Kauai: Hawaii Movie Tour & Film Locations with Pickup

See Where Hollywood Filmed Jurassic Park & Raiders on Kauai's Real Locations

You ride in an air-conditioned minibus to eight-plus movie locations across Kauai's north and east side, watch film clips at each stop showing how Hollywood used the real landscape, and return to your hotel without arranging transport or timing the stops yourself. Hotel pickup is included, and the tour runs daily with a minimum group size of six adults.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Wailua Falls15m
2. Opaekaa Falls20m
3. Wailua Riverpassing by

Kauai movie locations tour

• Visit Wailua Falls
• See Donovan's Reef filming site
• Explore Opaekaa Falls
• Pass by Wailua River
• Pass by Kapa'a Town Jurassic Park
• Pass by Raiders of the Lost Ark site
• Pass by Six Days Seven Nights location
• Visit Lilo and Stitch site
• Pass by Uncommon Valor and Soul Surfer site
• Visit Miss Sadie Thompson filming location

The experience

"You'll recognize this place the moment you see it," the guide says as the minibus pulls up to Wailua Falls, and he's right. The water drops 80 feet into a pool that's been the backdrop for Fantasy Island, Castaway, and Tropic Thunder, and standing there you understand why filmmakers kept coming back to Kauai. The tour runs in an air-conditioned minibus that stops at the actual locations where those movies filmed, and at each one the guide plays clips so you can see the scene as it appeared on screen, then look at the real landscape without the Hollywood filter. It's a strange thing, watching an actor run through that exact spot you're standing in.

The Wailua River is next (where they shot Jungle Cruise, Outbreak, and Raiders of the Lost Ark), and then Opaekaa Falls, which showed up in Donovan's Reef and Lt. Robin Crusoe. The stops keep coming: Kapa'a Town (Jurassic Park), Moloaa Bay (Gilligan's Island), the beach where they filmed Six Days Seven Nights. You're not hiking between them or spending hours at each location. The minibus moves you through the island's north and east side, and the narration keeps the pace steady. Some stops have sandy or uneven paths, so wear shoes that grip. The tour needs a minimum of six adults to run, so if you're booking solo or with a small group, confirm availability before you commit.

Hotel pickup is included from most areas of Kauai, though if you're staying in Poipu there's an $11 surcharge per person, and the tour doesn't service Hanalei or Princeville. Children under four ride free if they sit on an adult's lap. If they need their own seat, you pay the full rate. The whole thing takes a few hours, and you'll have seen more of Kauai's film history than most visitors who come to the island.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup from most areas of Kauai, transport in an air-conditioned minibus to eight-plus film locations including Wailua Falls, Opaekaa Falls, and Wailua River, film clips shown at each stop, and expert narration about the movies shot on the island. Children under four ride free on an adult's lap.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pickup from Airport, Lihue and WailuaGuide in English · 07:00Movie Tour from the Airport, Lihue, and Wailua for South Side Hotels, with pickup included

Poipu Hotel PickupGuide in English · 07:00Hawaii Movie Tour from the Poipu area, including pickup. Kauai Movie Tours Poipu

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 22

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 29 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Roberts Hawaii

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Kauai's most-filmed landscapes without renting a car or researching which movies shot where. The guide handles the route and the film history, and pickup means you don't navigate the island yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Hawaii Movie Tour on Kauai?

The tour takes a few hours and covers multiple film locations across the island's north and east side.

What movies were filmed at Wailua Falls?

Fantasy Island, Castaway, The Amazing Race, and Tropic Thunder all filmed scenes at Wailua Falls.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup from most Kauai hotels is included. Poipu pickups cost an additional $11 per person. The tour does not service Hanalei or Princeville.

What should I wear for this tour?

Wear comfortable shoes with good grip, as some stops have sandy, uneven, or unpaved paths.

Is the minibus air-conditioned?

Yes, the tour travels in an air-conditioned minibus.

What is the minimum group size?

A minimum of six adults is required for the tour to operate.

Are there film clips shown during the tour?

Yes, at each movie location the guide plays clips from the films that were shot there so you can compare the scene to the real landscape.