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Kualoa Ranch

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Address

Kaneohe, HI 96744, United States

Website

www.kualoa.com

Contact

+1 808-237-7321

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (15K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7:30 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 7:30 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 7:30 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 7:30 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 7:30 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 7:30 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 7:30 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Steven G. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a great first time visit. We took the Movie sites bus tour and enjoyed it greatly. Lots of stunning landscapes to gawk at. There are lots of different tour options, so we are excited to come back for more! The food served here is also pretty good. We spent about 2 hours here....tour then lunch. Loved it!
    21 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Greg B. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best experiences I've had. I had a friend come in to visit and wanted to do some fun things and see some cool places. We had a great time, only a small group on our tour, and a phenomenal guide. We took the movie site tour and had a great experience. Great on-site food and pretty decent souvenir shop. Definitely would go again for a different tour or adventure!
    20 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt P. 2 years ago on Google
    ATV tour was awesome! Highly recommended for everyone, adults and kids/families alike. Both our guides (Austin and Fallon) were GREAT and very funny/knowledgeable and had great personalities. You could tell they loved their job. The trail itself was fun and took us around the entire ranch and valleys. Saw a lot of movie sites and historical locations. Well worth the cost!!!
    14 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dongjing H. 2 months ago on Google • 262 reviews New
    We did the Hollywood movie sites tour. It is a 1.5 hour bus ride with two stops. One is at a bunker with an amazing ocean view outside and many movie displays inside. The other is at the film location of Kong Skulls. A good photo ops that has many giant skulls, a Kong and Jurassic World sign. Overall a laid back tour. The ranch also has a stable with many horses standing just within reach for petting. Will come back again to experience a different tour.

  • 5/5 BBK's B. 3 months ago on Google • 185 reviews New
    Absolutely stunning ranch. Views for days. Highly recommend doing a tour on your trip. I did the Jurassic tour, Levi was my guide and he killed. Such a good time. Stop in at the farmers market and get some local goods. Will definitely be back for an ATV or UTV tour.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is something that is really worth doing. There are lots of options for tours, we did Jurassic Park, which was good. However its more that after you have been, you start recognising the place from many other films and shows from Lost to Magnum to Hawaii Five-0 and even ones i did not expect until I saw it. Jurassic World set has a few surprises. The center is also good. Great range of gifts, good quality food and a good range. We had a great day out here. If you have time is worth doing the Jurassic tour and the Movie set tour. The tour guide was great, she really knew her movies, but was also Hawaiian and knew a lot about the culture and heritage too. All the staff were great.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aditya K. 3 months ago on Google • 126 reviews New
    An absolutely stunningly beautiful place. Reminds you of Jurassic Park. Lush green and absolutely beautiful. The beach across the street is lovely and the views of the Molokai island are spectacular. The blue waters on one side and deep lush green on the other. This place is a must visit on Oahu. The jeep tours looked great but unfortunately they were all booked so probably I'll do it next time. Definitely going to visit this place again on my next trip to Oahu.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David B. 4 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    What a fun time! Well worth the price paid by far! The scenery was amazing. The ATV tour was one of the best things we did while here on the island. Top 2 for sure! The guides were so much fun and knowledgeable about the history of the island. If you are looking for something to make great memories of, this is your place to visit.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason W. 2 months ago on Google • 103 reviews New
    This an absolute must visit experience you honestly should just spend the money and do the 8 hour adventure you will not be disappointed I promise you! My wife booked this for us and I was loving every moment of this. Staff is wonderful and friendly we saw so much of their 10k acre Ranch that was purchased for less than 3500 To see how they have preserved and kept this place I just can’t explain or have the words for what I saw and enjoyed! Thank you so much for this experience… They feed you too on the package we purchased, trust what I saw work every penny! They also have a small private hike on the jungle tour you can walk to the one of the top points of the Ranch and see everything! I took a ton of photos so the ones I posted are just a teaser. Once you get inside of that giant mammoth you’ll see why I did not post them you need to see for yourself!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben Northcutt B. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a great time with the kids on the jungle tour. Got to go on a sunny day and enjoyed the scenery. Our guided stopped at the highest point and we got to take a 10 min hike to some wonderful 360 views. I will say that if you do not like bumpy rides look else where. It is very kids friendly as well. As a bonus you get to see some of the old movie sets.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karina K. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful ranch on which a bunch of movies were shot. A lot of different tours offered. We did a self-driven ATV tour which lasted around 2h. The tour guides were pretty good and did awesome pictures. Most of the road was very easy though. I would say that the tours are priced way too much for what you get and you can see very similar landscapes elsewhere on the island. However, I hope that this money goes into supporting local communities and keeping this site as is, in which case I don’t mind. Definitely book the tours in advance as they get booked up. There is a cafe and a souvenir shop on site. Ah, and keep in mind that you will get very dirty during the tour, so be prepared.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie A. 2 months ago on Google • 75 reviews New
    Probably one of the most beautiful places that I have ever seen. We took the Movie Tour. Even if you aren't a film buff, the scenery alone is worth going to see. It was interesting to learn the role the ranch played in WWII as well. Wear bug spray here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth x. 1 year ago on Google
    We were only able to do one tour on the go city pass. We were able to pay for a second tour while their. She was very informative. We got to taste Macadamia nuts and fish jerky and poi. The Ocean boat tour was informative while in the pond before the Catamaran boat ride and the ride was good. It's not a party boat or a smooth ride expect to get wet. If using go city pass shuttle does pick up early an hour before your scheduled tour. I would have liked to have known the fair was there because we might have rented a car or get on an earlier shuttle. Plan ahead because a lot of tours require reservations.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Masprapa L. 2 months ago on Google • 52 reviews New
    This place is amazing fun and full of beautiful scenery. I chose the adventure tour. It was fun and not boring at all. I think it is because we had a fantastic guide that made everything memorable for me. So I recommend this place as a must if you go to Oahu. By the way, I chose the transportation option with the tour, and it was on time an smooth experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Laguna C. 7 months ago on Google
    A wide variety of tours and experiences are available. We did the Jurassic Adventure Tour, which focused on sites from the Jurassic Park franchise. There are lots of cool props, locations, and trivia from the films. Our tour guide, Sunshine, was efficient, friendly, and had great jokes to make the tour memorable. It was a fantastic stop on our vacation in the islands. Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy O. 2 years ago on Google
    Best experience!! We did the ATV raptors tour. Staff are great and share their knowledge on the sights at the ranch. I would definitely go back. Book well in advanced as the tickets get sold out quickly as its difficult to get tickets the day before or the day of! All you need for the ATV tour is to have a license from wherever you're from. Make sure you wear glasses and a mask that covers your face as you WILL get dirty from the dust and dirt. Thanks for a terrific time!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charleton C. 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Lush and beautiful venue with majestic views! I photographed a destination Wedding there this last season, and there wasn’t time enough to photograph it all. So much property for one of the best wedding venues in Oahu. No wonder movies film there. I highly recommend this venue if you’re getting married or if you want to adventure or tour!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenna L. 5 months ago on Google
    We wanted to do the Jurassic Tour but it was sold out for every day of our trip (if you want that one, book super early!). Our 2nd choice was the Movie Sites Tour which was great! You still get to go to the bunker with lots of props, posters, miniature set, etc. There's a great view of Rainbow Beach and the Hidden Island from up there. You'll also see tons of sites featured in big movies like Jurassic Park/World, King Kong, 50 First Dates, etc. The guides have wonderful knowledge of the sites and history of the area. We love that it is still a working ranch with animals as well as food plants (started due to the pandemic making imports even tougher, but now big enough they can supply food beyond the ranch workers).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexis K. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing. My family (73,68,30,5) all loved this tour so much. I booked the Hollywood movie tour the day before and had no problem at all. Lani was our guide and she was so thorough and fun. She really made things come to life with her story telling. Her personality was very welcoming. Also her video and picture skills were THE BEST!!!! I highly recommend. Even if you don’t get Lani, it will be a trip to remember
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April W. 1 year ago on Google
    We had such an awesome time! We booked in advance for a two hour horseback ride and so glad we did. We weren’t disappointed at all. Probably the best horseback excursion I’ve ever had. You can tell the horses are well cared for and loved. Our guide Ellie was the BEST! So informative about the island and ranch history plus she was just fun! We got to see so many of the movie sights and also wild pigs ☺️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen M. 1 year ago on Google
    We did the Hollywood movie tour and it was so much fun. You do get out and walk at 2 points. I use a cane and it was easily navigable. I use wheelchair at times for distance but I just parked it at loading and walked on. Our tour guide was great. It was neat to learn about the movies filmed at the ranch. The bus is open air so be ready to get a little dusty. Definitely not as bad as if you went on an ATV ride though.,
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maureen M. 1 year ago on Google
    This was fun! We were looking for an 'accessible' tour that allowed us to see the topography and not do a lot of walking. I felt we got our 'money's worth' on this one. The bus was open and breezy and we could see well from every seat. They stopped at various movie set locations, some with parts of the set remaining, others we had to use our 'imagination'. The tour guide Brandon was informative and easy to understand, with a fun sense of humor. Would recommend especially if you have kids or others who find lots of walking difficult but want to see the beauty of Oahu!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Courtney M. 5 months ago on Google
    Must do!! We did the zip line tour…all I can say it was fantastic! Our guides- Gabe, Nathan, and the other guy I can’t remember his name were PHENOMENAL! They took such good care of us and made us feel like family! You could tell they like working together. Beautiful sceneries all round. We went on the 8:30 tour and there was only 7 of us. I would suggest going early for the smaller group size. Highly highly recommend this trip!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samuel S. 5 months ago on Google
    Tour guide Sam was awesome and made the trip extra memorable. It was great, being a lifelong fan of Jurassic park, to see all of the different sites/sets they used in several of the films. We also got a chance to see some other tv/movie sets from throughout the years.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cece K. 2 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    This place is wonderful and a MUST SEE! We did a series of activities here including horseback riding with Rebecca (which was my personal favorite). We also did UTV riding with Matt and Crystal which was awesome and both myself and my husband got to drive! Lastly we did the zip lining tour which was on our bucket list for Hawaii and it did NOT disappoint (ugh I can’t remember our awesome tour guides names)! All of the tour guides here are amazing! They all were able to answer questions about Hawaii, the ranch itself, the culture and history. Would highly recommend any of the tours here!

  • 5/5 Angel F. 4 months ago on Google
    We had so much fun! It had rained recently, so not too much dust on the UTV tour. There were three stops and they went by pretty quickly. It was a full two hours for sure though!! I just wish the UTV’s had brake lights.

  • 5/5 RAY K. 6 months ago on Google
    Best experience to see the beauty of Hawaii. From the eastern mountains to the sea shore. The people working the ranch were awesome, full of knowledge and history and most pleasant to be around. I won't forget the day that I spent there. It was an awesome experience!

  • 5/5 Kelly C. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow! So much fun. We did the ATV tour and it was awesome. So much fun. The guides were great and the scenery was amazing. You will not regret stopping here. Highlight of our trip for sure. If you want to spend time at the movie sites, take the bus tour. If you want to view the scenery and have a blast...do the ATV raptor your. Also...be prepared to get very dusty.

  • 5/5 Laura L. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    My boyfriend and I did the 1.5 hour Jeep tour and we had a great time. We are huge fans of Jurassic World so seeing part of the set was amazing! Great value for the price. The guide was knowledgeable. It was somewhat bumpy but I guess it is also part of the experience.

  • 5/5 Ian 6 months ago on Google
    First of all, it is such a beautiful area of the island. The views are amazing. As for the tours, we did the ziplining and ATV tour. All of our tour guides were great. Funny and very friendly. The zip lines and ATV drive were very fun and would recommend either.

  • 5/5 Lore 5 months ago on Google
    Fun place with an assortment of adventures to experience plus a gift shop and food available with helpful and friendly staff. We tried the Jurassic tour by atv and it was fun. You drive your own ATV and follow in a group. Prices are on the very high side so be prepared but the views are wonderful.

  • 5/5 Jody H. 5 months ago on Google
    Did the Raptor UTV tour with Dani and Logan. What an amazing adventure ! These 2 were phenomenal with their knowledge and stories/history of the ranch. They were a blast and a lot of fun going through the mountains and hills at 50mph !! ( Not really 50mph) They just made the whole experience worth getting dirty over ! A ton of laughs and great stories they shared. They really seem to enjoy what they do and this is evident by their actions as well as making sure everyone is safe. Really appreciate their time and the passion they shared with us. Will definitely return !

  • 5/5 Thomas G. 5 months ago on Google
    Two hour UTV experience was great. Don't wear your best shoes or clothes as it is pretty dirty. Great sites. Pro tip, if going with your spouse or significant other, let them sit in the back seat with the camera. Guide doesn't stop for everything.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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