Kualoa Ranch is a 4,000-acre private nature reserve and working cattle ranch on Oahu’s windward coast. Set in the lush Kaʻaʻawa “Jurassic Valley,” it’s famed for dramatic mountains, open valleys, historic Hawaiian sites, and iconic filming locations from movies and TV. Explore by guided tour for breathtaking scenery, engaging cultural stories, and outdoor adventure.
Kualoa Ranch is about 24 miles from Waikiki, typically a 45–60 minute drive depending on traffic. Allow extra time during peak hours or consider tours with a Waikiki shuttle (advance reservation required).
Yes. UTV, Jurassic Adventure, and Zipline tours frequently sell out. Book several weeks ahead—earlier during holidays and school breaks—to secure preferred times.
For dedicated Jurassic Valley stops, choose the Jurassic Adventure Tour. If you want a broader mix of titles and filming locations, the Hollywood Movie Sites Tour is a great option.
Likely, yes. Expect dust in dry weather and mud when it rains. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, closed-toe shoes, and consider bringing a spare shirt or small towel.
Many tours are family-friendly, but requirements vary. Zipline typically has higher age/weight minimums; UTV drivers must meet minimum age, with younger guests riding as passengers. Check each tour’s detailed restrictions before booking.
Yes. On-site dining is available, and some packages include lunch. You’ll also find snacks and beverages at the café and items in the gift shop. Check your chosen tour for inclusions.
Our driver who picked us up was watching a program on his phone and not paying attention to the road. Once we arrived and started our UTV tour it was amazing and worth every dollar. Our tour guide was excellent. The only... more
CloseWas a nice and fun experience never. Weather was really nice in the afternoon. There so much to do and see not enough time for everything lol . We also had a really good tour guid his name was Sam .
Sam was a great leader and the ranch was a great experience we will never forget !
This was an awesome tour! Our tour guides were amazing and shared some incredible stories about the ranch, the movies and the island itself.
Thought everything what amazing. Stopped at all the areas for pictures and Ivan our guide was tremendous. Could not have had a better experience!!!
We had such a wonderful time. Our guides were excellent and very knowledgeable. The ONLY complaint we had was the fact that the ATV’s could be a little cleaner other than that, it was a great experience.