Ultimate Hawaii Circle Island Sightseeing, Kilauea Volcano & Waterfall Tour

Wonderful tour and guide!

Reviewed by: Mary A.

Hank was a wonderful guide and truly went above and beyond to ensure we had a great day! Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting an introduction to the island!

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Fun and Friendly

Reviewed by: MSAL

We had a blast with the sightseeing tour. The driver was very friendly and took us all around the beautiful valley. Comfortable ride.

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Guided Waipio Valley Horseback Riding & Waterfall Tour [Closed]

The Best of the Valley

Reviewed by: Dee & Jake

I’ve taken this tour before and knew my family from the mainland would enjoy it as much as I did. They LOVED the tour from the very minute they met our guides, Chico and Tracy. We got the best of everything that day: weather, horses, views, guides and Hawaiian experience. We appreciated the high spirited personalities and the great knowledge Chico and Tracy, valley residents themselves, shared with us of life in the Valley of the Kings from times past to the life of today’s Hawaiian families. I don’t want to give any more details so it will be your own special experience. I guarantee you’ll have FUN and if you don’t, well then, you just don’t know how to have fun!
‘Oe! Chico! Tracy! A hui hou!

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Guided Waipio Valley Horseback Riding & Waterfall Tour [Closed]

The best adventure on the big island! Just do it

Reviewed by: M.S.

The best adventure on the big island! We did everything: a helicopter ride, volcano national park, zip lining, snorkeling, swimming with manta rays and this horseback ride through the beautiful waipi'o valley was our favorite activity, hands down. Micah and Eta were excellent and chill guides and just let us get our zen on with the ride while also providing info about all the fruits growing around us.

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Waipio Valley Waterfalls & Horseback Riding Tour with Naalapa Stables [Closed]

good riding at Waipio Valley

Reviewed by: Smith

We had a great guide named is Grace. She knows about Waipio Valley and provided great service and information for us. Waipio Valley is a beautiful and historic place and I really wanted to visit. We had a great time.

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Waipio Valley

Reviewed by: Laura

Our trip was amazing! Our guide was very knowledgeable and we had a wonderful time!

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Memorable horseback riding in a uniquely Hawaiian setting

Reviewed by: tweist

We greatly enjoyed our morning horse ride in the Waipio Valley. Our guides are local residents of the valley who are very proud of the history and the culture. The horses were calm and very sure footed. The lack of in depth introductions about the history and culture of the valley and the unpredictable weather in the valley were largely compensated by the hospitality of the guides, the almost mystic atmosphere of the majestic valley, and arrays of exotic flora of the fertile valley floor. I wish the black sand beach was part of the tour. I might be asking too much but horse riding on the black sand beach could be the highlight of a perfect tour!

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Beautiful experience

Reviewed by: Supria

Kaleo our guide was wonderful. He was very informative and being a resident of the valley, getting a tour from him was excellent.
He was very kind to take pictures for us.
The valley is breathtakingly beautiful. The trip down and up the valley was full of facts.
I highly recommend it.

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Waipio Valley Waterfalls & Horseback Riding Tour with Naalapa Stables [Closed]

A very special experience

Reviewed by: Andrea from Hilo

Pete and Kiera were outstanding guides for this sweet stroll through the back roads of the sacred land of Waipio Valley. I am a former horse owner and have ridden for years, and found my horse well cared for and responsive.

My friend loved the experience too! He is an intermediate rider and the guides did an excellent job of helping all levels feel safe. The ride down and back up to the valley is part of the fun too!

Don't pass up an opportunity to take this ride while you are on this beautiful Island!

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Waipio Valley Waterfalls & Horseback Riding Tour with Naalapa Stables [Closed]

Gorgeous Ride

Reviewed by: Stefanie

Unforgettable ride through the valley. There were 7 of us + 2 guides (+ 4 dogs who tagged along for their morning walk!). Incredible views, and we lucked out with perfect weather. It felt like an adventure rather than a tour; our route took us through streams, and we saw many wild horses, including a couple of fouls! I came with my mom, who isn't keen on doing activities like this, but she loved it. Thank you!

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Fun family adventure

Reviewed by: Beth K

We had a great time with the family on this trip. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. The kids really enjoyed seeing the wild horses.

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Love Waipio Valley

Reviewed by: M. and C. Lee

My niece came to visit from Pennsylvania and loved Waipio Valley.
Douglas was a great tour guide and told wonderful stories. We learned about Waipio vegetation, including the beautiful Gardenia he picked for us. Douglas shared a story about how his grandparents ate Nonni, smelly fruit but healthy for you. Loved hearing about the people of the valley who do not have electricity but are hard working taro farmers. Mahalo Nui Loa Douglas.

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Great Guide, great view, great trip.

Reviewed by: tiger

Great Guide, great view, great trip.
We did it again after two days.

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Great trip, great Guide. Decided to do it again after two days.

Reviewed by: tiger

Great trip, great Guide. Decided to do it again after two days.

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Magnificent views of the valley

Reviewed by: Jen P

My family really enjoyed this excursion and it was one of the highlights of our trip! We learned about this sacred ground and were able to capture amazing photos along the way! Hawaii’s largest waterfall, wild horses coming up to our van, and great family pictures were taken. Our driver, Daniel, was focused on our safety including following Covid safety protocols. Highly recommend!

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Ultimate Hawaii Circle Island Sightseeing, Kilauea Volcano & Waterfall Tour

Great way to see the Big Island in a day!

Reviewed by: Sandy and Phil

We were only on island for two days, so we had to make the most of it. Rich picked us up promptly and we set out with a total of nine passengers. The van was comfortable, and Rich had water and lunch ready for us, along with clean jackets and umbrellas for the chilly rainy segments of the trip. The drive was safe and pleasant, and Rich regaled us with information and stories. At each stop, he allowed us ample time and shared interesting information.

This was a wonderful day, and we not only saw the island but also learned a lot. Highly recommended, especially if you can get Rich as your driver/tour guide!

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

Volcano circle tour

Reviewed by: David Embrey

Awana was awesome. He did a great job from the start by getting out group of 20 together in one van. His knowledge of the island’s as well as the big island was extensive. Never a dull moment he kept us laughing and taught us a great deal. All stops were as promised. Would do the tour again

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A wonderful addition to our trip to the Big Island!

Reviewed by: Aaron

We knew that we wanted to visit the Waipio Valley and this was a great way to experience it. The hosts were great and very knowledgeable. We were both beginners at riding and the instruction was simple and easy. We had a great ride. Highly recommended!

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Tremendous experience and a lot of fun to boot.

Reviewed by: Mark Dyre

The guide was very informative and showed us all of the unique characteristics of the valley. Would take the tour again and it was a lot of fun for all eight of us.

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Amazing experience - highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Mel Lee

What an awesome experience that was well worth every penny. Kaleo was a authentic, personable, and knowledgeable tour guide, who was born and raised in the valley. He shared not only the history of the sacred valley, but also stories of his childhood and information on the local wildlife. The tour met at the art gallery, where there are restrooms and parking (and yummy ice cream). From there everyone gets in a van as Kaleo drives the group down to the back of the valley, an area off limits to the general public. The views are incredible from the top to the bottom and back.

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Don’t miss this tour of Waipio!

Reviewed by: Marcia from Alaska

I have brought my exchange students to the Big Island for 3 years and this was my first tour of Waipio. Kaleho our tour guy, being a life long local in the valley was filled with information about the history, biology and legends of this incredibly beautiful valley. So many stories and a safe comfortable tour. There is no glass in the windows in the 4 wheel drive passenger van so lots of airflow in the van. And he keeps a row empty between passengers. Everyone wears masks and sanitizes.
Also the store where you meet up has amazing art, books, music and incredible ice cream!

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ワイピオ渓谷 　乗馬ツアー　＜午前・午後／英語ガイド＞ by ワイピオ・オン・ホースバック

Enjoying the beauty of the gorge. 渓谷美を堪能

Reviewed by: だだだ

The location of the office was difficult to find even with the navigation, but a juice shop along the way gave me detailed directions, so I was able to arrive. We descended a steep slope in a 4WD vehicle to the valley floor, rode friendly horses across the river in Waipi'o Valley, and passed through the forest. It was safe, and the saddle cushion was good, so my legs (groin) didn't hurt too much. However, the horses' speeds varied, and I couldn't keep up with the guide, so I missed out on some explanations in the second half, which was disappointing. I guess it's difficult to match the pace with horses...

事務所の場所がナビでも分かりにくかったですが　途中のジュース屋さんが詳しく教えてくれたので到着できました。急斜面を4駆で谷底に降りて　フレンドリーな馬たちに乗ってワイピオ渓谷の川をわたったり、森の中を抜けたり、安全にでき鞍のクッションがいいのかそんなに足（股間）も痛くなかったです。ただ馬の速度がまちまちでガイドさんについていけず、後半は離れてしまって説明が聞き取れず残念。馬さんなので歩調を合わせるのは難しいのかな・・・

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ワイピオ渓谷　乗馬ツアー　絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 ＜午前・午後／英語ガイド＞ by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Mystic Valley 神秘の谷

Reviewed by: Ken

Five years ago, I used the shuttle service with my 10-year-old child and two others, and it was amazing! Two years ago, the tour was canceled due to rain during the shuttle service to the valley. This time, we requested to meet on-site, and after a 1.5-hour drive from Kailua Kona, we crossed off-road rivers while having conversations (in our hearts) with the wonderful horses, saw trumpet flowers, taro fields, and the mysterious valley. The horses were great; Waka would leave the line to eat grass, climb about 50 cm, and then eat more grass, trying to overtake the horse in front! I'm grateful for all of that Waka.

５年前に10才の子供を含め3人で送迎付きで利用して、感動！
2年前は雨模様で谷増水ツアー送迎中連絡で中止。
今回は現地集合をお願いしカイルアコナから1.5時間、良い子(馬たち)と会話(心で)しながらオフロードの川を渡ったり、トランペットフラワー、タロ芋水田、神秘の谷。馬は良い子Waka列を離れては草を食べ50cm位登りまた草、前の馬を追い越そうとする！そんなWakaすべてに感謝。

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

Island tour

Reviewed by: Steve and Michelle

We had a wonderful experience. Our tour guide Daniel was excellent. Informative and witty. We highly recommend this complete island tour. The steam vents at Volcanos National Park highlighted the day!!.

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

My guide was born and raised in the valley!

Reviewed by: Bbbbbbb

Friendly, knowledgeable, flexible.
Try to sit on the right hand side on the way down!

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ワイピオ渓谷　乗馬ツアー　絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 ＜午前・午後／英語ガイド＞ by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

It was good. よかった

Reviewed by: shi

Horseback riding in nature was my first experience. By chance, I joined a Japanese tour, so I was able to receive guidance on how to handle the horses from the guide from start to finish.

大自然の中の乗馬　初めての体験でした。
たまたま、日本人ツアーと一緒になったのでガイドさんによる馬の扱い方などを最初から最後までお世話になることが出来ました。

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An absolute must do!!

Reviewed by: Gabby

This tour was fantastic from start to finish - from the quaint shop you meet to get on the shuttle to the informative guide to the incredible views, we couldn’t recommend more. Kolehe aka Douglas was our fearless leader who drove us into Waipio Valley and was just the best! So much fun, tons of passion for the island and specific area, and the perfect sense of humor and charm. It was my first off-roading experience, and needless to say, I’m addicted :) Don’t miss out on this awesome tour!

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ワイピオ渓谷 　乗馬ツアー　＜午前・午後／英語ガイド＞ by ワイピオ・オン・ホースバック

It was fun. 楽しかったです

Reviewed by: サマー

I participated with my 12-year-old and 8-year-old children. Although we were supposed to meet at 1 PM, we arrived 10 minutes late, but the guide said they were out for lunch.

Backpacks are not allowed; it's best to have something like a waist pouch that fits closely to your body. Some people were using insect repellent spray. I also got bitten by insects in a couple of places.

After changing to a different vehicle from the meeting point, we arrived at the Waipi'o Valley lookout. From there, the road continued to descend steeply. It was quite bumpy, and we crossed a river along the way. I'm glad we didn't have lunch right before; we would have definitely gotten car sick.

When we reached the scenic viewpoint, the driver stopped the car so we could take photos from inside.

Upon arriving at the horseback riding location, there was an explanation in English. It was something like, "When turning right, pull the reins to the right..." My 8-year-old daughter was scared because she is small, but she was trying her best since she couldn't ride with me. We rode for over an hour, and by the end, my legs were definitely tired.

The kids had a valuable experience, and we were all satisfied.

12歳と8歳の子連れで参加しました。
13時集合だったのに10分遅れてしまいましたがガイドさんがランチに行ってるとの事でした。

荷物はリュックはダメでウエストポーチみたいに体に密着するのがベストです。虫よけスプレーをふってる方もいらっしゃいました。私も２か所くらい虫に刺されました

集合場所から違う車に乗り換えワイピオ渓谷展望台に到着。そこから急降下の道が続きます。ガタガタ揺れますし途中川も渡りました。直前にランチしなくて良かったです。きっと車酔いしてそう
絶景ポイントがくると、車を止めれくれ車内から写真撮影。

乗馬場所に到着すると英語で説明があります。右に曲がるときは紐を右に・・・という感じの説明でした。
８歳の娘は小柄なため怖がっていたけど一緒に乗ることはできなかったため頑張っていました。
１時間以上乗っていましたが終わったときはやはり足が疲れていました

子供たちも貴重な体験ができたのでみんなで満足しました

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It was a horseback riding tour that made full use of the time, guided by a local. 現地のガイドによる、時間をたっぷり使った乗馬ツアーでした。

Reviewed by: よよいの

Since it was horseback riding in the canyon, the horses didn't run, and although it was my first time riding, I was able to enjoy it thoroughly.

After gathering at Art Works, all participants took a 4WD down to the canyon. (This alone was quite impressive.) Once we reached the bottom, there was a quick explanation of the horses we would be paired with for the day, and then we started riding. When I participated, two staff members taught us how to hold the reins and operate the horse in English.

The riding time felt ample, and we progressed slowly while enjoying the views of the canyon.

<Personal Recommended Items>
1. Insect repellent spray
2. Waterproof case to hang an action camera or smartphone around your neck
3. Sunscreen

Along the way, there were puddles and rivers, so I thought it would be good to spray waterproofing on my athletic shoes to prevent mud and water from splashing.

I was satisfied to experience a horseback riding adventure that I can only enjoy in Hawaii.

渓谷での乗馬なので馬が走ったりすることもなく、初めての乗馬でしたが十分に楽しむことができました。

アートワークスに集合後、参加者全員で４WDに乗って渓谷まで下りていきます。(すでにこれがかなり見ごたえあります)
下までおりた後は、早速一人ひとりにその日のペアとなる馬の説明があって乗馬開始です。
私が参加したときは２名のスタッフの方が英語で手綱の握り方、操作を教えてくれました。

乗馬時間はたっぷりと感じるくらいいあり、渓谷の景色を眺めながらゆっくりと進んで良来ます。

＜個人的　おすすめ携行品＞
① 虫よけスプレー
② アクションカメラや、スマホを首からぶら下げられる防水ケース
③ 日焼け止め

道中、水たまりや川があって泥や水が跳ね返る場合があるので、運動靴などに防水スプレーをかけていくと良いなと思いました。

ハワイ島だからこそ見れる景色で、普段できない乗馬体験をすることができて満足しました。

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Highly recommend

Reviewed by: Brian and Marion

We had a great time on our tour. Our driver/guide Kaleo, who is from Waipio Valley was very informative and funny. Kaleo stopped to let us out so we could get a better view of Hiilawe waterfall. We also saw several wild horses up close The check-in at the gallery was easy and a great place to browse while waiting (we arrived early) We highly recommend this tour. We felt sorry for the people who decided to walk down because the walk back up is very steep.

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