Reviews for Magpie Travel

Product: Kualoa Ranch

Honestly this was a bit disappointing. We took the Jungle Expedition 90 minute tour and felt it didn't justify the money. There were very few stops and the bus tour didn't show more than the coastline and side of the mountain. What I found particularly egregious was thr final stop. We waited there for about 30 minutes which was pure padding. It was probably the third best viewing spot on the trip and there was no reason to stay there so long. All the people on the tour looked bored after 10 minutes. I'd recommend either adding another stop in a different area or have some activity in this spot. The tour guide mentioned mango trees in the vicinity so something along those lines or drinking from a coconut would be nice. Also this tour mentioned a hike and there was none. I understand there are older guests on the tour as well but I'd remove the word "hike" from the description as it is plain false advertising. Ultimately this tour didn't delight in the views and we were stuck on paved roads for the whole trip. Some nice views of the bay and the mountain but nothing to justify 60 bucks. The free views from the side of the road are almost as good and are a lot cheaper.

Product: Kualoa Ranch

Fun fun fun, beautiful...

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쥬라기공원을 전기산악자전거를 타고 느끼니 너무 좋은 추억이었어요!

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My wife and I decided to travel to Hawaii to celebrate our honeymoon and 1 year anniversary. The first thing we booked was the UTV Raptor Tours at the Kualoa Ranch and honestly it was an amazing tour. Two hours with great stops and amazing scenery. But in reality the 5 star are for our tour guides Ki and Matt, honestly they made the tour worth it and definitely recommend it to people visiting.

Product: Kualoa Ranch

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UTV 는 너무 친절하고 좋은 경험이였어서 별 다섯개 주고 싶었지만 승마 하시는 분들을 위해 적어요 승마도 신청했는데 부모님이랑 동생 데리고 갔거든요 어무니 말이 계속 옆에 있는더 뜯어먹어서 못먹게하라고 두번 뭐라했고 세번부터는 말 내리라고 해야한다고 해서 되게 조심하셨어요 말 처음 타셔서 저지를 잘 못했지만 그다음엔 말이 말을 잘들었어요 근데 중간에 멈추는 타임에 내려서 안전상의 이유로 말 내리라고 하는데 솔직히 엄마가 당한거라 기분 상했어요 그래도 규정이 좀 빡세나 싶었지만 앞에 백인들 한테 너무 잘하고 계세요 웃으면서 말하고 우리한텐 계속 my friend 마이프렌드 어쩌고 하면서 정색하고 얘기 하는데 하와이에서 첫 인종차별이라고 느꼈습니다 말이 너무 번드르르르 하게 예뻐서 관리가 잘되나보다 싶지만 걸을 때 발목 다 꺾이고 너무 힘들어하고 불쌍한 마음 으로 2시간이란 긴 시간동안 즐거움을 전혀 못느꼈어요 UtV 만 즐기세요..

Product: Kualoa Ranch

Such an amazing place — a must-visit when you come to Hawaii! I highly recommend trying the UTV tour. Next time, I really want to go horseback riding. After seeing so many horses in person, I really wanted to ride, but it was fully booked. You definitely need to book this place in advance. The scenery is stunning — it feels like dinosaurs could appear at any moment, with beautiful mountains and ocean views. The UTV guides were so fun and friendly!

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I had a terrible experience during my horseback riding tour here. The saddle I was given was defective and not aligned properly, which made the ride unsafe. The instructor told me to keep my entire weight on my left leg for the whole hour 30 minutes so I wouldn’t fall off. The tour was scheduled for 2 hrs and wasn’t even up to that. That left me in pain during the ride, and when I got home, my right thigh was swollen and badly bruised. A few days later, the skin turned dark and rough from the injury. When I reached out to the office, they admitted the issue but only refunded 25%, which doesn’t come close to covering the harm or discomfort I experienced and the harm it caused to my skin. It’s extremely disappointing that a company offering horseback riding tours would allow guests to ride with unbalanced, unsafe saddles. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone until they take better safety measures, inspect their equipment properly, and take responsibility for the injuries caused by their negligence.

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Kualoa Ranch 🦖⛰️ HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! We chose two activities: The Secret Island Beach Day and The Ocean Voyage. Both were amazing in their own ways. To get to the Secret Island, you cross the brackish water on a traditional-style boat, which already feels like an adventure. Once you’re there, it’s basically a beach day paradise. You can paddle board, kayak, snorkel, play beach games like volleyball or even life-size Connect Four, or just relax and sleep it off in a hammock. They also take you out to a sandbar in the middle of the ocean where you can swim with huge mountain views all around you. The mountains here are unreal, honestly some of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. The boat ride gave us another perspective. We cruised through Kaneohe Bay with the mountains right next to us, stopping for clear views and perfect photo spots, we also spotted a lot of turtles swimming around. Our guide, Antonio, made the whole thing even better, he was very sweet, funny, and knowledgeable. He explained a lot along the way and kept the ride fun the entire time. Seeing the Koʻolau range from the water felt straight out of a movie, and Antonio’s energy made it even more memorable. On top of that, he also pointed out how many famous movies and shows were filmed there, including Jurassic Park, Jumanji, and Godzilla. Seeing those exact filming spots in real life while he explained them was such a cool part of the experience. They also have a little shop on the ranch where they sell their own grown fruit. I picked up some star fruit and it was delicious, definitely a nice touch to the whole experience. On top of that, the ranch itself is gorgeous, with stretches of green fields and horses everywhere. The whole place feels like a mix of luxury, adventure, and history all in one. Easily one of the best experiences in Oahu and something I’d recommend to anyone visiting.

Product: Kualoa Ranch

Product: Kualoa Ranch

Product: Kualoa Ranch

Beautiful. Majestic. Peaceful. What more is there?

Product: Kualoa Ranch

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After booking this tour internationally with the help of Kualoa Ranch’s online support chat, we were given incorrect information that led us to purchase the full-day package, which was not what we wanted or were told we needed. We specifically asked how to book the horse riding experience and which package included it, but were misinformed. When we arrived and realized the mistake, the ticket staff offered no assistance or flexibility, even after explaining that the booking was made based on guidance from their own team. If this was a technical issue or a chatbot error, there should have been proper support to help resolve it. It felt like the focus was on upselling rather than ensuring guests have the experience they’re expecting, which was disappointing after travelling so far.

Product: Kualoa Ranch

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Did the novice e-bike tour. The scenery is very beautiful but I do think the cost is way to high for what you get. There were only 3 stops. They tell you to come 45 mins early but check in took about 5 mins. Then included in the 2 hour tour was 30mins of showing a safety video, then going over again what the video just showed and then doing a biking test. So the actual tour is really only 90 mins. There were only 4 people on my tour can’t imagine how long it would take if it was a full tour.

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We did the movie tour and it was excellent.....fantastic views!

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