Kualoa Ranch
If you're looking for something to do with your children on the island of Oahu you should consider taking them to the Kualoa Ranch on the island's eastern coast. Here you will find a giant four-thousand acre cattle ranch along one of the most picturesque settings in all of Oahu. The Kualoa Ranch is in fact one entire mountain valley that sweeps its way all the way from jagged mountain ridges to the most scenic of coastlines. Children will love Kualoa Ranch for more than just its beauty but for all their favorite Hollywood blockbuster movies that have been filmed there. What child hasn't seen Jurassic Park and won't recognize the ridgelines behind the herds of dinosaurs that were seen stampeding there. Other movies your children would have seen that have been made at this most beautiful of Hawaiian locations are: Godzilla, Along Came Poly, Pearl Harbor, Fantasy Island, Mighty Joe Young, Magnum P.I. and Windtalkers. In addition the popular TV series "Lost" was filmed there for six-seasons. This all combined with the activities of horseback riding and ATV rides along with the various additional educational programs they provide will make Kualoa Ranch a number one choice as an adventure for children.
| Description: This package includes round trip transportation from Waikiki and a choice of up to 4 activities and a Buffet Lunch. Departure Point: Round-trip transportation provided from Waikiki Hotels. Ranch is located in Kaawa. Operates: Pick Up Times start at 7:00am, arrive at 9:00am, return at 3:00pm Duration: 8-9 hours. (..more info) | Your Price | | Adult Deluxe Full Day | $149.00 | $149.00 | | Child 3-11 Deluxe Full Day | $89.00 | $89.00 | | Under 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | | Without Transportation | $-10.00 | $-10.00 | | |
| Description: Includes round trip Waikiki transportation, Buffet Lunch, a choice of a horseback or ATV one hour tour and one other activity. Activity Choices: Horseback Rides or ATV Rides - See the beauty of Kualoa Ranch from the back of a Horse or ATV. Ocean Voyaging - Offered Monday-Saturday Learn about ancient Hawaiian navigation. The tour goes into the beautiful Kaneohe Bay aboard a very comfortable 49-passenger catamaran past the famous Mokolii Island (Chinaman"s Hat) and Hokule"a Beach. Hawaiian Fishing and Garden Tour - explore different facets of rich history by going through fields of tropical flowers, fruit trees and gardens before venturing out on Molii Fishpond. This 800 years old, 125 acre Hawaiian fishpond, is one of the largest and most well preserved ponds left in Hawaii. Paliku Exploration - in the ancient days, before Hawaii was "discovered" the area Kualoa was one of the most sacred places on the island of Oahu. The dramatic mountain was name "Paliku". This tour, with its magnificent views of windward Oahu, Kaneohe Bay, Mokoli"i Island and the Pacific Ocean tells the history of Kualoa. Tour includes a short hike to the top of a ridge that has 360 degrees of spectacular views. Jungle Expedition - board your 6-wheel drive Swiss Pinzgauer and rumble along jungle trails and up the lush, remote Hakupu"u Valley for fantastic ocean and mountain views. This backcountry adventure tour will maneuver through isolated streambeds, power up hills and tackle rough terrain going to secluded spots that overlook the dramatic windward coastline. Movie Sites and Ranch - board ranch buses for a delightful one hour narrated tour across Kualoa Ranch and into gorgeous Ka"a"awa Valley to experience where many of Hollywood"s biggest block buster movies and television shows were filmed. Look for the Jurassic Park site, find Godzilla"s footprints, see the Windtalkers battleground and visit many more landmark locations. You may actually get to see some filming in progress. Departure Point: Round-trip transportation provided from Waikiki Hotels. Ranch is located in Kaawa. Operates: Daily, pick up starts at 7:00am, departs from Ranch at 12:30pm (times may vary with season) Duration: 6 hours. (..more info) | Your Price | | Adult Half Day Activity | $109.00 | $109.00 | | Child 3-11Half Day Activity | $69.00 | $69.00 | | Under 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | | Without Transportation | $-10.00 | $-10.00 | | |
| Description: Come and enjoy an afternoon adventure package at Kualoa Ranch with one Adventure Tour choice of a one hour Horseback or ATV for one hour and one Experience Tour choice of 1) Movie Site and Ranch Tour 2) Ancient Fishing Ground and Tropical Garden Tour or 3) Jungle Expedition Tour. Then sit down and feast on a delicious Prime Rib Dinner Buffet and relax to Hawaiian entertainment featuring three musicians accompanied by three hula dancers who share with you a fun and relaxing hula presentation. Includes round trip Waikiki transportation. Departure Point: Ranch is located in Ka'a'awa. Pick Up from most Waikiki Hotels starting at 1:15pm - Return from Ranch departure is around 8:00pm Operates: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, pick up starts at 1:15pm (times may vary with season) Duration: 6+ hours. (..more info) | Your Price | | Adult | $149.00 | $149.00 | | Child 3-12 | $89.00 | $89.00 | | Under 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | | Without Transportation | $-10.00 | $-10.00 | | |
| Description: This package includes round trip transportation from Waikiki and a choice of up to 4 'narrated' activities on a full day, 2 'narrated' activities on a half day, and a Buffet Lunch. Horseback or ATV option not available with this package. Activity Choices: Ocean Voyaging - Offered Monday-Saturday Learn about ancient Hawaiian navigation. The tour goes into the beautiful Kaneohe Bay aboard a very comfortable 49-passenger catamaran past the famous Mokolii Island (Chinaman"s Hat) and Hokule"a Beach. Hawaiian Fishing and Garden Tour - explore different facets of rich history by going through fields of tropical flowers, fruit trees and gardens before venturing out on Molii Fishpond. This 800 years old, 125 acre Hawaiian fishpond, is one of the largest and most well preserved ponds left in Hawaii. Paliku Exploration - in the ancient days, before Hawaii was "discovered" the area Kualoa was one of the most sacred places on the island of Oahu. The dramatic mountain was name "Paliku". This tour, with its magnificent views of windward Oahu, Kaneohe Bay, Mokoli"i Island and the Pacific Ocean tells the history of Kualoa. Tour includes a short hike to the top of a ridge that has 360 degrees of spectacular views. Jungle Expedition - board your 6-wheel drive Swiss Pinzgauer and rumble along jungle trails and up the lush, remote Hakupu"u Valley for fantastic ocean and mountain views. This backcountry adventure tour will maneuver through isolated streambeds, power up hills and tackle rough terrain going to secluded spots that overlook the dramatic windward coastline. Movie Sites and Ranch - board ranch buses for a delightful one hour narrated tour across Kualoa Ranch and into gorgeous Ka"a"awa Valley to experience where many of Hollywood"s biggest block buster movies and television shows were filmed. Look for the Jurassic Park site, find Godzilla"s footprints, see the Windtalkers battleground and visit many more landmark locations. You may actually get to see some filming in progress, perhaps the latest smash television series LostDeparture Point: Round-trip transportation provided from Waikiki Hotels. Ranch is located in Kaawa. Operates: Pick Up Times start at 7:00am, arrive at 9:00am, return at 3:00pm Duration: 8-9 hours. (..more info) | Your Price | | Full Day - Adult | $89.00 | $89.00 | | Half Day - Adult | $69.00 | $69.00 | | Full Day - Child 3-11 | $59.00 | $59.00 | | Half Day - Child 3-11 | $49.00 | $49.00 | | Under 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | | Without Transportation | $-10.00 | $-10.00 | | |
| Description: Choice of one or two hour Horseback or ATV Ride Package and access to park. Discounts on additional ticket purchases available. ATV Adventure - see Kualoa Ranch up close and personal! Drive your mighty ATV on adventure trails deep into the scenic valleys and to remote areas rarely visited by others. ATV tours GO out rain or shine - diggin" through the dirt and crossing seasonal streams are pat of the fun! 1 hour ride will take you over Saddle Trail to visit a movie set and explore a WWII Bunker converted to an exhibit of Kualoa Ranch"s movie history. 2 hour ride for more experienced riders including more off road action and take you even deeper into the ranch"s secret spots. Horseback Ride - enjoy magnificent vistas as you ride across this 4,000 acre cattle ranch! See where famous movies were made, visit a WWII bunker and check out the Brangus Cattle.1 hour ride will take you across pastures and on wooded trails to a scenic overlook above an 800 year old Hawaiian fishpond. 2 hour ride - visits gorgeous Ka"a"awa Valley where Jurassic Park, Windtalkers, You, Me and Dupree, 50 First Dates and LOST were filmed. Departure Point: Ranch is located in Ka'a'awa. Operates: 1 and 2 hour tours offered daily at 4:00pm Duration: 1 or 2 hours. (..more info) | Your Price | | Adult 10+ Horseback 1 Hour | $69.00 | $69.00 | | Adult 10+ Horseback 2 Hours | $99.00 | $99.00 | | Adult ATV 16+ 1 Hour | $69.00 | $69.00 | | Adult ATV 16+ 2 Hour | $99.00 | $99.00 | | |
| Description: This package includes round trip transportation from Waikiki with a dedicated Hosts/Driver and no more than 13 guests for an intimate experience and tour of Kualoa - exploration of Ka'a'awa Valley including back roads off regular tour itineraries, Hakupu'u's historic Hawaiian sites and Kualoa beautiful vistas. Explore the ancient Hawaiian fishpond, tropical flower and fruit farms, ancient Hawaiian Il'i, secluded short hiking trails and rugged paths to breathtaking views. Enjoy gourmet Hawaiian Regional Cuisine prepared by Kualoa's Chef, featuring local sustainable seasonal products. Departure Point: Round-trip transportation provided from Waikiki Hotels. Ranch is located in Ka'a'awa. Operates: Monday, Wednesday and Friday - Pick Up 8:30am Return about 2:45pm Duration: 6 Hours (..more info) | Your Price | | Adult | $169.00 | $169.00 | | Child 3-12 | $129.00 | $129.00 | | Under 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | | Without Transportation - Adult | $139.00 | $139.00 | | Without Transportation - Child 3-12 | $99.00 | $99.00 | | |