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All Reviews for Waipio Valley Tours in Big Island

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4.72 4.72 / 5

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410 reviews

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Great experience

Reviewed by: RH

Loved this tour - our tour guide was very accommodating and knowledgeable and we saw some beautiful spots of the island. Definitely recommend this trip as you get to see a lot in one day. My favourite places were the black sand beach with the sea turtles and the Volcanoes National Park (but to be honest, I loved all the sites).

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/11/25
Activity Date: 2025/11/23

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Fun!!!

Reviewed by: Kara

Loved this tour! We saw so much of the Big Island in a single day. And the guide shared really interesting facts along the way.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/15

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Great Island Experience

Reviewed by: Kara

A fantastic way to see the islands highlights in one day like the Volcanoes National Park, Waipio Valley (our favorite), black sand beaches, and gorgeous waterfalls.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/15

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Full day!

Reviewed by: Kara

The tour guide was super knowledgeable and kept a smooth pace, making it easy to enjoy every stop. Highly recommend for a comprehensive island experience.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/10

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Jam packed!

Reviewed by: Kara

Such a great day - from the black sand beach to the Waipio Valley lookout and multiple waterfalls, of course with visiting Volcanoes National Park as the standout!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/06

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

My favorite guided tour !

Reviewed by: Nancy V

Forrest was quite knowledgeable and so polite! I'm prone to motion sickness, but did not get nauseous at all in the van. Got to get out and walk along the water, pet and feed horses, and learn all about the history of the beautiful, Hawaiian valley. The gift shop was great, too, with very reasonably priced snacks and ice cream. Wonderful and memorable experience! Mahalo nui loa!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/11/15
Activity Date: 2025/11/13

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Amazing Waipio Valley trip

Reviewed by: Oliver family

This trip into the valley was a highlight of our friend’s visit to the Big Island from Massachusetts. We all commented on what a great guide Forrest is.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 4

Tips and suggestions

This trip should be on all visitors must see list.

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/10/30
Activity Date: 2025/10/28

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Amazing must do experience!

Reviewed by: Holli

This tour was one of my favorite things we did while on the Big Island! Initially, the plan was to just go to the Waipi'o Valley lookout. I am so glad we ended up deciding to take the tour. You're taken down into the valley (on an extremely steep road) in a 10ish seater van. I get really carsick and had no issues during the tour. Our wonderful guide, Forrest, informed us of the history of the valley and it's people. He was extremely informative and clearly cares so much about the valley and it's history. The views inside the valley were stunning! Do yourself a favor and book this tour.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/10/06
Activity Date: 2025/09/24

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

The best big island tour!

Reviewed by: Kelc

Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind. He went out of his way to teach us about Waipi’o family and ensure we experienced it to the fullest!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/10/03
Activity Date: 2025/10/01

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

The guide is very well-informed and interesting

Reviewed by: Candra and Lucas

Our guide to the Waipi'o Valley tour was Kaloeo Olival He did a superlative job. We really enjoyed the tour and learned quite a bit about Hawaiian traditional culture.

Thanks to you and to Kaloeo!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/15
Activity Date: 2025/09/12

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Best Tour and experience!

Reviewed by: Best tour on our trip!

We were told by a couple at our hotel to make sure we do this tour and it was 💯 worth it! What a unique experience led by one of the native Hawaiian to see this hidden valley! Perfect for our 6 year old and adults too! It’s truly like a garden of Eden.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Wild horses were so friendly!

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/30
Activity Date: 2025/08/05

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Nice&lovely tour guy

Reviewed by: Kitty

A wonderful experience, If you would like to spend a chill time and have a deeper understanding in Waipio valley ,choose it!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/24
Activity Date: 2025/08/22

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Love the BI

Reviewed by: Kara

So many gorgeous stops along this tour, and the guides are so funny and make a long day seem like a breeze.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/08/20
Activity Date: 2025/06/30

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Great tour!

Reviewed by: QPM

Great guide (local), the pick up spot is a neat art gallery with a snackshot. The tour was great, filled with local knowledge and just the right length.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

You might want bug spray (we didn't need it) and the wild horses aren't shy so bring apple slices!

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/09
Activity Date: 2025/07/19

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Marvelous tour!

Reviewed by: John

Forest was a superb guide to this stunningly beautiful and magical valley -he was fun and so knowledgeable. The whole family loved the experience, with our girls wanting to return again the next day. We highly recommend!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/07/25
Activity Date: 2025/07/22

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Great tour of a unique area

Reviewed by: Shana and Steve

Forrest was an excellent guide, full of personal insight into the region as well as its history. He shared with us his experience in the valley, told us about the things and places we were viewing, and explained the challenges the region has and still does face. We loved the views, the animals, and the friendly greetings from the locals.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Wild mare

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/07/24
Activity Date: 2025/07/23

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

A fun filled day!

Reviewed by: Kara

Highlights included walking through Volcanoes National Park, seeing steam vents and lava fields up close, the stunning black sand beach at Punaluʻu, and panoramic views over Waipiʻo Valley.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/06/30
Activity Date: 2025/05/31

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Fabulous!

Reviewed by: Kara

It’s a long day, but absolutely packed with jaw-dropping sights and well-paced stops.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/06/30
Activity Date: 2025/05/31

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Unforgettable Waipio Valley Experience

Reviewed by: Slcude

We usually skip tours and try to experience places through the locals, soaking in real culture over curated stops. But this tour into Waipio Valley with Forrest changed everything.

From the start, it was clear this wasn’t a typical tour. Forrest’s love for the valley, his deep knowledge of its history and sacredness, and his powerful storytelling made us feel connected to every inch of this land. He didn’t just drive us through—he invited us in.

The peace we felt in Waipio was unreal. Waterfalls, wild horses, taro fields… all of it wrapped in a stillness that felt spiritual. We walked away with more than photos—we walked away with perspective and gratitude.

If you get the chance, go. And hope Forrest is your guide. It’s an experience we’ll never forget.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/06/30
Activity Date: 2025/06/28

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Amazing cultural experience!

Reviewed by: Emily

I had been to the top of the valley a few times before, but going into the valley was such an experience! It was incredibly peaceful, beautiful, and Kaleo was a wealth of knowledge about his home. I will absolutely be visiting again when family visits 🤙🏻 mahalo for the experience!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/06/02
Activity Date: 2025/05/31

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Beautiful History

Reviewed by: Tammy K

We witnessed the amazing beauty of Hawaii and learned the ancient practices that are still used today. What an unbelievable experience!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of Hawaii.

  • Wild Horses

  • Waterfall

  • River Crossing

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/25
Activity Date: 2025/05/23

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Peaceful and spiritual

Reviewed by: Nature love

Absolutely amazing. You can feel the spirit and history of the land. Like no other place.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/16
Activity Date: 2025/05/14

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Wonderful Wai’pio tour

Reviewed by: Ekl

We had a great driver/tour guide in Omar. He shared his love for the valley where he was born and raised with such joy and we felt like we got an insider’s view. The personal anecdotes about his family, and tales of fishing, hunting, canoeing, surfing, etc., really made the tour come alive for us. The overlook provides a stunning view but going into the valley provided a rich context for life of the Hawaiian people who have lived off the land and sea for generations. The valley is such a special place, a piece of history and way of life beautifully preserved; I feel blessed and privileged to have had this experience. And we even met one of the wild horses.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Have lunch at the stand where Kukuihaele Rd meets Wai’pio Valley road. The Hawaiian Plate was delish

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/14
Activity Date: 2025/05/12

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Wonderful day

Reviewed by: Kara

Kilauea was just amazing, I could go every day if it was possible!

Local customer service: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/05/07
Activity Date: 2025/04/11

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Best Big Island activity

Reviewed by: Joe

Found our tour guide Shaun (sp?) to be very informative about the area and Island history. Great scenery and an awesome education!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/03
Activity Date: 2025/04/28

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Good tour to the Valley of the King

Reviewed by: M&R

Tour guide was a local. This was once in a lifetime experience to go down into the valley and see the long cascading waterfall. We meandered through trails & crossed 7 streams and passed by taro fields.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Others
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/22
Activity Date: 2025/04/14

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Informative Tour

Reviewed by: Rex

Our guide was very friendly, courteous, and informative. Having lived and worked in the valley, he displayed his passion and knowledge throughout the tour.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Be ready to learn about history and Hawaiian culture.

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/19
Activity Date: 2025/03/24

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Excellent Tour! Highly recommend

Reviewed by: LilMis California

Our tour guide (Shawn) was VERY informative and passionate about telling us the history and sacredness of Waipio Valley, the Valley of the Kings. We had such a great time! My 7yr old (who doesn’t like to sit still) enjoyed this tour immensely! Especially trying to find the prawns in the stream. Would definitely do this again!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Amazing Waterfall! Gorgeous Views

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/11
Activity Date: 2025/04/10

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Wonderful guided transport to the Waipio Valley

Reviewed by: Jenn

Highly recommend! The tour guide provided details and history of the region, with various stops along the way for us to soak in the beauty of the valley!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/11
Activity Date: 2025/04/09

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Wonderful ride into Waipio Valley

Reviewed by: Kathy

My husband and I really enjoyed our ride down into the valley. We learned a great deal of history from our guide as well as trivia like the fact they used Waipio Valley as the "Dry Land" in the movie Waterworld.
It's a beautiful and magical place.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

The at Art gallery/gift shoppe where you meet has wonderful Hawaiian made products!

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/03/29
Activity Date: 2025/03/07
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