Reviewed by: Arun
My wife and I had a great time doing our first ever zipline here at Akaka falls. The crew were very nice and ensured we were careful and had fun.
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Curtis & Laura
Pilot was an excellent "stick" and well informed. Catered to our ooohh and ahhhhs. One of best experiences ever.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Lori
Really great flight with amazing views of the volcano. Coleen was a superb pilot and great guide. We got some terrific views of the caldera and where the flow meets the sea. Well worth the money- a once in a lifetime experience.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/05 |
Reviewed by: mwills5304@gmail.com
Even with a rainy day it was amazing! The last Zip is definitely the best. Great guides
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/27 |
Reviewed by: ホリゾウ
Thank you for the best hour. When I received the contact for the helicopter arrangement the day before, I was pedaling hard on my bike to get to Ocean Entry and didn't notice it. I confirmed via email and was able to secure a reservation for the much-anticipated doorless helicopter. On the day, the explanation was in English by a foreign pilot, and even though I didn't understand everything, I was able to see the flow of lava, the road I biked yesterday, and the sky above Ocean Entry. It was my first time riding in a helicopter, and I thought that riding in a doorless helicopter right next to me might not happen again unless I come back here. I appreciate this valuable experience. Please let me consult with you when planning my next options. Thank you.
最高の1時間ありがとうございました。
前日にヘリの手配で連絡が来た時はオーシャンエントリーへ行くため一生懸命自転車をこいでいて気づきませんでした。メールにて確認も取れ念願のドアなしヘリでの予約も取れました。当日は外人パイロットでの英語説明でしたがわからないなりに聞き溶岩の流れ・昨日自転車をこいだ道・オーシャンエントリーの空の上から見る事ができました。ヘリに乗るのも初めてでしたが、すぐ横にあるドアのないヘリに乗るのも今後ここに来るほかは無いかと思いました。貴重な体験感謝です。次回オプションを計画する時には相談させてください。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | キラウエア火山と壮大な自然/扉なしヘリ遊覧(2017年12月14日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Jessie
My wife and I had a great time. The guides were great and knowledgeable about their state. We'd do it again if they had the superman harness.
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/20 |
Reviewed by: AKITO
For some reason, the bus route that is not very well known allows you to return to the airport from the terminal in Hilo for $2, along with your luggage. By the way, buses leave every 80 minutes. After checking in my suitcase and a brief emergency training, it was time to board. We were grouped into sets of seven based on our weight. I was excited by the sensation of lift-off, the low-altitude flight at the start, and the view of the airport from an angle that is rarely seen, while also listening to the explanations. I felt the earth's arteries from the lava flow that fell into the sea, producing tremendous steam, and experienced the exhilaration of seeing the crater from above, which I had viewed from the observation deck yesterday, as well as enjoying the beautiful waterfall... I had a very fulfilling time. That unique shaking might be a bit tough for those who are sensitive to it.
何故かあまり知られていない路線BUS利用でヒロの町のターミナルから$2で帰りの荷物共々空港へ。因みに80分毎にBUSは出ています。で、そのトランクを預け簡単な緊急時研修の後いざ搭乗。体重を元に7名ずつのグループにされます。初めての浮揚感とスタート時の低空飛行と普段なかなか観られない側面からの空港の様子に興奮を抱きつつも解説に耳を傾ける。海に落ち凄まじい蒸気を上げる熔岩流に大地の動脈を感じ、昨日展望台から観た火口を上から見る高揚感、そして美しい滝を眺める…非常に充実した時を過ごすことが出来ました。あの独特の揺れはダメな人にはやや厳しいかも。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Duane
Hard to beat the pictures you can get from the air on this trip.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Darcy S
My husband and I loved the doors off heli ride over the Kilauea volcano lava flow! Would highly recommend it!
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Bob Gordon
Lee was a fantastic guide. Would highly recommend him.
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| Packages: | 6-Hour Private Van (8 to 14 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Jamie
We are so happy we chose this helicopter tour. We got close for pictures and selfies and our pilot was entertaining!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/20 |
Reviewed by: ともこ
We participated as a couple. It was just before a Japanese interpreter started working, but I heard they will be available here, so I think it will be fine for those who don't understand English if they request an interpreter. The participants ranged from children to adults. There were even families from the mainland U.S. participating together across three generations (from grandparents to grandchildren), so I believe people of all ages can enjoy it.
The first zip line was a bit scary because it was my first time and it was high, but after that, I had a lot of fun. I'm not very good with heights, but I managed. Due to the season, it had been rainy and chilly, making ocean activities impossible, but trying mountain activities during that time was very enjoyable.
夫婦二人で参加しました。
ちょうど、日本人の通訳さんが働き始める前の体験中でした。これからこちらで働くそうなので、英語が分からない人でも通訳さんをお願いすれば大丈夫になると思います。
参加者は子供から大人までいろいろ。
アメリカ本土から親子3世代(おじいちゃん、おばあちゃんから孫まで)で、そろって参加していた方もいたので、年齢問わず楽しめると思います。
最初のジップが、初めてで慣れないうえに高さがあってちょっと怖かったですが、後は楽しめました。
私は高いところがそんなに得意ではないですが、大丈夫でした。
時期的に雨が降って肌寒い日が続いていて、海のレジャーは全然ダメだったのですが、そんなときの山のレジャーとしてやってみたら、とても楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | ジップライン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Mary
We thought this would be a island tour. Yes we wanted to see the volcano that we wanted to see more too. We saw very little other than the volcano.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Patrice
Hi - Had an informative pilot who took us over the craters - and were able to see the lava entering the sea - best way to see it! I've been told on the walk in you are not able to the lava very well and are not able to get close. An exciting thing to do for your holiday and great viewing to see it all from the air! Glad we did!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Max
We were a group of three with 2 of us never before in a heli.
Thanks to a gr8 pilot we experienced an adventure we will never forget.
Spectacular views and the heat of streaming lava.
If you can afford it do it, we will come back that's for sure.
Max
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| Packages: | Doors-On Flight [45 mins] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/22 |
Reviewed by: Valenti
It was my first time so I was a little nervous. The guides helped ease my fear and I loved it. The 7 lines were just right for me. It started out short and easy and saved the longest and best for last. Would do it again. Well wort it.
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Jose and Claudia
This tour is way better than group tours! The tour was confortable and we stoped at points where group tours wont stop, so we watched more things. Lee is an amazing person, his knowledge about the hawaiian culture and history is extremelly enriching, that guys in other tours took advantage and prefered listening to him than their tour guides.
We stop in every point of the Island such as waterfalls, rainforest, lava tunels, museum of the volcáno, craters, steam points, volcanic beaches, neiberhoods, and on every points and he told us enriching history of that part. We have some time for lunch at the volcano hotel, and he took us back to the airport on time.
In general we recommend this tour rather than groupal tours. Lee is a guy you can trust, dont hesitate in booking this vip private tour.
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| Packages: | 6-Hour Private Van (8 to 14 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/01 |
Reviewed by: MIYAKO TONAMI
The weather was favorable and it was a sunny day. The flow of the experience included: checking in for the helicopter, receiving guidance, finding the dress room, listening to the explanation from the staff in the room behind the reception, announcement of seat assignments by group, walking to the helipad, and putting on headphones and life vests. I would have liked to have a paper with a written flow and a map. It was a wonderful experience. Thank you very much. For those who might get motion sickness, it's better to take medication.
天候に恵まれて晴天。ヘリの受付⇒案内⇒ドレスルームの場所⇒受付裏のへやで案内係員の説明
⇒グループごとに座席指定の発表⇒ヘリポートまで歩く⇒ヘットフォン・救命胴衣等の装着・・・と流れを書いたり、地図を記載したペーパーがほしかった。
すてきな経験でした。ありがとうございました。乗り物酔いしそうな人は薬対応された方がよいです。
アロハ、
フィードバックをいただき、誠にありがとうございます。チェックインプロセスについて、到着前に十分に説明できなかったことをお詫び申し上げます。ご提案を受けて、日本語を話すゲストに対して、より良い説明を行うよう努めます。ツアーの残りの部分を楽しんでいただけたことを大変嬉しく思い、私たちと一緒に飛行していただいたことに感謝しています。次回ハワイにいらっしゃる際にも、その栄誉を再び得られることを願っています。
マハロ!
Aloha,
Thank you very much for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are sorry that the check in process was not explained better before you arrived at our base. We will take your recommendation and try to do a better job explaining this to our Japanese speaking guests. We are very happy that you enjoyed the rest of the tour and are thankful for choosing to fly with us. We hope to have that honor again, next time you are in Hawaii.
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | キラウエア火山と壮大な自然遊覧(2017年12月14日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Deb
Thoroughly enjoyable day - guide knew his area's content and history and imparted it very well - not too many crowds as Lee appeared to know the times to go to the specific areas - would highly recommended
Aloha Deb and ohana for sharing a beautiful journey together...
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| Packages: | 6-Hour Private Van (8 to 14 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Scott
Jake and Dustin were fantastic. They were knowledgeable and funny, made you feel safe. It rained the entire time but it didn't matter, this was the best part of our vacation. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/29 |
Reviewed by: The Leiths
We would like to thank the staff of veltra for their outstanding services with helping making our dream vacation a reality, we really enjoyed the Helicopter Tour - the staff were perfect, sights were great! It was a little foggy so we couldn't complete whole tour but were offered a refund which was very nice.
Thanks Again,
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Ian
Really excellent trip, would recommend it to anyone.
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Cindy m
Relaxing, simple but enough to know about the island and the driver was very courteous, informative.
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| Packages: | Gold Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/11 |
Reviewed by: まなみん
It was an incredibly exciting tour. It was my first time riding in a helicopter, and without a door, no less! The entire tour was in English, but I made sure not to miss the important security information, and with my heart racing, I got to sit right next to the pilot. Everything was perfectly necessary, and I was able to see the flowing lava, the rushing underground streams, and even enjoy a view of a rainbow from above after the rain. It was the best flight ever. I would love to ride again if I have the chance.
とにかくエキサイティングなツアーでした。
ヘリに乗ったのも初めて。しかも扉無しなんて(^^) 全て英語のツアーでしたが、大切なセキュリティのところだけは聞き逃さずに、ドキドキしながらもパイロットのすぐ隣に乗せてもらいました。
全てが必要必然ベストで、溶岩が流れる様も、また地中を勢いよく流れていく様も、また雨上がりに虹を上から眺めることもでき、最高のフライトでした。
また機会があれば乗りたいです。
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| Packages: | キラウエア火山と壮大な自然/扉なしヘリ遊覧(2017年12月14日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Zsolt
This was an unforgettable day for the whole family, many thanks for Lee! Volcanos, waterfalls, rain forests in one day, it was the best decision of us to visit the Big Island.
Aloha folks...
We had such a beautiful day....so happy you found Madame Pele and Aloha!
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| Packages: | 12-Hour Private SUV (Up to 7 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/20 |
Reviewed by: ChuckBr
We had an amazing experience and will go again for sure!
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I used this service a year and a half ago. Due to the impact of the volcanic eruption, the routes were restricted, and I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't see the volcanic crater. I would have liked to have been informed in advance about the restricted routes.
The helicopter tour itself was very enjoyable and memorable. The pilot, who spoke English, was friendly and made it a great experience.
1年半前に利用しました。火山の噴火の影響で、ルートが制限されており、火山の噴火口は見れず少々期待はずれでした。制限ルートがあることを事前に報告してほしかったです。
ヘリコプター遊覧自体は、とても楽しく記念になりました。パイロットの方も英語ですがフレンドリーにお話してくださり、よい思い出となりました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/27 |
Reviewed by: RJAK
It was a great day to go on the Helicopter, pilot was very knowledgeable. I would go again, you got great views of the lava flows.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/19 |
Reviewed by: aaron t
best experience of my holiday...... absolutely loved it!!!!!
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Tammy Sharp
Although the pictures and video that we took were amazingly beautiful and it is probably the best way to see the waterfalls on the island. There should be a disclaimer along with the advertisement of the tour for people with bad backs or next and probably awful younger children and senior citizens. The ride itself as horrible as far as comfortability . The water being so rough around the coast line added with no seat belts or cushioning on the aluminum boat itself made for a horrible ride. There was one point when I was actually in tears because of the pain and shock to my back from the intensity of being thrown back into the seat.
Thanks for your feedback and a 4 star review but were a bit confused about your review? First off what store advertisement are you referring to we have you booking online? The cushions are 4 inches thick as well 2 inches on the backrests so not sure why you mention no pads were available? Seat belts on a boat, that would be quite dangerous? Did you ever notify the crew of your discomfort during trip and where were you seated? We advise that smoother rides are near the rear of the vessel during the safety briefing.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/26 |
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what a beautiful photograph of you two trouble-makers and Madame Pele....Mahalo nui for such a wonderful tour together.
thank you for your respect and love of the Hawaiian culture.
Blessings, Lee