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

Wonderful Tour and Tour Guide, Exceeded Expectations!

Reviewed by: Justine Z

It was my first vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii and I booked a full day circle tour with Wasabi Tours with my boyfriend, in order to get acquainted with the island's landscape and popular destinations. Our tour guide, Kala, was absolutely phenomenal! Not only did he show us all of the beautiful sights and landscapes that the island has to offer but he was also an encyclopedia of information! You could ask Kala almost anything about the island and he would almost certainly have the answer. Kala was a historian, a geographer, a geologist, a horticulturalist and even a sociologist all in one! He was a great story teller! Kala was also extremely hospitable, professional, warm, and inviting--right from the start to the end of the tour!Somehow he managed to keep enthusiastic for the 10+ hour long day. Kala mentioned he used to work in the high end resorts in the North Shore and you can really tell that he did, as he provides extremely professional service. He really went out of his way to make sure the guests were all getting the most out of the experience. When we learned the lava was really high in the Volcanoes National Park, Kala made a few separate attempts to return to the site, as the grounds were extremely steamy that particular day. He REALLY wanted us to see the lava, but it is so sad to say the weather did not cooperate that particular day despite Kala's greatest efforts. Despite this bad luck, we were fortunate enough to see all the other beautiful sites that Wasabi tours promises to take you! Finally, to top the day off, Kala knew how much I wanted to see some of the Hawaiian Honu (sea turtles), and he found me some of those as well! Overall, Wasabi Tours does a really great job preparing a fun and informative day for guests. Ultimately, a big thank you to Kala for keeping us entertained and showing us around the tropical paradise of Hawaii!

Mahalo!

Justine & Sam.

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/05/03
Activity Date: 2015/04/26

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

Volcanoes & Waterfalls Tour

Reviewed by: Clarice Jane Fisher

Top notch tour led by insightful and delightful Lee Michael Walczuk. Tour was well paced and every venue provided greater understanding of the natural events / wonders, past and present, that make the Big Island such a diverse, beautiful, and inviting destination.

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Aloha folks. Mahalo for your continuous joy of our unique life here on the Island of Hawai'i. We shared a beautiful time together. Madame Pele and Mother Nature give us such delights that we will continue and hope to visit with you again. E Komo Mai!.......................

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Packages: 6-Hour Private Van (8 to 14 passengers)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/01/10
Activity Date: 2014/12/21

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

Excellent Big Island Tour!

Reviewed by: James

We were out in Honolulu on our first trip to Hawaii. My girlfriend and I purchased the Small Group Circle Island, Waipio Valley & Volcanoes National Park out of quite a few similar guided tours around the Big island. It was a fun experience that helped us learn quite a lot about the Big Island, geographic facts, ancient legends, etc. This drive is about 10 hours or so and is on and off the beaten path. Different from Honolulu and Oahu, this mostly rural island has its own culture, farmers’ markets, tropical rain forests, and black, green, and white sand beaches. Our tour guide was awesome (and I totally forgot his name) and a great story teller. He was punctual in picking us up from the Kona airport. Although the weather didn't really cooperate that particular day, it was rain and cold, our tour guide made it fun with providing us all kinds of great information as well as a really smooth ride. It was obvious he loves what he does and where he lives. The sights and landscapes were incredible - black, green and white sand beaches, lava fields, waterfalls, etc. Our approximately 250 miles tour (long but fascinating) touched at first the Parker Ranch in Waimea the bay-side town of Hilo and an orchid nursery. We stopped at the Waipio Valley Lookout, a must see location. The lookout offers sweeping views of the valley, which is breathtakingly beautiful even though the weather was very cloudy and it probably took away from the experience. We stopped at the Mauna Loa a macadamia farm and packaging place for lunch and snacks. We stopped at the Rainbow Falls very close to Hilo. It is a shorter visit with great photo ops. An absolutely fabulous view and yes, we did see a rainbow. At the Volcano National Park we saw smoke but no lava flows from the viewing area but walked through a lava tube. The black sand beach is one that is different to anything else we saw so far. We counted 12 turtles resting on the beach. My girlfriend and I highly recommend this guided tour.

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Packages: 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/26
Activity Date: 2014/11/19

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

VIP Volcano/waterfall tour

Reviewed by: Marsha

Highly recommend to do! Enjoyed the day with our fantastic guide and the knowledge he shared with us was exceptional. I thak you for recommending this tour!

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Packages: 6-Hour Private Van (8 to 14 passengers)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/04
Activity Date: 2014/10/28

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

practically Perfect in Paradise

Reviewed by: Vicki2West

Our tour guide Denis, (spelling?) was fabulous - I wanted to take him home with us. He is very knowledgeable and entertaining. This tour was more than we expected and would do it over and over again! Especially because of our guide! He is so patient and kind....the BEST!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/10/23
Activity Date: 2014/10/20

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

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Yim

I had Paul as my tour guide and had an amazing experience. Got to see a lot of cool places and Paul was very knowledgeable and very friendly. Will definitely book another tour when I come back to visit the big Island.

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/10/22
Activity Date: 2014/10/21

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

Volcano tour

Reviewed by: Sindhu

The tour is very informative and enjoyable. The guide is very patient and expalined in detail.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/06/03
Activity Date: 2014/05/26

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

Need Streamlining

Reviewed by: Gene From Texas

The tour was OK. There was a lot of bus riding just picking folks up and dropping them off. I think were the only folks staying in Hilo. There were a couple of stops at commercial sites that could be left off the tour. The guide was good and knew a lot about the area. This tour could be streamlined and only take half a day.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2012/07/12

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

a great big MAHALO!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Just wanted to offer up a great big MAHALO for the amazing hospitality that you showed us....the fantastic pictures that we were able to take....and the island aloha that you so generously shared with us! I really can't thank you enough...this is sure to be one Hawaiian adventure that I will never ever forget...especially since I have all my snapshots to remind me too! Again, MAHALO (which YOU taught me means thank you!)

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2011/07/07

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

family activity planner

Reviewed by: hbell

Well spent time with Wild Orchid Tours. They are knowledgable about the geology and plant life of the island. Enjoyed visiting a small local plantation and sampling the chocolate and coffee wares. Would recommend to those visiting the island wanting a comfortable 'sit down' tour. Very personable hosts.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2011/03/24

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

thank you

Reviewed by: Betty Connors

Thank you for giving us a ‘local’ (shaka) tour. You live in a true abode where people smile and mean it. Growth is coming but with folks like you, ‘on guard”, we are assured that the beauty of “old Hawaii will continue to shine through.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2010/07/01

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

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Reviewed by: Jeremiah Wilson

I was absolutely stunned by the beauty of East Hawaii. Hilo can often be a victim of superficial judgments. I know it is the rainiest city in the USA and that it is routinely beset by tropical downpours but we saw rainbows, waterfalls and green, green, green… Thank you.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2010/07/01

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

Thank you so much

Reviewed by: Isaac Kroger

We are thankful for a well-informed guide who made our experience so eventful. Thank you for projecting your love and values for this “Healing Island” of Hawaii .We especially appreciate your preparing us for the beauty that lies ahead in all the other islands…

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2010/06/18

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

First Class!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Mahalo for your projection of your personal feelings and stories of hawai’i. It was like having the best waiter at a first class restaurant. Your care of us was wonderful. Our tour with you was an invaluable souvenir of the islands of Hawai’i. We learned a great deal on your tour- it was intense. Thanks for sharing your time, your perspective and your love for this corner of the world with us.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2010/05/27

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

Mahalo!

Reviewed by: The entire Bennington Fam

To tell you the truth we chose your tour because of your enthusiasm and a beautiful vehicle. We were then transformed, mesmerized and smitten with aloha and awe for Madame Pele and her friends who live at her feet.” Mahalo...

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2010/05/27

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

Picturesque Beauty

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We took some amazing pictures on this tour. You can tell that the tour operators are artists, because they take you to some very awe inspiring sights. The beauty I witnessed on this tour will stay with me for the rest of my life. The island has such drastic changes in it's beauty and scenery. I believe that everyone should come here and see this at least once in their life.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2010/05/18

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

Volcano Visit Disappointing

Reviewed by: Mary Liz

I flew from Honolulu to Hilo early for trip which was scheduled for 8:30 AM. We were delayed starting by about one hour for other guests who took a later flight. My main reason for this tour was to see the volcano. Because of air quality, the observation area was closed. Because of cloud cover, we could not see the top of the volcano. We were able to visit the National Park Visitors Center which was worthwhile.

The tour guide was just fair. We visited several commercial sites.
He tried to make up for the closing of the observation area by stopping at other volcanoes in the park & a lava tube.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2010/02/03

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

Good but could be better

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Overall the tour was enjoyable, but it could have been better. The driver forgot to pick me up at my hotel and I had to call to remind them. The driver/guide gave a great deal of information about everthing, so much so that the constant talk became a blur after a while. The sights we saw were great for a first timer to the island, but if I were to come back, I would stay on the west coast and drive over to see the volcano.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2009/04/11

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

Active Volcano!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

It was great! We could hear the earth's heart beat here. My five year old wanted to know more about the volcano after the trip, he didn't stop asking me questions!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2008/07/11

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

What a wonderful experience!!

Reviewed by: Beverly Quek

Our tour guide Sharon was wonderful!! She was very informative and knew the history and tour sites very well. She was also funny and entertaining even though our group was not very responsive at first. She made us laugh in the end.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2007/12/23

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

Great for First Timers!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Great way to see the highlights of Hilo and the volcano. Good price for it too.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2007/10/30

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

Great fun

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was fun because we were able to go see different things along the tour and learn about the island. Thank you.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2007/09/26

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

A Wonderful Experience

Reviewed by: Erin

I went on this tour alone and found it very informative with lots to do even if you have nobody to share it with. The other tourists were very friendly and helped me take plenty of pictures and the tour guide was a sponge of information!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2007/09/18

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

Knowledgeable Staff

Reviewed by: Brad Handy

Polynesian Adventure Tours has very knowledgeable staff members. They share information freely during the tour, which is a great asset in learning more about Hawai'ian history and the volcanoes specifically.

The only problem my wife and I had was how much talking went on. While the information was welcome at times, it seemed the talking never stopped. For some this may be perfect, but it was a little overwhelming/annoying for us.

Overall, the tour went well and the sites were spectacular.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2007/04/18
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