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

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    Jungle Tour
    Sara M.

    Full Day Tour (with buffet lunch!) WOW!! My family and I checked out Kualoa Ranch for the first time and had the BEST time. There are so many things happening at once but once they point you in the right direction, you can expect a good time. - Jungle Tour (Caleb) was informative and shared lots of laughs. - Movie Tour (Vaihi) was smooth and a good time with island reggae music playing in the background. - Garden Grown tour (Ioane) we made 2 pit stops to sample things and he was a great time!! Tours start at 9:20 BUT get there early since there's gonna be a lot of other ppl going to try other things like the ATV tours, riding horses, zipline and etc. Buffet lunch at 12pm was all so good! Probably bc we were hungry Lol I loved their kalo bread pudding with dark chocolate chip sauce The museum they have set up with the AC was super informative. I can't wait to go back again.

    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.

    Daniella P.

    This place was very cute. We loved seeing the horses and seeing some of the scenery. We wish there was more free walking areas to see the animals as we really wanted to see the cows. The gift shop was nice.

    Amber R.

    We had a GREAT time on our 2-Hour UTV Raptor Tour! Online booking is simple and day-of check in was a breeze. They ask you to get there an hour early, but once you're checked in you can explore a bit before getting your helmet and vehicle. Once on the ride, there's plenty of stops throughout for movie sites or to learn Hawaiian folklore. The views are incredible and the UTVs are a blast to drive. Absolutely recommend!

    Kami S.

    Our family had another FANTASTIC visit to Kualoa Ranch! We did the same activities as last time...horseback riding and UTV ride. Mine and my daughter's horseback riding guide was Swade! He was so friendly, knowledgeable and easy going. Our two hour ride flew by. I do recommend the early morning rides versus the late morning and afternoon ones. Also, each group of riders is no larger than seven people, not including your guide. In total, the ride is about seven miles. There were three different parties in our group and my daughter and I were the only ones who gave a tip to Swade. Please be sure to tip your guide. They really do appreciate it!

    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/

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Kualoa Ranch ATViNg & Secret Beach
    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.

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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.

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    Shoutout to Brody & Duncan! Super informative and funny af. 10/10 recommend having a driver to hear about the land

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    Ask the Community - Kualoa Ranch

    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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    I recommend getting the 3 hour deluxe utv tour and get a guide to drive you so you can enjoy the sights.

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    Captain Bruce

    Captain Bruce

    4.8
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    We had a fantastic time exploring and playing. We had so much fun doing water activities and…read moreviewing underwater creatures. Captain and the crew were very attentive and ensured safety. They ensured everyone got to see turtles and in fact they headed a participant back just when we were being called back to the boat after discovering he didn't get to see turtles. There was plenty of snacks and drinks. Gears were complete - eye gear (with or without prescription which was helpful to those who wear glasses), and mouth pieces. The attention to detail was superb and attention to safety and ensuring everyone had fun was commendable!

    We booked this Kaneohe Sandbar snorkeling tour after seeing many reviews describe it as…read morebeginner-friendly. As first-time snorkelers traveling with a child, our experience did not align with those expectations. Equipment distribution was poorly handled. Masks were handed out with little to no instruction, and basic questions were met with a rude and dismissive attitude. Overall communication and service were lacking. Once in the water, guidance was minimal and inconsistent. The experience felt rushed and disorganized, with limited support for guests who were new to snorkeling. The tone and treatment we received also made us uncomfortable as Asian guests. After sharing feedback, the company clarified in writing that they do NOT advertise or position this as a beginner-friendly snorkeling tour. Based on both that clarification and our experience, I would strongly recommend that beginners or families looking for clear instruction and attentive guidance consider other operators. Sharing this to help future guests set accurate expectations before booking.

    Hook You Up Outfitters

    Hook You Up Outfitters

    4.5
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    Sonny and his crew are amazing, kind, generous, and know how to put you exactly where the action…read moreis. I went on an archery hunt with Sonny for wild boar, while the other hunter with me went with Bruce. Both of us came back with a pig for the freezer, a friend, and a great experience. If you are hunting Hawaii and looking for a guide, look no further than Hook You Up Outfitters. They are the best.

    Sonny set my nephew and me up on a dog/knife pig hunt on Kauai on March 4, 2023. What an adventure…read moreof a lifetime in the mountains near Kapa'a! Led by our guide Randal and his team of dogs, we experienced the beauty of remote Kauai and were successful on the hunt. Sonny prepared us well with the recommended gear to stay comfortable and by letting us know to bring plenty of fluids and snacks. However, this hunt is not for anyone who is looking for an easy stroll in the wilderness. The terrain includes numerous ravines to descend and scale, streams to cross, hiking through a jungle like environment at times and lots of mud! A great experience if you're physically prepared and I assume a short trip if you are not... We were certainly impressed with Randal's knowledge of the area and the expertise with which he utilized his hounds to find the pigs. Difficult to determine how many miles we hiked that day, but we always felt secure with Randal leading the way and the constant activity of the dogs on alert. Thank you Sonny and Randal for the special memory with my nephew Keanu. You provided a gift of adventure that most only dream about! C. Trenary

    MANA Cruises & Charters

    MANA Cruises & Charters

    5.0
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    MANA sunset cruise from Ko Olina - the absolute highlight of our trip!!!…read more We are no strangers to Catamaran excursions - trips in the British Virgin Islands, Greece, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. By far, Captain Travis and First Mate Taylor were exceptional, leaving no detail to chance. We were warmly greeted with a drink and were given a very thorough safety briefing. Both were meticulous in their duties to their craft as well as to their guests. The catamaran was immaculate, an outstanding demonstration of the care and maintenance it receives - impressive for a 2008 Cat. Thanks MANA and crews for your care and concern. We had only 5 of us aboard ( they allow a maximum of only 6) which really enhanced the experience. As we got underway drinks were served and then came what I thought was going to be a sampling of local snacks. No, it was a full dinner made by Taylor that was some of the freshest, best food we have had on the Island, followed by a dessert second to none. The other guests dietary restrictions were taken into consideration and we sailed (and for a portion of the trip we were under full sail & not motoring) around with soft Hawaiian reggae playing. The two hours flew by.... We were regaled with stories of the Islands and some very interesting facts. Sure there are less expensive, far more crowded sunset tours... but NOTHING compares to this one. It was worth every cent. When we return we will have already booked this trip before we board our again! Do yourself a favor, splurge on a really personal Hawaiian experience and book this trip. You will be richly rewarded & have memories for years to come! There may be no traffic jams on the extra mile... but you will find on this excursion, Captain Travis & First Mate Taylor are on the extra mile & demonstrate what the extra mile should look like! A very important note - we recommend if you are coming from the Waikīkī area that you plan on leaving early and planning a light lunch at Ko Olina - the Monkeypod, or one of the restaurants in the hotels. The traffic leaving Waikiki in the afternoon is horrible in the afternoon and could take several hours to navigate to Ko Olina.

    Absolutely must do if you're looking for an excursion on the island. The boats are beautiful, the…read moreviews are insane, and the food and drinks are fire. We had Masa and Lia as our crew on board and we LOVED hanging out with them. They were constantly answering all of our questions and serving up the best drinks. Their service truly made our experience. This company has high reviews for a reason. Highly highly recommend booking.

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