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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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
nickymnz
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.
Reviews
4.1
based on 151 reviews
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!
Vanessa_C, Aug 2024
amazing experience. Two hours of information and the most beautiful scenery. Our guide Soleil was above and beyond ! This is the experience to pay for on the island 🙌🏼 The only thing that is frustrating is the photos are sold separately. You can take your phone on the tour and take as many photos as you want but to get the photo of you, your horse and the main mountain is extra which is silly for the price it the tour it should have 1 photo including.
Jodi_G, Aug 2024
Clancy was our guide and he was great. So informative and patient. The ranch is beautiful and being on the horse made even more special. My family did the Jurassic tour and they loved it too! I do t think you can pick a bad tour here
Taylor_W, Aug 2024
We unfortunately missed our tour time due to lots of road construction on the island… our tour was at noon and we arrived to the ranch right at noon. They have you start 15 minutes before the actual tour begins. Because we booked through a third party there was nothing that could be done. Instead they booked us (w no extra charge) on the jungle cruise! That experience was so much fun!! Our advice is make sure you build in more than an hour of travel time, in case there is construction. (It should take 45 minutes to drive from waikiki to kualoa) We wish we would have known it starts 15 minutes before the actual tour time. (This applies to all tour experiences) We still had a great visit to the ranch.
Karen_G, May 2024
All of it was nice to just get on a horse and see it in nature and what it has to offer and the people that work there are extremely nice and want to help you have a memorable experience
Jaenique_B, Mar 2024
Beautiful land and great tour guide. She really helped us understand the Hawaiian people and the culture and the land that we were on.
Joan_J, Feb 2024
Our guide, Julia, was very friendly. We had a small group and had a wonderful time visiting with her on our ride. Great experience & beautiful scenery!
Adria_U, Feb 2024
This ranch has everything! Including clean bathrooms! We got there in enough time to enjoy lunch before we went out on the ride. The weather was a little poor, so they called us many hours before to let us know there would be a time change from 2 hours to 1.5 hours. They also initiated an immediate credit back to our card. The guide was incredible! AND she felt the need to learn Japanese/Chinese to be able to talk to other customers who didn’t speak English. I was so impressed! She also did great with the history, information, and safety rules. Thanks Natalie! You made our experience such a memorable one!
Darrell_J, Dec 2023
The views were amazing and the horses were even better. The tour guide was very informative. The history of the ranch is awesome.
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