マウナケア山頂 サンセット＆星空観測ツアー ＜午後／天体望遠鏡／夕食付／英語ガイド＞ by ハワイフォレスト＆トレイル

It was a wonderful view. 素晴らしい景色でした

Reviewed by: maki

As everyone mentioned, it was a wonderful sunset, just as the rumors said. It was my first time seeing so many stars, and I was truly moved. The Milky Way and shooting stars were beautifully visible.

I thought the 1:30 PM meeting time was early, but considering everyone's health, I understood the schedule after it was over. The beef stew for dinner was delicious, and it had an outdoor vibe, but it might be a bit tough for those who aren't fond of the outdoors.

We had dinner at 5 PM, and we returned after 11 PM, so it might be a good idea to bring some snacks for the night.

Also, it is really cold. Personally, I felt it was colder than winter in Japan, so please make sure to dress warmly.

皆さんのコメント通り、噂通りの素晴らしいサンセットでした。
あんな沢山の星を見たのも初めてですし、感動しっぱなしでした。
ミルキーウェイも流れ星も綺麗に見えました。

１３：３０の集合は早いのでは？と思ったのですが、体調の事を考えてのスケジュールだったので、終わってみてから納得しました。
夕ご飯のビーフシチューも美味しくて、アウトドアな感じで頂くのですが、アウトドアが苦手な方ならちょっと辛いかもしれません。。

１７時にご飯を食べて、戻ってくるのが２３時過ぎなので、何か夜食を用意して行かれた方が良いかもしれません。

あと、本当に寒いです。
個人的に日本の冬よりも寒い気がしましたので、本気で防寒して下さいね。

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Hawaii Forest & Trail - Kona Volcano Hiking Tour & Hidden Craters Adventure

Well informed tour!

Reviewed by: irene

The excursion was extremely interesting and our tour guide Mavrick very knowledgeable also he was concered about the group safety. We where well informed about the history of the creater, lava tube and the coffee tour! The staff was wonderful and extremely polite, took their time for the guest to drink some of the delicious Hula Daddy Coffee while looking out at the beautiful view.
The only downside I had was the ***extremely*** bumping ride as we got closer to the crater, I feel if there was dirt road or pavement all would have been perfect... I also feel because of the rough road and the crater edge no kids should be taken on this tour. Overall, this was an experience I will always remember, Thanks.

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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Do this!

Reviewed by: Kim&Geoff

We were on our honeymoon, looking for something to do, this was so unique! Who would of thought we would be in a parka in Hawaii! Pick this company! There were many up there, but these guys did it best, so thankful we paid a bit more and got an awesome experience. Staff was wonderful, thank you!

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ワイピオ渓谷　乗馬ツアー　絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 ＜午前・午後／英語ガイド＞ by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

It was a valuable and satisfying experience. 貴重で満足な体験でした

Reviewed by: cfu15270

You will need a means of transportation, such as a rental car, to reach the tour meeting point. Since it was an English tour, I could hardly understand what the female instructor and guide was saying.

However, we enjoyed the descent to the bottom of Waipi'o Valley in a 4WD with a 25-degree slope (it's quite difficult to reach the bottom of Waipi'o unless you're in good shape). After selecting a horse and receiving a very simple explanation (which I didn't understand much of in English), we began our horseback riding.

We crossed a river that was knee-deep and enjoyed riding on paths that cars couldn't access. The horses are well-trained, so even as first-time riders, they walked on their own. Occasionally, they would playfully interact with other horses, which made them excited, but pulling on the reins calmed them down.

It was a satisfying tour with the deep nature of Waipi'o and the valuable horseback riding experience. I believe it would have been even more satisfying if participants were paired with friendly horses. During the ride, our horses were quite far apart, making it difficult for us to converse.

ツアーの集合場所までは、レンタカーなど移動手段が必要です。英語ツアーなので、女性のインストラクター兼ガイドさんの言っていることは、ほとんど理解できませんでした。
が、ワイピオ渓谷の下まで２５度の斜度のくだりを４ＷＤで楽しみ（よほどの健脚でないとワイピオの下までは無理）、馬を選んでくれて、ほんとに簡単な説明（英語であまり理解できませんでしたが）の後、乗馬開始。
膝まで浸かる様な川を渡ったり、車の通れないような道の乗馬を楽しみました。
馬は調教されているので乗馬初体験の夫婦でも、馬が勝手に歩いてくれました。たまに他の馬にちょっかいを出し合ったりし、馬が興奮しますが手綱を引けば落ち着いてくれました。
ワイピオの深い自然と乗馬体験という貴重な経験で満足いくツアーでした。
馬の選定時に、同じ参加者同士に仲の良い馬を与えてもらえれば、もっと満足のいくものであったと思います。
乗馬中は、夫婦の乗った馬が離れていて、夫婦間の会話がほとんどできませんでした。

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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Wonderful experience! Felt a bit rushed with having our dinner. Not enough bath room breaks, especially after having a cup of coffee after star gazing and then having a two hour drive back to our hotels, made for a very uncomfortable ride home.

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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

Blown by the refreshing wind on the vast prairie. 大草原でさわやかな風に吹かれて

Reviewed by: ハワイ島初子

Cahuilla Ranch is about an hour's drive from the airport. It's located about 11 miles up a mountain road. The elevation is quite high, so it feels cool, and we ride horses in a line across the spacious ranch. My mother was a complete beginner this time, but she seemed to enjoy it very much. We were able to ride comfortably in the clear air. Since we ride for a long time, it's a good idea to apply sunscreen!

　カフア牧場は空港で車で飛ばせば１時間くらいのところでした。
マウンテンロードを１１マイル登ったところでしょうか。
結構標高が高いのか涼しく、広い牧場を一列になって乗馬します。
今回母が全くの初心者でしたが、とても楽しめたようです。
澄んだ空気の中、気持ちよく乗馬できました。
長時間乗るので、日焼け止めを塗った方が良いでしょう！

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

Great Ride thru Beautiful Valley

Reviewed by: Karen&Amy

A van takes you down to the valley floor where you are introduced to your horses. The ride takes you thru beautiful vegetation (mangos, avacados, bananas, taro and amazing flowers). You cross thru streams and see waterfalls streaming down into the valley. The riding itself is not very exciting. The horses walk at a leisurely pace. However the views are so worth it!

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Hilo 8-Line Zipline & Suspension Bridge Rainforest Adventure with Free Photos

YES.

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Just go on this tour! So freaking fun!

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ワイピオ渓谷　乗馬ツアー　絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 ＜午前・午後／英語ガイド＞ by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Amazing!! 最高！！

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

When I made the reservation, there were no reviews, so I was torn between the tour to Waipi'o Valley, but I wanted to cross the river, so I chose this company and participated with some anxiety. However, it exceeded my expectations in a good way, and I had a really enjoyable time. I could tell that the guide was trying to entertain us, and everyone, including quite a few Japanese participants, got excited together. We crossed multiple rivers and even encountered wild horses. I'm not sure if the guide was the only one, but I was able to understand more Japanese than I expected, and the explanation on how to ride the horses was clear. I had heard that there are many mosquitoes in Waipi'o, so I took a lot of precautions, but I didn't hear any mosquito sounds. The horses were beautiful, and even my somewhat fastidious self was fine with them. It was truly great. For those who are hesitant, I highly recommend it!

予約する時、レビューがなかったのでワイピオの淵を行くツアーと迷い、でも川を渡ったりしたかったのでこちらの会社を選び、不安なまま参加しました。でも良い意味で想像を超え、本当に楽しい時間が過ごせました。ガイドさんが楽しませようとしてくれているのがわかるし参加者みんなで（日本人も結構いました）盛り上がり、川をいくつも渡り、野生の馬にも出会いました。ガイドさんがその方ひとりなのかは分からないですが、思っていたより日本語も通じるし、馬の乗り方の説明も伝わります。ワイピオは蚊が多いと聞いていたので蚊よけをかなりしていきましたが蚊の音は聞かなかったです。馬もきれいで潔癖ぎみの私も平気でした。本当に良かった。迷っている方、ぜひお勧めします！

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Hawaii Forest & Trail - Bird Watching Tour at Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge

surprisingly fun

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

My wife, who is an avid bird watcher, convinced me to come on this tour. Okay, she basically dragged me here...and I seriously thought I was going to be miserable and bored the whole time....but I was honestly amazed at how much fun I had!

It was an entire day, but it didn't feel too long at all...in fact, there were so many new birds that I had never seen before that we were learning the names of and all, that I felt like by day's end we were just skimming the surface of all these rare species!

My wife teases me now when we talk about it, that I might have had even more fun than her! Great tour.

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ワイピオ渓谷　乗馬ツアー　絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 ＜午前・午後／英語ガイド＞ by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

My first experience riding a horse! 人生初の乗馬♪

Reviewed by: ゆころ

I signed up for horseback riding in Waipi'o Valley. I was supposed to meet there, but I overslept and ended up being about 20 minutes late. When I called in broken English, they kindly said they would wait for me, which was a huge help. We rode down to the base of the valley in a van with the door wide open, and then it was time to start riding! The horse was very smart and walked perfectly well even for beginners. Along the way, the staff took a lot of photos for us. There was a spot where we had to cross a river, and it was so deep that I had to lift my legs while riding, which was thrilling. The next day, my butt was a little sore, but I had so much fun and it was a valuable experience. If I get the chance to go to the Big Island again, I would love to participate again.

ワイピオ渓谷で乗馬ができると知り申し込みました。
現地集合だったのですが朝寝坊してしまい、２０分ほど遅刻してしまいました。
片言英語で電話をしたら待っているといってくれて本当に助かりました。
ワゴン車でドアを開けっ放しのまま豪快に渓谷の麓までまで下り、乗馬スタートです♪
馬はとても利口で初心者でも問題なく歩いてくれました。
途中でスタッフの人にたくさん写真を撮ってもらいました。
川を渡る場所もあったのですが乗馬をしていても足を上げないといけないほどの深さがあり、スリル満点でした。
翌日はおしりが少し筋肉痛になりましたが本当に楽しかったし貴重な経験が出来ました。
ハワイ島に行く機会があればまた参加したいと思います。

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Hilo 8-Line Zipline & Suspension Bridge Rainforest Adventure with Free Photos

Fun, fun fun!!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was our first experience ziplining and we had an absolute blast! Staff was very well informed not only about what we were doing but also about the ecology of the area we were in. Can't wait to do it again!

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Big Island Kona Sport Fishing Boat Charter from Honokohau Harbor - Bite Me 3

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Reviewed by: Jerry Fox

Nice boat, nice day, nice crew, not so nice fish. We all enjoyed ourselves. Very relaxing!

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

Waipio Valley Ride

Reviewed by: Renita Moschitta

My daughter and I loved the horseback riding adventure. Our guides were fantastic and the views were breathtaking. Well worth the money and time!!! Would highly recommend for all levels of riders.

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マウナケア山頂 サンセット＆星空観測ツアー ＜午後／天体望遠鏡／夕食付／英語ガイド＞ by ハワイフォレスト＆トレイル

A mysterious flying object has appeared! 謎の飛行物体が出た！

Reviewed by: げんき姉

The view from the summit of Mauna Kea was simply amazing. The sea of clouds in front of me, the sky gradually turning orange, and just before sunset, the sky looked like it was on fire. It was incredibly cold, to the point of being laughable, but that too is a great memory.

After that, I received a starry sky explanation at the Onizuka Center. Since it was in English, I understood less than half, but it was moving to see the surface of the moon through a telescope. While everyone was receiving the explanation about the stars, a mysterious flying object suddenly appeared, and even the guide exclaimed, "I have never seen!" and was extremely excited. They said it was probably a rocket, but the truth is uncertain.

The food was surprisingly (sorry) delicious, and I was satisfied.

I thought it would have been even better if there was a guide who could speak a little Japanese, not just English, so I could enjoy the starry sky a bit more.

マウナケア山頂からの眺めはすばらしいの一言でした。
目の前一面の雲海、徐々にオレンジ色に染まる空、
沈む寸前は空が燃えるようでした。
とてもとても寒くて笑えるほどだったけど、それもいい思い出です。

その後にオニヅカセンターで星空の説明を受けました。
英語だったので半分以下しか理解できませんでしたが、
天体望遠鏡で月の表面を見れたのは感動でした。
全員で星空の説明を受けているときに、突然謎の飛行物体が見えて、ガイドの方も「I　have　never　seen！」と言ってめちゃめちゃ興奮しました。多分ロケット？とのことでしたが真相は定かではありません。

ゴハンも意外と(すみません)美味しくて、私は満足でした。

できれば英語だけではなく、少しでもいいから日本語を話せるガイドさんがいるともう少し星空を楽しめたかなぁと思いました。

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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Fantastic Tour

Reviewed by: SAR

Great transportation, very knowledgeable guides/drivers, wonderful "star gazing," well prepared food (too much for one person to eat at one meal!) with stainless steel table service, warm parkas and gloves provided. Recommend wearing jeans, sneakers and socks, and perhaps a light jacket to wear under the parka. Understand that it will be cold at these altitudes and be wary of altitude sickness if you are normally near sea level. Be well rested when you go and altitude shouldn't be a problem since a couple of rests (and restroom stops) as you ascend are provided. On the ride back after excellent stargazing and a hot drink and cookie, really nice and varied selections of music were played! I've never seen such wonderful sky views! Hope to come again and bring grandchildren!

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Hilo 8-Line Zipline & Suspension Bridge Rainforest Adventure with Free Photos

Most fun I had on the Big Island!

Reviewed by: Tammy and Family

I am so happy that we found this tour since it was by far the best experience me and my family had while on vacation on the Big Island. The zipline experience itself was amazing, but to be able to see such a beautiful garden as well just took it over the top.

Totally recommend this tour and can't wait to go back to Hawaii and do this again!

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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Mauna Kea Summit

Reviewed by: William

I would not recommend this activity unless you've already done most everything else on this island. Everyone we talked to after getting back was dis-appointed. It sure isn't what I thought. First the transportation isn't very convenient. Getting to and from the pick up points should be improved. Next on the way up the mountain we stopped at a gift/visitor shop. Thats where we had a cardboard box dinner in the van. Someone else said bring a sandwich. I also recomend that. Going on up the hill. The observatories we only got to see from the outside, and was just told about them. We did watch a nice sunset at 13,780 feet of elevation. It was a nice view although I like the sunsets over the beach better. After the sun went down we left and went down to about 7000 feet elevation and they set up 11inch Celestron telescopes. Nice telescopes, i have a friend who has one. We saw several stars and clusters ect. Beautiful clear sky. Chitchen-Itza ruins in Mexico was just a clear a

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

Awesome

Reviewed by: Bob

Great scenry, great staff, well matched horses. Well worth the cost for a great trail ride.

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Big Island Kona Sport Fishing Boat Charter from Honokohau Harbor - Bite Me 3

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Captain and crew surely cannot be faulted for the fish not biting. They did their best to navigate us into waters where fish were known to be biting in the past, but with the big beautiful Humpback Whales roaming the seas the odds were against them. It would have been nice if at least one of them was a bit more communicative and share with us some local knowledge, but they kept to themselves. I know that is not their job, but it would have added some color to the day.

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

Unbelievable!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The trip was just amazing! Our guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable. Would go back and do this again! Can't believe the view! This is one of the few trips we will never forget!

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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Excellent Experience

Reviewed by: Sylvia

The tour was excellent and the guide had a lot of passion for what he does, so it was kind of contagious. He told us a lot of interesting stories making the trip very entertain. Dinner was very good and they provide us with coats and globes which we really needed. Then we had a second stop to explain to us about the telescopes and what is being measured. Finally we arrived at the top. I must admit I got very sick, but the guide had warned us that it could happen and recommended to sit on the floor. That is exactly what I did. I didn’t like the feeling at all, but I saw the most beautiful sunset that I have ever seen so it was worth the bad 5 minutes feeling LOL but I wouldn’t recommend it to people with heart problems. After the breath taking view we went down and watch the starts through a telescope. The guide explained a lot of things I didn’t know. I am not very knowledgeable about astronomy but I really learned a lot and enjoy the time. I will definitely recommend it as a must see

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

A Lot of fun & Beautiful views

Reviewed by: Bill

While the shear beauty of the valley is worth the trip out to Waipio, our guide made the day a special one. He was funny, knowledgeable and a pretty good photographer. We brought home some great memories and the pictures to keep them fresh. The ride was pretty tame, which was fine for us. The horses were gentle and the pace was leisurely and relaxing.

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Expected more

Reviewed by: Cali Girl

After reading about how wonderful the Waipio Valley Ride was, I was excited to go. I have shown horses for over 20 years and know my way around a horse. When we arrived at the stables, and, yes, the road into the valley was an experience to be had, I was very disappointed in the quality of the horses. I over heard one worker state that most of the horses were lame.

The ride itself was peaceful and the scenery was beautiful. The guide took us on public roads and down a short stream; the actual ride was about 1 1/2 hours long. My horse was pleasant to ride and knew his job.

The guides were okay but spent a great deal of time talking with locals or riding off on their own. Several times very inexperienced riders were left by themselves and seemed very uncomfortable; I would not be surprised if their experience was not a good one. I am glad nothing bad happened but it easily could have.

I would do this activity again but probably with another operator.

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マウナケア山頂 サンセット＆星空観測ツアー ＜午後／天体望遠鏡／夕食付／英語ガイド＞ by ハワイフォレスト＆トレイル

The sky was filled with stars. 星だらけの空でした

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

Since it was an English tour, I could only understand about 50% of the guide's talk with my English skills, but it was still a starry sky worth seeing. It was the first time I had ever seen the Milky Way so clearly and vividly. I expected it to be very cold, and I heard that the only warm gear they provide is a hooded jacket and gloves, so I was glad I brought my own lower body warm clothing. I think it would be too cold for Japanese participants if they joined in jeans or similar attire. (People from Western countries tend to dress lightly, right...?) I wish I had brought a scarf as well.

As for the tour itself, they take you to the summit by car, and they use a laser pointer to explain the stars, so if you have a basic understanding of English and your goal is to see the stars at the summit, I think you can enjoy it fully. By the way, despite it being a major holiday in Japan in September, out of about 30 participants in two cars, my friend and I were the only Japanese people. There was a Japanese version of the initial waiver form, but everything else was conducted in English.

英語のツアーだったため、私の英語力ではガイドさんの話は50%くらいしか理解できませんでしたが、それでも十分、みる価値のある星空でした。あんなにはっきり太く天の川を観たのは生まれて初めてです。すごく寒いと予想していて、貸してくれる防寒具はフード付のジャケットと手袋だけと聞いていましたので、下半身の防寒具を自分で持って行っていたので助かりましたが、ジーンズなどで参加していたら、日本人では寒すぎて辛いんじゃないかと思います。（欧米の方はみなさん薄着ですよね｡｡｡）マフラーも持っていけば良かったです。
ツアー自体は車に乗っていれば山頂まで連れていってくれるしレーザーポインターを使って星の説明もしてくれるので、英語がちょっとわかって、山頂で星をみることが目的ならば十分に楽しめると思います。
ちなみに、日本では９月の大型連休中だったにも関わらず、約30名車２台のツアー参加者のうち、日本人は私達二人だけでした。一応、最初の免責説明の署名用紙などは日本語の物がありましたが、他は全て英語での対応です。

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

We loved our guides

Reviewed by: Hunter

Keone we think and Jay were wonderful guides and added greatly to the beautiful experience of riding in Waipio Valley. Their friendlyness and helpfullness really made the ride from great to an amazing experience. It was fun to ride through water and learn about the valley. I would recommend it to anyone interested in horseback riding. The horses were easy to ride but also had some personality which is always fun and the guides did a good job of teaching the basics and what to do to stay safe.

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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

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Reviewed by: Paul Kissell

this was my second time and it was better than the first time, and I brought my family this time.

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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

First Time to Mauna Kea

Reviewed by: Donna

I took my 74 year old mother. We had a great time. The guides were extremely knowledgable and helpful. The food wasn't the best but that wasn't the focus of the trip. It was nice to have real metal silver ware to use while eating our of our box. I highly recommend this trip. My husband and his son will take it in two weeks.

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Kohala Waterfalls Hike & Swim Eco Tour + Off-Road Adventure with Picnic Lunch

Great time!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Wonderful family activitiy! We had a blast. Bob, our guide was informative and entertaining. We got to see a side of Hawaii that is well preserved. Swimming and playing in the natural waterfall was very memorable.

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Reviewed by: Gina

Awesome experience, you really feel like you are at the top of the world. Beautiful view and spectacular sunset.

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