Hawaii · KUALOA RANCH TOURS
The valley behind the ranch is where Jurassic Park, Lost and Kong were filmed, and it is still cattle country. These 15 compare the bus tour, the ATV trails, the horseback rides and the zipline on price, minimum age and how long you spend in the valley.
Ride a vintage bus through 4,000-acre Kualoa Ranch with a guide such as Dom, Elsy, Anna Marie, or Trevor. See filming sites from Jurassic Park, Lost, and Pearl Harbor, visit a WWII bunker, and enjoy views of Kaneohe Bay and the Ko’olau Range.
“Must visit if you are in Oahu. Especially if you are a movie buff. The weather was perfect for us. The tour is well timed.”
Drive or ride a family-friendly UTV through Kualoa Ranch’s Ka’a’awa Valley with a guide. Expect muddy trails, seasonal streams, movie locations, mountain and ocean views, and stories about the ranch. Drivers must be 21 or older with a valid license. Children must be at least 5.
“Great Tour Guides, they brought the scenery a nice subtitle. I especially liked the view of the other islands and fish traps.”
Ride an open-air vehicle through Hakipuʻu rainforest with guides such as Jamie, Hank, or Garrett. Expect bumpy stream beds, movie locations linked to Jurassic World and Kong: Skull Island, local stories, and a short optional walk to wide valley and ocean views. Arrive 45 minutes early.
“We took the jungle expedition tour. The sight was amazing. I highly recommend this ride.”
Ride into Kualoa Ranch’s rugged backcountry in a Swiss Pinzgauer or Ford F-350, with a driver-guide sharing Hawaiian history, ranch stories, plant life, and movie-site details. Expect steep trails, a remote coastal lookout, Moliʻi Pond, Chinaman’s Hat, and a genuinely bumpy ride.
“It was a fun bumpy tour. The tour guide was great. The only downfall was I would liked to have seen some dinosaurs for Jurassic.”
Ride an open-air safari vehicle through Kualoa, Hakipu’u, and Ka’a’awa Valleys with a guide such as Bri, Ian, or Garrett. Stop at Jurassic Park and Jurassic World filming sites, including the Indominus Rex paddock, bunkers, dinosaur cages, and the T-Rex ambush location.
“Paid £125pp for the experience. Its a 2.5hr tour and you stop at 4 movie locations. Its very expensive for what it is. Our tour guide was good and very knowlegable. But I felt overall it was very drawn out for only 4 stops and a very expensive experience. The highlight was the Indominus rex paddock. Would I do it again - no. But I am glad I did it for the Indominus rex paddock 20 people at £125pp = £2500 per tour bus.”
Drive an open-air Raptor UTV through Kualoa Ranch’s Kaʻaʻawa Valley, stopping at movie locations and scenic viewpoints while an English-speaking guide shares Hawaiian history and local stories. You can drive or ride, but drivers must be at least 21 and all participants should expect dust, mud, and rain.
“Loved every second of it! Such a great tour with amazing movie sites and historical culture.”
Ride through Kualoa Ranch with an English-speaking guide such as Jimmy, Trevor, Chris, or Elsie, stopping at film sites from Jurassic Park, Jumanji, Godzilla, and Kong Skull Island. You’ll see props, mountain and ocean views, and a WWII bunker during this 90-minute tour.
“See ally enjoyed seeing the areas of old movie sets”
At Kualoa Ranch, you’ll ride tandem ziplines from 200 feet to a quarter mile, cross suspension bridges, and hike short forest trails in Ka’a’awa Valley. Guides such as Burton, Ethan, JT, Annie, and Jordan keep the pace safe and lively. Wear closed-toe shoes and expect some steep walking.
“Enjoying my family! The crew did an awesome job guiding! I would recommend! I would go again and again!”
Explore three sides of Kualoa Ranch in one day: ride a vintage bus through Kaʻaʻawa Valley, take a bumpy rainforest expedition into Jurassic World country, and tour Kualoa’s gardens and ancient fishpond by trolley. An English-speaking guide and buffet lunch are included.
You’ll ride at a calm walking pace through Kualoa Ranch with a local guide, passing Kaʻaʻawa Valley, forest trails, WWII bunkers, and Jurassic Park filming sites. Guides such as Iris, Jake, and Belinda are praised for patient instruction and local stories. Bring sunscreen, long pants, and a camera.
“Amazing! We got to see such beautiful views and had a great guide that was very helpful and knowledgeable when we were riding. This was our first time riding and we felt very safe and had so much fun! I would highly recommend this on your list of activities to do.”
Ride about six miles through Kualoa and Ka'a'awa valleys on a quiet Yamaha pedal-assist e-bike. Your guide leads four or five stops for scenery, ranch stories, and film locations. The two-hour tour suits confident bike riders age 10 and up, but it still requires steady pedaling.
“The ranch is absolutely beautiful. The novice level mountain bike experience was more or less tourist history and Hollywood tour VS an actual mountain bike experience. You should change mountain bike tour to an e-bike tour since you are riding on gravel and paved roads. You also could have saved a ton of money on purchasing e-bikes at 2k$ vs electric mountain bikes at 10k$. I would be nice to be able to purchase a private mountain bike tour instead of being with a large group. Think it would be rad if you offered 2 separate tours, a historical Hollywood tour and also offer more of a mountain bike tour…”
You’ll ride an open-air vehicle through Kualoa Ranch’s Jurassic Valley for 150 minutes, stopping at Jurassic Park and Jurassic World filming sites, props, and photo points. An English-speaking guide leads the tour. Bring identification, arrive 45 minutes early, and expect bumpy roads and little shelter from rain.
“Es wäre schön gewesen zu wissen, dass man sich ausweisen muss also Pass benötigt wird beim einchecken. Tour war gut, hätten gern zwei Stops mehr eingelegt. Aufgrund von starkem Regen wurden wir sehr nass im offenem Wagen ca 20 Personen.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Kualoa Ranch 45 minutes before departure, then head to Secret Island for beach time, kayaking, paddleboarding, volleyball, table tennis, horseshoes, and hammock lounging. Choose three hours or a six-hour visit with lunch included.
“I loved it most relaxing day and beautiful scenery”
You’ll ride for about two hours through Kualoa Ranch’s Jurassic Valley with an English-speaking guide. Expect a calm, beginner-friendly horseback outing on forest paths and dirt tracks, with mountain views, a safety briefing, required helmets, and no trotting or galloping.
You’ll zip 200 feet above Kualoa Ranch on seven tandem lines, cross two suspension bridges, and hike five short trails through Jurassic Valley. English-speaking instructors cover safety, Hawaiian traditions, and local plants and animals. Plan three hours, closed-toe shoes, and an early arrival for check-in.
“Excelente atención de los guías ! Siempre atentos y buscando hacerte sentir una buena experiencia”
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