15 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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10.Kualoa Movie Sites, Jungle, and Buffet Tour Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 147 reviews · 7 hours · from $173

Spend seven hours at Kualoa Ranch with a vintage-bus Movie Sites Tour, a 90-minute Jungle Expedition through Hakipuʻu rainforest, and a Kualoa Grown garden tour. You’ll see film locations from Jurassic World, Kong Skull Island, Jumanji, and Godzilla, learn about Hawaiian culture and ranch history, and enjoy a buffet lunch.

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11.Hawaii Movie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $189

Travel across Kauai in an air-conditioned minibus with guides such as Andrew and Sandy, matching movie clips to waterfalls, beaches, Hanalei, and other filming sites. You’ll hear local stories, stop for photos, and learn how productions used the island. The tour costs $189, lasts about six hours, and includes select hotel pickup.

“Ray and Claude were excellent guides excellent and informative tour. I would highly recommend this tour even if you never saw the movies. The stories were great.”

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12.‘Lost’ and Movie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $200

Follow Lost filming locations across Oahu with guides Dave or Greg, stopping at movie sites, scenic lookouts, temples, beaches, and historic places. Choose a 5-hour North or South Shore route, or a 9-hour Circle Island day. Waikiki pickup, bottled water, snacks, and entry fees for included sites are provided.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable about Lost. You got to see a lot of the island and Lost filming sights.”

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13.Kualoa Jurassic Movie Set Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 2h 30m · from $166

Ride into Kualoa Ranch’s Jurassic Valley on a 150-minute English-guided tour. You’ll see movie locations from Jurassic Park and Jurassic World, stop at the Jurassic World entrance, view props and memorabilia, and enjoy wide views from an open-air vehicle. Expect bumpy roads, no hotel pickup, and a 45-minute early arrival.

“Es wäre schön gewesen zu wissen, dass man sich ausweisen muss also Pass benötigt wird beim einchecken. Tour war gut, hätten gern zwei Stops mehr eingelegt. Aufgrund von starkem Regen wurden wir sehr nass im offenem Wagen ca 20 Personen.”

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14.Cruise Ship Shore Excursion: Kauai Movie Sites Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $181

Ride an air-conditioned minibus from Nawiliwili to 13 Kaua‘i film locations, from Wailua Falls to Hanalei Pier. Your guide pairs each stop with movie clips and local stories, then serves a burger lunch with fries and a drink. Wendy, Andrew, Leoni, and Mickey are among the guides praised for their humor and island knowledge.

“The tour was fun but overall feel it was not worth the money. We spent a lot of time driving around the island and being shown fields and farm land where movies were filmed. It would be worth it if it was less expensive.”

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15.Kualoa Hills and Valleys Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $162

Spend two hours on horseback at Kualoa Ranch, riding through Jurassic Valley, Kaʻaʻawa Valley, forests, and dirt paths. An English-speaking guide introduces you to the paniolo, Hawaii’s cowboy tradition. The ride is beginner-friendly and generally calm, with training included. Helmets, closed-toe shoes, and advance reservations are required.

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