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1114 reviews

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

AMAZING experience!!

Reviewed by: Kelly Michaelson, 2024/04/01

We had the most AMAZING time ziplining!! It was a little rainy/misty but that didn't take away from the experience at all! The crew was informative, funny and put our safety as their number one priority.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/03/15
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Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Highlight of our annual visit

Reviewed by: P Mitchell, 2024/03/25

We have family in Hilo so visit Big Island annually. Over the years, we have seen most of the "tourist" sites so we now spend most of our time going on hikes and hanging out with the family. This trip, our main event was the Hawaii ATV Ride Tour and we four had a blast. We all rode in the same vehicle and two of us took turns driving. It was a lot more exciting than it looks on the website, the paths are rutted and bumpy and great fun. The guides were also great fun and provided, for us, just the right amount of local history and character.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/03/18
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Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Great fun!

Reviewed by: Farkingo, 2024/03/25

Great experience, highly recommend. Host are very gracious and very friendly.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/03/01
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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

子供との乗馬

Reviewed by: むーちゃん, 2024/03/17

8歳から乗馬が体験できると言う事で参加しました。子供でも楽しく乗馬が体験できて、大喜びです。ありがとうございましたかわいい犬もお出迎えしてくれますよ❤️

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/03/15
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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

不安もありながらの初めての本格的な乗馬

Reviewed by: のりこ, 2024/03/16

1人での参加でしたが、草を喰むBoe(馬の名前)を促すことや腹を蹴っての少しの早足も緊張感と共に最後まで楽しく体験できました。60代半ばで大自然の中を馬に乗って闊歩するという憧れのような初体験ができたことがとても嬉しかったです。

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2024/03/13
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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

You'll Feel Like Mary Poppins but over a Waterfall

Reviewed by: LarryC, 2024/02/29

First timers will experience an exhilaration rush of amazing views. Even if you are afraid of heights don’t be, the crew are professional experts to ease your worries. They know what they are doing (with a flare of joking) to take your nerves from reminding you you’re going to be hundred of feet up in the air. It’s worth it! You’ll appreciate the picturesque palm trees, streams and lastly the huge waterfall. This took my breath away but in a good way. Bring your camera for all the unforgettable shot. What you show all your social media friends and family will surely make them jealous. Love the experience highly recommended!

  • Beautiful Waterfall in the background

  • The crew and me

  • My cousin and myself

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2024/02/14
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Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Highlight of our Trip to The Big Island!

Reviewed by: Jenn D., 2024/02/26

My parents, my 8 yo son and I had a blast on the tour!

Henry was an awesome guide; we got a kick out of watching him chase a group of wild pigs. :-D He did a great job pointing out photo opportunities, wild animals, and educating us on the history of Kohala.

Jerry drove us to and from the meeting point. He was super friendly and shared lots of stories about growing up on the island and the importance of family. He also pointed out places to eat in Kohala on the way back, which was good because we were hungry!

Isiah was the second guide on our tour, and he picked ripe fruit from the land during our snack stop at a beautiful waterfall. It was fun to try all fruits and hang out with them, learning the history of the land.

Overall would highly recommend this tour!

  • Our group with guide, Henry

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2024/02/19
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Great tour

Reviewed by: Elena M, 2024/02/26

Henry is a wonderful tour guide. He told us so many interesting things about Big Island culture, history, plants, geology, stars. He was great with the kids and took a good care of us all. The Rainbow fall was beautiful and the banyan tree nearby was insane! The star gazing was great even though the conditions were not the best (bright moon). For me the best experience of the tour was getting deep inside the cave - it was amazing, I had never seen anything like it.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/02/22
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Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Fun experience

Reviewed by: Veronica, 2024/02/25

My family did this experience. It’s quite a drive to get to this place. I did this with my husband and 2 kids (ages 12 & 9). The tour guides were really friendly and informative. They chose our horses for us based on weight and experience. The horses know where they’re going so there’s little for the rider to do. The waterfall was very cold, deep, and there’s quite a current! Be prepared if you want to swim (we did!). They have kayaks and paddle boards if you prefer not to swim. My kids loved this experience and have been asking for horseback lessons since we got back. Bring a long sleeve shirt or light jacket just in case- we were chilly!

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for sharing your experience. We appreciate your positive experience with us. Please come again next time you visit the island. A hui hou! Wailea Horseback adventure

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2024/02/05
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Umauma Falls Zipline Tour & Waterfall Swim Adventure

Best Falls Zipline Tour on Big Island

Reviewed by: Jonathan M., 2024/02/04

A great time at Umauma Falls Zipline Tour & Waterfall Swim Adventure / 9 Zipline Tour.

Although it rained, it was a great time with my visiting friends. Our group had about seven total members, and we all felt included and enjoyed the adventure together. When the weather turned into rain, and the wind made the rain even more interesting... We all decided to make the most of it and enjoy the unique experience. Our Guides were friendly, informative, and humorous. They take safety seriously but they take the time to make sure you are having fun while being safe. Safety tip... "Keep your head and face to one side of the tether, or you'll get a knuckle sandwich." We will return on a sunny day to enjoy the waterfalls, but it was a great time for all, and the guides made it extra memorable.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/02/02
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Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Great fun and outstanding views - the tour guides are lovely

Reviewed by: Amazing , 2024/01/18

Loved it! I’ve never done anything like this before and I had a great time

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/01/15
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ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー チョコレート作り見学&試食と窯焼きピザの昼食付き!<午前・午後/英語ガイド>

朝日に輝く農場の景色と雰囲気は格別

Reviewed by: alles, 2024/01/06

9時半に農場に到着すると人懐っこい犬や猫2匹がいて、豚やアヒルやロバがムシャムシャ朝食を食べていて農場から遠くに海も見えます。(クジラも見えるらしい)
馬の鞍付けの準備が終わると、樹齢80年のユーカリの小道を馬に乗って歩いていきます(犬も一緒に駆け回ってついてくる)
お馬さんの機嫌があまり良くなかったのか、一頭は草を何度もムシャムシャ、もう一頭は勝手にちょっと駆け足してしまったので、綱を引いてもらうフォローをしてくれました。
折り返し地点ではマウナケア火山も見えてたっぷり記念撮影。
近道で建物に戻るとピザの昼食。
持ち帰りのピザ箱をもらえるので全部食べられなくても大丈夫です。
チョコレート作りは製造説明と板チョコ製品ひとかけらの試食程度で端折られた感じでしたが、オーガニックカカオのチョコは美味しいです。

ダンディで非常勤麻酔医師のお父さん、MIT大学院卒で写真家のお母さん、親戚なのかバイトなのか乗馬ガイドの綺麗なお嬢さんにピザを作ってくれたイケメンあんちゃんとさわやか系のホームドラマな面々が良い感じ。

海岸沿いからPali Nanaロードに入る道が狭くて分かりにくいのと、入ってからも1マイル(1.6キロ)ほど奥に入ったとこまで行くと、やっと左側に看板があって農場入口が判るのと、コナからは遠い(レンタカーで2時間かかった)のでヒロからのアクセスがおすすめです。
あと、英語ガイドなのでグーグル翻訳の英語と日本語をダウンロードしておいたほうが良かったと思いました(牧場内はT-MobileSIMの携帯電波が入らなかったです)
まだ2~3年程度の農場みたいで、インスタやyoutubeもあるようなのでチェックしておくのも良いかも。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/12/31
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Worth the money for sure!

Reviewed by: Sue, 2024/01/06

We really enjoyed this tour. It is a long one so be prepared. But they keep you hydrated and fed. I loved the black sand beach, and the sea turtles and the stop along the shore the most. But all of the events were really fun. They packed so much into one day. it was a great tour and we had a lot of fun. The picnic, the stop at the bakery, and the dinner, you were all excellent quality as well.

  • Double rainbow along the way.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/01/04
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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

天国かと思う景色

Reviewed by: トミー, 2024/01/05

1列に並んで行進します。広大な山、丘の向こうに海が見えます。牛があちこちで草を食べています。天国は、こう言う所かもと思った程美しい景色でした。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/01/03
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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

天気も景色もスタッフもサイコー

Reviewed by: あっしゃん, 2024/01/04

標高が高く、思った以上に寒くて防寒が間に合わないのではないかと不安でしたが、パーカーや防寒ジャケットが用意されて快適に乗馬できました。
ハワイ島でのホースバックライディングは3度目ですが、
景色が良く、馬も良い子ばかりで、スタッフは英語のみですが、わかりやすくゆっくり喋ってくれたので、理解することができ、
今回のホースバックライディングが一番良かったように思います。

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/01/02
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Out of this world!

Reviewed by: Lorrilee, 2024/01/02

The tour was well-organized, and our guide was knowledgeable and personable.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2023/12/31
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours

Fabulous event

Reviewed by: Mike, 2024/01/02

This tour was one of my families favorite adventure while vacationing in Hawaii. James, our guide, was great. Very knowledgeable, had a sense of humor, and did a great job with the photos. He shared some of his other work with our group and his photos are outstanding.
I would do this trip again! But I would pack some additional clothes; it was cold at that elevation.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/09/18
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Awesome - everything

Reviewed by: David B, 2024/01/01

We had the best time
Tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly
We learned so much about Hawaii and the big Island and astronomy
On the way we learned so much

Tour guide was exceptional
- always told us what was coming
- very organised
- everything was like clockwork

Everything was high quality and expert in every way

I can think of nothing to improve

  • Stars!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/12/30
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Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Great experience!

Reviewed by: WayneS, 2023/12/30

The whole team treated us good and taught us about their culture and the islands. I highly recommend this to everyone, the sights were beautiful.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/12/04
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Stargazing tour

Reviewed by: Kavya Ganapathy, 2023/12/30

The trip was fantastic and Ray was super informative. It was a beautiful night and we got to see a lot of stars and planets and the moon rising as well. It was spectacular and a must try for everyone! We thoroughly enjoyed it and I highly recommend it!! Also loved the hot chocolate touch at the end because it was quite cold on the slopes. The pickup and drop off was on time. The one thing that could have been better in my opinion was the food options and I also wished we had stopped somewhere to see the spectacular sunset. Apart from that, we really enjoyed it

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/12/28
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Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Best experience on our trip!

Reviewed by: Alex, 2023/12/23

We had a fantastic time! Everyone’s energy really helped make it great. If it is/was raining, prepare to get soaked

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/12/19
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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

ハワイ島に来たらするべき!素晴らしい体験

Reviewed by: れな, 2023/12/06

午前の部の2.5時間のツアーに参加しました。
参加者は12名で多国籍で、日本人は私たちのみでした。ガイドさんは女性2名でした。

英語がほとんど話せないので不安でしたが、ガイドのジャッキーさんが親切で、ジェスチャーを使ってゆっくりと話してくれたり、時折日本語を混ぜて、気にかけてくださいました。同意書も日本語版がありました。

乗馬経験に合わせて、相性が良い馬を選んで貰えます。私は長谷川潤さんも乗ったことがある、ストーミーに乗りました!初めにレクチャーを受け、馬に水を飲ませて、出発です!

乗馬は、とても広大な土地で歩いたり、走ったり、途中和牛がいたり、杉の木があったりガイドもして貰えました。天気も景色も良くて、とても気持ちが良かったです。本当に広い土地でしたが、2.5時間があっという間でした。走るのが怖ければ、ゆっくり歩くこともできます。途中景色が良いスポットでグループ単位で写真撮影もして貰えます。

走らせる時は馬を蹴り、止まる時はロープを引っ張り、馬に乗っている時に踵を下にすることを気をつければ、ある程度大丈夫だと思います。

本当に充実した2.5時間で、ハワイ島のような広大な場所でしか体験できないような素晴らしい体験でした。また絶対にやりたいです。

ガイドのお二人と参加者の方とお馬に感謝です。ありがとうございました。

また、ベルトラの方が時間変更や日程調整などとても丁寧に対応してくださり、ありがたかったです。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/12/02
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Amazing experience! Great tour guide!

Reviewed by: Harish , 2023/11/24

We had an amazing experience and time on this trip. Our tour guide, Stefan, was deeply knowledgeable, fun and friendly. The tour started on time and went out perfect. They provided mitts and coats which kept us warm along with hot chocolate. It was a great evening with no clouds. The views were unforgettable. Five stars, would book again!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/10/11
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Once in a lifetime!

Reviewed by: L in Az, 2023/11/22

This was on my bucket list. My guide was very informative. He took pictures, individual and group pictures of us during sunset and during the stargazing event. Be prepared to bounce around on the dirt road to the summit. Totally enjoyed the hot cocoa and BLT sandwich that was provided.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2023/11/18
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ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー チョコレート作り見学&試食と窯焼きピザの昼食付き!<午前・午後/英語ガイド>

最高の乗馬体験

Reviewed by: ゆの, 2023/11/18

自然に満ちた場所で乗馬を楽しむことができました。
乗馬場に到着して驚くのは、海の青と緑のコントラスト。本当にきれいで癒やされます。

山の中を1時間30分程度、馬に乗りながら歩きます。
かけっこ、早足などはしませんでした。
素人だと言っておいたので配慮してくれたのかもしれません。

程よく疲れが出て帰ったところで、共同運営者のお子さんが作ってくれた手作りピザ。身体に染み入りました。

注意点
ハワイ島のホテル地域(西海岸エリア)からは車で2時間近くかかりました。Uberで2万円程度です。
※帰りのUberは事前予約できません。
(とても好意的なドライバーに出会うことができ、交渉して帰りも乗せてもらいました)
日本語は通じません。英語が話せないと無理というわけではありません

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/10/29
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

A full package

Reviewed by: Varpu M, 2023/11/12

The guide was great and shared loads of interesting facts and stories about history, nature, culture, language, habits and astronomy. His knowledge and captivating way of presenting things were amazing. I also highly appreciate his deep respect towards the Hawaiian culture.
The trip was organized very professionally. The warm parkas were also highly appreciated.

I highly recommend this service.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2023/11/10
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Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Fun time!

Reviewed by: D.I., 2023/11/11

Get ready for getting dirty and having a fun time! All of the crew are great high energy and full of local information, you can feel their pride and excitement to share story and inform visitors about native culture and history, wonderful. They prioritize safety and everyone’s comfort, and the views are amazing! The trail is adventurous and a bumpy ride! Definitely the best Utv experience, don’t miss out! You’ll see the ocean and cliffs, , we got to see Maui from afar, small waterfall picnic stop with a taste of fresh guava. Overall would definitely do again!

  • Amazing views!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2023/10/20
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Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

A great experience to see the island R

Reviewed by: Rose Ratcliffe, 2023/11/11

This ATV ride was fun and bumpy, and it took us to places where we can see the beauty of the island period we start and head a treat and he gave us some knowledge of the plants that are native to the island. It was very much worth it for the Young people love to ride and drive the UTV

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/10/20
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Hawaii Waterfall Swim Adventure, Waipio Valley Lookout & Botanical Garden

Drew's the best!

Reviewed by: Tricia , 2023/11/08

The six if us had a great time with Drew who kept us entertained while ensuring we understood the historical and cultural importance of many of the sites we visited. The dad jokes were appreciated over the course of the day travelling from Kona to Hilo and points in-between. The consensus highlight was the swim in the waterfall pool. Even the weather cooperated. Fabulous day! Mahalo Drew!

  • Hawaii Bioreserve & Botanical Garden

  • Waipi'o Valley

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/11/06
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Amazing Tour Guide!

Reviewed by: Brittany B-M, 2023/11/05

The perfect experience for first time visiting Kona! Loved the Coffee farm, black sand beach, and stargazing the most on this full-day excursion!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/10/19
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