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Kilauea Volcano Guided Hiking Tours | Small Group & Private Experiences

What in informative, beautiful time!

We had a wonderful time hiking the Big Island's Kilauea Volcano! Our guide was very informative, patient, and willing to answer our many questions. Part way through our hike, we sat along the rim and ate a lovely lunch provided by our guide. We would recommend taking part of this hiking adventure to fully appreciate Kilauea!

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Thank you for the wonderful day David and June!
Jennifer

Walking the crater of Kilauea.
Feeling the steam of Kilauea through an air vent.
Hiking along the rim of Kilauea.

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Packages:	8-Mile Volcano Hiking Adventure with Lunch [6 hours]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/07/01
Activity Date:	2022/06/19

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Wow what a wateefall!

Reviewed by: Ashton H

Emma and Riley were great guides. VERY funny and knowledgeable! Omg the waterfall is insane to zip over!!!

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/07/01
Activity Date:	2022/06/29

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

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

Not What We Expected

Reviewed by: Travel Mama

Our tour guide Dreu started our 12 hours together by telling us to set our expectations low. It was scheduled to be a rainy day but this is not what anyone wants to hear at the start of a long day you’ve paid hundreds per person to enjoy. The tour made all the promised stops. The coffee farm was interesting and everyone in our group enjoyed the hot box lunch. The bakery stop was too short considering how busy it was but everyone did have time to purchase something. The time in Volcano National Park was mostly whiteout due to rain. You could not see much during the first 2 hours there but the lava tube was great. I would warn others it is a steep incline on slippery steps to view it. Dreu is full of information but he did not share in an organized way. Hid commentary was scattered and jumped around making it hard to follow. Dinner was at Lava Rock Cafe and was average. They seemed short staff so very slow to get served. Dreu did great job anticipating our needs for bathroom breaks and provided motion sickness chews, rain gear, snacks, and drinks. He was not mindful of those with back or neck problems when he drove fast over speed bumps on the park yelling “hold on in the back!” I feel bad for anyone in our group with these problems as the van bounced and jarred us around each time he did this. The best part of the trip was last hour in park when we were able to do the twilight volcano viewing to see the red lava glow. Due to clouds we did not get to do stargazing and tour ended an hour early. Overall everyone in group was disappointed with this tour because of how dependent it is on the weather. If you get a day with rain or clouds, you will feel cheated out of most of what you signed up to see.

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/27
Activity Date:	2022/06/25

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

lots of fun

Reviewed by: Richard J

The staff was friendly and fun to be around. I really liked the conversation, stories shared about Hawaiian history, and the dramatic views of the ocean and cliffs. Can't wait to come back for another ride.

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Packages:	Two Riders Package (1 Driver + 1 Passenger)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/16
Activity Date:	2022/06/14

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

little disappointing

Reviewed by: Michelle

I was impressed with the safety measures taken by the staff for the ATV ride. The waterfall swim was very short, not nearly enough time given for this part of the activity. No safety measures taken for the swim. Rocks were slick - there should be a ladder or some way to enter and exit the water that does not put participants in danger of slipping. The trip down to the waterfall and then back up is somewhat physically taxing and should only be undertaken by physically fit persons.

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Packages:	4-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + up to 3 Passengers
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/11
Activity Date:	2022/06/06

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Gazing at Stars

Reviewed by: Moma Jen

We really enjoyed our adventure with Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour. Our guide, Maka, was excellent: entertaining, polite, knowledgeable, etc. He was extremely quick and calm when responding to a high altitude emergency when we reached our high altitudes. I was impressed with the Veltra company with their constant updates, emails reminders, and phone call reminder. I gave "Good" review because it was very cloudy and the star gazing was limited. I would book through this company again and I would do this tour again too.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/06
Activity Date:	2022/05/10

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

More than just beautiful!

Reviewed by: Ryan R

This was our first trip to the Big Island, so of course we wanted to see the summit at Mauna Kea. Our tour guide was Justin- and he was tremendous. He met at pickup location a couple minutes early. He provided a clear outline of what the day would include- and he held to it very closely. On the way to our first stop, He provided a great narration of the volcanic and mythological history of the island. After dinner (and acclimating to elevation for a while) we headed further up the mountain- the safety discussion was very calming, but helpful. The view from the summit was SPECTACULAR. About 10-15 minutes before the actual sunset, sneak to the back side of the area up there, and the SHADOW of Mauna Kea on the clouds looks like another mountain. I am fairly well-travelled, and this was a first for me! After that, we went down to the Start gazing station, and got to see some really cool stuff. Justin's knowledge was superb, enough to engage with a couple college students in our group that studied Astronomy at school. Very impressive. Truly, a great way to see a unique and beautiful piece of the Big Island! Many thanks!

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/06/04
Activity Date:	2022/06/02

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

Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours

Five stars for the Milky Way!

Reviewed by: Fonda

James is an awesome tour guide. Amazing views of the Milky Way and many many stars and celestial groups. They provided parkas and a ride. This exceeded all expectations. James is a wealth of knowledge and could have talked for days.

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Packages:	Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/05/27
Activity Date:	2022/05/24

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Amazing experience! We would do it all over again.

Reviewed by: Adriana R

We had so much fun on the single riders. Our instructors were so amazing! They truly cared about our experience and making it fun for us. The customer service and overall experience was unforgettable and so worth it. Our favorite experience on the island!

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/05/22

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

Aaron was the best!

Reviewed by: Chet and Marge

Could not have been a better tour! Star gazing was phenomenal! Thanks Aaron for a tour to remember! Chet and Marge Sarasota Florida

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/05/21
Activity Date:	2022/05/19

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

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Best time!

Reviewed by: Joyce and Rick

Julie was a great guide and we loved Scottie and Baby Bear were great.

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thank you so much. we look forward to seeing you again. mahalo nui, wailea horseback adventure.

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Packages:	1:00 PM Afternoon Ride
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/05/19
Activity Date:	2022/05/16

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

Best experience,

Reviewed by: Joyce and Rick

There were several cancellations so we ended up with a private tour! Our guide was excellent in sharing the workings of the ranch and also of Hawaiian culture and history! We loved the time he took to tell us many stories of Hawaii and more.

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/05/15
Activity Date:	2022/05/13

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

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

Fun experience

Reviewed by: Shawn

Great tour with both farm and ocean view. Slow-paced UTV drive with great views. Our guide is helpful and made sure we are comfortable operating the UTV.

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/05/08
Activity Date:	2022/04/25

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.

Reviewed by: brooke

great guides, awesome views, all gear was provided.

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/05/07
Activity Date:	2022/04/07

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Couldn't believe this was real!!

Reviewed by: Kara

Ziplining right into a waterfall, couldn't get any more Hawaii then that!!

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/29
Activity Date:	2022/04/28

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

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Linda

This tour was magical. We highly recommend using Mauna Kea stargazing Tour and Sunset Adventure. The entire experience was incredible from start to finish. Our tour guide, Gage, was excellent, very knowledgable and had great energy. We learned all about Hawaii's history, landscape, and culture, this was much more than just watching an amazing sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea and stargazing. This tour should definitely make your list of things to do while visiting the Big Island!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/27
Activity Date:	2022/04/25

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Beautiful and fun tour. Wonderful guides!

Reviewed by: Bennie J.

My husband and I loved our ride at Waimea. Our guides Jamie and Julie were fun and made my husband (who was a first time rider) very comfortable on his horse. Jamie shared so much of his knowledge of the island with us while we were riding to and from the waterfall for which we were very grateful. The swim at the waterfall was gorgeous and refreshing. A wonderful experience overall and absolutely worth it! Highly recommend!

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Packages:	1:00 PM Afternoon Ride
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/25
Activity Date:	2022/04/23

Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours

James was amazing!

Reviewed by: Beth

We had such a great time on our stargazing tour! James was fantastic at engaging our kids and we learned so much. Our pictures are amazing.

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Packages:	Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/24
Activity Date:	2022/03/31

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

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Ali

This was so much fun. The guides were super knowledgeable about the ranch and willing to answer tons of questions. The staff were very helpful teaching us how to operate the UTV.

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/21
Activity Date:	2022/04/19

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

The last 2 lines are great!

Reviewed by: Robin

This was a fun experience. If you zipped before, you may find the first few lines not very exciting - they're shorter and mostly traveling over farm field without much in the way of scenery. But....the last 2 lines are really great and offer some fabulous views! The staff is also really great!

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/10
Activity Date:	2022/04/08

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

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

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Oscareen

This trip was awesome! Beautiful scenery and lots of information from Dreu.
Dreu is a man of many hats, he’s hilarious and you have to hear it to believe the incredible lungs he has! (Have to join his tour to know what that means )

Many stops we made, random people would join us just to listen to Dreu. And they would remark how funny he is.

We had a coffee farm tour, saw many highlights of volcanoes National park, and did stargazing! It was amazing!

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/07
Activity Date:	2022/03/30

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Waterfall swim!

Reviewed by: Oscareen

This was great! Well trained horses, beautiful scenery, and a swim in the waterfall!
Was very relaxing, and enjoyed seeing the pineapples, bananas and mangoes growing along the trail.
Great memories, thanks Jamie and Julie.

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Packages:	9:00 AM Morning Ride
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/07
Activity Date:	2022/03/26

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

Bucket List Tour

Reviewed by: Kecia

Best day ever! I've always wanted to go to a coffee farm and it was a delicious way to start the day. Driving around the island, stopping at the black sand beach and the bakery was super fun. By far the best part though was seeing the volcano at night and the stars. Highly recommend this trip. Our driver/guide was very knowledgeable and made a long day super fun.

Coffee Farm
Best Sweetbread!
Black Sand Beach
Volcano at night

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Packages:	Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/06
Activity Date:	2021/10/19

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What in informative, beautiful time!

Wow what a wateefall!

Fantastic

Stellar times

Not What We Expected

lots of fun

little disappointing

Gazing at Stars

More than just beautiful!

Go see the telescopes

Five stars for the Milky Way!

Amazing experience! We would do it all over again.

Aaron was the best!

Awesome experience with awesome people

Best time!

Best experience,

Wonderful experience

Fun experience

enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.

Couldn't believe this was real!!

Outstanding!!

Amazing!

Beautiful and fun tour. Wonderful guides!

James was amazing!

Awesome experience!

The last 2 lines are great!

Truly an out-of-this-world experience!

Awesome!

Waterfall swim!

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