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Waipio Horseback Riding Tour | 2-Hour Trail along Hamakua Coast with Stunning Ocean Views

Wonderful!

Reviewed by: Kara

My daughter had a blast. She rides horses and the guides worked so splendid to give her a day she will certainly remember!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 9:30AM - Morning Hamakua Coast Horseback Ride
Attended as: Others
Posted on: 2025/03/27
Activity Date: 2025/03/19

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

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Great route

Reviewed by: Kara

Gorgeous scenery, the provider has a great route for this excursion! I could dream of these views.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2025/03/19
Activity Date: 2025/02/14

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

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Awesome and fun way to see this small corner of the island!

Reviewed by: Sunrise

We had a blast exploring the WOH ranch on our ATVs. Be prepared to get covered in dust but the amazing views make it worth it! Our guides were amazing - making sure the whole group was comfortable and having fun. They shared info about the ranch as well as the island. In addition to being great tour guides they had a lot of great suggestions for places to eat and things to see while on the big island.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Bring a change of clothes and your camera!

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/03/10
Activity Date: 2025/03/08

グラスボトムボートクルーズ <カイルアコナ発・英語ガイド>

In the waters of Hawaii Island. ハワイ島の海の中

Reviewed by: chim

I didn't want to go into the ocean, but my elderly mother did, and since it was our first time in Hawaii, I wanted to see the underwater world while snorkeling. The glass-bottom boat made both of our wishes come true.

While we didn't see a wide variety of colorful corals, the water was clearer than we expected, and we were able to see quite a few fish. We even encountered dolphins! Although we only saw their fins.

The staff were cheerful and kind, and even though we hardly spoke any English, we had a great time.

海に入りたくない高齢の母と、せっかく初めてのハワイ島だからシュノーケルで海の中を見てみたい私。どちらの希望も叶えてくれたのがこのグラスボートでした。

色とりどりの珊瑚〜とまではいきませんでしたが、予想より水の透明度が高く、そこそこ魚も見られました。イルカも遭遇しましたよ!ヒレしか見えませんでしたが。

スタッフも明るく親切、英語のほとんど話せない私達でも充分楽しめました。

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

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Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/26
Activity Date: 2025/01/29

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

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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

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Excellent day tour!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by: DJW

Brett was an excellent tour guide. Funny engaging and informative. It is a long day as the island is rather large. Greenwell Farms (coffee farm) was our first stop. Excellent coffee! Brett explained the growing and harvesting process, followed by tasting and souvenir purchases. Then on to the Punalu'u sweetbread bakery for treats. I lived the Lilikoi flavored pastry. Nice gift shop also. Next stop was Punalu'u black sand beach with a bonus sleeping turtle. Quick provided tasty lunch at a shady state park. Next into Volcano National Park. Brett has fantastic volcano pics. Kilauea was steeming and erupted hours later. Traveled down a large lava tube, very cool. Huge old lava fields. Next on to Rainbow falls and majestic Akaka falls on the East side of the island. On the North end, we visited Waipi'o lookout for sunset. It was along day, but excellent. Strongly recommend. Brett made the trip very enjoyable.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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It is a long day, lots to see.

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/11
Activity Date: 2024/12/22

ハワイ島 ジップライン7本 コレコレ滝の上を滑走 <英語インストラクター>

Ziplining is the best! ジップライン 最高❗️

Reviewed by: ii-chanz

The weather was nice, with views of the ocean and waterfalls, and I enjoyed the increasingly long zip line while having a banana. I was worried about not being able to speak English, but they were very kind and made me feel at ease. I believe that even those who don't speak English can participate. The seventh zip line had a rainbow over the waterfall, which was amazing! Moreover, the landing spot was also interesting. It might have been a coincidence, but the other participants from California and other countries were all friendly and the tour had a great atmosphere.

お天気も良く、海や滝が見えて、バナナをいただきながら、だんだん長くなるジップラインを楽しめました。
英語ができないので心配していましたが、優しく対応してくださるので安心です。英語のできない方も参加可能だと、私的には思います。
7本目のジップラインは滝に虹がかかっていて、最高‼️でした。その上、着地地点も面白かったですよ。
たまたまかもしれませんが、カリフォルニアや他国から参加の他の方も、皆さん優しくて和やかで、雰囲気の良いツアーでした。

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/25
Activity Date: 2024/10/21

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

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!

  • Drained lava dome atop Kilauea

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/06
Activity Date: 2024/10/04

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

Lots of fun

Reviewed by: Lauren

Great experience. Worth it to rent the camera. Great views of the falls.

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Packages: 9-Line Zipline Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/21
Activity Date: 2024/09/19

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Gorgeous grounds

Reviewed by: Kara

Horses are so loved here, and are so great with guests. We loved this excursion and would come back!

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aloha kara, thank you for taking the time to give positive feedback and review from your experience,, we appreciate it so much, yes the horses are very much loved, and they are trained to be guest ready. come back soon.. mahalo, wailea horseback adventure ohana.

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Packages: 9:00 AM Morning Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/16
Activity Date: 2024/07/30

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Fabulously Done

Reviewed by: Kara

Really easy way to get to see so many fabulous spots around the Big Island without needing to drive and look at directions all day!!

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/09/16
Activity Date: 2024/07/21

ハワイ島 ジップライン7本 コレコレ滝の上を滑走 <英語インストラクター>

Beautiful scenery 美しい景色

Reviewed by: こま

After making a reservation in Japan, head to the store counter at the designated time. It takes a bit of time to enter the tour's specified website and sign contracts in case of accidents. Since there are no Japanese speakers, it can be challenging if you don't understand some English (a translation device is also possible).

After that, you put on the gear, wear a helmet, and head up the mountain in a microbus. If you're wearing a baseball cap, you can wear it under the helmet, but other types are not allowed. Initially, you'll slide down a distance of about 20 meters to get accustomed to it after a safety briefing before starting.

From the second run onward, the distance gradually increases, and finally, you'll have a long run over the valley from a platform about 6 meters high. About ten people are accompanied by two guides, ensuring safety at all times. People of all ages, from children to the elderly, can safely enjoy the beautiful scenery.

日本で予約して、現地の予約時間にお店のカウンターへ。ツアーの指定したHPに入って、事故等が起きた場合の契約書などへのサインを行うのに、少し時間がかかります。日本語を話す人はいませんので、ある程度の英語を理解出来ないと苦しい。(翻訳機でも可能ですけど)。
そのあと、装具を身につけてヘルメットを被りマイクロバスで山の上の方へ向かう。野球帽ならばヘルメットの下に被れるけど、他のタイプはダメ。最初は20メートルくらいにのもので、スタート前の安全など講義後に慣れる意味で滑る。
2本目から徐々に距離が伸びていき、最後は6mくらいの高さの台から谷超えのロングラン。10名くらいに二人のガイドが同行して、常に安全を確保。子供から高齢者の方まで安全に綺麗でな、景色を楽しめます。

  • 2本目のスタート

  • 最後に超えてくる滝

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/16
Activity Date: 2024/09/14

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

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

Wonderful day on the water, good pace to take a day away from the ocean and the heat!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/09/01
Activity Date: 2024/07/08

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

An amazing adventure!

Reviewed by: Jillian C

The AT tour was an amazing experience. Our 6 year old had the time of her life. We rode in the 4x4 and we're more protected from mud than the others. We still got a little muddy but it was just enough to be fun.

The waterfall was a great experience. The water was very, very cold. It was nice to wash off and enjoy a snack before heading back.

The weather was cool and wet during our trip. We wore pants and didn't get hot.

I highly recommend the ATV experience. It is a great family adventure. If you need the 4x4, I recommend reserving early as availability is limited.

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Packages: 4-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + up to 3 Passengers
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/08/28
Activity Date: 2024/08/03

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Informative and fun for the family

Reviewed by: Dave A

Great little ATV tour of a working fruit farm, the kids loved fishing in the ponds and the views of the coastline were gorgeous.
Guides were informative and made everyone comfortable.
Well worth the visit!

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/07/20
Activity Date: 2024/06/24

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Fun time! ATV & Waterfall experience

Reviewed by: D Rock

Had a fantastic time on the tour. Great guides! ATV part had beautiful views, drove through mud stopped and saw the waterfall for pictures. Walked down to the falls to swim, jumped in the water from the small cliff, the water was a perfect. Had snacks at the falls.

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Packages: Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/06
Activity Date: 2024/06/15

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Hawaii ATV in big island

Reviewed by: Melanie

It was soooo much fun. Definitely we want to do it again. The tour guys were amazing too. They are so nice and polite and professional.

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/05
Activity Date: 2024/07/03

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Sharda

We thoroughly enjoyed the Grand Circle Island Tour. We had the opportunity to visit so many different parts of the island and experience the true beauty of the Big Island. The tour was well planned and Neil was an amazing host!
I definitely recommend that all visitors try this tour at least once!

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/29
Activity Date: 2024/06/05

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー 知られざる秘境ハマクア・コーストの山から海へと続く絶景トレイルコース <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ワイピオ・オン・ホースバック

最高の乗馬体験! Best horseback riding ever !

Reviewed by: Amber

The outdoor riding at the very lovely farm was amazing! The horses were smart and gentle, and the friendly instructor provided freshly picked fruits and explained the nature around us, which made me very satisfied.

とても素敵なファームでの外乗、最高でした!
馬達は賢く穏やかでフレンドリーなインストラクターがもぎたてのフルーツをくれたり自然の説明をしてくれて大満足でした。

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Packages: 午後プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/21
Activity Date: 2024/06/19

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING UTV EXPERIENCE!

Reviewed by: Laura and Toni

Was a great afternoon driving through the trails to the waterfall! We hit every MUD hole there was along the way! Then stopped for a snack, took some pics of how Muddy we were then walked down to the waterfall and jumped in the refreshing water! The guides we Absolutely amazing, told us all about the history of the land and waterfall. Shared with us other places to stop and see on our trek back across the island, VERY FRIENDLY and all did and absolute amazing job making our day AMAZING! We definitely recommend this excursion for anyone, they won't disappoint!!

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Aloha Laura and Toni,
Thank you for your great review and for choosing Umauma. Glad you had a great time and enjoyed the mud.
Mahalo!

  • Amazing guides!

  • Beautiful view!

  • Great Adventure!

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/13
Activity Date: 2024/05/10

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Umauma Falls UTV Fun!

Reviewed by: Kirk

This tour was fun. Stupid fun. Like crazy, muddy, stupid fun! 10 out of 10 would recommend. We had a beautiful day with juuust enough rain to keep the mud nice and soft and sticky with a few big, slick puddles to splash through. Can't recommend this experience enough!

Bring clothing you don't mind getting dirty. Really, really dirty. And wet. You get the opportunity to hike down to a gorgeous, waterfall-fed pool for some swimming.

The guides were friendly and fun and we had a blast. The property is stunning and there are showers available for after the ride; bring a change of dry, clean clothes!

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/04
Activity Date: 2024/05/27

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Great time, even in the rain

Reviewed by: BP

Alisha and Chloe were great. This was a lot of fun despite the rain. Be prepared to get muddy though.

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/12
Activity Date: 2024/05/10

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Pricey- and kinda lame

Reviewed by: Kate

The atv was basically a track on a large piece of property- nice view but guess we had expected a ride to woods to a waterfall. The waterfall view is best from the gift shop but it was fun to swim in their river. Didn’t feel like we were really out in nature.
My husband wanted to go faster on the atv- but it was fine for me as a newbie and more cautious person. The guides were very nice. It was overall ok- but very pricey for the experience we thought.
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Packages: Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/01
Activity Date: 2024/04/29

ハワイ島 UTVツアー 山から海へと続くハマクア地区のドライブコースとハワイ固有の動植物の生息地を巡る<午前・午後/英語ガイド>

The thrilling buggy drive and the malasadas on the way back were absolutely delicious. スリル満点のバギードライブ、帰り道のマラサダがとってもデリシャス

Reviewed by: ジェフ

About 60 km from the hotel in Waikoloa, after passing Honokaa and driving for a while, we arrived at the ranch, which took about an hour. We hopped into a two-person buggy and started our adventure. First, we drove through the mountain course, encountering ducks, cows, and horses for an hour. After returning to the office, we took a break and enjoyed freshly picked pineapple to recharge, then spent the second hour on the coastal course. We could switch drivers at any time, which added to the thrill. On the way back, we were satisfied after eating the famous Malasada at Tex Drive In.

ワイコロアのホテルから約60km、ホノカア過ぎてしばらく行くと牧場に到着、約1時間のドライブでした。2人のりバギーに乗り込みスタート。まずは山岳コースでアヒル、牛、馬と出会い、1時間ドライブ。事務所に戻り休憩、取り立てパイナップルを食べて鋭気を養い、後半は海岸コースを1時間。ドライバーの交代は随時可能でスリル満点でした。帰りはテックス・ドライブインで名物のマラザダを食べて満足しました。

  • 海側ドライブでの素晴らしい景色

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Packages: 2人乗り
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/04/27
Activity Date: 2024/04/20

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

Awesome

Reviewed by: Kara

the waterfall swim after really sealed the deal, our family had a great time!

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Hi Kara,
Thank you for your "Awesome" review!

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Packages: 9-Line Zipline Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/04/25
Activity Date: 2024/02/20
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