9 Film Location Tours in Hawaii to Build a Day Around

1.Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites and Ranch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,655 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Ride through 4,000-acre Kualoa Ranch with an English-speaking guide who points out filming spots from Jurassic Park, Jumanji, Pearl Harbor, Lost, and Hawaii Five-O. You will see Mokoliʻi Island, Kaneohe Bay, the Koʻolau Range, and a World War II bunker cut 300 feet into the mountain. The 90-minute tour returns to the ranch.

“Spectacular views of a beautiful valley with the famous movie sites easily visible. Extras included some education on the working farm that is here too.”

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2.Kualoa Ranch UTV Raptor Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,569 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $185

Drive or ride a Raptor UTV through Kualoa Ranch’s Ka’a’awa Valley with a guide leading the way. Expect mountain and ocean views, muddy trails, seasonal streams, movie locations, safety gear, and stops for photos. Drivers must be at least 21 with a valid license. Children from age five may ride as passengers.

“We arrived early for a fun filled day of a beautifull drive in our utv thru the private nature reserve and saw alot of amazing veiws and wooded jungle areas of the preserve. Would highly recommend this activity to anyone who loves nature to go and see when they visit the Island of Oahu. It was definitely worth the cost and the Tour guides were very informative and made the day fun with their sense of humor and knowledge and friendliness.”

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3.Kualoa Open Air Jungle Expedition Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 555 reviews · 1h 30m · from $63Best value

Spend 90 minutes riding through Hakipuʻu rainforest in an open-air vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Expect bumpy trails, stream beds, mountain and ocean viewpoints, a short optional hike, and passing views of sites used in Jurassic World and Kong: Skull Island. Guides such as Jamie, Hank, Garrett, and Sam are known for mixing local stories, humor, and useful context.

“Everything was really great and it was a great experience.”

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4.Kualoa Ranch: Jungle Expedition Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 513 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Ride through Kualoa Ranch’s rough back roads and jungle trails in a Swiss Pinzgauer or Ford F-350. Your driver-guide shares stories about the ranch, Hawaiian culture, plants, animals, and film sites while you stop for views of Kaneʻohe Bay, Mokoliʻi Island, and Moliʻi Pond. Expect a small group, steep trails, and a very bumpy ride.

“It was wonderful. Our driver, Seashell, was amazing. She told us about her culture and the way of loving here in Hawai’i.”

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5.Kualoa Ranch Jurassic Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 491 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Join a guide such as Bri, Ian, Evan, or Garrett for a 2.5-hour open-air ride through Kualoa, Hakipu’u, and Ka’a’awa Valleys. You’ll see Jurassic Park and Jurassic World filming sites, including the Indominus Rex paddock, old bunkers, dinosaur cages, and the T-Rex ambush area. Expect gravel roads, big views, and plenty of photo stops.

“IAN did an amazing job on the tour today! He was filled with so much knowledge. Definitely book with him, he was also hilarious. Me and my husband loved Today tour!”

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6.Kaneohe: Kualoa Ranch Guided UTV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 335 reviews · 2 hours · from $166

Drive an open-air Raptor UTV through Kualoa Ranch’s Kaʻaʻawa Valley, stopping at *Jurassic Park* and *Kong: Skull Island* filming sites. An English-speaking guide handles the route, shares Hawaiian history and local stories, and takes photos at scenic viewpoints. Drivers must be 21 or older, riders at least 5.

“We had such a great time! The guides were friendly, funny, and knowledgable. Driving the UTV was so much fun. The forest and mountains are beautiful. It was fun to see remnants all the movies filmed there. Highly recommend!”

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7.Kualoa Ranch Hollywood Film Locations Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 323 reviews · 1h 30m · from $63

Spend 90 minutes touring Kualoa Ranch by open-air safari vehicle with an English-speaking guide. See locations from Jurassic Park, Jumanji, Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla, and Finding ʻOhana, stop at a WWII bunker, and photograph the mountains, jungle, and ocean. Guides such as Jimmy, Elsie, Trevor, and Chris have led recent tours.

“Our tour guide was amazing was clear about any question we had!”

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8.Kualoa Ranch – Zipline Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $224Top rated

Spend about three hours flying across 14 tandem ziplines at Kualoa Ranch, with short hikes, suspension bridges, movie-site scenery, and stories about native Hawaiian plants. Guides such as Burton, Ethan, JT, Annie, and Keilani lead different departures. You need closed-toe shoes, a moderate fitness level, and a check-in 45 minutes early.

“Amazing experience. Great, fun guides. A little movie tour and info on the way to the start. Hiking isn’t horrible from spot to spot.”

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9.Kauai Highlights & Movie Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $208

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Kauai’s east and north sides in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll sample chocolate at Lydgate Farms, see Opaekaa Falls, Hanalei, Kilauea Point, and movie locations tied to Jurassic Park, Blue Hawaii, The Descendants, and more. Guides such as K, Kaleo, Jonna, Sabrina, and Larry add local stories and humor.

“Fun and informative. Our guide was great. Would recommend this tour. We learned a lot of information.”

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