THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Step onto a vintage school bus and drive through the real-life sets of Jurassic Park, Magnum P.I., and Lost. This 90-minute guided tour at Kualoa Ranch pairs cinematic lore with volcanic landscapes and Hawaiian cultural notes.
Step onto a vintage school bus and drive through the real-life sets of Jurassic Park, Magnum P.I., and Lost. This 90-minute guided tour at Kualoa Ranch pairs cinematic lore with volcanic landscapes and Hawaiian cultural notes.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Kualoa Ranch · Kaneohe, Hawaii
The vintage school bus lurches forward and the valley opens like a stage curtain: sheer green ribs of the Koʻolau Range rise abruptly from the plain, and Kaneohe Bay glitters beyond, a scatter of reefs and boats. Guides point out familiar silhouettes—the toothy profile of Mokoliʻi Island, the valley where helicopters landed in blockbuster sequences—and the landscape itself seems to hold a film reel of images, each frame edged by lava-etched cliffs and tropical forest.
easy.
1.5 hours (90 minutes).
Suitable for most fitness levels; primarily seated with short, easy walks at stops.
The Movie Sites and Ranch Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and includes guided narration with a few short stops for photos.
Yes—check-in at the Kualoa Ranch Ticket Office is required at least 45 minutes prior to departure and you must present a photo ID that matches your reservation.
The tour is wheelchair accessible upon advance request; call Kualoa Ranch ahead of booking to confirm arrangements.
Children are welcome; infants must sit on an adult’s lap. The tour involves minimal walking but has uneven terrain at stops.
Photography is encouraged at designated stops; drone use is restricted—check with ranch staff for current drone regulations.
All sales are final. Tours may be canceled due to severe weather; contact the operator for reconfirmation if concerned about conditions.
Kualoa has been a place of human use for centuries, supporting aliʻi and taro cultivation; today it operates as a private reserve balancing ranching, tourism, and cultural preservation.
The ranch manages grazing and invasive species control to protect native habitats; visitors are asked to stay on paths and avoid disturbing archaeological sites.
Kualoa Ranch operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with Kualoa Ranch
Book directly with Kualoa Ranch for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve Now