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783 reviews

Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Summit Sunset Adventure

Outstanding experience!

Reviewed by: GapC, 2022/11/29

Arthur gave us an incredible experience. With his knowledge of geology and astrology plus history of island we learned more than we expected. We felt we could not have asked for more in the planetarium and stargazing. The telescope was an exception experience. I will be recommending your company.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/11/25
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キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能<フライト100分/英語パイロット/ワイコロアヘリポート>by ブルーハワイアンヘリコプターズ

溶岩と滝

Reviewed by: Kaz, 2022/11/21

ドライブでは見られないキラウェアの溶岩や海岸の絶壁にある滝等、圧巻の景色を見ることができました。バイリンガルのパイロット兼ガイドの知識も豊富で想定以上に楽しむことができました。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/11/19
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Kilauea Volcano Helicopter Tour - Blue Hawaiian Circle of Fire Flight from Hilo

Awesome Day

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/11/21

Our pilot was really nice, however it was cloudy that day, which is not anyones fault, but bummer!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Kara,

We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour. Thank you for flying with us.

Mahalo,
Blue Hawaiian

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/11/14
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Kilauea Volcano Helicopter Tour - Blue Hawaiian Circle of Fire Flight from Hilo

Great way to see the volcano

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/11/21

really awesome to go over the eye, esp with active lava

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Kara,

Thank you for your comments. That tour is a great way to see Kilauea.

Mahalo,
Blue Hawaiian

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/11/09
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Summit Sunset Adventure

Easily the best tour guided experience we've ever done!

Reviewed by: Samantha Creamer, 2022/11/21

This tour was AMAZING from start to end. Yes this is a pricer tour to book; however, you truly get a ton for your money. This is a long event; we got picked up at 2pm and back around 10pm. The pickup location was very convenient right in Kona Town. You are provided a solid dinner, dessert, and hot beverages while stargazing. You get to sit back and relax during the drive and enjoy the wealth of knowledge from the tour guide. Speaking of, our tour guide Art was absolutely outstanding! He was knowledgeable, approachable, and entertaining. Also the star-gazing area is private to tours and had a high level telescope for easy viewing. We were fortunate enough to see a really big shooting star during our viewing. We were also provided super warm parkas which was great because it is quite chilly at the summit. I could go on and on about this tour but I would 100% book this again and personally recommend this specific tour to family and friends.

P.S. Did we say how amazing Art was?!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/11/12
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Summit Sunset Adventure

My wife and I summit in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Greg, 2022/11/19

The tour was everything we hoped for. Fernando was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable about Hawaiian history, religious significance of Mauna Kea and stargazing.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/10/30
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Summit Sunset Adventure

Well worth it

Reviewed by: Paul, 2022/11/15

Well worth the money since getting up to the site is nearly impossible logistically for a rental car. More importantly, our guide, Gage, was so exceptionally knowledgeable on everything from astronomy to Hawaii geography.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/11/13
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Summit Sunset Adventure

Book with other tour group

Reviewed by: Hilohannah, 2022/11/03

Have done this tour 5 years ago with a different vendor. Was much better with other tour group but did not recall who it was when I booked this trip. Things I did not like about this tour:
1. Was not notified I could have been picked up in Kona. So we drove over an hour when we did not have to. Another couple drove all the way to the visitor center for the same reason 2. Dinner was marginal at best. 3. Star viewing from the visitor center parking lot?? Are you kidding me? Why? Light pollution, less clear skies..what a joke. I lay that blame on the tour guide, Maka. 4. Guide is not passionate about astronomy but he can be a good guide at times. Sadly, as the night wore on so did his personality. 5. Gloves were only proffered when a man complained. Hand them out with the coats.

Bottom line: do the tour but with a different group.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/11/01
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Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free

Great for kids

Reviewed by: Becca, 2022/10/23

We had a great time on the boat. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and it was the perfect activity for a group with kids and grandparents. Everyone got to see fish and turtles up close in a way that was easy and enjoyable for a group not up for snorkeling

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/10/21
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Kilauea Volcano Helicopter Tour - Blue Hawaiian Circle of Fire Flight from Hilo

Great Experience All Around

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/10/04

The team throughout was extremely knowledgeable about the areas we were flying over! The views were incredible throughout, from cliffs and waterfalls and all throughout the volcano. Highly recommend this trip!.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/10/04
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Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]

Amazing Views, Company, Staff! What more could you want?!

Reviewed by: Amanda, 2022/08/30

This experience was incredibly relaxing and objectively beautiful. The staff was incredible, with their insight, attentiveness, and even some local recommendations for the rest of our trip. They even managed to snap a few amazing photos of us. The only question was the check in down the road from the dock, but that was easily figured out! Would recommend to anyone. Far better value than a dinner cruise in my opinion.

  • View of Mauna Kea while the sun was setting

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Amanda,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with our crew. And you're absolutely correct that our check-in location is a few minutes' drive from the boat dock (but we do our best to make sure both locations are easy to find).
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the island, and we're honored you chose to spend part of your day with us. Mahalo for sharing that beautiful photo with us too!
Mahalo and a hui hou,
Your Ocean Sports 'Ohana

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/08/27
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Summit Sunset Adventure

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: Merritt Hillman, 2022/08/27

My wife and I did this tour on our honeymoon. We come from the Midwest US and have not ever really been able to see many stars hence our booking this trip. The pickup location was convenient, the tour guide friendly and informative, and the experience overall was enjoyable. Would recommend to anyone going to try and book this tour as it was fun and definitely worth it.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/08/05
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Hawaii Loa Kohala Luau & Dinner Show with Open Bar at Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa

Great luau..

Reviewed by: Melissa , 2022/08/08

Overall a great evening. Missing pig ceremony is the only regret.
Dancers and fire workers were all very good.
Wish they would have had table appetizers like a few years ago. They did not offer Lei for purchase. When we asked valet for a Lei they were rude and said for guests only.
Location was pretty but no view of ocean.
Food was nicely presented and tasty.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/08/06
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Summit Sunset Adventure

Memorable and breathtaking!

Reviewed by: A.Packard, 2022/08/08

My husband and I absolutely LOVED this excursion. Our tour guide was so incredibly kind and knowledgable. We loved learning about the history and culture surrounding the mountain during our ascent. The dinner provided was delicious. The sunset on the summit and the stargazing was other worldly. We will never forget it!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/07/07
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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Most Fun in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Terry, 2022/07/30

We spent 8 days on the big island and participated in a number of guided activities (submarine, luau, snorkling, parasail, zip lines) This was by far the most enjoyable. The staff was excellent. There was a great deal of interaction with the dolphins. (We weren't just watching the staff have them perform behaviors) It was educational. It was amazing. It was fun.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/07/08
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Summit Sunset Adventure

Really great experience

Reviewed by: Steph, 2022/07/24

Great knowledgeable guide, Fernando made the long drive up to the summit with a bunch of volcano facts and stories about the Hawaiian history. Absolutely breathtaking views at sunset in the summit. Followed by stargazing, we were told about and shown all the constellations, saw some shooting stars, the Milky Way and Saturn

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/07/22
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Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]

Fabulous sunset cruise

Reviewed by: Patti, 2022/07/22

Wonderful night out on the water. Dominic was very charming while sharing his knowledge and experiences. Dave was also helpful and engaging. Thank you for the experience. Love to come back for a repeat.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with Dave and Dominic. We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your day with us.
We, too, look forward to your return!!
Mahalo and a hui hou,
Your Ocean Sports 'Ohana

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/07/20
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Kilauea Volcano Helicopter Tour - Blue Hawaiian Circle of Fire Flight from Hilo

Amazing 360 degrees volcano views

Reviewed by: Vivi, 2022/07/09

Helicopter tour was great and love the personalized video. 50 minutes tour was not enough.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/14
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Spirit of Aloha Kohala Coast Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Hawaii Nautical

Great experience

Reviewed by: Jane, 2022/07/07

It was a beautiful day and the crew was friendly and funny. Gear was provided and they had snacks available before lunch. The guava juice was especially delicious.

The swim itself was fantastic. There were so many colorful fish and one of the crew showed us a starfish. We enjoyed the adventure so much that snorkeling is officially our new favorite hobby.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/30
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Michael, 2022/06/29

Marcus was a very knowledgeable astronomer and answered any question our group asked.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/27
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Stellar times

Reviewed by: Lal, 2022/06/29

This trip was so much more than I expected! We started with a quick tour of rainbow falls and boiling pots. our guide Marcus was exceptionally knowledgeable about the plant life and history of both places. We then explored the lava caves, which was an unforgettable experience. Finally, we got to watch a beautiful sunset, followed by stargazing. I can’t believe how much astronomy I learned in one night. The skies were spectacular and once again Marcus seemed to have an endless fund of knowledge, answering all our questions in detail. The trip was unforgettable and Marcus is clearly a great asset to his company!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/27
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Big Island Convertible Car Rental - Kona Beach Buggy Rental

Fantastic fun!

Reviewed by: Heidi P, 2022/06/21

We had a blast riding around in a dune buggy last Sunday! It was delivered and picked up at our hotel, great communication with Aaron, great tips on where to go - all of it was easy and a ton of fun!

Comments from activity operators

We are so happy you all enjoyed the buggy! It was really nice meeting you all. Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope to see you back on th Big Island!
Aloha and Mahalo,
Aaron

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/19
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Hawaii Loa Kohala Luau & Dinner Show with Open Bar at Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa

Luau at the Fairmont Orchid

Reviewed by: Ketola, 2022/06/20

Beyond our expectations! Food likes for adults and kids, as well as drinks! The entertainment and energy was out of this world! I even spoke to the hotel about it being both of my daughters birthdays that week, and the entertainers did a birthday shout-out and sang them happy birthday!

  • Amazing dancers and singing!

  • Time together!

  • Great story telling!

  • Happy Birthday girls!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/18
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Great entertainment and service

Reviewed by: johnna, 2022/06/14

The show was great, everyone was welcoming. Plenty of food and drinks and the staff was great!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/12
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キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能<フライト100分/英語パイロット/ワイコロアヘリポート>by ブルーハワイアンヘリコプターズ

日本人パイロットに日本人ファミリーのみのフライトでした。

Reviewed by: angel39, 2022/06/12

ホテルから飛行場の場所は少し車で走りました。飛行場の待合ロビーは混雑しており、注意していないと乗るべきヘリ案内を聞き逃しそうです。
フライト中は、日本人だけで英語と日本語のバイリンガルの説明ではなかったので、情報量も十分で充実したものとなりました。英語と日本語の説明だと疲れるので、とてもラッキーでした。コース、フライト時間も申し分なく、噴火しているハワイ島を堪能しました。帰りのタクシーまでの時間が少なく、フライト映像のUSBが書き上がらず、ハラハラしましたが。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/07/30
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Big Island Convertible Car Rental - Kona Beach Buggy Rental

Our Anniversary was awesome!!!!

Reviewed by: Takashi Labon, 2022/06/06

We really enjoyed our 21st Anniversary and Big Island Convertible Car Rental was a huge part of it. Aaron and his wife was so accommodating and showed us where to go on the big island. The buggy was nice and comfy for me because I am a plus size beauty. I was able to get in and out with ease and we really enjoyed the ride around the big island.

David and Takashi Labon

Comments from activity operators

You two are the Cutest!! Thank you so much for the 5 Stars!! We really enjoy meeting you both and being part of your experience on the Big Island!! Happy Anniversary!!
Aloha and Mahalo,
Aaron and Debi
Big Island Buggy

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/02
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Summit Sunset Adventure

Gazing at Stars

Reviewed by: Moma Jen, 2022/06/06

We really enjoyed our adventure with Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour. Our guide, Maka, was excellent: entertaining, polite, knowledgeable, etc. He was extremely quick and calm when responding to a high altitude emergency when we reached our high altitudes. I was impressed with the Veltra company with their constant updates, emails reminders, and phone call reminder. I gave "Good" review because it was very cloudy and the star gazing was limited. I would book through this company again and I would do this tour again too.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/05/10
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure with Picnic Dinner

More than just beautiful!

Reviewed by: Ryan R, 2022/06/04

This was our first trip to the Big Island, so of course we wanted to see the summit at Mauna Kea. Our tour guide was Justin- and he was tremendous. He met at pickup location a couple minutes early. He provided a clear outline of what the day would include- and he held to it very closely. On the way to our first stop, He provided a great narration of the volcanic and mythological history of the island. After dinner (and acclimating to elevation for a while) we headed further up the mountain- the safety discussion was very calming, but helpful. The view from the summit was SPECTACULAR. About 10-15 minutes before the actual sunset, sneak to the back side of the area up there, and the SHADOW of Mauna Kea on the clouds looks like another mountain. I am fairly well-travelled, and this was a first for me! After that, we went down to the Start gazing station, and got to see some really cool stuff. Justin's knowledge was superb, enough to engage with a couple college students in our group that studied Astronomy at school. Very impressive. Truly, a great way to see a unique and beautiful piece of the Big Island! Many thanks!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/02
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Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Nisha, 2022/05/30

The staff on board were so welcoming and friendly! They took the time to get to know everyone and made sure we had enough to eat and drink! The sunset was beautiful and we were able to take many pictures. Would definitely recommend!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with our crew.
We know there are a lot of activity providers on the island and we're honored your chose to spend part of your day with us. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Mahalo and a hui hou,
Your Ocean Sports 'Ohana

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/05/28
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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Very good

Reviewed by: Ray, 2022/05/28

So cool the dolphins were amazing and it was awesome to interact with them and the dolphin trainer couldn't have been more friendly and knowledgeable definitely would do it again.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/05/08
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