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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Great experience

Reviewed by: RH

Loved this tour - our tour guide was very accommodating and knowledgeable and we saw some beautiful spots of the island. Definitely recommend this trip as you get to see a lot in one day. My favourite places were the black sand beach with the sea turtles and the Volcanoes National Park (but to be honest, I loved all the sites).

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/11/25
Activity Date: 2025/11/23

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Wonderful

Reviewed by: Kara

This evening offered stunning sunset views over Kealakekua Bay, with live entertainment that added a festive, relaxing vibe!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/23
Activity Date: 2025/08/17

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

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

We got to explore the upper slopes of Hualalai Volcano, exploring ancient craters and crawling through a lava tube!

Local customer service: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Hidden Craters Hike
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/23
Activity Date: 2025/08/18

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

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

The guides shared geology, Hawaiian history, and local plant life in a way that felt really genuine. The group was also small so it never felt rushed.

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Packages: Hidden Craters Hike
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/23
Activity Date: 2025/07/12

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Fun!!!

Reviewed by: Kara

Loved this tour! We saw so much of the Big Island in a single day. And the guide shared really interesting facts along the way.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/15

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Great Island Experience

Reviewed by: Kara

A fantastic way to see the islands highlights in one day like the Volcanoes National Park, Waipio Valley (our favorite), black sand beaches, and gorgeous waterfalls.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/15

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Full day!

Reviewed by: Kara

The tour guide was super knowledgeable and kept a smooth pace, making it easy to enjoy every stop. Highly recommend for a comprehensive island experience.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/10

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

Great choice

Reviewed by: Kara

The Mauna Kea volcano tour is a great balance of nature, science, and culture.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/10

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Jam packed!

Reviewed by: Kara

Such a great day - from the black sand beach to the Waipio Valley lookout and multiple waterfalls, of course with visiting Volcanoes National Park as the standout!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/06

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

Good experience

Reviewed by: Yoyo

Our guide was from Hawaii, born on Maui, and has been living on the Big Island for two years. He was handsome, had a great voice, and was genuinely kind. The weather wasn’t ideal — it was cloudy, though we did see the sea of clouds and a bit of sunlight breaking through. It still felt magical watching the sunset above the clouds, even without a clear sky. Unfortunately, we couldn’t see any stars that night, probably due to the season (I went in late October). But the next day, on another tour, I did see a sky full of stars — so it’s still possible! Be prepared for altitude sickness; I felt lightheaded at the summit and was glad we descended soon after sunset. Overall, it was a good experience despite the bumpy mountain road — and it felt great to have “checked off” the highest mountain in the world (from base to peak).

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/11/02
Activity Date: 2025/10/27

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

Extremely memorable tour!

Reviewed by: KB

Our guide Wes was incredible! We learned so much and enjoyed the sunset and stargazing on Mauna Kea so much! Wes was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/10/11
Activity Date: 2025/10/09

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

it was amazing

Reviewed by: Chuck

It was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide was so informative and polite it made the trip that much better.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

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The only recommendation if you want to see the stars schedule your trip when the moon is near the ne

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/10/08
Activity Date: 2025/10/03

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

The tour was amazing

Reviewed by: Dave and Nancy

James, our guide, was very knowledgeable, funny and the added stories he told us were add treat. James made sure we got to see all the views on our way up the volcano. Seeing the views from the summit were amazing. And the star gazing after crazy. Again James showed us all the constellations that were in the sky. The tour also has a telescope were we got top see the moon up close. We even got to see Saturn

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/10/02
Activity Date: 2025/10/01

4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Great company

Reviewed by: Deb

A great trip. Staff , boat and equipment was excellent. Fun for first time snorkeling

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/28
Activity Date: 2025/09/27

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

Beautiful way to see the sunset.

Reviewed by: Brenda San Diego

This was our first time doing this excursion. It did not disappoint. Wes, our guide was so knowledgeable and very impressive with explaining things in English and Japanese. The views were breathtaking.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/09/24
Activity Date: 2025/09/18

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Gorgeous evening

Reviewed by: Kara

Hot at first with the sun coming down, but the sunset views are phenomenal!

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Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/09/20
Activity Date: 2025/07/03

Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet

Amazing adventure

Reviewed by: Shawnda Starr

I was a little nervous with my mom being 70 need to get into the submarine. They were very accommodating for her. Words cannot describe how amazing it was to be in this submarine. The picture that I posted of my sister and my husband with the most wonderful look, enjoying their selves Beyond words. This is my absolute favorite memory from our big island vacation 2025.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Childlike amazement

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Packages: Kona Submarine
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/20
Activity Date: 2025/08/31

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

Otherworldly!

Reviewed by: C. Foerg

An amazing experience watching the sun set into the clouds at the summit of Mauna Kea, breath taking. Followed up with an evening of incredible stargazing, to hard to explain the beauty of it. James was an excellent tour guide diving into Hawaiian history, culture, and his knowledge of the observatories, their work and the constellations that we could see during our star gazing experience made the evening even better.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Warm Jackets are provided but bring a sweater as well.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/16
Activity Date: 2025/09/15

フライト・オブ・アロハ ハワイ島の壮大な景色を美しい8K映像で体験!没入型の新感覚アクティビティ<30分または1時間/キングカメハメハ・コナビーチホテル内>

Pre-experience 事前に体験

Reviewed by: ks_Hawaii

On the day of our visit, we had the place all to ourselves. The staff was still very courteous and guided us, allowing us to enjoy the experience from the prime seats right in the center. We had a great time on the day we arrived on the Big Island, and it really put us in the mood for Hawaii. I also got a sense of the history of Lahaina, and I hope to contribute to its recovery.

当日は我々だけで貸切状態でした。担当の方はそれでも丁寧にご案内下さり、ど真ん中の特等席で味わうことができました。ハワイ島到着日に楽しみましたが、頭の中が一気にハワイ島になる気分でした。ラハイナの話もなんとなくわかり、復興に寄与できれば幸いです。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 3

スケジュール: 3

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

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The guidance is in English only. What I realized from my experience is that the best seats are in the center of the front row. If you're going, definitely aim for those seats.

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ご案内は英語のみです。
実際に経験してわかったのは、1番良い席は最前列の真ん中です。行かれる方はそこを是非狙ってみてください。

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Packages: ラハイナ
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/09/14
Activity Date: 2025/08/27

Kilauea Volcano, Rainbow Falls & Black Sand Beach Guided Tour with Lunch Included from Hilo

Great excursion

Reviewed by: Rick

This was the highlight of our cruise. We were lucky to see the Volcano erupt, which was well worth the trip. The restaurant we stopped at for lunch was also very good. Desmond and Anthony were great guides.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Volcano erupting

  • Lava Tube

  • Black Sand Beach

  • Rainbow Falls

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Others
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/09
Activity Date: 2025/09/02

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

perfect experience

Reviewed by: Song Z

We enjoyed a perfect sunset and stargazing was cold, but worth it. The tour guide and driver were very good, professional and enthusiastic.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/04
Activity Date: 2025/08/29

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

Acceptable experience

Reviewed by: Shenyi & Yan

The good: Black Sand Beach and Volcanoes National Park are as good as they can be. Halema'uma'u Crater is amazing.

The average: The Coffee Farm we visited is a small one. We saw the coffee plants, but didn't see much about how the coffee is produced as the machines are taken apart and stored. Food is ok-ish, lunch is fast-food bento, dinner is at a small restaurant.

The unfortunate: We didn't see any star due to the cloudy weather. If you want to do stargazing, join a stargazing group as they will have better planning and equipment.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 3

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/09/02
Activity Date: 2025/08/29

ハワイ島 ATVツアー 1人乗りバギー 自然豊かな牧場内を四輪バギーで巡る!果物狩り&動物ふれあい体験付き<午前・午後/英語ガイド>by オハナ・ランチ

I'm disappointed. がっかりです

Reviewed by: はるパパ

I participated because it was said that you could join without a license, but it was just a slow line of cars and not interesting at all. If that's the case, I'd much rather go to Yanbaru in Okinawa, which is a hundred times more fun.

免許がなくても乗れるということで参加しましたがちんたら列をなして走るだけでなんの面白みもなかった。これなら沖縄のやんばるんちゃの方が100倍楽しい

現地スタッフ: 2

場所・雰囲気: 1

スケジュール: 1

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 2

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It might be good for those who are scared of rides and prefer to go slowly.

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乗り物が怖くてゆっくり走るにはいいかも?

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Packages: 1人乗りプラン
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/08/31
Activity Date: 2025/08/07

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Love the BI

Reviewed by: Kara

So many gorgeous stops along this tour, and the guides are so funny and make a long day seem like a breeze.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/08/20
Activity Date: 2025/06/30

Kilauea Volcano, Rainbow Falls & Black Sand Beach Guided Tour with Lunch Included from Hilo

Fun and Informative with BEST Tour Guides

Reviewed by: Julie

Anthony and Desmond were spectacular tour guides! Desmond is an expert at taking the amazing photos of your group, and Anthony is so knowledgeable and taught us so much with words, pictures, and artifacts while driving. But most of all, they were friendly and caring. I've never been more impressed with two tour guides! The tour showed us many interesting sites and we had a blast. It was the highlight of our trip to the big island!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/20
Activity Date: 2025/08/08

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

Einzigartiges Erlebnis

Reviewed by: Mieli

Viel Zeit auf dem Gipfrl vor Sonnenuntergang, um alles anzuschauen, toller Sternenhimmel mit Erklärungen, sehr gute Organisation , super Guide, James

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/20
Activity Date: 2025/08/18

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

Great memories were made!

Reviewed by: TL

Tour guide was informative. Ride was comfortable. BLT bacon was really good. Veggie burger was more filling than the BLT. Stargazing was minimal due to full moon but fun. Best not to go during around full moon time. Download a star app like Night Sky to help enhance the experience. Dress for cold wind. You are going to want to take a lot of pictures so if if your hands get cold easily, bring mitts!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/09
Activity Date: 2025/08/06

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

Excellent Tour Guide, Some disappointment

Reviewed by: L&H

No doubt of the beauty of Hawaii and God’s Creation. Tour Guide (Francis) was excellent…knowledgeable, fun and caring (we had one participant having trouble with altitude so had to return to welcome center taking about 1 hour of the group’s time to go back and travel back up, however, care extended by Francis is to be commended).
Disappointed in that part of the tour was to look through a telescope (explicitly listed as part of the tour) but that did not happen. Vans were “dated” but did the job. Overpriced in our opinion of what the experience provided.

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 2

Equipment & facilities: 2

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/07
Activity Date: 2025/08/02

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

Terrific trip up the volcano!

Reviewed by: MC

We had a fantastic time on the nighttime stargazing and sunset tour with James! We learned so much and had a memorable night - the sandwiches, sunset and stars were top notch!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Awesome sunset

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/03
Activity Date: 2025/07/30

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Good guide but fell slightly short of expectations

Reviewed by: Mama Bear

I was disappointed with this tour for lack of hospitality, communication and false advertising. The tour guide is not an astronomer or someone who writes articles for astronomy mazagines or even a local Hawaiian. They are very knowledgeable, patient and friendly guides but also lack communication with the tour company. For instance, we had 10 people in our tour and they were told only 6 so he wasn’t prepared with enough hot chocolate or parkas. It may also be the reason he didn’t offer snacks or water to anyone and tried to get more people to drink coffee at 9 pm! I was also disappointed that we didn’t go to the Kona coffee farm as advertised in the itinerary and confirmed when they called. You also have to select your meal prior to arrival or seeing the options which is undesirable. Finally, when they called to confirm they told me not to bring anything - no water, jacket, hiking boots etc since all would be provided and tennis shoes were enough. First off, I came prepared with everything in my luggage but since they said not to bring a big bag or too many items we were underprepared. My son was freezing because the parkas are huge and they were passed out but left for people to get when they were freezing. Our tennis were covered in dirt and sand because we stopped at a beach and walked the sand. I would have to be informed in advance that we’re going to a beach and not the coffee farm and to have proper attire. The stargazing was nice and we saw a lot of stars and constellations but it was not pleasant because of the lack of preparation. I do not recommend this tour. If you book, don’t listen to their advice and come prepared with attire, water and snacks on top of the exorbitant price you pay. Or you could ask to go with the tour that matches the advertisement but I tried that already. Heed the warning. I didn’t and while we don’t regret it we regret the company.

Local customer service: 1

Location & environment: 3

Schedule & duration: 2

Equipment & facilities: 1

Comfort & well-being: 3

Tips and suggestions

All of the above. Confirm, confirm, confirm!

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Packages: From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2025/08/01
Activity Date: 2025/07/31
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