tour was the one I selected. There are so many tours to pick it was super had to narrow it down to just one which was a good thing because even being here half the day is a lot in the sun. Other tours that looked enticing were the movie tour, the ATV tour and zipline tour. Maybe we will do another one in the future. I love the beautiful ranch. There is so much land and so many photo opps. The tours are very popular, so when the site says they sell out, it is true, I made sure to book from home in advance and many of the times were gone, and most of the tours seemed to be at capacity. I also saw a comment about not picking people up from another customer. On the website they do have a spot to get picked up from certain areas. We were on the Waikiki beach strip and caught a ride from their bus both ways. I would suggest calling them direct, the were helpful in telling me the nearest spot since I had originally picked a farther stop and they helped me adjust it to the hotel next door, thank goodness! An overall nice time. They gave us plenty of time for photos. They helped by taking picture for guests, made silly and fun dino videos with a toy dino and pointed out all of the fun spots. I even got to pass the Skull Island bones even though we did not stop, but I had wanted to at least see it in person, goal accomplished. So many movies and shows I watch have been filed here, including Monarch and Lilo and Stitch, which I am also a fan of both. We loved both the nature and the movie magic of the area. I loved seeing their cattle and horses. Things that were a bit confusing. They told us to check in to certain areas. I would go talk to the people, give my name and check in then relax, only to be told right before the tour I did not check in the correct spot and that it was in the email. They literally sent seven emails, first of all, and second when I tried to check in why did you say I had to go to a different spot. It did not affect us in the end, but it was annoying. Then same with happened going home on the bus. I was told to check in with a lady. I gave her my name, she said okay and sat us down. When the bus arrived he said I had to see that same lady I check in with. She sent me literally to the end of the line to check in again! Why did she not tell me she did not check me in the first time? Don't know, it did not affect us in the end, but why so disorganized twice? Maybe a bit more communication or next time I will quadruple check that I am check in properly. I like that they had a lot of cold drinks that were not too much more than an ABC store, since it was very hot out there, but I feel like their food and souvenir game could be better. I know they are a ranch, but it is a missed opportunity to have more and better options. The souvenir shop had very cheap quality products. If I were them, I would have had a bigger shop, with higher quality material, separated into each type of tour, like a better dino area, a better movie area, etc...I did get one child some dino gummies and one wanted a sweatshirt and my husband found a hat, but we would have bought more if they had more ranch branded items. I also would have liked to have seen more little props for photo opps in the movie areas. Some places only had a tiny sign. Just a few more would have been great. Overall the trip was from about 7 AM to about 2 PM. So this is a great way to spend a half day on the island.

    Frank W.

    Our guide, Iven, did a great job! He was knowledgeable, personable, and helping us have a great experience. The scenery was breathtaking! I can see why this is a preferred site for so many tropical movies. No picture could capture the beauty of what we saw today. The speaker system on the UTV left much to be desired. We had difficulty hearing and understanding our guide while driving due to the muffled sound from the speaker, coupled with the sound of our car. We did not have issues understanding him when the car was stopped. The scheduling process was a nightmare with repeated unexplained cancellations before we were able to finally lock in the reservation. Customer Service did apologize repeatedly and gave us a 25% discount for our trouble. The on-site dining option was nice. We took advantage of eating lunch before our tour. This venue has the potential to be a five star visit. If the audio situation was fixed, and the upfront booking situation was fixed it would've been a five star experience.

    Linh P.

    Absolutely beautiful! Kualoa Ranch offers some of the most spectacular views on Oʻahu. I came for the scenery and left with hundreds of photos! Kualoa Ranch is even more beautiful in person than in pictures. The mountains are massive, the air feels fresh, and every view looks like a postcard. The natural beauty alone makes the trip worthwhile. One of my favorite experiences on Oʻahu! Check out my video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8sF5nNC/

    Michelle L.

    We did the UTV raptor ride along tour. I'm glad we picked this. We didn't have to worry about driving and we got a personalized narrated tour. The guides would occasionally point things out over the loud speakers along the way, but we ended up having a nice conversation with our guide. She pointed things out that not everyone got to hear. 2 hours was just long enough. Would definitely try a different tour.

    Ralph E.

    If you do only ONE thing while visiting Oahu then this should be the thing. Besides the beautiful views on the Ranch they have such a great history. You can do the standard movie tour and see the literally hundreds of movies and TV shows filmed there or explore a bit more on your own with their ATV tour or horseback tour. Everything is reasonably priced and our guide was fantastic. So much knowledge of history, filming, wildlife and lore. All done without a script in sight. There is a bunker built for WW2 that was never really used but now houses movie memorabilia from the many productions on the ranch. Staff everywhere was super friendly and be sure to check out ALL of the buildings as they offer food souvenirs and even a shop with meat and products from the ranch itself.

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    Hayli C.

    Beautiful ranch! I will be honest, we made a very quick stop and unfortunately did not get to do any tour. I wish we did. The grounds are beautiful! The horses are awesome, the gift shop was huge, the little market was amazing. You can tell how much they care.

    Chylsi C.

    This place was definitely a highlight of our trip! We did the zip line tour. On the ride to the zip lines, the driver told us all the movie history and facts about the ranch. Once we got to the zip line home base we were greeted and started our adventure! The views were amazing! The zip lines were so much fun and the staff were awesome! We would 100 percent come again if we ever come back to the island.

    Chad K.

    Amazing tours on kualoa ranch. This one was the 2hr ATV tour and for what it worth it wasn't to shabby. I enjoyed the service and hospitality. Would come Back for another tour they offer on property.

    Luz O.

    My biggest recommendation is look online to investigate what kind of tour you want to do. Each experience is different. Investigating also the availability is important, if you just show up, you maybe waiting for the next tour window to open up. I went with my sister and we chose the Movie Sites and Ranch tour. The whole tour was an hour and a half. The cost was $60 We booked it with our hotel, so they gave us the availability window. The bus was open window, make sure you wear sunblock and you are dressed accordingly, the bus took us on the trail with great views. The best park was the scenes from the film. Jurassic park is a classic, Kong: Skull island was amazing to see in person. After our tour we checked out the gift shop. They have all sorts of souvenirs. If you like adventure this is a great experience to book.

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    Cathrine S.

    If you're visiting Oahu, Kualoa Ranch is an absolute must-do. Every time we find ourselves on the island, we make it a point to come back and try a different excursion and it never disappoints. Whether it's the farm tour, ATVs, e-bikes, or even visiting the secret beach, every experience has been fun, unique, and incredibly well run. The setting alone is worth it you're surrounded by some of the most breathtaking natural beauty on the island, with views that are easily among the best in Oahu. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and there's even a chance you'll stumble upon a movie being filmed, which adds a little extra excitement to the day. This time around, we did the e-bike tour (novice level). Even though it's labeled beginner-friendly, I'd say it can still be a bit of a workout. I consider myself pretty athletic, and there were definitely moments where I had to push myself. That said, it just made the experience more rewarding. They do have you complete a practice run beforehand to make sure you're comfortable handling the bikes, which is reassuring. Our tour guide was fantastic and really made the experience enjoyable. As a bonus, we even got to catch a glimpse of the next Jumanji movie being filmed, which was such a cool surprise. We can't say enough good things about Kualoa Ranch. It's one of those places that keeps you coming back, and it absolutely deserves a spot on your Oahu itinerary.

    Bryan G.

    Did the three hour UTV off road tour. Amazing experience with cool movie sets and amazing views and beautiful mountains. We had the best time. As great as the tour was would not have been anything without our guide Mike D!! So much knowledge about the ranch and Hawaiian culture. Would go again!

    UTV Raptor Tour 2 hours
    Caroline L.

    Wow this place is massive and so much bigger than what pictures show. Everything is green and lush and majestic. Even the drive getting here was phenomenal. We booked the 8:45am UTV Raptor Tour 2 hours. They ask to get there 30 min early which gives you time to park, go to ticket booth to show QR code to get paper slip, and walk to your designated tour and notice the horses! They gear you up with a free face dust cover neck thing, helmet, and goggles (or use your sunglasses). After the safety course, you walk to the UTVs lined up and they take one of those souvenir photos you can buy at the end which we did for $20! The UTV tour is very chill and mild ride. I would say this is beginner level. The ride was so chill I was hoping for more bumpy rocky areas that I'm used to! I compare this to a scenic golf cart ride with dust. I definitely recommend both people to drive and switch at one of the four stops as driving was low risk with minimal rocky areas. The stops include the movie scenes so you don't need to book the movie tour. Everything was beautiful and the guides gave great info about the views and movie sets etc. We had a great time!

    Miho W.

    Our anniversary at Kualoa Ranch turned out even more special than expected. Under perfect weather, we skipped intense activities and took a relaxing trolley history tour ended up being just the two of us. It felt like a private experience with our driver sharing exclusive stories and taking tons of photos for us. There was even a movie crew on-site, adding a subtle buzz and a behind-the-scenes vibe. Food didn't disappoint either--the chicken wrap was a standout again, and we stocked up on local ingredients to take home. Beyond the activities, this place truly delivers nature, food, and unforgettable moments all in one. クアロア・ランチで迎えた記念日は、想像以上に特別な1日に。快晴の中、あえてアクティビティは控えてトロリーでのんびり歴史ツアーへ。まさかの貸切状態で、ドライバーからディープな話を独占で聞ける贅沢体験に。写真もたっぷり撮ってくれて、まるで専属ガイド付きのプライベートツアー!さらにこの日は映画クルーも出入りしていて現場は少しザワザワ。でもその"裏側感"も含めて非日常が倍増。食も抜かりなし。お気に入りのチキンラップは今回も大当たり、ローカル食材もがっつり購入。アクティビティだけじゃない魅力が詰まった、心も体も満たされるハワイ屈指のネイチャースポット!

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    Is there anything for a family with a 1 year old to do at the ranch?

    The vip movie tour, they take u around in a van or there's one w a open view trolley

    If there are 7 of us, would we get 2 raptors to ourselves? Or would they put strangers with us to fill up the raptors?

    You should be able to get 2 UTVs. Each fits 3-4. You'll just have to book the self drive tours with a guide. Worth it! We had fun and didn't have to share a UTV since we had 3.

    Debating on Jurassic adventure tour and 2 hour UTV raptor tour. Are they both similar stops and photo opportunities or ultimately the same? Or would it be recommended to maybe even do both if there are multiple differences?

    We did both and loved it. Glad we did. Some is the same, but there were enough differences that we appreciated them. Different guides, so you get very different experiences. On the Jurassic Adventure you get to hang out longer at places, and… 

    We would like to do the UTV raptor and the Malama experience on the same day. Is there a recommended order for us to do the 2 tours?

    I believe you could do both if you schedule first thing in the morning and the other early afternoon. It does make for a very full day, but would be worth it.

    How do you get back to Wakiki if lyft/uber isn't avalible on the way back?

    I think I saw a few buses on my way there from Waikiki. Not sure how often they run

    Has anyone gotten motion sickness on the UTV trips, is it super winding, can you tell them to slow down if needed?

    I get bouts of motion sickness occasionally and I had no issues, plus there are 4-5 stops along the tour where you get out and walk around for 10-15 minutes.… 

    Is parking free or do you have to pay?if so what's the cost?

    Parking is free at the Ranch.

    For the secret island how many other families are there during the same time on average?

    When I went around 12:00 pm, it wasn't as crowded as Waikiki but there were a few families there but plenty of open space.

    What is the difference between the Jurassic Adventure Tour ($139.99) and the Best of Kualoa Experience Package ($149.99) aside from the cost?

    Read the description on the website, it lays it out pretty clearly.

    Trying to choose between the 2.5 hour jurassic tour or best of tour. We want to take pictures with the Jurassic park sites and kong sites. Is that possible with the 2.5 or movie sites tour? We don't mind spending the day here

    I was able to take pictures with the 90 min tour

    Does the 2.5 hour jurassic tour also take you by the kong stuff?

    Jurassic expedition is more time in the ATVs, and you only visit Jurassic Park filming sites. You briefly pass other movie sites while driving (Pearl Harbor, etc.) but don't learn anything about them or get out of the vehicle.

    I have a group of 3 coming the week of 9/26 and all Raptor tours are sold out. Any chance we can still book the day of our visit at your location?

    The best way would be to email or call the business directly and they will respond.

    In regards to the ATV tour, is the price for the whole party or per person?

    Per person.

    Do you still have ATVs?

    We actually run UTV tours now ... so the multi-passenger ATVS ... but not the single rider quads anymore. thanks for asking ... Kualoa Management

    Would I be able to see the cafe from 50 first dates starting Adam sandler?

    If I'm not mistaken, the cafe was built near the Secret beach area and it was removed after the film. We did the Ocean Voyage tour, and they mentioned it.

    Who drives for the 2 hour ATV tour if there is no one over 21 in our group?

    If you book the tour, you can talk to the ticket office to see if your guide can drive for you. We have done it before and I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem. If anything, call to book and explain you'd want a guide to drive for you if possible. 🤙🏻

    I will purchase the Hawaii Go Pass which includes the 1/2 day at the secret beach? While there, I would like to book ATV raptor for our family of 5. What is best way to do both? Do beach first? How do they handle "half day" use?

    We only did the secret island beach but I have to tell you that the words "1/2 day" are a misnomer. We got 2.5 hours on the beach and it goes really fast. The secret island was great but I would not equate 2.5 hours to half a day.

    I was wondering you have some kids event for Easter?

    Which tour allows me to sight see film locations and get out and take photos? The ATV tour seems cool but it doesn't seem like there are chances to walk around/take photos. Which tour is best for that?

    I did the ebike tour and I LOVED every minute of the tour!! Yes, you can off the bike and take pictures!!!

    What time of day is the best time to go?

    In the morning so you beat the crowds there and heading to lunch spots after.

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    Did the 2 hour ATV tour with Bill and Travis; it was sooo fun, beautiful views and suitable for everyone.

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