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Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors - Kona Private & Semi-Private Surfing Lessons
Fantastic Experience
Activity Date: 2026/04/14 | Posted on: 2026/04/16

My kids ages 11 and 13 had a great time learning to surf! Both instructors were friendly and supportive and their personalities put my kids at ease. I appreciated their attentiveness and both girls are excited to return for more lessons.

Packages: Semi-Private Surf Lesson for Two
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Great experience stargazing with Chris
Activity Date: 2026/04/06 | Posted on: 2026/04/07

This trip was very enjoyable, we got to learn about all the volcanoes and various other attractions. And see some amazing sights, including telescopes and sunsets!

Packages: Standard Package
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Hawaii Big Island Helicopter Tour – Volcanoes, Valleys & Waterfalls Flight
1st time on a Helicopter
Activity Date: 2026/04/02 | Posted on: 2026/04/03

Wow just wow, Shane was our pilot and boy he had a lot of knowledge of the island and for him to give a good answer to everyone's questions was exceptional. The ride was smooth, we felt safe and it was longer than I expected. The views are amazing and beautiful. My grandkids and I truly loved this experience. Shane even let Liam shut the helicopter down once we landed.

Packages: Standard Seating
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4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch
Top notch experience
Activity Date: 2026/04/01 | Posted on: 2026/04/03

This was our 1st time to the big island and this was our 1st time snorkeling. The captain and the crew were all exceptional and pretty funny at times. The vessel was clean and the cruise was smooth. We had 2 areas we stopped to snorkel and get a little history lesson. Breakfast and lunch was very tasty and well timed. Thank you for making this such a wonderful experience for my family.

Packages: Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise
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Don't skip this adventure.

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Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls
Best experience we had on the island!!
Activity Date: 2026/03/30 | Posted on: 2026/04/01

I can say enough good things about this experience! Everything about it!

Packages: 1:00 PM Afternoon Ride
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Beautiful night, great crew
Activity Date: 2026/03/29 | Posted on: 2026/03/31
NIC

A lovely night of cocktails and beautiful weather. Drinks were plentiful and the chicken and rice meal was delicious

Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Excellent Adventure
Activity Date: 2026/03/27 | Posted on: 2026/03/29
RGG

Seeing the sun set above the cloud line is a once in a lifetime experience. Our guide, Fernando, made the night that much more enjoyable with the knowledge (and parkas) he shared. After the spectacular sun set we went further down the mountain to star gaze. The telescope he had was amazing, and it was super cool to see so many, and different, stars we see at home. This was a 10 out of 10 experience and I would highly recommend it..

Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
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Waipio Horseback Riding Tour | 2-Hour Trail along Hamakua Coast with Stunning Ocean Views
Waipo horseback ride
Activity Date: 2026/03/26 | Posted on: 2026/03/28

Wonderful ride and day! Patricia and Kaleo guided us through a beautiful ranch!! Great horses! Jack & Liz

Packages: 9:30AM - Morning Hamakua Coast Horseback Ride
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Big Island Lei Greeting Service at Kona Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace
Happy in Hawaii
Activity Date: 2026/03/23 | Posted on: 2026/03/25
CM

This was our 3 son's first trip to Hawaii. I wanted to make it special for them. It was great to see the sign that said MURPHY after getting off our flight. I knew exactly where to walk the boys. They were greeted very pleasantly and they were so excited to start their Hawaii vacation this way.

Packages: Small Group Lei Greeting Package (2 to 7 participants)
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
My day on the ranch
Activity Date: 2026/03/19 | Posted on: 2026/03/21

My friend and I had a great time. Ronson was great knew all about the ranch and the habitat. I loved the ponds with fish to use for fertilizer. The ocean view was awesome and we did a couple whales. Thanks so much for a great ride.

Packages: Standard Package
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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
Soars and laughter
Activity Date: 2025/05/09 | Posted on: 2026/03/14

I loved this zipline experience! I took a friend with me, and we had such an amazing time. The instructors were so funny and down to earth. Amazing views over the waterfall.

Packages: Zipline Adventure
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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Time of my life
Activity Date: 2025/05/11 | Posted on: 2026/03/14

I from the Mid-West so seeing a dolphin was never on my bingo card so I thought! This establishment was great and so helpful. The pictures were amazing and I will never forget the experience!

Packages: 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 10 & Up
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Hidden paradise
Activity Date: 2026/03/11 | Posted on: 2026/03/13

It was so good to go such a tour with a local guide. He was soo friendly and knowledgeable and pleasant. We had a very good time throughout valley , learned about history and culture.
I really appreciate the guide and all people behind .

Packages: Standard Package
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The road quite steep and the ride is bumpy, be aware!

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Indeed Outstanding
Activity Date: 2026/03/10 | Posted on: 2026/03/13

I was with James as a tour guide on our tour he was very friendly and responsive.
There was another group with the same company and Their guide was Wes. Both guys made everything easy, enjoyable and pleasant all through the tour. The hot coco we had while stargazing was sooo appreciated and nice touch.
Thanks to all.



Packages: Standard Package
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If there would be Hand warmers it would be useful

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Magical
Activity Date: 2026/03/11 | Posted on: 2026/03/12

Beautiful valley and great guide. The valley is definitely worth a visit. If you are on the big island don’t miss this one out.

Packages: Standard Package
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Amazing
Activity Date: 2026/03/10 | Posted on: 2026/03/12

Very professional and entertaining guide.
Interesting commentary on the way to the top.
Don’t miss it.

Packages: Standard Package
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Girls trip 2026
Activity Date: 2026/03/02 | Posted on: 2026/03/10

Mind blowing tour! Incredible crew: friendly, professional, knowledgeable, well prepared. The experience of a lifetime. Huge manta rays, swimming all around us! Gentle giants. Feeding on the plankton attracted to the lights. I know the crew told us that experiences may vary in numbers of mantas seen, but we were extremely lucky and saw close up mantas almost the entire time!

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
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Take warm clothes for afterwards. Some people took Dramamine (good idea if you get seasick easily)

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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Girls trip 2026
Activity Date: 2026/03/04 | Posted on: 2026/03/10

Terrific experience! Derek was a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable, friendly, and professional! Gave a preview of events, a timeline, and kept to the schedule.
The tour took us to places we probably wouldn't have gone to on our own. We saw turtles on the beautiful black sand beach, enjoyed a walk around the coffee farm with delicious samples. Spent time at Rainbow Falls. Enjoyed cookies at a local bakery. Plenty of opportunities along the way to pickup meaningful, local souvenirs.
But my favorite stops were in Volcano National Park. The caldera was amazing. No spouting lava but lots of smoking vents. The steam vents were amazing as well. Lunch at the cafe was well organized and tasty. The view from the restaurant was great. Beautiful vistas along the route. What more could you ask for???

Packages: Standard Tour
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Good for everyone, including kids. Plenty of stops along the way. Great overview of many sites.

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Amazing tour
Activity Date: 2026/03/03 | Posted on: 2026/03/05

It is a really wonderful trip. Very good tour guide. Execllent photos took by professional photographer.

Packages: Standard Package
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
fantastic history of the area from a great tour guide
Activity Date: 2026/02/20 | Posted on: 2026/02/24

Tour driver was so kind and even born in that valley! He had so much great info and was so careful driving us

Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
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would do a taro sample at the end

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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
So much Fun!
Activity Date: 2026/02/21 | Posted on: 2026/02/23

Three of my kids participated in the swimming with the dolphins and LOVED IT! One even said it was the best day of her life! It was very informative and Patrick had a really great personality and interacted with well with all the participants in the group. I highly recommend going to Dolphin Quest at the Hilton Waikoloa!

Packages: 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Great Event
Activity Date: 2025/09/21 | Posted on: 2026/02/23

For a hotel luau they sure put on a show, very talented group!

Packages: Ohana Package
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Lots of fun!
Activity Date: 2025/09/19 | Posted on: 2026/02/23

We had some great activity on our tour, and it was really easy to get the hang of flowing with these gorgeous animals!

Packages: Sunset Cruise Package
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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Fabulous Place
Activity Date: 2026/02/19 | Posted on: 2026/02/21

Great place. My teens greatly enjoyed the experience and Grace was fantastic.

Packages: 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up
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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
So sweet!
Activity Date: 2026/02/16 | Posted on: 2026/02/18

This is such a wonderful experience! Very well run, and like nothing else!

Packages: 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Luau
Activity Date: 2026/02/15 | Posted on: 2026/02/17
JC

You need to do something about large groups that get very drunk, are disrespectful towards the event and its participants. Loved the show but it was a distraction and didn’t allow us to enjoy the whole show experience.

Packages: Ohana Package
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Wonderful!
Activity Date: 2026/01/22 | Posted on: 2026/02/15

Every part of this experience was wonderful. The scenery is stunningly beautiful. The staff were extremely friendly, knowledgeable and informative.

Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
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Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch
Horseback riding
Activity Date: 2026/02/13 | Posted on: 2026/02/15

Thank you for a mountain top experience. We learned about the scenery and the history. Your horses work well behaved and trained. Thank you for the personal tour. You did a great job.

Packages: 2.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour
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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Once in a lifetime!
Activity Date: 2026/02/11 | Posted on: 2026/02/13

How often can you get a kiss from a dolphin!? For me, this is once in a lifetime experience.. at least until I I come back and do it again!! The dolphins were great to interact with, our dolphin handler really ensured we all had time to interact with the dolphins. And Jennifer made sure that we understood how to appropriately interact with them. Always wonderful when animal handlers ensure the welfare and safety of the animal is a priority.

Packages: 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Great time
Activity Date: 2026/02/10 | Posted on: 2026/02/12

Had a great time. Well worth the money. We got fresh fruit from the farm and was really tasty.

Packages: Standard Package
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