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All Reviews for Hilo in Big Island

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489 reviews

Umauma Falls Experience - Waterfall Swim Tour, Kayak, SUP & Picnic Lunch

Really great area

Reviewed by: Kara

An amazing day on kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and a refreshing swim near Umauma Falls.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2025/11/23
Activity Date: 2025/08/19

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Ziplining and hiking

Reviewed by: Kara

The course felt very well run, safety was clearly a priority, and the transitions between ziplines were smooth.

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Packages: Zipline Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/11/23
Activity Date: 2025/07/11

ハワイ島 ジップライン体験9本 19以上の滝の上を滑走し大自然を満喫!滝での水泳アドベンチャー付き <英語インストラクター>

Thrilling! スリル満点!

Reviewed by: ロッキー

My first zipline experience! There were about ten participants, and at first, we received help from the instructor to put on the necessary gear like harnesses and helmets. After that, we took a van up to the starting point on the hill. Once we arrived, we received a briefing on safety precautions for ziplining and then descended the first zipline over grass to confirm our basic movements. From there, we continued at quite a speed over a valley with three waterfalls and above the river. We took breaks along the way for hydration and fruit, enjoying the thrill of eight ziplines, including the longest one over 600 meters. (Originally there were nine, but the eighth zipline was under maintenance, so we did a total of eight.) The speed and height were a bit scary at first, but by the end, I was able to enjoy the scenery. Some experienced adults and children even went upside down while zipping, having a great time.

初めてのジップライン体験!10人くらいの参加者で、最初はインストラクターに手伝ってもらいながらハーネス?やヘルメットなどの必要な装備を装着。そこからワゴン車に乗って丘の上の方にある出発点に連れられて行かれます。到着したらジップライン滑空時の注意事項などの説明を受け1本目の草地の上のジップラインを下り基本動作を確認。その先は三連滝のある渓谷の上や川の上を結構なスピードで続けて下って行きます。途中で水分補給やフルーツをいただいて休憩も取りつつ最も長いので600mを超える長さのものを含む8本のジップラインを爽快感を味わいながら下りました。(本来9本ながら8番目のジップラインがメンテナンス作業中だったため計8本に)スピード感、高さとも最初はちょっと怖いくらいでしたが、最後の方では景色を楽しむ余裕が出て来ました。慣れている大人や子どもの中には逆さまになって下る人たちもいて楽しんでいました。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 4

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All the instructors only speak English, so if you don't speak some English, you might miss important instructions. While going down the zip line, I received a warning because I wasn't able to follow t

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インストラクターは全員英語しか話さないので多少は英語が話せないと注意事項を聞き逃すかも。ジップラインを下っている最中は膝を曲げる指示があったのをできておらず注意を受けました。

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Packages: ジップライン9本
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/01
Activity Date: 2025/08/19

ハワイ島 ATVツアー 1人乗りバギー 自然豊かな牧場内を四輪バギーで巡る!果物狩り&動物ふれあい体験付き<午前・午後/英語ガイド>by オハナ・ランチ

I'm disappointed. がっかりです

Reviewed by: はるパパ

I participated because it was said that you could join without a license, but it was just a slow line of cars and not interesting at all. If that's the case, I'd much rather go to Yanbaru in Okinawa, which is a hundred times more fun.

免許がなくても乗れるということで参加しましたがちんたら列をなして走るだけでなんの面白みもなかった。これなら沖縄のやんばるんちゃの方が100倍楽しい

現地スタッフ: 2

場所・雰囲気: 1

スケジュール: 1

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 2

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It might be good for those who are scared of rides and prefer to go slowly.

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乗り物が怖くてゆっくり走るにはいいかも?

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Packages: 1人乗りプラン
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/08/31
Activity Date: 2025/08/07

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Good guide but fell slightly short of expectations

Reviewed by: Mama Bear

I was disappointed with this tour for lack of hospitality, communication and false advertising. The tour guide is not an astronomer or someone who writes articles for astronomy mazagines or even a local Hawaiian. They are very knowledgeable, patient and friendly guides but also lack communication with the tour company. For instance, we had 10 people in our tour and they were told only 6 so he wasn’t prepared with enough hot chocolate or parkas. It may also be the reason he didn’t offer snacks or water to anyone and tried to get more people to drink coffee at 9 pm! I was also disappointed that we didn’t go to the Kona coffee farm as advertised in the itinerary and confirmed when they called. You also have to select your meal prior to arrival or seeing the options which is undesirable. Finally, when they called to confirm they told me not to bring anything - no water, jacket, hiking boots etc since all would be provided and tennis shoes were enough. First off, I came prepared with everything in my luggage but since they said not to bring a big bag or too many items we were underprepared. My son was freezing because the parkas are huge and they were passed out but left for people to get when they were freezing. Our tennis were covered in dirt and sand because we stopped at a beach and walked the sand. I would have to be informed in advance that we’re going to a beach and not the coffee farm and to have proper attire. The stargazing was nice and we saw a lot of stars and constellations but it was not pleasant because of the lack of preparation. I do not recommend this tour. If you book, don’t listen to their advice and come prepared with attire, water and snacks on top of the exorbitant price you pay. Or you could ask to go with the tour that matches the advertisement but I tried that already. Heed the warning. I didn’t and while we don’t regret it we regret the company.

Local customer service: 1

Location & environment: 3

Schedule & duration: 2

Equipment & facilities: 1

Comfort & well-being: 3

Tips and suggestions

All of the above. Confirm, confirm, confirm!

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Packages: From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2025/08/01
Activity Date: 2025/07/31

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Magical stargazing tour!

Reviewed by: Steph

We are a family of 4 with 2 teenagers, we had a great time with our guide at the stargazing tour. Our highlights were the lava caves, watching the sunset as well as stargazing. The sky was unbelievable and we learned a ton with our very knowledgeable guide.

Highly recommend.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

I would skip the boiling pots when water level is low as there is nothing to see.

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Packages: From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/07/20
Activity Date: 2025/07/18

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Stargazing

Reviewed by: Duncan Miller

Sam was fantastic - really gave us all an exceptional tour of the night sky and was very knowledgable and great with the kids too!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/15
Activity Date: 2025/07/13

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Fun time

Reviewed by: LK

Zip line over 250 foot waterfall. Great fun. Mirabell & Calista were fantastic guides, made our day.

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Packages: Zipline Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2025/07/12
Activity Date: 2025/07/10

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Fun time!

Reviewed by: HJ

Riding the UTV was an unforgettable adrenaline rush through stunning landscapes—pure adventure from start to finish. The guides were fantastic and made the whole experience safe, fun, and absolutely thrilling!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo HJ for choosing Umauma for your ATV experience. Glad you had a great time!!

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/02
Activity Date: 2025/06/30

Umauma Falls Hilo Zipline Tours on the Big Island - 9 Lines with Optional Waterfall Swim & Lunch

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Richard

The team is always doing a great job and provide a fantastic experience.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 9-Line Zipline Tour
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/06/23
Activity Date: 2025/05/29

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

One of the highlights of our trip and ride and swim.

Reviewed by: Mel and Nancy

I would recommend this adventure for anyone who is a first time or experienced rider. The horses are well trained and the guides were awesome. Even the light rain didn’t dampen the experience. What a great time.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 1:00 PM Afternoon Ride
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/06/16
Activity Date: 2025/06/14

Elite Volcano Hiking Tour - Explore Kilauea’s Most Recent Eruption & Lava Flows

Great experience

Reviewed by: John & Leena Western Australia

We enjoyed a great day learning and exploring the Volcanos, Craters, Lava Tubes. The bus was clean and on time, the tour guide (Torrie) was really good and informative. The lunch was really good as was the dinner. Overall it was a great experience. I would definitively recommend this company and tour.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Good walking shoes and light jacket.

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Packages: Elite Volcano Hike from Hilo Hotels
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/06/15
Activity Date: 2025/06/14

Hamakua Coast Guided E-Bike Ride Tour & Swim at Umauma Falls

A great time with helpful guides

Reviewed by: Dp

Keele and Chandinwere great guides and super helpful. The swimming hole was amazing!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/06/14
Activity Date: 2025/06/12

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Very fun and exciting

Reviewed by: Kiera

I highly recommend this experience! The guides were friendly and attentive and thorough. There were gorgeous cows on the trail and it was great to see them up close as we rode through. The scenery was great and we had lots of fun. Well worth the money for the experience.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kiera,
Thank you for your great review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing Umauma.

  • On the ATV trail

  • At the waterfall

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Packages: Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/31
Activity Date: 2025/05/08

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Intense ride to an amazing waterfall

Reviewed by: Jo

If you like adventure in an area you have not explored before, this is for you. We had a side-by-side thrilling ride to an amazing waterfall. The view is breathtaking and the water so refreshing. Water was great to cool off and clean up a bit. Amanda, Alysha, and Saire were excellent guides. They were very helpful and extremely personable. We highly recommend this Big Island adventure.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Shoes and clothes that can get dirty, bandana for your face, water shoes for swimming..

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Packages: 4-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + up to 3 Passengers
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/03
Activity Date: 2025/05/01

Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon

Snorkeling

Reviewed by: Gymielee

We went snorkeling and saw turtles! It was nice to have a guide to show and teach us. We had a great time!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Hilo Beach Snorkel – Sea Turtle Lagoon and Black Sand Beach
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/04/22
Activity Date: 2025/04/20

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Enjoyable Day

Reviewed by: Tammy

We enjoyed our day. The staff were organized and very friendly. They ensured everyone was safe and comfortable. The grounds were beautiful and we enjoyed being able to explore the property and look at the waterfalls. We had a nice time sitting by the waterfall and having time to enjoy going in the water. We were a bit disappointed by the ride itself as were are more seasoned and experienced riders. The pace was very geared to beginners and some guests had no clue what they were doing and that slowed the activity. We also hoped to have a ride close by ocean and that isn’t part of this activity, not their fault. I should have looked into that more. We basically road around through trails in a field. One last bit of advice, they should chill the drink they serve better. We appreciated though being provided a drink and snack part way through.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 3

Schedule & duration: 3

Equipment & facilities: 3

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Ask about who you’re going to be touring with, as less experienced tourists slow the pace down.

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/19
Activity Date: 2025/03/28

Hilo 8-Line Zipline & Suspension Bridge Rainforest Adventure with Free Photos

Great time!

Reviewed by: Debbie

Great zip line experience! Beautiful scenery. Always felt safe. Guides were awesome! I was worried about transportation from cruise ship and back. We caught a taxi and same guy came back to pick us up. No problem.

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Zipline past waterfall

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Packages: Zip Isle 8 Zip Lines & 200' Suspension Bridge
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/19
Activity Date: 2025/03/25

ハワイ島 ジップライン体験8本 ワールド・ボタニカル・ガーデンの中を滑走 <英語インストラクター>

It was so much fun! とにかく楽しい!

Reviewed by: オムレツ

The zip line gradually becomes higher and longer, designed to be more exciting and high-speed, making it a lot of fun. The guides are also great at getting everyone excited, creating a sense of togetherness as we all enjoy ourselves. It's true that if you can't speak English, you might miss half of the conversation, but even so, I was able to participate in the discussions and feel the enjoyable atmosphere.

ジップラインは次第に高く、長いものになり、よりエキサイティングかつハイスピードになるよう構成されていて、すごく楽しいです。
ガイドの方も盛り上げ上手で、みんなで楽しもうという一体感があります。
確かに英語ができないと、話半分になっちゃいますが、それでも話の中には参加でき、楽しい雰囲気を感じることはできました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 5

Tips and suggestions

If you rely entirely on the navigation system to get to the meeting place, you might not arrive. A little caution is needed at the end.

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集合場所には、ナビに全頼りだと着かないかもしれません。最後は少し注意が必要です。

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/04/01
Activity Date: 2025/03/30

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Fabulous

Reviewed by: Kara

A great tour, worth the money as the staff details the conditions of the sky during your viewing.

Equipment & facilities: 5

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Packages: From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/03/27
Activity Date: 2025/03/16

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Incredible

Reviewed by: The Bushnell family

One of the highlights of our trip! Sam was fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Not only were we awed by the universe, Sam helped us understand Hawaii as well. Keep up the great work.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/03/26
Activity Date: 2025/03/24

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Melanie

This is our second time on this tour and we highly recommend it. Staff are great and the swimming was wonderful!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 4-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + up to 3 Passengers
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/03/24
Activity Date: 2025/03/18

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Thrills!

Reviewed by: Kara

Great course, the waterfall was breathtaking. Overall would do it again!

Location & environment: 5

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/03/19
Activity Date: 2025/02/15

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

A wonderful full day experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

You get it all here! It is always nice to get a swim experience more personalized to the tour!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/03/19
Activity Date: 2025/01/17

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

I recommend visiting all the places included in this tour

Reviewed by: Laura J

In general, my family and I had a good experience. Dexter was a fantastic driver and tour guide.
The only thing we did not like is that we had to drop and pick-up people at the airport 3 times, I'd rather spend more time in the rainbow falls than going over and over to the airport.

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Be prepare for cook weather, rain, slippery trails, etc.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha and mahalo for your review!

We’re so glad to hear that you and your family had a good experience and that Dexter made a great impression as your driver and guide—he’ll be happy to hear your kind words!

We also appreciate your feedback about the multiple airport stops. We understand how this can affect the flow of the tour, and we’ll be sure to share your comments with our operations team as we continuously look for ways to improve our guest experience.

Thank you for choosing Polynesian Adventure, and we hope to welcome you back again for another island adventure!

Warmest aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana

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Packages: Volcano Adventure Tour
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/26
Activity Date: 2025/02/19

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Wonderful

Reviewed by: Kara

immersive experience in the big island waterfalls on horseback, unbeatable!

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Packages: 9:00 AM Morning Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/02/15
Activity Date: 2025/01/06

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Great family adventure!

Reviewed by: Julia

My husband and I and our two kids (ages 8 & 6) rode in the 4-seater and it was great fun! Driving through the mud was slippery and exciting and while we all got a bit muddy and wet the UTV protects you from most of the splash. Our favourite bit was swimming in the waterfall. There were life vests for the kids which made it easy not to worry about them. The water was cold but really refreshing and beautiful. The guides were great and helped us out of a few jams after we fishtailed off the track!

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Bring a change of clothes and change of shoes for after! Putting wet socks back on is the worst.

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Packages: 4-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + up to 3 Passengers
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/02/03
Activity Date: 2025/01/29

Evening Volcano Tour from Hilo - Kalapana Village, Black Sand Beach & Dinner

WOW!

Reviewed by: Kara

Great day, we got lucky to get to see the current ruption! What a perfect experience.

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Packages: Evening Volcano Explorer
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/01/19
Activity Date: 2024/12/28

Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo Hotels, Airport & Cruise Ship Pier

Great event

Reviewed by: Kara

Came over from Oahu, and loved every ounce of what we saw. Def coming to BI next!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/10/23
Activity Date: 2024/10/01

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Great horses and beautiful country!

Reviewed by: Peggy

The horses were well taken care of and the guides are great!! All of our group had a great time! I would highly recommend!!

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Packages: 1:00 PM Afternoon Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/19
Activity Date: 2024/10/17
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