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

Incredible experience!

Reviewed by: Janet A

The guides were incredibly informative and so down to earth! We felt so welcomed and ended up with a private tour!! The whole experience was amazing, but my absolute favorite part was going to the ocean!! The view is spectacular and we even saw a pod of dolphins swim by !! 10/10 and I highly recommend it!

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/17
Activity Date: 2022/10/13

Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Awesome UTV Ride

Reviewed by: Garrett N

Really cool experience riding UTV’s around the Polulu Valley with some well trained and knowledgeable guides. Would highly recommend this tour for those interesting in getting a little dirty while also learning a lot about the history of the big island. My favorite part was riding up to the upper ridge of the valley to the waterfall where you get to have a few snacks and enjoy some stories from the guides. Very hill terrain, be prepared for a rugged but fun trail!

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Packages: Two Riders Package (1 Driver + 1 Passenger)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/10/13
Activity Date: 2022/10/11

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Great Adventure!

Reviewed by: Alex

This Zip-line Tour was off the hook! David and Josh, along with the other staff, were awesome and very good at what they do! They’re safety instructions were very friendly and clear that made it a really simple and fast process. They’re funny humor kept my wife and I engaged and laughing the whole time which helped break the ice and had everyone conversing. The Zip-Lines are short at the beginning but that’s ok because it was our first time doing this type of activity and helped ease into the longer ones. The grand finale is awesome and are still super stoked about doing it! You won’t be disappointed. Oh! And you have to try the different types of bananas while tracking through the different Zip-Lines and don’t forget to enjoy the views! Once again, thank you Josh and David for a great time and all the info provided! Until next time!

  • At one of the waterfalls

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/09
Activity Date: 2022/09/30

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Great trip!

Reviewed by: Zip lining couple

We had not been zip lining before. They walked us through everything and we had a great time. They were very knowledgeable of the area and it’s history. They were hilarious and made the trip a blast! I would highly recommend them!!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/06
Activity Date: 2022/10/04

Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Amazing experience and views with the most personable guides!

Reviewed by: Natalie Cruz

Our trip with Kohala ATV Tour was awesome! Beautiful scenic stops and one of the guides was a great photographer. We learned so much about the history of the big island and the valleys along this coast it was not only fun and scenic but also cool to learn about the history. Not only were the guides amazing and knowledgable on the history and plants but the driver that transported us from the parking lot to the UTV's, Jerry or Jerico, was so funny and outgoing. He definitely got us super excited and eager for this tour after driving an hour and a half from Kona to Kohala at 7AM. He explained a lot about the town of Kohala and all of the things we passed on our way to the trail base. The crew works great together and made sure my boyfriend and I had a great time. We got to swim under a waterfall that is only accessible with this tour and we tried so may of the fruits we passed in the wild throughout the entire tour. Will definitely rebook with this company and will recommend to all friends and family.

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Packages: Two Riders Package (1 Driver + 1 Passenger)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/04
Activity Date: 2022/09/29

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

A stunning moment - a must have lifetime experience

Reviewed by: Faye

The guide is friendly and informative. He can speak fluent English and Japanese. He provided the needed equipment for the trip and took nice photos for us. We’ve had unique and amazing lifetime experience by standing on the top of the world (count elevation from the seabed) and watching the stunning sunset and moonrise. Unfortunately, the full moon was so bright and we couldn’t clearly see the Milky Way. Overall a must have one and I will recommend do it with a guide as first time as some unexpected situations could happen if you are not fully prepared.

Warning: some people might feel faint and uncomfortable or fall asleep due to elevation

  • Sunset

  • The shadow of the earth

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/01
Activity Date: 2022/09/09

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Jammed Packed with Goodness

Reviewed by: Saunders 2022

This tour was jammed packed with fantastic activities and good information. Todd was our guide, and he was filled with lots of good information on the area and language. He is definitely the one you want around for star gazing as he has a formal education in astronomy. One word of caution--bring warm clothes and jacket! You are going to a higher elevation with trade winds, and it gets cold!! (even on the van)

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/30
Activity Date: 2022/09/28

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Loved the ride!

Reviewed by: Peter

Great staff, gentle horses, and a fun adventure. We had our 9 year old granddaughter who had never ridden but they went out of their way to make sure she was comfortable and with a horse that she could ride safely.
I have lots of riding experience and was able to enjoy the ride as well; they shared much information about the plants and animals and Hawaiian history. Btw, the swim at the half way point was very refreshing.

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Packages: 1:00 PM Afternoon Ride
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/09/28
Activity Date: 2022/09/26

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

Would recommend this tour!

Reviewed by: Dan Ohio

Awesome tour! Stephan was amazing. Very knowledgeable about the island, Mauna Kea and the stars. We would definitely recommend. Everything was as advertised and even more!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/22
Activity Date: 2022/09/20

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

The first long horseback ride. 初の長めの乗馬

Reviewed by: Bebelady

On this trip, I wanted to challenge myself with proper horseback riding, so I signed up for this tour, and I was first surprised by the location! It was at an elevation of 2000 meters, as described, in the Kohala Coast. I took a taxi round trip, and I wondered if it would be okay in such thin air, but there was no need for concern. The friendly Hawaiian cowgirls provided kind explanations, and I easily got on the horse, proceeding in a line towards the highland sea. Unfortunately, the weather was not great, and we encountered rain several times during the two hours, but I was able to look down at the coastline of the Kona region and met many cows on the highland. It was an experience that will become a lifelong treasure.

今回の旅で、ちゃんとした乗馬に挑戦したくてこちらのツアーを申し込みましたが、まず場所にビックリ!
説明通りの2000m標高の場所コハラコースト。
タクシーで往復したのですが、こんなに空気の薄い場所で大丈夫かなと思いましたが、そんな心配はご無用。気さくなハワイカウガール達の親切な説明で難なく馬に乗せていただき、1列になって高原の海原へと進んで行きました。
生憎天候は不純で、2時間の間に何度か雨に合いましたが、眼下に広がるコナ地域の海岸線を見下ろしたり、高原には沢山の牛と出会いました。
一生の宝物になる体験ができました。

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Packages: 2.5時間プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/09/20
Activity Date: 2022/09/13

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

Amazing

Reviewed by: Ashley

Absolutely amazing, a once in a lifetime experience made easy through this tour group. Easy to accommodate our special pickup needs, kind and knowledgeable guide. It was a guided tour, but plenty of time to wander and explore on our own. The stars and cocoa were amazing and the photos were first class that we received!! Highly recommend!!!! This was my sister's favorite activity during our week long Hawaii stay!!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/31
Activity Date: 2022/08/26

Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch

Great ride and memory.

Reviewed by: Marie P.

We did the 1 1/2 hr.& its a great view.The guides were fun. This is not ride in a line, you can spread out and go faster in a few areas. Wear jeans, hats and bring a jacket even if it's hot where you are! It's beautiful, lush and on grazing land for their cattle and sheep. Loved it, and would recommend! Thank you for a great memory!

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Packages: 1.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/28
Activity Date: 2022/08/26

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: Merritt Hillman

My wife and I did this tour on our honeymoon. We come from the Midwest US and have not ever really been able to see many stars hence our booking this trip. The pickup location was convenient, the tour guide friendly and informative, and the experience overall was enjoyable. Would recommend to anyone going to try and book this tour as it was fun and definitely worth it.

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/08/27
Activity Date: 2022/08/05

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

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Haley

We had a great time on our tour, our guides were absolutely amazing. We got the chance to catch fish and try fruits straight from the tree. Gorgeous scenic views too - we had an awesome time :)

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Packages: Solo Rider UTV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/25
Activity Date: 2022/08/23

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

The best horseback riding experience overlooking the beautiful sea✨ 美しい海を見下ろす最高の乗馬体験✨

Reviewed by: arielish

We participated as two families (two elementary school students, two middle school students, and four adults). The ranch provides helmets, which can be borrowed for free at each person's discretion (it's better to wear a helmet due to the possibility of falling off!).

At the beginning, the ranch staff gave a brief explanation of how to handle the horses and important points to note (everything was in English, so I needed to lightly interpret for the kids).

After that, the staff selected horses based on the participants' body types, and we quickly started riding. It might be hard to believe in Japan, but even beginners were able to ride the horses, and instead of just leading them around, we all went outside the ranch! The horses were quite accustomed to the trail, so we formed a line following the horse in front of us, but depending on the horse's nature, some wanted to move quickly while others were a bit reluctant to go forward.

At one point, there was a challenge to try a gallop, which made me a bit nervous for the third grader, wondering if they would be thrown off.

This bold tour is unique to America, and riding while overlooking the beautiful ocean was amazing; I believe it will become a lifelong memory! ✨

親族2家族(小学生2名、中学生2名、大人4名)で参加しました。
牧場にはヘルメットが用意されており、それぞれの判断で無料でお借りすることができます。(落馬の可能性があるのでヘルメットは被った方がいいです!)

初めに牧場の方が馬の動かし方や注意事項をざーっと説明してくださいました。(全て英語なので、子供たちには軽く通訳してあげる必要があります。)

その後牧場の方が参加者の体型などから馬を選んでくださり、早速乗馬。日本ではあり得ないと思いますが初心者でも同じように馬に乗り、引馬でもなく、全員牧場の外へ!馬がかなり慣れているので前の馬に続く形で隊列を組んで進みますが馬の性質によっては早く進みたがったりなかなか、進まなかったり。。ということももちろんありました。

途中駆け足に挑戦しよう!と、駆け足チャレンジもあったので小3の子など、振り落とされないか少しドキドキしました。

アメリカならではの大胆なツアーですがとにかく美しい海を見下ろしながらの乗馬はすばらしく、一生の思い出になると思います✨

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Packages: 1.5時間プラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/24
Activity Date: 2022/08/18

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

Amazing. : very well organized, Nice spot, Nice pictures, stars gazzing was incredible. Thé guide was so awesome!

Reviewed by: Catherine

Super condition. Great guide very helpful to get thé good pictures spot and take also excellent pictures with vis dedicated caméra.
Tour well organized with amazing star gazzing.
Flexibility for thé pick up localisation

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/22
Activity Date: 2022/08/17

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Fast and Fun!

Reviewed by: Michele W

My son and I had the BEST experience zip lining with your company! The scenery was beautiful! Our guides (Josh and David) were hilarious and professional! My favorite part about the tour was that the lines got progressively longer and faster! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun tour!!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/21
Activity Date: 2022/08/17

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Amazing and so much fun!

Reviewed by: BRob

This tour was truly an amazing experience. We had the best guides, Mesha? and Todd. They are very knowledgeable and made the tour so much fun. We enjoyed all of the activities that were included in the tour and the food was delicious. If you are considering adding this to your to-do-list, you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend this particular tour and company. I hope that you have as much fun as we did.....enjoy!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/08/15
Activity Date: 2022/08/10

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

Incredible tour

Reviewed by: Rainer

We have been extremely lucky with the weather and our guide Stephan. He made a fantastic job and created a memorable event for us. THANK YOU!!!!
The stargazing was unbelievable. We have never seen so many stars in the sky and Stephan explained all of them - ok, most of them .

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/13
Activity Date: 2022/07/21

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

Enchanting Evening!!

Reviewed by: Neena Samant

What an evening!
The whole experience from booking to drop off at was seamless. The guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic to share his knowledge. He also gave an idea of the Big Island’s topography.
The main attraction is worth the money and the time you will spend. We went in a clear day and the sunset was spectacular. The guide gave a fantastic guided tour of the telescopes, the sky, the stars and the constellations.
He patiently took pictures of all the tourists and I’m immediately airdropped them.
In all a must do trip. Big shout out to the guide.

  • Lovely Sundays!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/08/13
Activity Date: 2022/07/19

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

Awe Inspiring

Reviewed by: Adam

This was a great trip, seeing the views from 13,000 feet, watching the sunset above the clouds, and the star gazing with a knowledgeable guide, all made for an awesome trip.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/08/11
Activity Date: 2022/08/09

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Beautiful place great horses

Reviewed by: Melissa

We arrived early some did not which put us behind.
Please please wear the right kind of clothes to ride a horse.
Not a dress and heels.
Beautiful ride horses healthy and well taken care of.
Our guides were awesome very knowledgeable of area and great conversation.
I wish there was more time at waterfall.
So pretty
It rained on the way back and being from The desert it was so fun.
I would definitely go again.

Reply from activity provider

mahalo melissa, sorry about the late arrivals, we apologize once in a while it does happen road work, detours and lost guests. yes proper attire for ride recommeded, dress and heels oh my goodness that is silly, it is in confirmation as well on what to wear. yes horses are definitely well cared for, very spoiled, they work hard, so we need to love them a little more extra they have their own personality and we love them too.. guides are great and have been in the family for over 30 years. weather is so unpredictable it is a surprise to us on the daily. yes the rain is the best blessing and cools us down. the best rides are the sometimes light rain.. thank you for sending a sweet review, we look forward for you to joining with us again and hope you get to spend more time at the waterfall next time.. mahalo nui! wailea horseback adventure..

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Packages: 1:00 PM Afternoon Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/08
Activity Date: 2022/08/05

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Memorable and breathtaking!

Reviewed by: A.Packard

My husband and I absolutely LOVED this excursion. Our tour guide was so incredibly kind and knowledgable. We loved learning about the history and culture surrounding the mountain during our ascent. The dinner provided was delicious. The sunset on the summit and the stargazing was other worldly. We will never forget it!

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/08/08
Activity Date: 2022/07/07

Deluxe Volcano Unveiled Tour and Golden Lava Cave Expedition [Not Available]

Volcanos national park

Reviewed by: William Dye

We had a great time on this tour. The van picked us up on the Kona side and took us over to Hilo then VNP. Along the way we got to see Rainbow falls, a fantastic lava tube and VNP - Killawea during the day and at sunset.

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Packages: Twilight Standard Package with Night Lava Viewing [Temporarily Not Available]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/05
Activity Date: 2022/07/27

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

Manua Kea and star gazing

Reviewed by: Chris Fischer

Wes and his partner did an awesome job. Wes was very professional and gave alot of information about the tour and the history of Hawaii. His partner is an amazing photographer. I would highly recommend this tour company

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/26
Activity Date: 2022/07/24

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Really great experience

Reviewed by: Steph

Great knowledgeable guide, Fernando made the long drive up to the summit with a bunch of volcano facts and stories about the Hawaiian history. Absolutely breathtaking views at sunset in the summit. Followed by stargazing, we were told about and shown all the constellations, saw some shooting stars, the Milky Way and Saturn

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/24
Activity Date: 2022/07/22

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

Excellent ATTV Tour

Reviewed by: Garrett

I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to do a fun and exciting ATV tour of the Waipio Valley. The tour guides were excellent. They took all the time to explain everything about the 750 acre property, the Waipio Valley, the ocean, the animals, etc. The ATV's were in great working order. We had no issues at all with them. The guides kept us safe at all times but we had a lot of fun!

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/20
Activity Date: 2022/07/18

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Fun Fun Fun

Reviewed by: DZA

Great time! We were four - My two teenage kids, my wife, and I. We loved it! Great guides. Very Safe. Great Views and wonderful vegetation. My wife was a little nervous before we went, but absolutely loved it. There are 7 zip lines and each one gets a little more adventurous.

Would highly recommend.

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/12
Activity Date: 2022/07/09

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Great experience to remember overall!

Reviewed by: unknown

The zip team was great! They are confident with what they are doing. Location and the falls were awesome! Great job you guys!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/09
Activity Date: 2022/06/18

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Best Activity on The Big Island!

Reviewed by: Valerie

The whole experience was great from start to finish! The guides and driver were kind, hospitable, very funny and knowledgeable about the history of the area and most importantly, zip lining! The course lines get increasingly longer as you progress, so I felt very comfortable with zip lining by the time I was going for longer distances and higher heights. The views of the waterfalls were breathtaking and the absolute best way to see these beautiful sites. This was a 10/10 for me!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/08
Activity Date: 2022/07/06
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