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All Reviews for Private Guided Tours in Big Island

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314 reviews

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Michael

Marcus was a very knowledgeable astronomer and answered any question our group asked.

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Packages: From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/29
Activity Date: 2022/06/27

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Stellar times

Reviewed by: Lal

This trip was so much more than I expected! We started with a quick tour of rainbow falls and boiling pots. our guide Marcus was exceptionally knowledgeable about the plant life and history of both places. We then explored the lava caves, which was an unforgettable experience. Finally, we got to watch a beautiful sunset, followed by stargazing. I can’t believe how much astronomy I learned in one night. The skies were spectacular and once again Marcus seemed to have an endless fund of knowledge, answering all our questions in detail. The trip was unforgettable and Marcus is clearly a great asset to his company!

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Packages: From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/29
Activity Date: 2022/06/27

Big Island Private Sightseeing Tour by KapohoKine - Customize Your Itinerary

Amazing tour

Reviewed by: Matthew Woods

Best tour on the island Marcus was extremely knowledgeable and knew every question we had about the island. Would highly recommend!!

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Packages: From Kona/Waikoloa/Kohala
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/24
Activity Date: 2022/06/22

Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Richard J

The overall experience was amazing. With the long trip to volcanoes national park, they did a great job of breaking up the trek with stops for food, coffee, snacks, and dinner. The driver was great and had lots of interesting facts to share as we traveled, and gave us his unique perspective on the island and points of interest. The night portion was amazing and it was a perfect end to the trip to see the lava glow at night. Highly recommend the guided tour over DIY!

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Aloha Richard,
Thank you so much for commenting on your tour experience, we're glad you felt the experience was worthwhile! Having a guide is a real added value on a tour to the volcano. It's a long trip, but we appreciate you touring with us, and hope your stay on the island was amazing!

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Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/16
Activity Date: 2022/06/12

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

Amazing volcano tour, totally worth the experience.

Reviewed by: Kshitiz

Loved the excursions, especially the evening lava glow. The tour guide was amazing, friendly, and experienced, and made sure we had a really great time

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Packages: Evening Volcano Explorer
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/12
Activity Date: 2022/05/20

Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals

Big Circle Island Tour

Reviewed by: LaShonda Denman

Mr Jim was a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide! The tour was very organized at each stop and Mr. Jim was very accommodating to ensure we didn’t have to wait in long lines as well!! Mr Jim loves what he does and provided myself and everyone on the tour with an Amazing experience!!! I would definitely recommend this tour to all my family and friends. 5 Star Tour!!!

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Aloha, and thank you for posting this review! We're thrilled you had a good time on tour, and yes, Jim is extremely knowledgable and friendly, just a wonderful guide! Again, glad you had a great time, and we hope you enjoyed the island.

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/09
Activity Date: 2022/06/07

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Go see the telescopes

Reviewed by: Polly

Stefan is a cool guide and got us safely up and down Mauna Kea. It was very cold so I appreciated the ski pants as I came with my own gear and it wasn't enough. The night we ascended was very cloudy so unfortunately no stargazing for us but I mainly wanted to see the telescopes and that was otherworldly. Stefan gave some interesting facts about the telescopes that was appreciated and we got lucky to speak with one of the NASA scientists while up there. There was no rush and we were allotted plenty of time to take pictures and take breaks as the altitude will creep up on you. We were told we'd be refunded $100 for the cloudy skies and I received the refund a couple days later. The sandwich wasn't the best but it was appreciated while up there.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/05/29
Activity Date: 2022/05/18

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

Awesome experience with awesome people

Reviewed by: Nono

The tour guide is awesome, friendly, easygoing and very considerate.

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Packages: Elite Volcano Hike from Kona Hotels
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/05/19
Activity Date: 2022/05/17

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: LJLW

This was a fantastic tour to the Summit. Stephan, tour guide, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He even took pics for us on his own camera to share with us. This is not to be missed when you are on the Big Island. Highly recommend!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/08
Activity Date: 2022/04/28

Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Beautiful Volcano Scenes

Reviewed by: Kara

The Black Sands Beach was unreal, it is so cool to see the crystal shine! The whole tour was filled with breathtaking views, great experiences, and yummy treats :)

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Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/29
Activity Date: 2022/04/27

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Outstanding!!

Reviewed by: Ibtihale

I had an incredible time discovering the beauty of Mauna Kea! Mr.Aoki and Wes were very nice and knowledgable. They made us feel so comfortable with the very warm jackets and their kind hospitality. I enjoyed seeing the stars ⭐️ and learning about the constellations and sipping on hot coco;) the best coco I’ve had♥️ Thank you!!!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/04/28
Activity Date: 2022/04/11

Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals

Most Enjoyable Way to Experience the Island.

Reviewed by: Kerry Gaj

This tour is excellent. A great option for families and adventurous travelers looking to see it all in one day. From local coffee to black sand beaches to wineries to lava flows to lava tunnels to a charming sunset. The tour guys were knowledgeable and so kind and a accommodating. Shared their local stories and made sure all were comfortable. If you are looking to explore the island and don’t have a lot of time — this is the tour for you. If you want to see everything and get tips on where to go from some locals — this is the tour for you. Highly recommend 10/10.

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/04/15
Activity Date: 2022/04/13

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

Could have spent a few days here!

Reviewed by: Robin

This was a great tour - really educational and fun. Be prepared for rain, you are in the rainforest and it rains a lot. Our guide cam prepared with umbrellas and rain jackets, which was really appreciated.

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Packages: Evening Volcano Explorer
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/10
Activity Date: 2022/04/07

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Truly an out-of-this-world experience!

Reviewed by: Jaime

I’ll start off by saying our guide, Hiro, was excellent. From start to finish he showed that he was very knowledgeable about the subject at hand and proved to be very courteous towards everyone in the group. The veggie sandwiches that he brought along for us were surprisingly delicious.

The trip itself was amazing and truly a once in a lifetime experience. Naturally I was a little anxious at first considering the high altitude but our tour guide was sure to explain everything in detail and was very considerate. That helped ease my tension a bit.

The day that we left the weather proved to be in our favor and we managed to encapsulate all that this trip had set out to be from the start. The view from the summit was amazing and when we went down to s t a r g a z e once the sun fell the energy from the group was electric.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/04/09
Activity Date: 2022/03/20

Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Volcano Experience

Reviewed by: Donna McCurdy-Wolke

It is a long day but that is due to the distance of volcano from hotel. PJ was a great host and VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. Loved the volcano area. Something I have never experienced!

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Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/04
Activity Date: 2022/04/01

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

Awesome Day

Reviewed by: Mitchell Goff

Marcus was the best tour guide I’ve ever had. I usually don’t like this sort of activity, but he was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We all learned a lot about the forests and volcanoes of Hawaii and had a lot of laughs on the way. He modified appropriately between kids and adults. He was even training someone else and he still made everyone feel like a priority. There was a mixup with the food and he went way out of his way to make it right. I was very impressed. My whole family had a really great day.

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Packages: Elite Volcano Hike from Kohala / Waikoloa Hotels
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/01
Activity Date: 2022/03/30

Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Big Trip

Reviewed by: Mike

Bryce our guide is who made the trip extra special. Great and intelligent conversations. Very informative, and it didn’t hurt that the volcano was fantastic.
For sure your tour will be recommended to anyone that asks!
Good job.

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Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/28
Activity Date: 2022/03/26

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Mauna Kea summit

Reviewed by: RAJ

Great experience. Our tour guide Shoyo was amazing. The tour started and ended on time. It gets very cold at the summit and we were provided jackets and mittens. Hot cocoa and sandwiches were yum.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/03/21
Activity Date: 2022/03/13

Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Outstanding

Reviewed by: Kara

Beautiful tour of the Big Island of Hawaii! The volcano park is awesome!

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Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/03/21
Activity Date: 2022/03/20

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Amazing views!

Reviewed by: Jill & Shane

Shawn was our tour guide and he was amazing! Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and fun. He makes sure everyone is safe and gets the most out of the experience. I would highly recommend this company, and will definitely request Shawn for our next trip to the summit. The guides from the other group with your company were awesome too! You guys have a great bunch of people working for you.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/10
Activity Date: 2022/03/08

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Well worth it and would do again!

Reviewed by: Grace

Shawn was the best tour guide! It seemed like the entire 8 hours passed in a flash. From pickup onward, Shawn made sure that all guests were comfortable each time and told entertaining and engaging stories the entire time. The drive up the summit was super smooth, and I loved all of the photos! The stargazing took place at a secluded and clear location just below the summit and was accompanied by a funny, expert discussion on how and where to find all of the stars. Finally, loved all of the local food recommendations and super excited to try as many as possible this time as well as in future trips. The highlight of my trip this year!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/03/03
Activity Date: 2022/03/01

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour - Amazing!!

Reviewed by: Jeremy

Not only did we go to the top of the mountain and see the observatories in a beautiful sunset, We also had an amazing stargazing tour with a very knowledgeable guide. I recommend this to her for anyone who's interested in the stars or a beautiful sunset. Go do it!!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/02
Activity Date: 2022/02/28

Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals

Perfect tour of the island!

Reviewed by: Kerry

This tour was perfectly laid out. We covered a lot of territory, but it all went smoothly. The tour included breakfast and lunch, which were both excellent. Loved seeing a coffee plantation, winery, Black San Beach with turtles, the volcano crater, and waterfalls. Our guide, Derek, was incredibly knowledgeable and provided excellent information throughout the day. I highly recommend this tour. I was traveling with a child, and she also enjoyed all our stops.

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/02
Activity Date: 2022/02/21

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Adrienne F

This was the PERFECT way to experience Mauna Kea. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience so incredible. Can’t recommend enough!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/02/23
Activity Date: 2022/02/17

Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Absolutely amazing!

Reviewed by: Lleur

This tour was an amazing experience! The drive to Volcano National Park was beautiful and we enjoyed each stop along the way. Viewing the lava field was phenomenal! Our tour guide, Bryce, was a font of knowledge and made the day even more special. Every comfort was thought of from a clean, spacious Mercedes van, to rain jackets and warm parkas. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat!

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Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/02/08
Activity Date: 2022/02/06

Ultimate Hawaii Circle Island Sightseeing, Kilauea Volcano & Waterfall Tour

Well worth the trip

Reviewed by: Robert

Adam was a wealth of knowledge and very informative. We used it to get a good overview of the island and were rewarded by the information and the sites we visited. Would highly recommend it to any one - the stories history and places visited were spot on.

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Packages: Pick-up from Kona Hotels
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/02/07
Activity Date: 2022/02/05

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Once in a lifetime tour

Reviewed by: Mconway

The view of the sunset was amazing, the history, information and stargazing that Hiro provided was a priceless. The drive up to Mauna Kea was pleasant and Hiro’s local tips on where to go and local places to eat was great. The journey up the dirt road was not stressful at all with Hiro’s safe and expert driving. Our time at the summit was amazing the photos Hiro took were both amazing and entertaining. On our way down we were provided with a stargazing lesson. Hiro showed his passion for teaching the stars even though there was a full moon that washed out some of the constellations. We would definitely recommend this tour over driving it yourself or other tour companies that don’t offer the same uniqueness that Hiro provided.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/02/05
Activity Date: 2022/01/16

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Good tour guide, but no stars :(

Reviewed by: Travis

The tour guide was excellent and had some great stories, but we were completed clouded out and didnt see any stars.

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Packages: From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/01
Activity Date: 2021/12/30

Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Sumi

We will give 5 *****, The tour was amazing. Derrick did an awesome job in keeping us all informed with many details and of course quizzed us as well. It was a fun trip. Thanks for taking care of the special request on our food as well. Food wise- it was very well organized and catered. Breakfast and coffee at the coffee plantation was very apt. Wine tasting and Lunch was very well paired. Snacks and soda at the waterfalls was cool! Raincoats and umbrella was very helpful when it started raining while heading to the volcano view point. Superbly planned and catered to everyone’s needs. We will definitely recommend our friends and family.

  • Amazing tour!!!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/12/22
Activity Date: 2021/12/20

Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals

Terrible..

Reviewed by: Lola

The tour was not complete… the main atractive “volvcano park” was terrible… we was there less than 1:30… terrible !!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/12/21
Activity Date: 2021/12/19
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