Experience our familiar Ka’a’awa Valley, known as Hollywood’s “Hawaii Backlot,” to see where over 200 of Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster movies and TV shows have been filmed since the 1950’s.
Hop aboard a vintage school bus and take a photo of yourself at the infamous Jurassic Park fallen tree, the bunkers from both Jurassic World’s, the boneyard from KONG Skull Island, the scavenger hunting grounds from Finding ‘Ohana, Godzilla’s footprints, see many other locations including the famous “penguin” road site from 50 First Dates, and numerous Hawaii Five-O and some LOST areas, like Hurley’s golf course! You might even see a filming in progress! You will also stop at an amazing WWII army bunker, built entirely into the side of the mountain range. There you’ll find movie posters, props and memorabilia from lots of the movies filmed at Kualoa through the years, as well as some cool WWII artifacts and exhibits.
Schedule:
- Availability: Daily
- Tour Times: Available from 8:20 AM to 3:30 PM
- Duration: 90 Minutes
Restrictions/Requirements:
- Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult on all tours.
- No food allowed on tour vehicles.
- Photo IDs matching the names on the reservation must be shown at check-in.
Location: Kualoa Ranch
Address: 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/M3d2jjM7LXv
Round-trip transportation with pick-up from Selected Waikiki hotels is available upon request for an additional fee. Subject to availability. See Transportation Tab for more details
Please Note: Round-Trip Transportation is only available for tours with a start time no earlier than 9:15 AM.
Special Notes:
- PLEASE ARRIVE 1 HOUR PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED TOUR TIME FOR BRIEFING.
- Closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
***Please note: Due to high demand, this tour is on request. We will try to confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order. A dedicated staff member will be in touch by phone and email.***
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure location.
Option 1:
- 7:15 AM – Twin Fin Waikiki Hotel – Paoakalani Ave (outside hotel entrance)
- 7:30 AM – Sheraton Waikiki Hotel (Aloha Landing, bus depot)
- 7:45 AM – Hilton Hawaiian Village (Grand Islander Bus Depot)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 1:00 PM
Option 2:
- 7:15 AM – Twin Fin Waikiki Hotel – Paoakalani Ave (outside hotel entrance)
- 7:30 AM – Sheraton Waikiki Hotel (Aloha Landing, bus depot)
- 7:45 AM – Hilton Hawaiian Village (Grand Islander Bus Depot)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 3:45 PM
Option 3:
- 7:15 AM – Twin Fin Waikiki Hotel – Paoakalani Ave (outside hotel entrance)
- 7:30 AM – Sheraton Waikiki Hotel (Aloha Landing, bus depot)
- 7:45 AM – Hilton Hawaiian Village (Grand Islander Bus Depot)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 4:30 PM
Option 4:
- 8:00 AM – Twin Fin Waikiki Hotel – Paoakalani Ave (outside hotel entrance)
- 8:15 AM – Sheraton Waikiki Hotel (Aloha Landing, bus depot)
- 8:30 AM – Hilton Hawaiian Village (Grand Islander Bus Depot)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 3:45 PM
Option 5:
- 8:00 AM – Twin Fin Waikiki Hotel – Paoakalani Ave (outside hotel entrance)
- 8:15 AM – Sheraton Waikiki Hotel (Aloha Landing, bus depot)
- 8:30 AM – Hilton Hawaiian Village (Grand Islander Bus Depot)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 4:30 PM
Option 6:
- 8:00 AM – Twin Fin Waikiki Hotel – Paoakalani Ave (outside hotel entrance)
- 8:15 AM – Sheraton Waikiki Hotel (Aloha Landing, bus depot)
- 8:30 AM – Hilton Hawaiian Village (Grand Islander Bus Depot)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 5:50 PM
Option 7:
- 10:00 AM – Twin Fin Waikiki Hotel – Paoakalani Ave (outside hotel entrance)
- 10:15 AM – Sheraton Waikiki Hotel (Aloha Landing, bus depot)
- 10:30 AM – Hilton Hawaiian Village (Grand Islander Bus Depot)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 3:45 PM
Option 8:
- 10:00 AM – Twin Fin Waikiki Hotel – Paoakalani Ave (outside hotel entrance)
- 10:15 AM – Sheraton Waikiki Hotel (Aloha Landing, bus depot)
- 10:30 AM – Hilton Hawaiian Village (Grand Islander Bus Depot)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 4:30 PM
Option 9:
- 10:00 AM – Twin Fin Waikiki Hotel – Paoakalani Ave (outside hotel entrance)
- 10:15 AM – Sheraton Waikiki Hotel (Aloha Landing, bus depot)
- 10:30 AM – Hilton Hawaiian Village (Grand Islander Bus Depot)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 5:50 PM
Please Note: Round-Trip Transportation is only available for tours with a start time no earlier than 9:15 AM.
All transportation will have to be reserved in advance on an upon availability basis.
Tour Reviews
We actually wanted to book a package but those were sold out. However we really really enjoyed this tour ..I think the duration was just perfect for families with little kids, it was fun to ride a school bus ..forget about movies ..natural beauty of this ranch is stunning, mountains, ground, drives, ocean view everything actually magical and every single turn is beautiful. Our guide was nice, very knowledgeable and helpful ..she wanted to make sure everybody is enjoying safely, took great pictures of ours.
We took a tour on a large forest green bus with our infant and two kids, ages 9 and 11. The views were spectacular! Kids got to see where the tv show, LOST, and Jurassic Park were filmed… and we got off the bus here and there to take pics. You have to get to the ranch an hour before the tour starts, as it takes time to park your car and find your tour (lots of different types of tours at the ranch). Book in advance, as space fills up fast! Worth every penny.
I loved our guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I was a little bit lost with some of the movies since I haven’t watched them all. But because of the way the tour guide described everything, makes me want to watch them all. Highly recommended if you want to enjoy spectacular views.
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