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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Amazing authentic experience
Reviewed by: Sourya
I don't think too many people know about this, but it is an excellent experience. Our driver was a Waipio local who drove us down into the valley - a sacred place in Hawaiian culture - and showed us the beauty, the self-sufficient culture, and the hydroponics. We also got to see horses extremely up close on the way back (this is not guaranteed though). Most of all, I appreciated the commitment to preserving nature and living in harmony with it. Do go and check it out!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/13 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
K transports us to his world
Reviewed by: QP
The best decision on Big Island
I enjoyed every moment of the ride with K who has so much knowledge about Waipio being from the valley
100% recommend
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/13 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Beautiful valley!
Reviewed by: Chandfam
We loved the Waipio valley tour and our guide was awesome! He grew up and lives in the valley and we learned so much! We are glad we did the tour down into the valley instead of just visiting the lookout.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/22 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Excellent Tour Guide James
Reviewed by: Eric M.
James who was the tour guide was very nice and thoughtful in providing anything we needed and gave a very informative details about Mauna Kea and the surrounding areas. He was also very helpful in pointing out specific constellations during the star gazing tour. He offered and took pictures of us with our phones. I really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend anyone who comes to The Big Island of Hawaii to take this tour and hopefully James will be assigned as your tour guide.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/02 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Amazing time and experience that even my 18month old enjoyed
Reviewed by: Trout
Had an incredible time. Our guide was local and new everyone in the valley. HE sang to us, played music and really showed us the best views. Highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/25 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Stunning and otherworldly views
Reviewed by: Briza Del Villar
This was such an amazing experience. I felt like I was on another planet and our guide James was such an awesome guy. I’m hoping to experience this again in the future soon
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/27 |
Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Luau
Reviewed by: Kay
It was fun. Nice weather.
Food was disappointing. Chairs were not comfortable. Entertainment was great.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/26 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Wonderful experience with a terrific guide, Forest!
Reviewed by: Lhs
We had an outstanding tour with Forest. He was incredibly knowledgeable about this amazing valley. The entire experience was well worth the cost!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/12 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Excellent Guide - knowledgeable and helpful
Reviewed by: Ravinder
The best part is the guide took excellent pictures of everyone with the sunset and stars.
Very knowledgeable and answered all questions. Was very considerate and made sure all were ok during the trip.
Setup the telescope very well - we could see the rings of Saturn very clearly.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/12 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset Stargazing Tour
Reviewed by: Joan
Our guide, Koki, did a fabulous job with the Sunset photos for each of us at the summit and also a great job getting everyone's photo with the stars. He was an excellent driver and went slowly on the bumpy gravel part of the drive.
Because Koki's Japanese dialect is not something most English speaking people understand, he needs to speak more slowly and distinctly. I had a great deal of trouble understanding him - seems like I could only catch 4 out of every 10 words, and that is not something I expected on this tour. Granted, out of the 10 people, there were 2 Japanese men and Koki spent a lot of time on the way home speaking only to them in Japanese.
So, I had very mixed feelings about this tour. I come to Hawaii at least a couple times a year and I would definitely ask more questions about the guide and his speaking and understanding ability before I take my nest tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/09 |
ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬！ ＜午前・午後／英語ガイド＞by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ
初心者でもかなりの体験ができます！
Reviewed by: TAKA
初心者でもレベルに合わせ、他の参加者と一緒に体験できます。1時間以上、コハラ山・丘を海を見ながら、そして馬と話しながらゆっくりと乗馬します。本当に楽しいです。
最初の受付は日本の方は迷うと思います。なぜなら駐車場のゲートが閉まっていて、自分で開けてまた閉めなけばなりません。その案内はありません。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/08 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Blown Away
Reviewed by: Rick
We took this tour with Jason. It was amazing. Jason, a local, was fantastic. He was personable, engaging, entertaining and extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the tour, and Hawaiian culture and lifestyle. The views speak for themselves and are breathtaking.
Highly recommend this excursion to anyone who is interested in views, astronomy, and something different to do, when on vacation. I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure and look forward to the next time.
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| Packages: | Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/07 |
Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Aussies on holiday
Reviewed by: Mark and Camy
We had a wonderful time at the luau, met nice people at our table as well. Was a little disappointed with the food as I was expecting a more traditionally cooked food. The entertainment was first class.
Overall we had a wonderful time and would do it again.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/17 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Wonderful experience!
Reviewed by: Linda
Enrich your life by learning sustainability by a local resident living in the valley of the kings. The all terrain vehicle takes you steeply down to the valley to your taro fields and exotic tropical homesteads that only locals reside. This experience is a must!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/18 |
ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー 滑り台や飛び込み台完備の船で行く！＜午前・午後／英語ガイド／食事付＞by フェアウィンド号
ハワイ島でのアクティビティ
Reviewed by: ゆうゆ
シュノーケリング初体験の主人が楽しかったアクティビティとして今回のケアラケクア湾の体験を一番にあげました。泳ぐのが苦手な主人でしたが浮き輪を借りてスイスイと魚達のいるところまで見に行く事ができました。ストレスがかからず良かったです。私は船の二階からのダイブを楽しみました。５mはある高さから海に飛び込むとはいえ勇気が必要でした。還暦夫婦の海外旅行の良い思い出となりました。お世話になりました。
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| Packages: | 9:00出港（シュノーケル2.5時間） |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/05 |
キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 水～土曜日10:30限定で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＞
ハワイ島の広さを実感しました！
Reviewed by: Kurt
ハワイ島の広大な上空をフライトしている時は、風景の変化も乏しく、少し期待外れのところもありましたが、キラウエア火山、海岸線等では、楽しめました。キラウエア火山周辺では、溶岩等が見えることも期待していましたが、残念でした。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/11 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Good, but not for everyone
Reviewed by: Laura
Gorgeous, unimaginably beautiful views. Very interesting and informative guided tour. Strenuous though, they warned us about the low oxygen and a couple people were visibly feeling ill. "Dinner" was hot but not very good (heavily salted vegetable lasagne).
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/25 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Family memory created!
Reviewed by: Missy S.
My husband, adult daughter, and I had a spectacular time on this excursion. Our driver/guide/astronomy guru, Maka, was the lynch-pin of the whole experience. After seeing the beautiful sunset at the top, we scurried down to set up for our tour of the night sky. Maka has significant knowledge, a great sense of humor, and an amazing telescope! We all want a laser pointer now!! Fortunately, the three of us experienced only giddiness as an effect of the altitude…the three of us were silly and laughed so much. What a great memory! We had rented a Jeep for our week on the Big Island. Someone had suggested we were wasting our money going on a tour, rather than driving ourselves. But, though the tour was not inexpensive, it was worth every penny for the experience! Highly recommend!!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (Dinner not included) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/02 |
Volcanoes National Park & Rainbow Falls Tour from Hilo and 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 |
Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Not worth the money.
Reviewed by: Sherry
Food was not good. Meat was too tough and dry. Chairs were uncomfortable and too close together. I could not see the show at all!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/17 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Waipea valley
Reviewed by: Rebecca Mettert
We had a wonderful time. Our guide was knowledgeable about the history of the valley. The views were stunning.
I am so glad we decided to go in this tour. Great photos.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/17 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Incredible experience
Reviewed by: Nick
Great experience, a must.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/17 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Way better than expected!
Reviewed by: Nathan S.
Our guide was a local, born and raised, and very knowledgeable about everything! He was entertaining, friendly, and went out of his way to make it special for us! Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/15 |
ハワイ島 コハラコースト サンセットセーリング ＜軽食＆飲み放題付き＞
サンセットクルーズ最高
Reviewed by: ゆうちゃん
1番の評価は乗務員のホスタビリティです。カクテルフリーとは言え、大変感心しました。決して安いツアーではありませんがまた機会があれば参加したいと思います。
Mahalo for joining us!
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| Packages: | ワイコロア発（4月～12月上旬） |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/14 |
Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise
Six Amazing Mantas and Rolling Waves
Reviewed by: Jackie
Night snorkeling with the manta rays was incredible! We had a wonderful show from six different rays the entire time we were in the water. The guides were all very friendly and helpful. They assist with wetsuits before you board, then assist with masks onboard, and assist with floating noodles and less-experienced swimmers while in the water.
A word of warning - the water (and subsequently, the boat) were rolling intensely once we left the dock. And once you leave the dock, there is nowhere to go to get away from the rolling. Several individuals succumb to seasickness on our cruise. Not sure if maybe the ocean was just rough on our night, or if this amount of rocking is normal. Either way, I would advise caution if you are sensitive to motion sickness or vertigo.
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/29 |
Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
It's a great way the experience the island in one day
Reviewed by: Sand under foot
The Grand Circle Island tour is a great way to have a compact adventure all in one day. It was full of beautiful scenic views of cliffsides, beaches, cooled lava formations, waterfalls, volanic crater, and so much more. You experience a hike through a rainforest with some inclines at times, volcanic steam vents that feel like you're in a sauna, turtle viewing at Black Sand beach, cliffsides overlooking crashing waves, a coffee harvesting & processing walkthrough, a lava tube cave, and much more. Some hikes can be a bit challenging if you have mobility problems but our tour guide Brent is so accommodating and on the HNP Kilauea hike, you can ride along with him to the top of the viewing area if you're not able to do the short walk. Additionally, Brent is not just a tour guide, he will transport you to another time. He wove an amazing storytelling of Native Hawaiin history into the scenic mountains, beaches, historical battleground sites, trees, buildings, fantastical stories, and rich cultural backdrop. I walked away with a deep appreciation for how the Hawaiian island and culture came to be. This was an amazing way to experience the island!
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/04 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
10/10 experience!
Reviewed by: Heather
We had the best tour down into the Waipio Valley!
Our driver was Forrest and he was funny, informative and was passionate about Hawaii and the region.
I would recommend this tour to anyone!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/03 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Great experience
Reviewed by: BM
It was a great experience in the beautiful nature, loved the part where we could feed the horses. Our guide was great and knowledgeable.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/02 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Wonderful tour.
Reviewed by: Clayton
This was an awesome experience! Highly recommend it. Beautiful scenery and very professional tour guide. Forrest was exceptional. The weather was unbelievable. We had a wonderful time. The information given regarding the valley’s history was interesting and very well presented. 5 star event all around.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/24 |
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Aloha Rick, Thank you so much for your kind review! Jason is a wealth of knowledge are we are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to hosting you again soon!