All Reviews for Kualoa Ranch Jurassic Valley Tours

I chose the movie village tour and jeep drive. There were many stunning viewpoints, and the weather was great. The chicken steak for lunch was very delicious.

映画村ツアーとジープドライブを選択。絶景ポイントがたくさんあり、天気もよくて最高だった。お昼のチキンステーキがとてもおいしかった。

We are residents in Hawaii, actually we moved here from California about 5 years ago and while kids are off school on their fall break, I decided to take them out. I didn't realize there's actually a lot to do and see here, thanks to my cousin, Emily, who works for VELTRA that recommended me to do these things.

Kualoa Ranch is amazingly beautiful! We checked-in at 8:00am to do the Full Day Experience Pass and it was the perfect time as we were able to do four different activities. We did the Jungle Expedition and although it was a really bumpy ride (which is quite fun actually), the view of the Chinaman's hat island upon reaching the top after our small hike was breathtaking! We did the Ocean Voyaging which is nice also as we got to see the view of the windward side from a far, the Ranch & Movie Tour, and the Ancient Fishing Grounds & Tropical Gardens Tour. Buffet lunch was also included in the Value Pass and the menu items are so ono(delicous)! Overall, it was a really fun and exciting experience!

There was a couple in their twenties from Japan, a man in his thirties who seemed to be a relative, and a couple in their twenties from America in the same group. A total of six people, four men and two women, participated in the two-hour course.
Since the buggy does not have power steering, it requires some "strength" to operate the steering wheel. This adds to the fun of driving the buggy. There is a steep cliff behind and the ocean in front. It is a nearly flat grassland (RUNCH) sandwiched between them. Driving a buggy through nature gives you a feeling of being embraced by the great outdoors. There was an explanation that "Jurassic Park and other movies" were filmed here, but I am not interested in that; I would rather have more time to drive the buggy. The majestic mountains and ocean are likely the appeal of this activity. A little more attention, such as providing bottled water, would be appreciated. Taking a break while drinking cold water and enjoying the scenery...
This might be an unusual "experience"...

私の他に日本人の２０代の夫婦とその親戚らしき３０代男性と２０代のアメリカ人のカップルが同じ組にいました。男性４名女性２名の計６名が２時間コースで参加しました。
バギーはパワーステアリングでない為、ハンドル操作には「力」が必要です。それがバギー操作を面白くしている。背面には、切立つた崖（山）があり、正面は海である。それらに挟まれたほぼ平坦な草原（RUNCH）である。大自然の中を「自分で運転する」バギーで走るのは正に自然に抱かれている感情である。ここで「ジェラシクパークや他の映画」が撮影されたとの説明があるが、私には興味がない、それより多くの時間をバギー運転をさせて欲しい。雄大な山と海がこのアクテブィテーの魅力だろう。飲料水（ボトル）の提供をする等、少し細やかな配慮が必要です。冷たい水を飲みながら景色を見ながらの休息・・・・
ここれは、異質の「体験」かも知れない・・・・・

This was my second time in Hawaii, and while I was exploring what to do, I thought, "This is it!" when I found horseback riding. Although there are tours available through Japanese travel agencies that include transportation, I rented a car and went on my own.

It was my first time riding, but the horses were very well-behaved. With just the simple reins operation I learned at the beginning, they listened to me perfectly, which made me feel very safe while riding.

As I enjoyed the scenery in the vast area, two hours flew by, and I thought it wasn't nearly enough. Just as I got off the horse, my legs suddenly gave out, and I was surprised myself (laughs).

The instructions were all in English, but even someone like me, who only understands basic English, was fine. Since I participated alone, the cowgirl (?) occasionally checked in on me and chatted, which was also fun.

I want to do this again when I go to Hawaii!

今回ハワイは2度目で、何をやろうかなぁ～と色々探していた時に、これだ！と思ったのが乗馬でした。
送迎付きの日本の旅行代理店のツアーでも行けるようですが、私はレンタカーを借りて、自力で行ってきました♪
私は初めての乗馬でしたが、とってもお利口な馬たちで、最初に教えてもらった簡単な手綱の操作だけで、しっかり言うことを聞いてくれるので、とても安心して乗馬ができます。
広大な敷地の中、景色を眺めていたら2時間があっという間で、まだまだ全然足りないわ～と思っていたら、馬から降りた途端に足がガクッとなり、自分でもびっくりしました（笑）
ずっと英語の案内でしたが、簡単な英語しか分からない程度の私でも大丈夫でした。ひとり参加だったので、途中何度かカウガール（？）のお姉さんが気を遣って話しかけてくれたりして、それもまた楽しかったです。
ハワイに行ったらまたやりたいです！

The horse was smart and cute, and the scenery, weather, and staff were all wonderful. It was a great experience!!! I thought the 2-hour course might be too long, but it was just the right amount of time.

馬はおりこうさんで、可愛くて、景色もお天気も、スタッフも、みんな素晴らしかったです。良い体験でした！！！
2時間コースは長いかなと思いましたが、ちょうど良い時間でした。

I rode Boomer and he was great. The views were outstanding and the staff was friendly. Kualoa Ranch is gorgeous !!!

This tour was the highlight of the trip! Marshall, our guide, was so informative and he kept making sure I was doing ok. Our ages ranged from 17 to 67 and yes, I'm the 67 yr. old. He showed so much interest in making this such a fun experience as well as a learning experience. Thanks to the Kualoa Ranch for having someone like him to make sure us novice ATV riders had the best time ever. I would do this again in a heartbeat!

I went on a trip to Hawaii with my parents to create memories. It was a great place with beautiful nature. It's good because both children and adults can enjoy it. The food wasn't delicious.

両親を連れてのハワイ旅行
思い出作りに行って来ました
大自然の良い場所でした
子供から大人まで楽しめるので良いです。
ご飯は美味しくない

we attended ATV ride. This is our third time.
at this time, my mother in law and father in law and 2 other family did the activity.
And I and my 2.5 yrs old girl planed to wait their riding.
However, a step, whose name was Sarah, invite us to her jeep.
the jeep for the dropped out.
So we could go along with our family.
I really thank to her invitation.

when we finised the journey, I represenst my gratuity to her, but she said no thank, It her pleasure.
I think that she has consciousness of master.

thanks to sarah

I thought it might be tough due to my age, but my initial anxiety faded quickly, and I had a great time for a full two hours. The guide spoke English, so there were parts where I didn't fully understand the discussions about movie filming. The buggy itself requires quite a bit of use of the shoulder and back muscles, as well as the right thumb for the accelerator. We went on a course that can only be experienced in a buggy, and while we weren't going super fast, there was just the right amount of thrill, making it a great memory. They lend you goggles, but your face and hands will get covered in dust. I recommend bringing a backpack or something that leaves your hands free for your belongings.

年齢的に厳しいかなとも思ったのですが、不安だったのは最初だけで、２時間たっぷり楽しめました。ガイドさんは英語なので、ところどころで映画撮影の話をされた時には、わからないことも多かったです。バギー自体は、肩と背中の筋肉と、アクセルである右の親指を結構使います。バギーでしか味わえないようなコースを最後に回ったり、そんなにスピードを出しているわけではないけれど適度なスリルもあっていい思い出になりました。ゴーグルを貸してくれますが、顔や手は土ぼこりで真っ黒になります。荷物はリュックなと手のあくものがおすすめ。

We took the 4pm ride, and it was good that it wasn't so hot for riding a horse. The mountains, forests, and the ocean view were absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed a lot!

I chose the movie village tour and cruise. I was worried because I had a one-and-a-half-year-old child with me, but we had a great time. It was also nice that lunch was included. The movie village tour was excellent, and the guide was very good.

映画村ツアーとクルーズを選択しました。1歳半の子供を連れていったので、心配しましたが、とても楽しむことができました。ランチもついていたのでとてもよかったです。
映画村ツアーもガイドさんがとてもよかったです。

Really fantastic tour! Lots of history, movie sets, Pearl Harbor ties..really great. Private tour ate where Obama ate at.

Second visit to Kualoa Ranch!
Last time I did horseback riding and a jeep tour, so this time I wanted to enjoy more horseback riding and signed up for a two-hour session!
I took a bus transfer to get to Kualoa Ranch. (You can also go by yourself! It takes about 1.5 hours, so if you have the early tour, it’s risky if you miss the bus.)
We arrived a bit early, so we took photos of the horses and the mountains to make use of our time.
You can store your valuables in a coin locker for $5 (you get $3 back).
After watching a simple Japanese video, it was time for horseback riding!
They seem to select a horse that suits each person.
The horses are very smart and didn’t act up at all.
It might get a bit boring towards the end, but I felt that one hour wasn’t enough, so I was satisfied.
We also saw places used for movie filming, but since the explanations were in English, I couldn’t understand anything at all. We were at the back, so when they explained at the front, we couldn’t hear anything...
There is a guide at the back too, but there weren’t any explanations like that.

They took a photo of me and my friend with my camera (just once though).
By the way, you can buy a photo of yourself on the horse for $15.

Riding through the forest while looking at the sea and mountains was very enjoyable.
Thank you!

二回目のクアロア牧場！
前回は乗馬＋ジープツアーだったので、今回はたっぷり乗馬を楽しみたいと思い、二時間で申込しました！
クアロア牧場へはバスを乗り継ぎ、行きました。（自力でも行けます！！1.5hぐらいかかるので、朝一のツアーだと、バスを逃したら危険です。）
私たちは早めに着いてしまったので、馬の写真や山の写真を撮り、時間を活用していました。
貴重品は5ドルでコインロッカーに預けることが出来ます！（3ドルバックされます）
簡単な日本語のビデオを見て、いざ乗馬！
おそらくその人に合った馬をセレクトされています。
馬もとても賢く、暴れることもありませんでした。
ちょっと後半は飽きるかもしれませんが、1時間では物足りないと感じたので満足です。
映画の撮影に使われた場所なども見ますが、英語での説明につき、まったく理解出来ませんでした。そもそも、私たちは後ろのほうにいたので、先頭で説明されるとまったく聞こえず、、、
後ろにもガイドはいますが、とくにそういった説明はありません。

持参したカメラで友達と写真も撮ってくれました。（一回だけだけど）
ちなみに15ドルで自分が馬に乗った写真を買うことも出来ます。

林の中を進み、海や山を眺めながらの乗馬はとても楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました！

The ranch and the ride was well worth the trip. My wife and I always try to go riding when we go on vacation. The ranch was easy to find, well organized, safe, and unbelievably gorgeous. Our guide was super nice and informative.

The instruction was quick and they send you off on your own on a very quick test course. Ive never rode ATVs before and was very nervous but after a while I got used to it. We rode in a line there were 6 of us total including in the guide. I was starting to get tired (it was 85 degrees out) and hands were feeling sore I kept wondering when we were going to stop for a break. We eventually did and the views were breathtaking. The guide let us take some pictures. I was expecting the guide to stop at certain locations and tell us which movies were filmed where, but he barely talked. He just said "Yeah 50 first dates was filmed on the other side of this mountain, so was Jurassic Park.." I already knew that before this "tour" so I didn't learn anything new :( Overall the ride was fun I just expected more.

Tip: They offer you shower caps before you put on the helmet and please do get it!! The helmets smell so bad.

It was my first time riding horses, and I felt scared and worried when I saw so many horses, but my anxiety disappeared once I got on. They were very cute and smart horses that guided me well. I was also impressed by the magnificent scenery! However, two hours might be a bit long. I got a little sleepy along the way.

乗馬は初めてで、沢山の馬を目の当たりにしたとき怖くなり、心配になりましたが乗った時には不安もなくなりました。とても可愛く利口な馬たちで誘導してくれます。壮大な景色にも感激しました〜
ただ、2時間は少し長いかもしれません。途中で眠くなってしまいました。

We participated as four adults, and that experience is something you can't have in Japan!

I've visited Hawaii many times, but why didn't I do this before?

I'll definitely go next time, right?! Yes, I will!

Thank you, mischievous Spark!

大人4人で参加しましたが、あの体験は日本では経験出来ないですね！

ハワイは何度も訪れましたが、なんで今までやらなかったのか？

次回も行くでしょ？！
イヤッ！行くね！

やんちゃなスパーク君ありがとう。

We participated as a family of five, including our two high school children. We had previously toured the filming locations by jeep, but this was our first time going on horseback. It was a wonderful experience, feeling the great outdoors on our skin.

高校生の子供ふたりを含む家族５人で参加しました。
以前ジープでロケ地をまわった事がありましたが馬に乗って行くのは
初めてで大自然の風を肌で感じながら素晴らしい体験をしました。

My daughter and I only had two days in Hawaii and I am so glad that two hours of it was riding at Kualoa Ranch. It was a wonderful way to see the beautiful scenery of the island and learn some interesting history of the area. The horses were great even in the windy weather and our guides friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

This is my second time participating. My first experience was riding a horse. The horses at Kualoa are very gentle, and since the ride is slow, it wasn't as scary as I had thought. I was so impressed by the magnificent scenery of the Kualoa mountains that I decided to try again. Last time, I took the two-hour course starting at 3:30 PM, and this time I chose the two-hour course starting at 11:45 AM.

I felt that the course starting at noon had less space for moving around the ranch and a shorter riding time compared to last time. I was wondering, "Did we go to that place last time? Are we turning back here?" The staff was also quiet and didn't engage in much conversation, which made communication minimal. Last time, there were mostly Western students, so it was a cheerful and very enjoyable ride. This time, there were mostly Japanese people, including families and elderly individuals, which might have influenced the staff's approach, but it was quite disappointing. The scenery is truly amazing. I recommend Kualoa for those who are riding horses for the first time.

今回で2回目の参加です。前回乗馬初体験でした。クアロアの馬はとても大人しいですし、ゆっくりライドするので、思っていたほど怖くなかったです。クアロアの山々の雄大な景色に感動したので、再挑戦しました。前回は２時間コースの最終回１５：３０からのコース、今回は2時間コースの11：４５からのコースにしました。
今回のお昼スタートのコースは前回に比べ、牧場内の移動が狭く乗馬時間が短いと感じました。前回はあそこの場所まで行ったよね？ここで引き返すの？と・・・。スタッフも無口でおしゃべりもせず、あまりコミニケーション取ってきませんでした。前回は欧米人の学生達ばかりだったので、陽気でとても楽しいライドだったのですが。今回は日本人ばかりで家族連れやご年配の方が多かったので、そのような対応になったのかもしれませんが、とても残念でした。景色は本当に最高です。初めての乗馬される方はクアロアをおすすめします。

My girlfriend and I had such a wonderful time here at Kualoa Ranch. The horses were very well trained, tamed, and talented. This was our first time getting up on horses, and man I looked like Zorro. My girlfriend has such a strong, muscular, and smart horse, and luckily for here his name was Romeo. My horse was named Shay and he was just like me, always hungry. He stopped every ten minutes to eat grass, but I had to let him do it secretively. We had great views of the ocean and the mountain range of Kualoa Ranch, however getting pictures will be hard because you will need to make sure you are 100% focused and attentive of your horse and for your own personal safety. Our guide was great and she even took a couple pictures for me before our tour started. We had an excellent time and would recommend this to anyone.

My friend found this recommendation on trip advisor and it really was such a great experience. From start to finish they picked us up promptly, got us checked in at the ranch, gave a quick lesson guide, and off we went and I do love an active tour on atvs! Nice tour guides and staff. Would do it again.

The 1 hr was not what I expected.. we barely got on the horses and came back.. at most we have been 20-25 min on the horse. Then we took the 2 hr ride which was quite different and definitely worth it!
They said that the time it takes to get us on the horses is included in this "x hour" ride which it doesn't seem fair to me.. for a large group (12-15 people) it does take 15-20 min to get us all on the horses and get started.. so 25 min left for riding for the 1 hr ride(??).. hmm.. kind of expensive ride..

My 17-year-old grandson and his girlfriend rode the ATV's and very much enjoyed it. I felt the equipment could have been in better maintained condition as well as the helmet selection was a bit limited. I would also suggest that the ranch consider offering the side-by-side UTV's as an alternative as they drive more like a car for those who might not be comfortable on an ATV and can carry a second passenger.

We had a really good time on the ATV Tour with Steve. Sadly it was rainy but it was very cool! We had a great time on the 2 hour tour!

I got on the buggy without much expectation, but it was exhilarating to race across the vast ranch at such high speed!

Choosing 2 hours instead of 1 hour was the right decision! Even 2 hours felt too short because it was so much fun.

It's not cheap, but it's worth the experience.

It was the most enjoyable part of my 5-day stay.

By the way, your clothes won't get too dirty, but the dust is intense, so your face will get dirty.

あまり期待せずバギーに乗り込みましたが、とてもとても早いスピードで広大な牧場を走るバギーは爽快です！

1時間でなく2時間で正解！2時間でも楽しすぎて早く感じるほどです。
安くはないですが、体験する価値ありです。

5日間滞在して一番楽しかったです。

ちなみにあまり服は汚れませんが、土埃がすごいので顔は汚れます。

Since my child loves animals, we decided to go horseback riding as a family. Based on reviews mentioning the beautiful scenery, we chose the horseback riding experience at Kualoa Ranch.

We were a bit anxious since we had to gather at the ranch individually, but fortunately, we passed by the ranch on a sightseeing bus we took the day before. Our family rented a car to get there, but it seemed like some people arrived by bus.

In March, the weather in Hawaii can be unpredictable, and it turned out that we rode in heavy rain that morning. Luckily, it cleared up in the afternoon, and the scenery became even more magical. As we swayed on the horse's back in the vast ranch, which has been used for many movie shoots, I felt like I could forget where I was.

Perhaps because the ranch staff had worked in the rain that morning, some of them had a slightly arrogant attitude from a Japanese perspective, but most were kind and helpful. However, I think it would be beneficial to be somewhat accustomed to listening to English. The height of the horse's back was higher than I imagined, and it might be a bit challenging to control the horse while listening to English instructions.

子供が動物大好きなので家族で乗馬をすることにしました。景色がきれいというクチコミから、クアロア牧場の乗馬体験に決めました。

牧場までは各自で集合なので不安だったのですが、たまたま前日参加した島内観光バスで牧場の前を通ったので良かったです。私たち家族はレンタカーを借りて行きましたが、バスで来ている人もいるようでした。

３月のハワイは天気については運次第なので、この日の午前中は土砂降りの雨の中を乗馬したそうです。幸い午後は曇りとなり、むしろ一層景色が幻想的になり、たくさんの映画のロケに使われているという広大な牧場の中を馬の背中に揺られていると、自分が一体どこにいるのか忘れてしまいそうな錯覚に陥りました。

牧場の人々は午前中に雨の中で仕事をしたせいか、日本人の感覚からするとちょっと横柄な態度の人もいましたが、大部分の人は親切に教えてくれました。ただ、ある程度英語のリスニングに慣れていた方がいいかと思いました。馬の背中は想像以上に高く、英語の指示を聞きながら馬を操るのは少し難しいかもしれないです。

My girlfriend and I had an enjoyable ride through Kualoa Ranch on 12/30/13. Our guides were Kai and Karissa ( I believe I got the names right). The terrain in which you ride through is beautiful, it takes your breath away. We learned the history of the ranch and about what has taken place there over the years. Would definitely recommend this to anyone!!

I purchased only the tickets and went by rental car. Since I had gone horseback riding before, this time I headed to Secret Island. After about a five-minute boat ride, we arrived at the island. It felt more like a private beach connected to the mainland rather than an island. Unfortunately, due to the bad weather, I couldn't go into the sea... I'll try again for a rematch.

チケットのみの購入で、レンタカーで行きました。
以前乗馬したので、今回はシークレットアイランドへ。
船に乗って５分ほどで島？に到着。島とゆうよりか陸続きの貸し切りビーチといった感じです。あいにくの天気で海に入れず・・・またリベンジします