Visiting Kualoa is a must if you’re on O’ahu, especially if you want to see the breathtaking nature the island has to offer. There are lots of different tours and activities to choose from, but make sure you book your reservation well in advance, like right after your flight and accommodations are booked, because spots fill up quickly.
Our party of 8 took the 2-hour multi-passenger ATV Raptor tour, and we split up 2 to a vehicle. I highly recommend you choose the 2-hour option over the 1-hour option because the tour goes by so quickly and it’s more worth it. Our awesome guide Caitlin was an excellent leader who led the 5 total UTVs (our party plus another party) throughout the ranch. We drove through all kinds of terrain which was really fun and liberating. The ride will get bumpy and dirty, so be sure to bring sunglasses and a mask to protect your face.
Caitlin took us through many picturesque areas, even some where many popular movies were filmed. We even got to drive through the live set of Magnum P.I., a really rare occurrence according to Caitlin! We got to take a few breaks on the tour while Caitlin told us the history of the area and allowed us to take pictures.
Don’t forget cash to tip your tour guide! If you get someone as enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and mindful of the entire group as we did with Caitlin, they deserve all the appreciation!