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Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch

An amazing adventure!

Reviewed by: Christine

My 9 year old son was skeptical about riding (his first time) but one of the guides said she would personally lead him. So thankful for that - my son and I walked away with great memories.

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Packages: 1.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/29
Activity Date: 2021/08/04

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

The last two lines were out of this world

Reviewed by: Spencer

The staff were super friendly and provided interesting information about Hawaiian culture. The first few lines warm you up to the last two, which are a 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile respectively. Both of the last two lines go over a gorge and the last one provides an incredible view to a waterfall. Overall, this was definitely worth it.

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/23
Activity Date: 2021/07/27

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

Magical!

Reviewed by: Spencer

This experience was unforgettable! Being on top of Mauna Kea above the clouds was the best sunset I’ve ever seen. The photos the crew took were very professional and the star gazing was great!

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Aloha, Spencer

Thank you for participating in our tour. I am very happy that the weather was nice and everybody enjoyed the spectacular view from the summit of Mauna Kea.

Please join us on our tour next time again !!

Mahalo,


Hawaiian Eyes Tours

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/14
Activity Date: 2021/07/24

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

ATV tour

Reviewed by: Shane Kennedy

The guides were nice and professional. The trail was not as challenging or scenic as what the site portrayed. However my teenage children did enjoy it. The short walk to the waterfall was a nice touch and made the experience better.

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/14
Activity Date: 2021/08/12

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Very well organized and professionally done The staff was very concerned and knowledgeable for safety. They were informative and let us know what was happening at all tomes

Reviewed by: Marv boyd

Very well organized and professionally done.The staff was very concerned and knowledgeable for safety. They were informative and let us know what was happening at all times

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/11
Activity Date: 2021/08/09

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

Amazing once in a lifetime experience!

Reviewed by: Jenn HM

From the time we were picked up to when we were dropped off at our resort, we had a fantastic time on our tour with a awesome tour guide Shoyo. He was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot, and not just about Mauna Kea, the Observatories and stargazing but also about the Big Island and the area we drove through. This was a bucket list item for me and it did not disappoint in any way.
We went up to the visitors center for a half hour to acclimatize, then up summit (13,800 feet) and got our first taste of elevation. It is definitely a different experience! And it was surprisingly cold but they have cozy warm jackets to keep you comfy. The sunset is amazing as you are above the cloud line, which also makes for awesome photos!
Speaking of photos, our guide took some great ones of us, both on the summit during the sunset and of the stars, as well as amazing photos of the stars themselves. We were super lucky and got perfect weather and viewing conditions, not even any moon light to deal with.
The only thing that might surprise some is the amount of time you spend in the van driving back and forth and especially up to the summit. Totally worth it of course, and there was great commentary to make the time fly.

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Aloha, Jenn,

Thank you for participating in our tour. I am very happy that the weather was nice and everybody enjoyed the spectacular view from the summit of Mauna Kea.

Please join us on our tour next time again !!

Mahalo,



Hawaiian Eyes Tours

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/08
Activity Date: 2021/08/06

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

A wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Heather

We had a great time viewing the sunset with our amazing guides Kekoa and Travis. There are a lot of companies that run these tours, but our guides made this one the best of them all. They were both very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Most of all, however, Kekoa and Travis have big smiles and even bigger hearts. They brought the spirit of Mauna Kea and o'hana into this experience. The sunset from the summit was miraculous, the lasagna and brownie absolutely delicious and the star gazing was out of this world!

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/06
Activity Date: 2021/08/04

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

An astrophotographer's dream

Reviewed by: Margaret and Gary

An awe inspiring experience, even for my amateur astrophotographer husband. Beautiful photos worthy of placing on our walls.

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Packages: Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/31
Activity Date: 2021/07/05

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I recommend it. おすすめです

Reviewed by: Ami

The Japanese guide was friendly and kind, making for a great tour. It was a cloudy day, but they did their best to help us take photos with the best views possible. I highly recommend it!

日本人ガイドさんが気さくで親切で良いツアーでした。雲が厚い日でしたが、なるべく良い景色で写真が撮れるように頑張ってくださいました。
おすすめです!

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Dear Ami,

Thank you very much for participating in the tour.

We are truly delighted that you joined us during the pandemic. Please feel free to reach out to us the next time you visit the Big Island.

Thank you once again.

Ami様

ツアーにご参加いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。

コロナ禍でのご参加本当に嬉しく思います。次回またハワイ島にお越しの際はぜひお声をかけてくださいませ。

本当に有り難うございました。

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Packages: 基本プラン ※2023年3月までのご参加
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/25
Activity Date: 2021/07/23

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

Great Experience!

Reviewed by: Sluss Fam

The experience at the ATV on the Hamakua Coast was well worth it. The ATV’s were well taken care of, safe, and fun to ride in. The views around the ranch were a mix of everything from ponds, to cattle, to the beautiful Hamakua coast. The best part about the experience was the tour guides. They kept the experience fun, treated us like family, and shared a wealth of Hawaiian knowledge. We highly recommend this ATV tour for anyone looking for a low stress, fun, and knowledge-filled tour on the Big Island.

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Packages: Solo Rider UTV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/24
Activity Date: 2021/07/22

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

Must go

Reviewed by: uuu

Originally the reason for us to book a tour instead of driving ourselves to Mauna Kea was because we didn't rent a 4WD car, but now I'm sooooo glad we made such a decision.
The view of sunset and milky way was breathtaking without saying. What I really want to mention is that our tour guide/driver/photographer Shoyo was amazing. He knew EVERYTHING about Hawaii, during the tour we learned a lot about Hawaiian history, the plants and animals, good restaurants to go, etc.. He also took great photos of us.

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Aloha, uuu

Thank you for participating in our tour. I am very happy that the weather was nice and everybody enjoyed the spectacular view from the summit of Mauna Kea.

Please join us on our tour next time again !!

Mahalo,


Hawaiian Eyes Tours

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/14
Activity Date: 2021/07/09

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Sunset and Stargazing Tour

Reviewed by: ElizD318

My husband and I, our 4 adult children, and their significant others had a wonderful time on the Mauna Kea Stargazing and Summit Tour. Everyone even liked the dinner.
Maka was a great guide. He picked us up promptly and was very friendly on the ride to Mauna Kea. We learned a lot about the surrounding area and volcanoes.
The best part was the sunset. It was like being on another planet and the colors were vivid and amazing.
Unfortunately, the amazing sunset was due to the clouds and it made for poor stargazing.
We were able to see the craters of the moon through the telescope and hear about the local names for some of the stars, in spite of the clouds. And I was glad we did not have to drive that windy road ourselves.
I would suggest checking on the cycle of the moon before booking and do not go during a full moon.
We still had a wonderful time and will never forget the Sunset on the summit.

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/13
Activity Date: 2021/06/21

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

A bit of a let down

Reviewed by: Paula

Steph and Gin picked us up and they were even a little early!! They were great host and very friendly. Beyond that it was a little disappointing. We were suppose to get "dinner", we got a BLT, no chips, no cookie, only water and later a "hot beverage". The pictures our hosts took were great and they sent to us at no charge. We have taken this trip before with another company and we had a very nice sit down dinner, no fancy, but you felt like you had something to eat when you were done. After going to the summit, they set up a telescope and we look at many, many stars and it was explained to us all about that star. The guide was very knowledgeable and we spent close to an hour doing just that, it was fantastic. With this tour we only saw one star and I right now could not tell you what it was. The other tour showed us the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, etc. But this trip was so not that. I am sorry to say if we do this again it won't be with this tour. We really enjoyed our hosts, but that was not the purpose of the trip

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Aloha, Paula

Thank you for participating in our tour. I am sorry I did not meet your expectations.

Mahalo

Hawaiian Eyes Tours

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/13
Activity Date: 2021/07/07

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

Amazing night!

Reviewed by: Monica

This was by far one of the best things I’ve ever done. I would do it again in a heartbeat if I was given the chance.

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Packages: Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/12
Activity Date: 2021/07/10

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

loved it!

Reviewed by: Eva and Johnnie

I loved this excursion and can’t say enough good things about it. The views were fantastic. It was really nice to see a different side of the island and a working ranch. The family that runs it are some of the nicest ppl. will do again for sure

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/10
Activity Date: 2021/07/08

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

Absolutely awesome!

Reviewed by: JDh

The 750 acre farm is beautiful, with spectacular ocean views. However the real highlight are the hosts. They are very knowledgeable about the land and Hawaii culture and history so you learn while enjoying the scenery. Cherry on top is supporting a local business that is truly part of the island. My entire family from ages 11-77 loved it. Highly recommend.

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/10
Activity Date: 2021/07/08

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Shalini Banerjee

This was the perfect ending to our Hawaii trip. It was awesome and the trip exceeded all our expectations. New even got to see Saturn and the entire thing was on time and perfect.

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/08
Activity Date: 2021/07/04

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Great value!

Reviewed by: Abby

This is a fantastic zipline tour that is very well priced (with all the research I did on other tours, this offered the most zip lining for a better price!). The experience itself is so fun and the guides teach you about local plants and culture along the way, also with a sense of humor! Very fun trip and so cool to zipline over a waterfall.

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/06
Activity Date: 2021/07/01

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

Such a fun day!

Reviewed by: Kelly B.

We had a blast on the ATV tour! The tour started at the Waipi'o on Horseback farm. We started off going uphill, past a fish pond and up to a beautiful spot overlooking the water. My son loved passing all of the horses and cows on the property. Then we headed down to the cliffs by the water which was beautiful! The guides were so nice and told us some interesting things about life on Hawaii. I highly recommend this tour! Quick tip- You will get quite dirty by the end, so bring some extra clothes if you have other plans after.

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/05
Activity Date: 2021/07/02

Guided Waipio Valley Horseback Riding & Waterfall Tour [Closed]

The Best of the Valley

Reviewed by: Dee & Jake

I’ve taken this tour before and knew my family from the mainland would enjoy it as much as I did. They LOVED the tour from the very minute they met our guides, Chico and Tracy. We got the best of everything that day: weather, horses, views, guides and Hawaiian experience. We appreciated the high spirited personalities and the great knowledge Chico and Tracy, valley residents themselves, shared with us of life in the Valley of the Kings from times past to the life of today’s Hawaiian families. I don’t want to give any more details so it will be your own special experience. I guarantee you’ll have FUN and if you don’t, well then, you just don’t know how to have fun!
‘Oe! Chico! Tracy! A hui hou!

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Packages: Afternoon Ride
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/04
Activity Date: 2021/07/02

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

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Vipin

Stephen and Jin did a great job in explaining things, showing places and clicking pictures.

And the sandwich was amazing

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Aloha, Vipin

Thank you for participating in our tour. I am very happy that the weather was nice and everybody enjoyed the spectacular view from the summit of Mauna Kea.

Please join us on our tour next time again !! Stefan and Jin are waiting for you !

Mahalo,


Hawaiian Eyes Tours

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/02
Activity Date: 2021/06/30

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

Mauna Kea Tour

Reviewed by: Anh

Our tour guide West is a really knowledgable fellow. He is very considerate and thoughtful. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.

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Aloha, Anh

Thank you for participating in our tour. I am very happy that the weather was nice and everybody enjoyed the spectacular view from the summit of Mauna Kea.

Please join us on Sunrise tour next time. Shotaro is doing Sunrise tour now !

Mahalo,

Hawaiian Eyes Tours

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/01
Activity Date: 2021/05/27

Guided Waipio Valley Horseback Riding & Waterfall Tour [Closed]

The best adventure on the big island! Just do it

Reviewed by: M.S.

The best adventure on the big island! We did everything: a helicopter ride, volcano national park, zip lining, snorkeling, swimming with manta rays and this horseback ride through the beautiful waipi'o valley was our favorite activity, hands down. Micah and Eta were excellent and chill guides and just let us get our zen on with the ride while also providing info about all the fruits growing around us.

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Packages: Morning Ride
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/01
Activity Date: 2021/06/29

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

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Michelle

The van was in great condition and the guide was amazing! defiantly would recommend this to anyone who wants to go up the Mauna Kea summit.

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Aloha, Michelle

Thank you for participating in our tour. I am very happy that the weather was nice and everybody enjoyed the spectacular view from the summit of Mauna Kea.

Please join us on our tour next time again !!

Mahalo,

Hawaiian Eyes Tours

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/06/30
Activity Date: 2021/06/16

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

Kohala ATV ride This experience is a must!!

Reviewed by: Jamie

This experience was everything I thought it would be and more. I would highly recommend!! The tour guides were amazing, giving history of the area and information about the wonderful state of Hawaii. I will definitely be back the next time I’m in the area!!

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Packages: Two Riders Package (1 Driver + 1 Passenger)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/06/30
Activity Date: 2021/06/28

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

UTV Tour

Reviewed by: Teacher82

We loved the tour!!! It was a wonderful experience. The guides are friendly and knowledgeable . They really go out of their way to make the experience fun. Such a great group of guys. The views are also insanely beautiful. We highly recommend this UTV experience!

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Packages: Two Riders Package (1 Driver + 1 Passenger)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/28
Activity Date: 2021/06/24

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

Once in a lifetime trip!

Reviewed by: Shalini

This tour was UNBELIEVABLE! Totally worth it. The sunset and star-gazing was out-of-this-world!

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Aloha, Shalimi

Thank you for participating in our tour. I am very happy that the weather was nice and everybody enjoyed the spectacular view from the summit of Mauna Kea.

Please join us on our tour next time again !!


Mahalo,

Hawaiian Eyes Tours

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/06/18
Activity Date: 2021/06/09

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Great way to see the sunset atop Mauna Kea and stargaze next to the welcome center!

Reviewed by: Nicole W

Gabe, our tour guide, was funny, patient and very knowledgeable! It’s a long drive there picking up all attendees and up the mountain. He did a great job sharing interesting facts and keeping us engaged throughout the tour! Plus he was a very safe driver given the rough terrain (4-wheel drive required to get to the top). At the very top Mauna Kea looks like Mars since no life can survive and was a surreal experience for this reason. Plus viewing the sunset over the clouds at the very top was breathtaking! Note we did not stargaze at the very top, since the altitude is too high and actually prohibits ideal stargazing because of prolonged altitude sickness and the fact it’s insanely cold after sundown (FYI it’s windy and cold up there, so wear layers - you’ll thank me!!). Instead we stargazed near the welcome center enjoying hot coco or hot coffee! We learned about the different constellations, etc. Overall it was a great tour and we’re glad to we did it!

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/13
Activity Date: 2021/05/19

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

Kids Loved It and Adults Too!

Reviewed by: Tom P.

This was such an awe-inspiring tour! My kids ages 10,12, 15, and 17 were super excited after seeing this and after our entire Hawaii trip thought this was the best event we did. The guide, James, was so knowledgeable and clearly has a passion for astronomy and photography that makes this very enjoyable. Great photos and great experience. It was also the 2nd star gazing tour we booked when the first tour told us our younger kids could not go to the top of Mauna Kea summit because of altitude sickness. But this tour was very accommodating and it takes place at a lower altitude (more kid friendly) but don't worry the star gazing from this location is top notch! I didn't feel like anything was missing. We had so much fun!

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Packages: Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/06/09
Activity Date: 2021/06/04

Waipio Valley Waterfalls & Horseback Riding Tour with Naalapa Stables [Closed]

good riding at Waipio Valley

Reviewed by: Smith

We had a great guide named is Grace. She knows about Waipio Valley and provided great service and information for us. Waipio Valley is a beautiful and historic place and I really wanted to visit. We had a great time.

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Packages: Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/06
Activity Date: 2021/06/04
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