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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Experience of a lifetime
Activity Date: 2025/12/25 | Posted on: 2026/01/17

What a wonderful experience to get close to dolphins! My daughter (11) loved it so much. She got to swim with the dolphins and work with the trainer to give commands to the dolphins. It was so exciting to see all the amazing knowledge these beautiful creatures have. The trainers provide so much information as to the care and conservation of dolphins.

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 10 & Up
Attended as: Families | Weather: Sunny
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner
A phenomenal experience worth the highest recommendation
Activity Date: 2025/12/23 | Posted on: 2026/01/17

Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and prepared and our experience was unique with the viewing of a huge shooting star crossing the sky as a prelude to the eruption of the volcano in the distance. Unforgettable, thank you!

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Families
Tips and suggestions

Bring warm clothes and wear boots.

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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours
Fun experience
Activity Date: 2026/01/13 | Posted on: 2026/01/16
Cat

It was a very interesting experience. Crew was very friendly and knowledgeable about the stars

Local customer service: 4
Location & environment: 4
Schedule & duration: 4
Equipment & facilities: 4
Comfort & well-being: 4
Packages: Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Attended as: Families | Weather: Snowy
Tips and suggestions

Possible hand out the hot chocolate/hot beverages or set out for people to grab.

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Aloha

Mahalo for joining us and for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and our team.

Just to clarify, our self-serve hot chocolate station is set up after the private group photos are taken to keep the tour flowing smoothly. We also want to note that we do not operate tours in unsafe weather, including snow. If conditions turn unfavorable, we always offer a full refund.

We hope you enjoyed the astronomer’s 90-minute star talk, the deep-space telescope images, and the photos captured by our astrophotographer.

Mahalo
James
Epic Tours Hawaii

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Stunning valley tour with great local guide
Activity Date: 2026/01/10 | Posted on: 2026/01/12

Highly recommend. We had a local guide who did a fantastic job educating us about the people and culture of the valley. The views were stunning. Can’t say enough good about it.

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples | Weather: Sunny
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マンタ大学夜学部 野生のマンタ&ナイトシュノーケリングツアー <送迎可/日本語スタッフ乗船日あり>
You can participate with peace of mind!
安心して参加できます!
Activity Date: 2025/12/31 | Posted on: 2026/01/10

I participated with my 69-year-old mother at the end of December. I was anxious because I couldn't speak English and it was my first experience with snorkeling, but thanks to the excellent support, I was able to participate in the activities with peace of mind.

First, they were able to confirm reservations and answer inquiries in Japanese over the phone. Additionally, although the boarding staff only provided English guidance that day, a Japanese-speaking staff member came to pick us up since we had requested hotel transportation. That person helped us prepare for boarding, provided us with important information after we boarded, and supported us after we disembarked.

Even though it was the end of December in Hawaii, which made me worry about the cold sea, I followed the staff's recommendation to rent a wetsuit, and I felt comfortable without feeling cold at all. During the activities, there were enough staff members watching over and supporting the participants.

Thanks to this, I had a wonderful experience seeing many manta rays and a beautiful sunset. Even if we hadn't encountered any manta rays, I still think just snorkeling in the waters of Hawaii would have been a fantastic experience. I highly recommend it!

12月末に69歳の母と参加しました。
英語も話せずシュノーケリングも初体験のため不安でしたが、手厚いサポートのおかげで安心してアクティビティに参加することができました。
まず、電話での予約確認や問い合わせに、日本語で対応していただけます。
また、乗船スタッフは英語ガイドのみの日でしたが、ホテルへの送迎を頼んでいたところ日本語スタッフの方が迎えに来てくださいました。
その方に乗船までの準備を手伝っていただいたり、乗船後の注意点も教えていただいたり、下船後のサポートもしていただきました。
ハワイとはいえ12月末の海ということで寒さが不安でしたが、スタッフの方のお勧めに従いウェットスーツを借りたところ、寒さを感じることはなく快適に過ごせました。
アクティビティ中も、参加者に対して十分な人数のスタッフが見守ってサポートしてくれます。
おかげさまでたくさんのマンタと綺麗な夕日を見るという素晴らしい体験ができましたが、もしマンタと遭遇できなかったとしても、ハワイの海でシュノーケリングするというだけでも十分に素敵な経験だったと思います。
とてもおすすめです!

現地スタッフ: 5
場所・雰囲気: 5
スケジュール: 5
設備: 5
サービスの快適さ: 5
Packages: 1便プラン(送迎付き)
Attended as: Families | Weather: Cloudy
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Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Manta University on the Big Island. We also appreciate your five-star rating. I'm glad you were able to encounter many mantas! It was lucky to see the sunset from the ocean as well! Snorkeling in the waters of Hawaii is a great adventure even as an adult! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour until the end with peace of mind. Please make sure to take advantage of the repeat visitor discount when you come back to Hawaii. We sincerely look forward to your next participation. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!

アロハ! たねこさま。ハワイ島マンタ大学に参加していただき、ありがとうございましまた。五つ星評価にも感謝いたします。たくさんのマンタに出会えてよかったです! 海の上からのサンセットも見られてラッキーでしたね!! ハワイの海でのシュノーケリングは大人になっても大冒険ですよね!! ツアーを最後まで安心して楽しんでいただいたようで、嬉しく思います。ぜひ、ハワイにいらっしゃる際にはリピーター割引を利用して遊びに来てくださいね。またのご参加を心よりお待ちしております。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
All good
Activity Date: 2026/01/05 | Posted on: 2026/01/07

Only way to enter in the valley, it was great! Tour guide was really friendly and took lots of photos of us

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples | Weather: Rainy
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ワイピオ渓谷観光ツアー 窓ガラス無しの四輪駆動車で遮るもののない壮大な景色を堪能!約366メートル滝やタロイモ水田など写真スポット多数<1.5時間/英語ガイド>
Mauna Kea Summit
マウナケア 山頂
Activity Date: 2025/12/29 | Posted on: 2026/01/04

There is an observatory. The starry sky is very beautiful. I do not recommend driving there by yourself. The return trip is dark and the roads are bad.

天文台があります。星空か、とても綺麗です。自分で運転して見に行くのは、おすすめ出来ません。帰りは、暗く道も悪いです。

現地スタッフ: 5
場所・雰囲気: 5
スケジュール: 5
設備: 5
サービスの快適さ: 5
Attended as: Families | Weather: Sunny
Tips and suggestions

The summit is cold, so it's necessary to take measures against the cold.

山頂は寒いので、防寒対策が必要です。

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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Mauna Kea Summit and Stargazing was an amazing once-in-a lifetime excursion!
Activity Date: 2025/12/13 | Posted on: 2026/01/03
Tom

This tour is long but well worth it. We were picked up at the Starbucks, Queen’s Shopping Center, Waikoloa Beach Resort. We drove to the Mauna Kea Visitor’s Center where we had a very nice dinner. Next we went to the summit to view the telescopes and sunset from almost 14,000 feet. We the viewed the night sky through telescopes in almost complete darkness. Our driver and guide, Arthur, was fantastic. What a great experience!

Local customer service: 4
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Friends | Weather: Sunny
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Day Trip from Kona to Oahu - Complete Pearl Harbor Tour with Lunch & Airfare Included
This was a day well spent
Activity Date: 2025/12/10 | Posted on: 2026/01/03

Our Pearl Harbor and Ford Island tour was an unforgettable and meaningful experience. The visit to the USS Arizona Memorial was deeply moving, offering a powerful reminder of the events of December 7, 1941, and the lives lost that day. Touring the Battleship Missouri was equally inspiring—standing on the very deck where World War II ended felt humbling and historic. Our tour guide, Ernest, was an interesting and engaging addition who shared fascinating stories and insights that brought history to life. Lunch at the Ford Island Aviation Museum was good and provided a nice break in the day. We also appreciated the smooth, on-time flights between Kona and Honolulu with Southwest Airlines—comfortable and well-handled from start to finish. The round-trip bus transportation to and from the airport was convenient, well-organized, and stress-free. Overall, this was a well-planned, educational, and memorable day we’ll long remember.

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 3
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: Complete Pearl Harbor Experience Package
Attended as: Couples | Weather: Sunny
Tips and suggestions

The tour wasn't cheap - $1171 for two people for less than a six hour tour.

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Gorgeous— favorite spot in Hawaii
Activity Date: 2025/12/29 | Posted on: 2026/01/01

This is a must see. Shuttle tour was safe, timely, and very informative. Our guide actually grew up in the valley so shared very accurate info. Beautiful place.

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families | Weather: Sunny
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ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー 知られざる秘境ハマクア・コーストの山から海へと続く絶景トレイルコース <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ワイピオ・オン・ホースバック
The weather was great and it was the best!
天気も良く最高でした!
Activity Date: 2025/12/27 | Posted on: 2025/12/29

This was my second time participating, and I loved it just as much as last year! The two-hour horseback riding experience with the adorable horses is something you can't find in Japan. The hospitality of the staff was also wonderful, and I was very satisfied once again! I've been to the Big Island over ten times, but this experience is truly the best.

昨年に引き続き、大変気に入って2度目の参加でした!かわいい馬と一緒にたっぷり2時間の乗馬体験は日本では味わえません。スタッフの皆さんのホスピタリティも素晴らしく、今回も大満足でした!ハワイ島は10回以上来ていますが、この体験は本当に最高です。

現地スタッフ: 5
場所・雰囲気: 5
スケジュール: 5
設備: 5
サービスの快適さ: 5
Packages: 午前プラン
Attended as: Families | Weather: Sunny
Tips and suggestions

There are places where you'll need to push through branches, so long pants are a must!

枝葉をかき分けて行く場所もあるので、長ズボンは必須です!

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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Unforgettable Manta Ray
Activity Date: 2025/09/06 | Posted on: 2025/12/28

After the snorkel, the crew offered hot cocoa and snacks, which was a nice way to warm up and reflect on the experience during the ride back under the stars

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Attended as: Families
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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
Incredible Adventure
Activity Date: 2025/09/04 | Posted on: 2025/12/28

The tour was super well organized, with a guide who shared interesting insights along the way!

Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Really wonderful event
Activity Date: 2025/08/20 | Posted on: 2025/12/28

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable sharing rich history and stories that really brought Waipio Valley to life. Navigating the roads with this company felt safe, and the off-road portion allowed us to access areas we never could have reached on our own! A win

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Friends
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Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet
Great event
Activity Date: 2025/07/16 | Posted on: 2025/12/22

Lots of great sights throughout, the water is very crystal clear in kona

Packages: Kona Submarine
Attended as: Friends
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
Beautiful
Activity Date: 2025/07/16 | Posted on: 2025/12/22

Sunset views in Big Island was the best sunset we ever seen!!

Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Kara, Mahalo for joining us and your kind words! We have high hopes that you'll join us again someday soon!

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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ <12~3月/午前/軽食付き/ワイコロアまたはカワイハエ港発>
Encounter nearby
近くで遭遇
Activity Date: 2025/12/19 | Posted on: 2025/12/21

Thanks to the captain and the naturalist, I was able to encounter whales at an incredibly close distance. I was told it was a very lucky experience.

船長やナチュラリストのおかげで、ものすごく至近距離でクジラに出会えました。とってもラッキーなことだと言われました。

現地スタッフ: 5
場所・雰囲気: 5
スケジュール: 5
設備: 5
サービスの快適さ: 5
Packages: 8:00発/ワイコロア港
Attended as: Families | Weather: Sunny
Tips and suggestions

I think it's better to go dressed in a way that can handle getting wet.

濡れても大丈夫な格好で行く方がいいと思います。

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ありがとうございます!私たちの船にご参加いただき、感謝します!

Mahalo for joining us onboard!

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ハワイ島 サンセットセーリング カタマラン船「スピリット・オブ・アロハ号」<ワイコロア・アナエホオマルベイ発>
The sunset cruise was amazing!
サンセットクルーズ最高!
Activity Date: 2025/12/08 | Posted on: 2025/12/11

We set sail to catch the sunset. Enjoyed some snacks and cocktails while feeling a bit tipsy. Spotted a whale in the distance. We had the best sunset experience on the Big Island of Hawaii!

サンセットに合わせて出航。スナックとカクテルでほろ酔い。遠くにクジラを発見。最高のハワイ島サンセットを楽しみました!

現地スタッフ: 5
場所・雰囲気: 5
スケジュール: 5
設備: 5
サービスの快適さ: 5
Attended as: Couples | Weather: Sunny
Tips and suggestions

Since you'll be going barefoot when getting on the ferry from the sandy beach, it's best to wear sandals.

砂浜から渡りボートに乗る際に裸足になるのでサンダル履きがよいですよ。

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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
ATV Tour
Activity Date: 2025/12/04 | Posted on: 2025/12/07

We had a wonderful experience at Waipio Ranch. Ronson was a wonderful guide! We enjoyed our ride all over the ranch. And we really enjoyed the exotic fruit he shared with us. We would recommend this experience for anyone!!!

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Friends | Weather: Sunny
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Big Island Waterfalls, Hamakua Coast & Sea Cliffs Scenic Cruise from Hilo
Ocean breeE
Activity Date: 2025/12/04 | Posted on: 2025/12/06

What a great time we had, breeze, ocean spray, turtles and a school of dolphins. Just being on the ocean is like heaven. Captain and crew were like family from the minute we step on the boat. We will be going out with them agqi.

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: 2-hour Afternoon Cruise
Attended as: Solo Travelers | Weather: Sunny
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If you are thinking about going on the beautiful pacific and are in the Hilo area. I say this is a t

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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
Great experience
Activity Date: 2025/11/23 | Posted on: 2025/11/25
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
Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Solo Travelers | Weather: Sunny
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Great experience
Activity Date: 2025/08/16 | Posted on: 2025/11/23

What an enchanting evening out on the water experiencing the wonderful manta rays of the Big Island!

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Attended as: Families
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
Wonderful
Activity Date: 2025/08/17 | Posted on: 2025/11/23

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
Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Friends
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Hawaii Forest & Trail - Kona Volcano Hiking Tour & Hidden Craters Adventure
Great experience!
Activity Date: 2025/08/18 | Posted on: 2025/11/23

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
Packages: Hidden Craters Hike
Attended as: Friends
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Umauma Falls Experience - Waterfall Swim Tour, Kayak, SUP & Picnic Lunch
Really great area
Activity Date: 2025/08/19 | Posted on: 2025/11/23

An amazing day on kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and a refreshing swim near Umauma Falls.

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Gentle Giants!
Activity Date: 2025/07/11 | Posted on: 2025/11/23

Floating in the water with the lights attracting plankton which guides the the manta rays to glide gracefully just beneath us, it is truly magical.

Local customer service: 5
Location & environment: 5
Schedule & duration: 5
Equipment & facilities: 5
Comfort & well-being: 5
Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Couples
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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
Ziplining and hiking
Activity Date: 2025/07/11 | Posted on: 2025/11/23

The course felt very well run, safety was clearly a priority, and the transitions between ziplines were smooth.

Packages: Zipline Adventure
Attended as: Families
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Hawaii Forest & Trail - Kona Volcano Hiking Tour & Hidden Craters Adventure
Great experience!
Activity Date: 2025/07/12 | Posted on: 2025/11/23

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.

Packages: Hidden Craters Hike
Attended as: Friends
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Swimming with the manta rays under the stars was absolutely magical.
Activity Date: 2025/07/14 | Posted on: 2025/11/22

The manta rays are graceful, peaceful, and totally mesmerizing. On the ride back, we enjoyed hot cocoa and tea, which made for the perfect ending to a truly unforgettable evening!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Attended as: Friends
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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
Fun!!!
Activity Date: 2025/07/15 | Posted on: 2025/11/22

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
Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Friends
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