Foodies from all over the world will enjoy the Taste of Kualoa Farm Trolley Tour where the participants can enjoy fresh fruit during some seasons while exploring the ancient Hawaiian Fishponds, groves and orchards, and botanical gardens at Kualoa Ranch.
The fishpond sprawls 153 acres and is still actively farmed. Visitors will have a chance to watch the fishermen work as they hear stories of the nearly 1000-year old pond and voyaging canoe. Views of the Secret Island are also available from the trolley car. The fishpond is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Hawaiian legend tells the tale of the Moli’I and ‘Apua fishponds which are the largest ever created on the island and still actively farmed. The Moli’l fishpond is also one of the largest ponds in the entire Hawaiian Islands and is said to have been built by the Menehune, a people of legend who were dwarf-like and incredibly strong construction and engineering workers. The pond was also used to farm seafood specifically for the royal family and currently has mullet, milkfish, and threadfish being raised in its waters.
What You Should Know about Taste of Kualoa:
Advanced reservations are highly recommended at least several weeks in advance. Many tours sell out and availability can be limited in the summer months and over holiday times when tourism is high in the Hawaiian Islands.
The Taste of Kualoa Tour is limited to six to ten guests per guide to maintain an excellent guest-to-guide ration and provide the very best experience to all patrons.
Tours are 90 minutes long and prices vary depending on season.
This tour is suitable for families and children age 3 and up.
Roundtrip hotel pickup is available from Waikiki hotels for an additional fee and must be prearranged.
All tours at Kualoa Ranch take place rain or shine unless there are high winds or lightning which is rare. However, if adverse weather forces a cancellation by the ranch, guests will be refunded their money. Many visitors enjoy touring in the rain because they can witness more waterfalls and quicker moving waters.
Parking at the Ranch is free!
What I Should Bring to Taste of Kualoa:
Participants on tours at Kualoa Ranch Private Natural Reserve should bring these items with them for their tour:
- Photo IDs for everyone 18 years old and older
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Bug repellant
- Bottled or canteen of drinking water
- Closed toe shoes—hiking boots are best although the trolley tours are more suited to casual footwear
- Camera
- Rain poncho
About Kualoa Ranch Private Nature Reserve
The Kualoa Ranch Private Nature Reserve is a 4,000-acre natural reserve and working cattle ranch that has been under private ownership of the Dr. Gerritt P. Judd family for eight generations. Found just 24 miles from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, the ranch is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the quiet and peacefulness of a tropical paradise in Oahu.
All of the activities and tours at Kualoa Ranch are sustainable and ecofriendly while educating guests on native Hawaiian culture, conservation, and island history. Kualoa is also an established Hollywood filming location and has been featured in many blockbuster movies including the Jurassic Park movie franchise, King Kong movie franchise, Pearl Harbor, and more than 60 others. Other Tours offered by Kualoa include Catamaran Voyage and Secret Island Beach among others.