Kualoa Ranch - Horseback Walking Tour
Oahu, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Kualoa Ranch is the lush, verdant setting for films like Jurassic Park and Pearl Harbor. Visiting this Northeast Shore location by horseback will take you farther into the valley and give you an authentic ranch experience. 1- or 2-hour options give you the flexibility to fit this tour into your busy schedule, and expert horse wranglers will ensure you a safe, fun ride through the Ka'a'awa Valley.
- 1-hour or 2-hour horseback-riding tour at Oahu’s Kualoa Ranch
- Admire magnificent views of the lush green Kanehoalani Mountains
- Learn about Hawaii’s rich history from your expert guide
- Visit locations where several Hollywood movies were filmed, including Jurassic Park and Pearl Harbor
What's Included
- 2-hr Horseback-riding Tour
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Kualoa RanchKaneohe, HI 96744, USA
Kualoa Ranch Address: 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Make your own way to Kualoa Ranch in Kaneohe 45 minutes before your chosen start time. Then meet your guide and your horse to begin your adventure.
Gently trot through the scenic landscapes of the ranch, which was once the backdrop for several Hollywood films including “Jurassic Park” and “Pearl Harbor,” and learn about Hawaii's rich history.
Journey through the verdant forests of the Ka’a’awa Valley, past World War II bunkers, and across breathtaking terrain with views of the Kanehoalani Mountains.
The tour concludes back at Kualoa Ranch after two hours of horseback riding.
Gently trot through the scenic landscapes of the ranch, which was once the backdrop for several Hollywood films including “Jurassic Park” and “Pearl Harbor,” and learn about Hawaii's rich history.
Journey through the verdant forests of the Ka’a’awa Valley, past World War II bunkers, and across breathtaking terrain with views of the Kanehoalani Mountains.
The tour concludes back at Kualoa Ranch after two hours of horseback riding.
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Kualoa Ranch
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be at least 10 years old to participate.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by adult on this tour
- There is a minimum height requirement of 4.6 feet (1.4 meters) and a maximum weight limit of 230 pounds (104 kg)
- Guests who are pregnant are not recommended to participate in this activity
- Guests with neck, back or joint problems are not permitted to participate in this activity
- For your safety and convenience, please provide accurate age, weight & height during booking as you will be weighed at check-in. Misrepresentation of body information could result in denial of service without a refund.
- Closed toe/Closed heel shoes required. Long pants and sunscreen are highly encouraged.
- Must provide first & last name, email address, and phone number for contact tracing
- Required check in 45- minutes prior to tour time selected at the Kualoa Ranch Ticket Office
- Photo ID matching the name on the reservation will need to be shown at check in
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Andrea_H
Horses and guide were awesome! Horses were well trained and calm. Our guide, Swade was our guide and he was very nice and knowledgeable about the area and movies filmed there. The scenery was beautiful!
Reviews
4.2
based on 164 reviews
Thomas_W, May 2026
Lost for words, this ranch is beautiful, we had the best time and it was a highlight of our vacation! We had Swaid as our guide and he was super friendly and helpful!
Dennis_B, May 2026
first off it s walking tour so if you want more this may not be the one for you. but the views are outrageous and the horse are very tame
Franki_T, Apr 2026
Had an amazing time riding around the beautiful, scenic trails enjoying the views and learning about the history! Brooke was an amazing tour guide and Rooster was an amazing horse(: 10/10 would recommend!
Andrea_H, Apr 2026
Horses and guide were awesome! Horses were well trained and calm. Our guide, Swade was our guide and he was very nice and knowledgeable about the area and movies filmed there. The scenery was beautiful!
Caitlin_B, Apr 2026
Very fun and relaxing, make sure to wear close toed shoes and bring water. Bring a camera for pictures.
Glenn_P, Apr 2026
Hot but great view and very nice tour guide Ms Ashley
Staff helpful and friendly
Like the pictures we bought
Angel_V, Apr 2026
Really enjoyable, great views. My horse was really awesome. Definitely coming back, don't be scare you are in great hands.
Jacqlin_A, Apr 2026
A great way to see the ranch. The guide was knowledgeable and fun and the horses knew the drill, making it easy for novice riders.
Kristi_V, Mar 2026
Wonderful horseback ride and Belinda was a great guide. Went back for another ride later in the week because it was so fun.
Jian_X, Mar 2026
You may enjoy a wonderful unique view at the area. Definitely worth going. And please be there a little early.
Alexia_A, Mar 2026
Show up 1 hour before your booking. They should put that in all capitals because it was not made clear to me. Also book on the website not Viator. Viator customer service is awful.
Paul_L, Feb 2026
Very unforgiving. Bad experience. No consideration. You are a sheep. They do not care about your experience.
Kallan_C, Feb 2026
I showed up at 8am when the reservation was scheduled for. My friend and I were denied joining the trip because out of the 6 emails we had gotten about the trip, I had missed in one single email at the very bottom that we had to show up 45 minutes early. It was pouring rain when we got there for the reservation time, and asked if we would be able to join a later reservation because there were openings with that party and there was a break in the rain. Staff was pretty blunt and rude and said no because they had already were 10 minutes into the welcome speech and it was our fault for being late and we had to contact viator to see if we could move the reservation and they had nothing to do with the reservations that are placed third party. We called viator and they told us that the ranch gives the ultimate OK to move reservations, and when inquired the ranch still said no. We paid $180 for this trip EACH and they were very unaccommodating
Natalie_L, Feb 2026
I booked a horseback riding excursion at Kualoa Ranch through the Viator app, and one of the main reasons I felt comfortable booking was because the listing specifically stated that this excursion requires good weather and that if it was canceled due to weather, guests would receive either a full refund or the option to rebook.
The day of our scheduled ride, there were severe weather warnings issued all day for high winds and flooding. Based on the safety concerns and the language in the listing, I reasonably believed the excursion would be canceled. Instead, when I reached out to Kualoa Ranch for a refund they stated the rides go on “rain or shine” and refused to issue any refund or rebooking option.
This is extremely frustrating and misleading because the listing does not disclose a rain-or-shine policy. It explicitly suggests that weather conditions are a factor in whether the excursion proceeds. Had the listing been accurate and transparent, I would not have booked under those conditions because I don’t want to be on a horse during a windy flood.
I also contacted Viator customer support expecting them to honor the policy listed on their own platform. Unfortunately, they also refused to provide a refund and were unable to explain why the listing states the excursion requires good weather if the vendor claims they operate regardless of conditions. Jerome from Viator then left the chat when I asked for an explanation.
This experience felt deceptive and left me paying for an excursion I reasonably believed would be canceled for safety reasons. I would strongly encourage future customers to clarify the vendor’s actual weather policy before booking, as the listing language does not appear to reflect how this excursion is truly operated.
Kelsie_B, Feb 2026
Really great tour, horses were fantastic and Iris our guide was wonderful! All skill sets with riding were present and no one was left behind!
Blake_C, Jan 2026
We took members of our family to horseback riding tour this week and had a great time! Haven and Rebecca were awesome - tons of fun and so helpful. They took pictures of us and generally just hung out. Would highly recommend!
Andrea_W, Dec 2025
Terrible customer service- employees are rude
There is no help, said they were sold out- manager Liana very unprofessional
Walt_R, Dec 2025
Bring your cameras and enjoy the ride and the views! Saddlebags provided to hring your water and phones
Raplee_N, Nov 2025
Excellent for a first time rider. There were video and verbal instructions addressing safety protocols. The check-in process went smoothly and there is a waiting area in the barn where the horses are quartered. Horses are easily mounted from a platform. The scenery along the forested trail is nice.
Ethan_S, Nov 2025
Beautiful place to ride horses for 2 hours. Iris our guide was fantastic. She pointed out everything about the ranch and all the movies filmed there.
Kymberly_F, Nov 2025
Do it! The UTV ride was amazing and so interactive with our guides. The scenery was just breathtaking.
Liz_M, May 2025
Easy horse walk - took my parents and they enjoyed it ! It’s beautiful country out there … a bit expensive though
nickymnz, May 2025
What a fantastic way to experience Kualoa Ranch. Jake our guide was fantastic, helpful and had a great sense of humor. The views were absolutely stunning and the horses were so peaceful and well behaved.
Keri_G, Apr 2025
The meet up location we received from the app was incorrect and we arrived at 8:15 to the ranch, then waiting in line caused us to miss our cutoff time and were not allowed to ride. there were no other time available and refund was not possible. My children cried and it was heartbreaking for me.
Robyn_R, Feb 2025
Great overall experience! You spend a lot of time in the saddle, so your knees and rear get a bit sore from sitting there for so long (2 hours). Zero experience needed for sure, the horses stay at a slow walk the entire time, but if you are unable to sit on a horse that long or have bad knees or a bad back, I would not recommend. Isaiah our guide was amazing. Some of the other guests were not listening to the rules and almost got kicked out due to safety reasons (letting their horses get too close to the person in front, in danger of getting kicked by another person’s horse) so if you are unable to follow simple instructions due to a language barrier, maturity, or age, again I would recommend something else. The views are amazing, and it’s a peaceful way to experience a gorgeous piece of nature.
karl_e, Feb 2025
Fantastic experience. Beautiful views horses are well cared for and loved. Staff is friendly knowledgeable, and helpful. Recommend to all.
Jeanette_L, Oct 2024
The trails and views are breathtaking! What a wonderful experience! The horses are so well trained you don’t need to worry about getting off course. We would definitely come ride again.
Gregory_L, Oct 2024
Staff was great and our guide, Belinda, did a great job explaining things of interest and paying attention to riders needing additional guidance. Great attraction and I highly recommend to anyone!
Ian_H, Oct 2024
The horses were beautiful, so well behaved and our guide we really friendly and knowledgeable
The scenery is gorgeous and we were lucky enough to see a little bit of a rodeo at the main ranch afterwards
Juliette_H, Oct 2024
It was AMAZING to walk along the cliffside of the Ranch and see the turquoise waters of the nearby beaches. The guides were so lovely and helpful as we all got our bearings on the horses. Thank you so much Melia and Emma!
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