Drive your own open-air UTV into the green valley where Jurassic Park was filmed. Who can
drive, what you really see, what to wear and which Kualoa tour fits your group, compared honestly.
Rules before you payDriver age, licence and child limits up front
Real guest ratingsLive Viator & Tripadvisor figures
Ranch price, tax includedSame price as the ranch, shown with tax
Secure checkout on ViatorMobile voucher, all your Oahu bookings in one place
Tours
Choose your Kualoa Ranch off-road tour
The UTV Raptor tour, where you take the wheel, in the centre. Beside it, the two ranch tours people
weigh it against: the Jurassic Adventure, where a guide drives, and the cheaper Jungle Expedition.
The pick for dinosaur fans and anyone who cannot or would rather not drive. A guide takes a small group through three valleys in a custom open-air vehicle, stopping at sets and sites from Jurassic Park, Jurassic World and Fallen Kingdom, including the Indominus Rex paddock, old bunkers and the dinosaur cages. Children from 3 can join.
What's included
2.5-hour guided tour in an open-air custom vehicle
Indominus Rex paddock, bunkers, dinosaur cages and the Gallimimus field
Movie trivia and ranch history from your guide
Minimum age 3; bumpy roads, not advised with back problems or in pregnancy
Not included: hotel transport, food and drinks, gratuities; non-refundable on Viator
The ranch's own two-hour UTV tour, sold on Viator at the ranch's price with tax included. You drive an open-air, multi-seat UTV in a small guided convoy deep into the Kaʻaʻawa Valley, along dirt roads and through seasonal streams, with photo stops at Hollywood filming sites. The driver must be 21 or older with a valid licence; riders must be at least 5.
What's included
Use of a multi-passenger UTV, following a Kualoa guide
Helmet, safety briefing and training (part of the 2 hours)
Photo stops at movie filming locations in the valley
One vehicle per booking: 2 guests minimum, 6 maximum
Not included: hotel transport, food and drinks, gratuities; non-refundable on Viator
The cheapest way into the ranch's wild side. You ride in the back of a six-wheel-drive Swiss Pinzgauer up steep jungle trails to a remote lookout over the windward coast, while your driver-guide tells the story of the ranch. No driving, no licence and no age 5 limit: children from 3 can ride.
What's included
About 1 hour off-road in a 6-wheel-drive Pinzgauer, 1.5 hours with check-in
Remote lookout with views over the eastern Oahu coast
Driver-guide commentary on the ranch and Hawaiian history
Minimum age 3; under-18s ride with an adult
Not included: hotel transport, food and drinks, gratuities; non-refundable on Viator
The real questions are who drives, how young your youngest is, and whether you want the ranch's
movie valleys or just an off-road thrill somewhere on Oahu.
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Kualoa Ranch UTV Raptor Tour
Kualoa Ranch, Kaʻaʻawa Valley
Driving yourself through the movie valley (driver 21+, riders 5+)
Prices are Viator from-prices in USD per adult at the last update, with Hawaii's 4.712%
tax already included; they match the ranch's own prices plus tax. Children pay reduced rates. Every Kualoa Ranch
listing on Viator is non-refundable and cannot be changed, while the North Shore ATV and Coral Crater rides cancel
free up to 24 hours before and the North Shore zipline up to 2 days before.
Before you book
It is a UTV, not an ATV, and somebody needs a licence.
Kualoa Ranch runs its drive-yourself tour in open-air, multi-passenger UTVs called Raptors: side-by-side
vehicles with a roll cage and room for 2 to 6 people. So the "Kualoa ATV tour" most people search for is this UTV
tour, and it has a rule that catches families out: the driver must be 21 or older with a valid driver's
licence, shown at check-in. Up to two people can share the driving; everyone else, from age 5, rides.
It is also not a free-for-all. You follow a Kualoa guide in a small convoy through the 4,000-acre private
ranch, into the Kaʻaʻawa Valley, on dirt roads and across seasonal streams, with photo stops at movie sites.
Guests describe it as a mild ride where the views do the work. Expect dust or mud, no restroom stops for two
hours, and a booking that is non-refundable on Viator, so check the rules before you pay.
21+
The minimum driver age, with a valid licence. Passengers
must be at least 5; for younger children, pick the Jurassic Adventure or the Jungle Expedition (ages 3+).
Photos: operator and guest images from the Viator listings for Kualoa Ranch.
Plan your visit
Plan your Kualoa UTV tour
Getting there, tickets and ages, the rules and what to bring: one tab each.
The ranch is at 49-560 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, on the windward coast, 24 miles from Waikiki.
The Viator UTV ticket does not include transport: drive, or add the ranch's Waikiki shuttle ($30 per person round trip).
Allow about 45 minutes from Waikiki, and more at rush hour; you must check in 45 minutes before your tour.
The ranch is open daily 7:30 AM to 6 PM, closed on Christmas and New Year's Day.
Staying on the North Shore? Kualoa is on the same coastal highway, south of Laie.
Adults are 13 and over; children 5 to 12 pay a reduced rate on the UTV tour.
The ranch price is $154.95 per adult plus 4.712% tax; Viator shows it with tax, as $162.
One booking reserves one UTV for 2 to 6 guests. Need two vehicles? Make two bookings.
Kualoa listings on Viator are non-refundable and cannot be changed, so confirm your date and driver first.
Driver: 21 or older with a valid driver's licence, shown at check-in. Up to two drivers per vehicle.
Passengers: 5 or older; 17 and under with an adult. Every guest signs a liability waiver.
Drivers may be liable for damage to the Raptor caused by negligence or recklessness.
Not advised for expectant mothers or anyone with back problems; not wheelchair accessible.
Photo ID matching the booking name is required at check-in.
Clothes you do not mind getting dusty or muddy.
Closed-toe shoes with grip.
Sunglasses, and a bandana or buff for the dust.
A light rain jacket: tours run rain or shine.
A way to secure your phone, water, and sunscreen.
IncludedYour own UTVAn open-air Raptor for your group, following a Kualoa guide.
IncludedHelmet and briefingTraining and the safety talk are part of the two hours.
IncludedMovie-site stopsPhoto stops in the valleys where Hollywood has filmed since the 1950s.
Extra costWaikiki shuttleThe ranch's own round-trip transport, $30 per person.
Extra costFood and lockersAunty Pat's Café on site; self-service lockers for $5 a day.
Extra costGratuitiesTips for your guide are not included in the price.
Where the tour starts
Kualoa Ranch location
Kualoa Ranch Ticket Office
49-560 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, HI 96744
The ranch sits on Oahu's windward coast, facing Kaneohe Bay and the small island of Mokoliʻi, about 24 miles
from Waikiki. Every Kualoa tour starts and ends here. Check in at the Ticket Office 45 minutes before your tour
time with your voucher and a photo ID matching the booking name; the driver also shows a licence.
4.7★★★★★ 1,740 reviews · Kualoa Ranch UTV Raptor Tour live Viator & Tripadvisor figures
★★★★★
This amazing experience was exactly as described and worth every penny. Rugged but the UTVs handled the terrain well. The views are beautiful. The movie settings are a nice bonus!
★★★★★
We had a blast on the UTV Raptor Tour! Super family friendly and just an all around good time. It's a pretty mild ride, but the views and history definitely make up for it.
★★★★★
Our guide was amazing! My kids really liked him (ages 11 and 9). Very fun and covered all the movie trivia but also taught us so much history and so much about the land.
★★★★★
So so worth it!! We got there pretty early to check everything out like the gift shop, and got a bite to eat. Driving the UTVs ourselves made the ride kinda private which was nice.
★★★★★
Absolutely breathtaking experience from start to finish. The guides gave fantastic historical and cultural insight to the different areas of the ranch, making the experience that much more meaningful.
★★★★★
Absolutely beautiful and stunning. I wasn't sure how things would go with on and off rain but it didn't take away from the experience at all. Would do it again.
★★★★★
If you're a huge fan of the Jurassic Park series, then this is a must do. Our tour guide was great and had us laughing the whole time.
★★★★★
Try as many things as you can. Carry water bottles, and have your camera ready for spots you might not get to stop at. Amazing UTV experience at Kualoa Ranch!
★★★★★
The most beautiful place we've ever seen! Incredible views and lovely tour guides! Our favorite day of our trip!
Quotes from verified Viator bookings on the tours above, lightly trimmed for length.
Make it a ranch day
Add a beach afternoon after the dust
No engines and no trails: a short boat ride to the ranch's private beach, with kayaks, paddleboards
and snorkel gear, facing Mokoliʻi Island.
Secret Island Beach at Kualoa Ranch
★ 4.2 · 80 reviews · 3.5 hours
Washed the dust off yet? The ranch's private beach sits across the water from Mokoliʻi Island. A Polynesian-style boat takes you over, then you have kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and snorkel gear to use as much or as little as you like. It pairs well with a morning UTV tour, since both start at the same ranch.
Kualoa Ranch is a 4,000-acre private nature reserve and working cattle ranch on Oahu's windward
coast, and its UTV Raptor tour is the one where you drive. Here is what the ticket buys, who can take the wheel,
and how to get the most out of two dusty hours in the valley.
What Kualoa Ranch is
The ranch dates from 1850, when King Kamehameha III sold the land to Dr. Gerrit P. Judd, and it is still run by
his descendants. It spans three valleys, Kualoa, Hakipuʻu and Kaʻaʻawa, running from Kaneohe Bay up to the steep,
fluted ridges of the Koʻolau range. Long before the film crews, this was one of Oahu's most sacred places, a royal
residence and a place of refuge. Since the 1950s it has also been one of Hollywood's favourite backdrops:
Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Kong: Skull Island, Jumanji and 50 First Dates all filmed here, as did Lost and
Hawaii Five-0.
The route crosses seasonal streams: expect splashes and red mud.
What the UTV tour really is
You drive an open-air, multi-seat UTV called a Raptor, in a small group that follows a Kualoa guide. The route
leaves the ranch buildings for the Kaʻaʻawa Valley and its remote corners on dirt roads and dusty trails, crossing
seasonal streams, with several stops for photos at movie sites and viewpoints. The two hours include your training
and safety briefing. It is a scenic drive with a guide who knows the stories, not a speed run: one guest put it
plainly, a pretty mild ride where the views and history make up for it.
The honest small print: the driver must be 21 or older with a valid licence; one booking holds
one vehicle for 2 to 6 people; check-in is 45 minutes before the tour; there are no restroom stops; and every
Kualoa Ranch booking on Viator is non-refundable and cannot be changed. The price is the ranch's own, with tax
shown up front, so booking direct saves nothing, but the ranch does refund direct bookings cancelled 48 hours ahead.
UTV, Jurassic Adventure or the movie bus?
If you want to drive and see the valley, take the UTV. If the Jurassic sets are the point, the Jurassic
Adventure goes deeper into them, including the Indominus Rex paddock, the bunkers and the dinosaur cages, and a
guide drives, so nobody needs a licence and children from 3 can come. On a budget, the Hollywood Movie Sites
tour by vintage bus and the Jungle Expedition in a six-wheel-drive Pinzgauer both cost about $63.
Wartime bunkers and film sets are part of the valley's story.
Making the most of it
Book a morning slot, drive up early and use the restrooms before check-in. Wear clothes you are happy to see
covered in red dirt, closed-toe shoes and sunglasses, and bring a bandana for the dust and a light rain jacket,
since tours run rain or shine. Secure your phone before the bumpy sections, and keep it handy for the stops. After
the ride, eat at the café and, if you have the afternoon free, add Secret Island's beach across the water.
The UTV kit: closed-toe shoes, sunglasses, a bandana, water and a rain layer.
Straight answers to what visitors ask most about the Kualoa Ranch UTV tour.
How much is the Kualoa Ranch UTV tour?
The two-hour UTV Raptor tour is $154.95 per adult plus Hawaii's 4.712% tax, which is the $162 you see on Viator. Children aged 5 to 12 pay a reduced child rate. Hotel transport, food and tips are extra. See the price guide.
Do you need a driver's licence to drive the UTV at Kualoa Ranch?
Yes. Drivers must be at least 21 and show a valid driver's licence at check-in, and up to two people can share the driving of one vehicle. Everyone else rides as a passenger. If nobody in your group can drive, book the Jurassic Adventure tour instead, where a guide drives. See the driver and age rules.
How old do you have to be to ride on the Kualoa UTV tour?
Passengers must be at least 5 years old, and children under the age of 5 are not allowed on the UTV tour. Anyone 17 or under must be with an adult. For younger children, the Jurassic Adventure and the Jungle Expedition take kids from age 3.
Is it an ATV or a UTV tour at Kualoa Ranch?
A UTV. Kualoa's off-road tour uses open-air, multi-passenger side-by-sides called Raptors, which seat 2 to 6 people, so the "Kualoa ATV tour" most people search for is this UTV Raptor tour. If you want a single-rider quad, the North Shore ATV ride is the one to look at.
How long is the Kualoa Ranch UTV tour?
Two hours, including the safety briefing and training. The ranch asks you to check in at the Ticket Office 45 minutes before your tour time, and there are no restroom stops on the trail, so allow about three hours at the ranch.
Can I cancel my Kualoa Ranch UTV booking?
Not on Viator: every Kualoa Ranch listing there is non-refundable and cannot be changed. If you book directly with the ranch, you can cancel for a refund by phoning at least 48 hours ahead. Tours run rain or shine; if the ranch cancels for high winds or lightning, it refunds the cancelled tour.
Is the Kualoa Ranch UTV tour worth it?
For most visitors, yes: it rates 4.7 from 1,740 reviews, and guests single out the valley views, the movie sites and the guides. Know what it is, though: a guided convoy at a steady pace, not a race. Guests describe it as a mild ride where the views and history do the work.
What should I wear on the UTV tour?
Clothes you do not mind getting red dirt on, closed-toe shoes, sunglasses and a light rain jacket. The ranch calls it a dusty and dirty adventure, and the trails cross seasonal streams. A bandana or buff helps with dust. See what to wear.
Does the Kualoa UTV tour include pickup from Waikiki?
No. The Viator UTV ticket starts and ends at the ranch, 24 miles from Waikiki. You can drive (the ranch estimates about 45 minutes, more in traffic) or add the ranch's own Waikiki shuttle at $30 per person round trip. See getting there from Waikiki.
Do you see Jurassic Park sites on the UTV tour?
You drive through the Kaʻaʻawa Valley, where scenes from Jurassic Park, Jurassic World and Kong: Skull Island were filmed, with photo stops at movie sites. If the Jurassic sets are the reason you are going, the Jurassic Adventure covers more of them, including the Indominus Rex paddock.
How many people fit in one UTV?
Each Raptor holds 2 to 6 people, depending on how many children are in your party. One booking holds one vehicle, so a group of more than six, or two families who want separate UTVs, should make separate bookings.
Ready to book
Pick your ride, then pick your driver.
Confirm who is driving and how young your youngest is: Kualoa bookings cannot be changed once made.
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