Reviews for Magpie Travel

Overall the tour was underwhelming. I wouldn’t even say that it is necessarily raw but actually more barebones of what the sets and film scenes looked like from the movies. Often at each of scenes was one or two attractions but stripped right down to the very shell of what it’s supposed to be. Little or no signage of what was filmed there, no reference photos, and no or minimal dinosaurs. A lot of the objects/items in the scenes were actually worn down, and you could tell they were not trying to preserve them. I understand letting the land reclaim and leaving it natural, but it seems as through there is no effort to build any enthusiasm to the attractions. The catch is that if you want to see more, you have to pay more and do multiple of the other routes to get the full experience, even though we were on the “Jurassic Adventure” tour. Disappointing. Lots of photos I’ve seen in other reviews we did not get to experience on our tour. Maybe I was expecting too much, but when 70% of the tour is driving through trails with no dinosaurs, structures, or sound effects or anything along the way it’s a snooze fest. (When the guide tells you it’s okay to take a nap and he won’t be offended, that should not be overlooked). Absolutely beautiful landscape, but if you’re looking to be transported to the world of dinosaurs or even film making, this is not the place.

Product: Kualoa Ranch

Product: Kualoa Ranch

Product: Kualoa Ranch

The staff was very knowledgeable,and nice. I have told many people about our experience there and definitely would do it again the next time we visit.

Product: Kualoa Ranch

Product: Kualoa Ranch

Product: Kualoa Ranch

Product: Kualoa Ranch