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All Reviews for Hilo in Big Island

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Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

100% Recomendable cultural private tour!!

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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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

  • Volcanic crater

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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

キラウエア火山 ドアなし ヘリコプター遊覧 <英語パイロット/フライト60分/ヒロ空港集合> by パラダイスヘリコプター

The scenery tasted from the sky is dreamlike. 空からの味わう景色夢色よ。

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。

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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

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

Private VIP Volcanoes and Waterfalls (Hilo)

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

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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

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Awesome experience!

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

Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]

Door off Helicopter Tour Adventure

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

Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]

Great trip

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

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

Tour big island

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

キラウエア火山 ドアなし ヘリコプター遊覧 <英語パイロット/フライト60分/ヒロ空港集合> by パラダイスヘリコプター

Doorless helicopter tour 扉無しヘリ遊覧

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。

  • 虹☆

  • 流れる溶岩の上は熱さを感じます

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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

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

One day in the Big Island

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.

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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

Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]

Great trip, life experience!

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

キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 <フライト50分/英語パイロット/ヒロ空港発>

In the end, we couldn't see from the top of the volcano. 結局火山の上からは見れず

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

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls

Awesome View

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

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

awesome

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

Hilo Boat Adventure - Waterfalls Sightseeing & Dolphin Watch Cruise

Should advertise a disclaimer

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.

Reply from activity provider

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

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Fantastic!!!!!

Reviewed by: Jason

The BEST zipline on the island. Staff was wonderful. Ask for Kalo the tour guide. The last zip was worth every penny.

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/04/08
Activity Date: 2016/04/03

Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]

Kilauea Helicopter tour

Reviewed by: Vicki Wales

We took this trip on monday with our pilot Pete and it was totally awesome! We saw bubbling lava and were indeed able to 'feel the heat'! Pete tailored our tour to us and made us feel very welcome. Many thanks! Highly recommended!

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Packages: Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/04/07
Activity Date: 2016/04/04

Hilo Whale Watching Cruise with Waterfalls (from Wailoa Harbor)

Dolphins/Whales

Reviewed by: Pamela Krenek

My family enjoyed our tour. We were able to see both animals. Personnel was very nice and knowledgeable.

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Mahalo for your review

  • Sturdy boat great tour!

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Packages: Mid-Morning Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2016/03/28
Activity Date: 2016/03/15

Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]

Doors Off Helicopter tour

Reviewed by: Diane Viands

I ended up with some great pictures. Wasn't sure if I was getting any because it was so windy. Not complaining as I knew that it was going to be windy. I did think that we were going to fly near the volcanoes, but perhaps I read the description wrong. It was a great tour and I am glad I did the doors off tour. Collin was great! Thanks so much for the great tour!

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Packages: Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins]
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2016/03/12
Activity Date: 2016/03/07

Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]

Exciting and Smooth

Reviewed by: Going back to Hawaii

Very professional pilot. Incredibly smooth ride without stunts or surprises. However, the doors off was wonderful with nothing between us and the lava. We were high enough to not be at risk but the views of the lava flows, vents, as well as the area waterfalls and scenery were superb. Securely strapped in. Noise dampening headphones with mics allows two way communication, and the pilot was a knowledgeable and helpful tour guide. Worth the time and money.

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Packages: Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/02/19
Activity Date: 2016/02/06

Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]

Aaaaamazing!

Reviewed by: G from GA

An unforgettable experience! Viewing flowing lava burning trees, the spots where the lava begins to flow, the breathtaking coastline of the Big Island with its many waterfalls, humpback whales from overhead, and the wonders of the island with the unbelievable views of every hue in the ocean's water= memories that will last a lifetime! Add a fabulous staff and the best pilot ever, and that's what you can expect.

  • One of the lava vents.

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Packages: Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins]
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2016/02/06
Activity Date: 2016/02/03

Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]

Doors off is the only way to FLY!!!

Reviewed by: Alan

The doors off tour was incredible and well worth the price! I highly recommend this tour to anyone that wants to get a real helicopter volcano tour!

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Packages: Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2016/02/02
Activity Date: 2016/01/09

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Outstanding Adventure

Reviewed by: Wendy

The 4 of us had a GREAT time - Nobody at home could believe I did the one over the falls! I am not real good with heights! Would definitely recommend to anyone who is the least bit adventurous!!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/01/31
Activity Date: 2016/01/07

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

Private Tour the Best Way

Reviewed by: Steve

For a group of six, this is the best way to do the Volcano tour. Our guide was awesome! Gave us an excellent, most informative and comfortable trip.

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Mahalo for a wonderful time together!

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Packages: 6-Hour Private Van (8 to 14 passengers)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/01/17
Activity Date: 2015/12/23

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls

Amaizing

Reviewed by: Maruxa

The experience was really great!
The views were amaizing!
I recomend this experience!

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/01/16
Activity Date: 2015/12/23

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Best Zipline and Crew

Reviewed by: Cameron

First time zip-lining with my 10 year old daughter. Cant imagine a better zip line tour not only in Hawaii but in the US. You finish strong with an incredible 3,000+ foot zip line ride that goes over a waterfall and canyon. The crew is great too. Very professional, courteous. My 10 year old daughter thought this was awesome and so did I.

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Mahalo Cameron for taking the time to submit your review. We appreciated the positive feedback and will share with the Akaka Falls staff on what a wonderful job they do for us there. We are certainly glad you had a wonderful experience! Please spread the word along and tell your friends to come and visit us too!

Aloha!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/01/06
Activity Date: 2015/12/28

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls

Helicopter Ride

Reviewed by: Cameron

Very professional staff and felt very safe. I would just say that this experience had a lot for me to compare to for me and my daughter on this trip to Hawaii. We did ziplining, Parasailing, horse back riding and went from high-octane outdoor activities to passenger sightseeing. However, if I were to rank this tour as a stand-alone activity I would give it very high marks. To see the volcanic areas from the air is really interesting since you are seeing a "live" mass in motion (can't see it move but it is moving). Trees are burning from the lava, smoke and craters really lets you know who is in charge, nature.

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2016/01/02
Activity Date: 2015/12/30

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls

Absolutely amazing!

Reviewed by: Teresa

Riding in a helicopter and seeing a live volcano checked off two of the entries on my life list. Scott, our pilot, was as excited as we were to see the molten lava gushing out in neon orange waves. It was definitely one of those,"Oh wow!" moments.

None of the retired ladies in our group had ever ridden in a helicopter before, and Scott had just the right combination of confidence and professionalism that reassured everyone. I would definitely fly with him again!

This tour was the highlight of our trip, and I would recommend it to everyone. It was worth every penny!

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/12/01
Activity Date: 2015/11/25

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo

Private VIP volcano tour

Reviewed by: Renee H.

We had an amazing time! There is no way we could have seen or learned as much as we did without this private tour! Our guide Lee was fantastic. He was a wealth of knowledge from history to current events and even local legends. Our group consisted of 4 adults who wanted to go and see it all and we did. I highly recommend this tour.

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Packages: 12-Hour Private SUV (Up to 7 passengers)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/10/27
Activity Date: 2015/10/24

Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]

What the --, I can't ... OMG! I cried.

Reviewed by: Silas

Thank you to Jork our pilot for an amazing flight. After breakfast, me and my friends hit up the Volcanoes Winery for some wine tasting and then whipped through the Volcanoes National Park to get an idea of what we'd see from the sky before heading to the airport for our helicopter flight. The check-in was easy (I gained a few pounds from all the Hawaiian food I ate, but it was okay) and the ground crew was super friendly. Make sure you get a phone strap if you want to take pics with doors off, or you can't take your phone with you. I really didn't expect a lot but as soon as we were hovering over small lava ponds I cried a little bit. It was so epic - it looked like we were on another planet. The black lava landscape stretched to the horizon. It was cold up there but whenever we got over the bright orange lava spots you could actually feel the waves of warmth, so soothing! We finished with a fly over bubbling pots waterfalls and some of the towns. All the buildings and cars were so tiny and perfect like a miniature model city. Thanks again to Paradise Helicopters and HawaiiActivities.com. Definitely an unforgettable moment on the Big Island. Ah man!

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/10/14

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls

looking for lava

Reviewed by: toni turnham

A enjoyable flight, if they can they take you up to the vent, to try and see lava, which may not always be flowing, the staff are very friendly, organised.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/09/28
Activity Date: 2015/09/09
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