Waipio Valley Wagon Tour & Big Island Tropical Waterfalls Adventure [Closed]
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Beautiful views of the valley
Reviewed by: Karen from MO, 2017/09/24What a unique experience! We were met at a small shop and driven part of the way down in the valley by Bob in a four wheel drive van. The road in and out of the valley is very steep and rough at times, but the view was beautiful. The wagon ride was fun and Bob was very informative telling us about the plant life and history of the valley. We saw a beautiful waterfall that can not be seen unless you go down in the valley.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/07 |
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Mule Wagon Tour
Reviewed by: Donita, 2016/08/05It was a very interesting tour. The tour guy was very knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the vegetation and history of the valley.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/02 |
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Liked the tour
Reviewed by: Susan, 2016/01/05The valley is so beautiful. Bob is a great tour guide. We all love him.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
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Great Trip at a leisurely pace
Reviewed by: Les, 2014/07/20Great guided tour of the valley. Very knowledgeable guide. There are Mosquitos so bring some bug repellant. Also wear tennis shoes. You will not be disappointed in this beautiful valley.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/17 |
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Mules and a guide who lives in the valley
Reviewed by: The Shepherds, 2013/12/27We had not seen Waipio Valley except from the overlook. Before the trip, we were not aware of the possibility of seeing Waipio from a mule-drawn wagon (after the hair-raising ride to the bottom in a 4-wheel drive van). We loved it. The guide had plenty of history and agricultural information to share as he and the mules pulled us through the roads and fords to get well up the valley away from the mouth of the river flowing through the valley. The tour is about 45 minutes and does not include the black sand beach, due to restriction on tours in that area. Photography is oddly difficult from the wagon, but the tour was enjoyable and enlightening.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/20 |
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Nice Trip
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2012/06/12We have been down to Waipi'o before, but the rest of the group had never been there. The children thoroughly enjoyed it. The driver/guide was well informed, though somewhat unenthusiastic, but I can only imagine how many times he has repeated the same litany. The trip seemed rather short, considering the cost. It would be nice if it could traverse a loop rather than down the road and back. We were visited by a small group of the Wiapi'o wild horses, which was exciting for all of us. With few ways to actually visit the valley, this was a nice one.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
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Wagon ride could be a little longer
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/10/29For the money we payed there should have been less time getting the mule ready when we got to the bottom they should of been ready to go. The wagon trip was very informative but for the money we paid it wasn't long enough. The trip down the hill was very good. Over all I liked the whole experience. Just needed the wagon part to be longer.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
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See the real Hawaii
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/08/24This trip is recommended if you can't hike into Waipio or ride on horseback to see. We had a family with two small children visiting, so this was a perfect way for our guests to see and understand some of Hawaii -- botanically, geologically, culturally -- authentically. This trip is for people who want to get off of the beaten path and are genuinely interested in hearing native Hawaiians discuss their culture and their land.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
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unique experience
Reviewed by: jerry, 2009/01/18What a unique experience!
The 4x4 drive to the stable offers breathtaking views of the valley and a few heart fluttering moments as you decend the one lane road.
The wagon ride is a unique way to experience the valley.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
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