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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 |
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 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Good guide
Reviewed by: Koko
What a guide!!
He was so kind and his talking was amazing
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/17 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Fantastic tour with great tour guide!
Reviewed by: Michelle Matheson
Derek was awesome! This was a great way to see a lot in one day. Started out with amazing views at a coffee farm. Derek set up a nice picnic lunch there (turkey sandwich, bag of chips, and a delicious cookie). After that we went to the southernmost bakery in the United States. Malasadas were provided (either passion fruit or original) and you had the option to purchase any additional if you wanted. Then we headed to the black sand beach where we saw a turtle. It was beautiful there. After that we head to volcano National park where we saw some steam vents and some awesome views and then volcano house where they have an incredible views of the crater. We had dinner after that at Kilauea Lodge. The food was good and the service was excellent. Surprisingly we had live entertainment too (although we were told that was rare). Then we went on a mile walk in the dark to see the lava. Really flat and easy walk for the most part. The end is mostly rocks but not bad at all. Derek provided jackets, flashlights and had a telescope set up to enhance the views and we were lucky enough to have a very active night. Highlight of the trip!! Then we walked back and headed back home. Throughout the day there's a lot of driving but derek keeps everyone entertained with lots of stories about Hawaiian history and the geology of the islands. I found it all fascinating. The ride home is a bit longer ( 2 1/2ish hours but Derek put on a movie which made the time go by fast). We also stopped on the way home and were able to do some Star gazing. Throughout the day Derek provided water and drinks and snacks so we had everything we needed at all times. Overall it was the best tour we've ever been on. Highly recommend and well worth the price! Derek was the best!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/13 |
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.
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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 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
A dream come true
Reviewed by: Marchelle
Grant was amazing. I enjoyed his jokes, enthusiasm, love, and care for the island. I hope he continues to stay blessed on this island and continues to do what he loves happily. Thanks, Grant and Deluxe volcano tour for giving me my money's worth. Everything you needed was provided and you don’t need to spend any more money because they feed you well. I could brag all day about this tour because everything about it was amazing!! If you're going to Kona book this tour with Grant!! He is knowledgeable and will make it worth it!! Mahalo
Aloha Marchelle,
Thank you for your kind words about our Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour and Grant, our senior guide. We're glad you enjoyed the tour and the way in which Grant conducts the tours. He is enthusiastic about his work and it shows! Thank you again for posting a review, we hope you had a wonderful time on the island!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/05 |
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 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Awesome experience!
Reviewed by: Stephanie
This tour was awesome! We would certainly book this excursion again. It was so nice to stop at the Coffee farm and learn about the interesting way they grow the coffee beans- beautiful scenery as well. Black Sands beach was amazing, so unique and picturesque. The nightcap was the best of all, seeing the volcano and its red glow..... truly amazing and something we will never forget. I definitely have to commend our tour guide, Derek, who was spectacular. He was very knowledgeable and I could tell he really enjoyed teaching us about the island and things we experiences and saw along our tour. Definitely a must do when you come to the island.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/01 |
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 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Wonderful trip
Reviewed by: Maiya
We had a great time with the deluxe volcano tour. Gary was professional, knowledgeable, nice and took a very good care of us and everyone in the trip. We had a yummy lunchbox and tasty three courses dinner with the nice ambiance. Lava flow at night was amazing. Thank you so much. Recommended!!
Aloha Maiye,
Thank you for recommending our Deluxe Volcano Experience tour, we really appreciate it. Your timing was impeccable to be able to see the eruption at Kilauea at night. It's a once in a lifetime experience for most folks and we're glad you experienced it! Gary is an awesome guide and thanks for giving him a shout out! We hope you enjoyed your stay on the Big Island.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/24 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Great tour and awesome energy!
Reviewed by: Alyssa
If you are looking for a tour to give you a quick peak at some really fun spots with a ton of information this is the tour to take. Thia is phenomenal and gives you a ton of extra information like her favorite food spots, Beach spots, or any kind of recommendation you could be thinking of. She was so knowledgeable, engaging, and took extremely great care of our group. Couldn’t recommend it more!
Aloha Alyssa,
Thank you for your review, we greatly appreciate it! We are proud of our tours and the guides who take care of our guests on tour. Thank you for your recommendation!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/12 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Fantastic Tour!!!
Reviewed by: Cortney
Overall this tour was the highlight of my trip to the big island (night swimming with mantas came in a close 2nd). It was super interesting and well paced. Our guide, Derek, really made the trip: he was informative, jovial, and generally lovely without being too jokey or overly pedantic, which really hit the tour guide sweet spot! I was solo, but this trip could work for anyone, families, couples, whomever. There is very little walking (a mile or 2), I might’ve actually preferred a bit more, but it made the trip very accessible to people of all ages and abilities
The sights:
Seeing a bubbling pool of lava was naturally the highlight. Most tours come in the day time, when we would’ve seen essentially nothing but steam. Our guide brought a telescope, so even though the activity in the volcano was pretty low key we could see spluttering and bubbling! The coffee plantation (orchard?) was a nice buzzy start to a long day. The black sand beach was ok
A well thought out experience:
The van was large and comfortable. Bathrooms were placed often enough that I didn’t have to avoid hydrating despite my tiny bladder. Enough food and snacks to keep everyone happy. Flashlights and jackets were provided, which was crucial!
Bring:
Long pants/sweatshirt - microclimates mean that it can be super hot in Kona and misty and cool at the park.
Binoculars - though the telescope was awesome, it would have been even better to have my own so I would t have to share.
A real camera - my iPhone 13pro was fine, but with such beauty, it’d be nice to have something with a little more control!
Aloha Cortney,
Thank you so much for posting your review, we really appreciate it! Your timing was impeccable, being here when the volcano was erupting. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity for visitors, we are thrilled you were able to witness it! Derek is awesome too, you're right, he's such an amiable guide. Again, thank you!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/03 |
Kilauea Volcano Guided Hiking Tours | Small Group & Private Experiences
What in informative, beautiful time!
Reviewed by: David & June S
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!
Thank you for the wonderful day David and June!
Jennifer
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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 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
MUST do for Big Island Hawaii!
Reviewed by: J Slayton
This is a MUST do if you're going to the Big Island Hawaii. It was really a great way to see a lot of the islands best highlights. Even my husband loved it, who really doesn't like doing "tours" with groups / crowds and doing one ALL day long at that (likes his relaxation time on vacation). Our guide was fantastic, he gave us so much good information about the island, it's history, places, and everything in between. He was super attentive and made things fun as well. We would highly recommend this tour and specifically this company for a wonderful trip on the Big Island.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/20 |
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 |
Big Island Private Sightseeing Tour by KapohoKine - Customize Your Itinerary
Amazing tour
Reviewed by: Matthew Woods
Best tour on the island Marcus was extremely knowledgeable and knew every question we had about the island. Would highly recommend!!
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| Packages: | From Kona/Waikoloa/Kohala |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
Big Island Buggy Car Rental Service (4 and 8 hours)
Fantastic fun!
Reviewed by: Heidi P
We had a blast riding around in a dune buggy last Sunday! It was delivered and picked up at our hotel, great communication with Aaron, great tips on where to go - all of it was easy and a ton of fun!
We are so happy you all enjoyed the buggy! It was really nice meeting you all. Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope to see you back on th Big Island!
Aloha and Mahalo,
Aaron
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| Packages: | Blue "MAKO" - 4 Seat Buggy with Standard Transmission |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/19 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Amazing experience
Reviewed by: Richard J
The overall experience was amazing. With the long trip to volcanoes national park, they did a great job of breaking up the trek with stops for food, coffee, snacks, and dinner. The driver was great and had lots of interesting facts to share as we traveled, and gave us his unique perspective on the island and points of interest. The night portion was amazing and it was a perfect end to the trip to see the lava glow at night. Highly recommend the guided tour over DIY!
Aloha Richard,
Thank you so much for commenting on your tour experience, we're glad you felt the experience was worthwhile! Having a guide is a real added value on a tour to the volcano. It's a long trip, but we appreciate you touring with us, and hope your stay on the island was amazing!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/12 |
Evening Volcano Tour from Hilo - Kalapana Village, Black Sand Beach & Dinner
Amazing volcano tour, totally worth the experience.
Reviewed by: Kshitiz
Loved the excursions, especially the evening lava glow. The tour guide was amazing, friendly, and experienced, and made sure we had a really great time
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| Packages: | Evening Volcano Explorer |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/20 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Big Circle Island Tour
Reviewed by: LaShonda Denman
Mr Jim was a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide! The tour was very organized at each stop and Mr. Jim was very accommodating to ensure we didn’t have to wait in long lines as well!! Mr Jim loves what he does and provided myself and everyone on the tour with an Amazing experience!!! I would definitely recommend this tour to all my family and friends. 5 Star Tour!!!
Aloha, and thank you for posting this review! We're thrilled you had a good time on tour, and yes, Jim is extremely knowledgable and friendly, just a wonderful guide! Again, glad you had a great time, and we hope you enjoyed the island.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/07 |
Big Island Buggy Car Rental Service (4 and 8 hours)
Our Anniversary was awesome!!!!
Reviewed by: Takashi Labon
We really enjoyed our 21st Anniversary and Big Island Convertible Car Rental was a huge part of it. Aaron and his wife was so accommodating and showed us where to go on the big island. The buggy was nice and comfy for me because I am a plus size beauty. I was able to get in and out with ease and we really enjoyed the ride around the big island.
David and Takashi Labon
You two are the Cutest!! Thank you so much for the 5 Stars!! We really enjoy meeting you both and being part of your experience on the Big Island!! Happy Anniversary!!
Aloha and Mahalo,
Aaron and Debi
Big Island Buggy
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| Packages: | Green "HONU" - 4 Seat Buggy with Automatic Transmission |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/06 |
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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