UPDATED 2023: Description of activity subject to change without notice due to new limitations and updated capacities. Thank you.
Schedule:
- Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (Closed Saturday and Sunday)
- Tour Time: 12:00 PM
- Duration: 3 Hours
This 3 hour UTV ride along tour will take you through the land stewardship divisions of the ranch property where you can get up close and intimate with our Native Hawaiian plant restoration sites. Not only will you get to visit these sites, but you will also be able to contribute to revitalizing our Hawaiian forests by planting a vital native canopy tree; the native Koa. We will allocate one koa tree per party.
In Hawaiʻi, the iconic koa wood was prized not just for its natural beauty but also its functionality. Traditionally, the Hawaiian people used this wood to hand-carve many things from ʻūmeke (calabashes) to waʻa (canoes) and mea kaua (weapons). There is an ʻōlelo noʻeau, or Hawaiian proverb that says “koa ke koa”, warrior-like is the koa tree and koa-like is the warrior. This proverb was said to describe a warrior of great strength. It also highlights the strength of this tree and speaks to the koa’s ability to persist in the native forest through rough weather protecting the undergrowth that lives below. Today as the native canopy tree has grown in popularity and monetary value, we at Kualoa have commited to sustaining this resource for the rest of our Hawaiian forest to thrive in the future.
The tree planting activities offered at Kualoa Ranch allows guest the opportunity to participate in a conservation practice known as silvopasture, a unique and environmentally sustainable marriage of native hardwood forestry and local grass-fed beef production. Koa Trees are planted withing a pasture that is also utilized by Kualoa for their local grass-fed beef program which enriches the environment on multiple levels including:
- Increasing biodiversity utilizing native species
- Producing a sustainable forestry management system within a local food production area
- Improved overall ecological footprint
- Implementation of proven resource conservation management practice
Recommendations:
- We suggest wearing appropriate clothing, footwear and bringing sunglasses.
- Get ready to have fun and get your hands DIRTY! Tours go out rain or shine, so we recommend checking the weather and bringing a change of clothes if necessary.
Requirements/Restrictions:
- YOU WILL NOT BE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. The vehicle will be driven by a Kualoa Tour guide.
- Minimum age of passengers 5 years old. Children 17 & under must be accompanied by an adult on all tours.
- Minimum purchase of 2 people to make a reservation.
- Maximum 5 guests in a vehicle, you will be with other guests in the vehicle.
- Closed toe shoes required.
- All guests are required to wear helmets.
- This tour is very bumpy. Any guests who have existing or recurring injuries or guests who are pregnant are not recommended to do this tour.
- A liability waiver must be signed by all guests prior to departing on the tour.
- Photo IDs matching the names on the reservation must be shown at check-in.
- Tour operates rain or shine.
- All tour routes subject to change without notice.
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.
Pick up Schedule Options until 7/31/2023:
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 – The Modern Honolulu (Hobron Lane, Front of hotel entrance)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 3:30 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 – The Modern Honolulu (Hobron Lane, Front of hotel entrance)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 4:30 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 – The Modern Honolulu (Hobron Lane, Front of hotel entrance)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 5:15 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 – The Modern Honolulu (Hobron Lane, Front of hotel entrance)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 3:30 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 – The Modern Honolulu (Hobron Lane, Front of hotel entrance)
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 – The Modern Honolulu (Hobron Lane, Front of hotel entrance)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 5:15 PM
Option 7:
- 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 – The Modern Honolulu (Hobron Lane, Front of hotel entrance)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 5:50 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 – The Modern Honolulu (Hobron Lane, Front of hotel entrance)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 3:30 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 – The Modern Honolulu (Hobron Lane, Front of hotel entrance)
The return shuttle will depart Kualoa Ranch by 5:50 PM
Pick up Schedule Options from 8/1/2023:
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 3:30 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 4:30 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 5:15 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 3:30 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 5:15 PM
Option 7:
- 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 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 3:30 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.
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