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4866 Reviews
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Amazing Experience
Activity Date: 2022/08/05 | Posted on: 2022/08/27

My wife and I did this tour on our honeymoon. We come from the Midwest US and have not ever really been able to see many stars hence our booking this trip. The pickup location was convenient, the tour guide friendly and informative, and the experience overall was enjoyable. Would recommend to anyone going to try and book this tour as it was fun and definitely worth it.

Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
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プライベートチャーター ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリング+イルカウォッチングツアー!GoProレンタルあり<午前/日本語ガイド>
Excellent! I will be in your care again.
最高!またお世話になります。
Activity Date: 2022/08/07 | Posted on: 2022/08/27

It was amazing!
The service was excellent.
Their experience and knowledge were abundant, and I learned a lot.
I will definitely rely on them again next time.

最高でした!
サービス内容が素晴らしいです。
ご経験、知識も豊富で勉強にもなりました。
次もまたお世話になります。

Packages: 4時間
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
10/10 Amazing Experience
Activity Date: 2022/08/25 | Posted on: 2022/08/27

The crew was awesome! They made sure everyone was safe and made accommodations for those that needed it. I hope those that needed a little extra help also appreciate them because they did an amazing job! We saw at least 7 mantas that night. It’s one thing seeing them at the zoo and another snorkeling with them. Towards the last 10 minutes of the session, we had 4 mantas doing flips under our floating matt. It was so mesmerizing! Such beautiful creatures! Would definitely do it again in the future! 10/10

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha!

We love to hear all the positive feedback about our Manta Ray Experience! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon, we offer a 20% discount for repeating customers.

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Team Iruka Hawaii

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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Great Experience
Activity Date: 2022/08/23 | Posted on: 2022/08/25

We had a great time on our tour, our guides were absolutely amazing. We got the chance to catch fish and try fruits straight from the tree. Gorgeous scenic views too - we had an awesome time :)

Packages: Solo Rider UTV Package (Driver Only)
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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
The best horseback riding experience overlooking the beautiful sea✨
美しい海を見下ろす最高の乗馬体験✨
Activity Date: 2022/08/18 | Posted on: 2022/08/24

We participated as two families (two elementary school students, two middle school students, and four adults). The ranch provides helmets, which can be borrowed for free at each person's discretion (it's better to wear a helmet due to the possibility of falling off!).

At the beginning, the ranch staff gave a brief explanation of how to handle the horses and important points to note (everything was in English, so I needed to lightly interpret for the kids).

After that, the staff selected horses based on the participants' body types, and we quickly started riding. It might be hard to believe in Japan, but even beginners were able to ride the horses, and instead of just leading them around, we all went outside the ranch! The horses were quite accustomed to the trail, so we formed a line following the horse in front of us, but depending on the horse's nature, some wanted to move quickly while others were a bit reluctant to go forward.

At one point, there was a challenge to try a gallop, which made me a bit nervous for the third grader, wondering if they would be thrown off.

This bold tour is unique to America, and riding while overlooking the beautiful ocean was amazing; I believe it will become a lifelong memory! ✨

親族2家族(小学生2名、中学生2名、大人4名)で参加しました。
牧場にはヘルメットが用意されており、それぞれの判断で無料でお借りすることができます。(落馬の可能性があるのでヘルメットは被った方がいいです!)

初めに牧場の方が馬の動かし方や注意事項をざーっと説明してくださいました。(全て英語なので、子供たちには軽く通訳してあげる必要があります。)

その後牧場の方が参加者の体型などから馬を選んでくださり、早速乗馬。日本ではあり得ないと思いますが初心者でも同じように馬に乗り、引馬でもなく、全員牧場の外へ!馬がかなり慣れているので前の馬に続く形で隊列を組んで進みますが馬の性質によっては早く進みたがったりなかなか、進まなかったり。。ということももちろんありました。

途中駆け足に挑戦しよう!と、駆け足チャレンジもあったので小3の子など、振り落とされないか少しドキドキしました。

アメリカならではの大胆なツアーですがとにかく美しい海を見下ろしながらの乗馬はすばらしく、一生の思い出になると思います✨

Packages: 1.5時間プラン
Attended as: Families
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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Wonderful Kayak & Snorkeling
Activity Date: 2022/08/13 | Posted on: 2022/08/22

My husband and I enjoyed the whole activity! Our guides, Jasmine and Alex, are excellent! They took good care of everyone in the group! We highly recommend it!

Packages: Standard Package
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Wonderful Experience!
Activity Date: 2022/08/11 | Posted on: 2022/08/22

The Luau is great! Many food options and authentic Hawaiian food too!! The show was very informative and exciting to watch during the Luau. We enjoyed it very much!

Packages: Ohana Package
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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
Fast and Fun!
Activity Date: 2022/08/17 | Posted on: 2022/08/21

My son and I had the BEST experience zip lining with your company! The scenery was beautiful! Our guides (Josh and David) were hilarious and professional! My favorite part about the tour was that the lines got progressively longer and faster! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun tour!!

Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Good guide
Activity Date: 2022/08/16 | Posted on: 2022/08/21

The guide for us was great!! I missed my sunglasses in the sea.he picked up it in deeply.

Packages: Standard Package
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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner
Good guide
Activity Date: 2022/08/17 | Posted on: 2022/08/20

What a guide!!
He was so kind and his talking was amazing

Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Families
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Thank you for touring with us and we are so happy you liked your guide! We hope you enjoyed the island!

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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>
I was able to meet a manta ray.
マンタに会うことができました。
Activity Date: 2022/08/17 | Posted on: 2022/08/19

A few years ago, we entered the water slightly earlier (just before the sunset was complete) and got out before it was completely dark. Still, we were lucky enough to have manta rays come close, which was exciting. This time, there were only about two, rather than many.

There was a sense that the four guides, including the captain, were enjoying themselves, which made it a fun experience. Actually, while I was looking underwater, they were doing their best to explain things above the float, but I had my ears in the water and missed most of it. I thought it would be good to master the technique of having my face in the water while keeping my ears out of it...

数年前のツアーと比べて若干早め(ちょうど夕日が沈み切る直前)から水に入り、完全に暗くなる前位に水から上がりました。それでも、幸運にもマンタが近づいてきてくれて興奮でした。今回は多数というよりは2匹?位ではありましたが。
何となく船長を含め4名のガイド自らが楽しんでいる感があって楽しい気分になることができました、、、実は水中を見ているとき、フロートの上で一生懸命説明をしてくれていたのですが、水中に耳をつけてしまっていてほとんど聞きそびれてしまいました。顔は水の中、耳は水の外、、って技を身につけておくといいと思いました。。。

Packages: 送迎なしプラン
Attended as: Families
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Thank you for participating!
Your face is in the water, and your ears are in the water, I see.
The manta ray photos turned out really well.
Wild creatures show different expressions every day, so please come and visit us again!

Aloha!
ご参加ありがとうございました。
顔は水の中、耳は水の中なるほどです。
マンタの写真とてもよく撮れていますね。
野生の生き物たちは毎日違う表情を見せてくれます、またぜひ遊びに来てくださいね!

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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Perfect ocean day!
Activity Date: 2022/08/17 | Posted on: 2022/08/19

Our guides were wonderful! They were knowledgeable and very friendly which made our experience that much better. The snorkeling spots were on point, and they give clear and concise directions on how to proceed at each location. Our group was small and intimate which I found ideal.

Packages: 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Excellent
Activity Date: 2022/08/16 | Posted on: 2022/08/18

This is an intimate and friendly canoe trip. I enjoyed it with my three kids and the crew was helpful and patient with my littlest one who had never snorkeled. We got an incredible education about the Mantra Rays and saw them within inches of us. I can’t recommitting enough. I really liked having a smaller group and special type of boat.

Packages: Standard Package
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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner
Fantastic tour with great tour guide!
Activity Date: 2022/08/13 | Posted on: 2022/08/15

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!

Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Awesome experience, must do.
Activity Date: 2021/10/15 | Posted on: 2022/08/15

Overall i would say it's a must-do on the big island.
The crew was fun and helpful.
That particular night was somewhat cold and light on mantas but you get what you get. Crew doesn't control the animals.

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
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Aloha! Thank you for joining our manta ray snorkel and for leaving such a positive review. We hope to welcome you back onboard in the future! Mahalo

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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Amazing experience
Activity Date: 2022/08/13 | Posted on: 2022/08/15

I went on the deluxe snorkeling trip with my husband and five of my young adult children. We all loved it! Captain Steve did a fantastic job showing us sea caves and other interesting sites. We ended up in the midst of a pod of dolphins and saw some pilot whales. For all of us it was our first time snorkeling and Captain Steve and his crew made our first experience incredible. They even helped my son who can’t swim get comfortable with snorkeling using a life vest and noodle so by the second snorkeling stop he was a pro. We saw so many fish, eels, and a few sea turtles. I truly can’t say enough good things about the crew and the whole experience. One of the best of my life! I will definitely return!

Packages: 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Amazing and so much fun!
Activity Date: 2022/08/10 | Posted on: 2022/08/15

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!

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Friends
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Manta Ray Trip
Activity Date: 2022/08/07 | Posted on: 2022/08/11

Our canoe boat trip was great. We loved the smaller boat experience - only about 12 of us - vs. the big catamarans. The captain and crew of two were friendly and fun. In the water we saw lots of Manta Rays. Our young lady crew member filled us in on lots of info about manta rays while in the water. My son took lots of GoPro videos and images. One hour was just right, since the trip out to the viewing spot only took a few minutes.

Packages: Standard Package
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Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon
Great snorkel and guide.
Activity Date: 2022/08/08 | Posted on: 2022/08/10

It was a rainy warm trip but had a lot of fun. Devon was a great guide and although we did not see any turtles we saw plenty of fish and coral. Also learned a lot about the local area and history. Very helpful for getting our son, who is not a strong swimmer and new to snorkeling, into the water. Our guide explained everything very well and emphasized safety and respect for the land, sea and marine life.

Packages: Hilo Beach Snorkel – Sea Turtle Lagoon and Black Sand Beach
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Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
Outstanding experience
Activity Date: 2022/07/30 | Posted on: 2022/08/10

A fantastic experience - would do it again in a heartbeat!

Packages: Swim with Mantas
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Sunset sail
Activity Date: 2022/08/06 | Posted on: 2022/08/09

We had a great time on the sunset sail! The captain and staff were patient and so friendly. The boat was clean. Snacks and beverages/cocktails were provided. The ride was smooth and the sunset was beautiful. Our previous sail was cancelled and we were rebooked for this cruise and so pleased with the outcome. We would do this again and highly recommend it to visitors the area.

Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
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Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls
Beautiful place great horses
Activity Date: 2022/08/05 | Posted on: 2022/08/08

We arrived early some did not which put us behind.
Please please wear the right kind of clothes to ride a horse.
Not a dress and heels.
Beautiful ride horses healthy and well taken care of.
Our guides were awesome very knowledgeable of area and great conversation.
I wish there was more time at waterfall.
So pretty
It rained on the way back and being from The desert it was so fun.
I would definitely go again.

Packages: 1:00 PM Afternoon Ride
Attended as: Families
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mahalo melissa, sorry about the late arrivals, we apologize once in a while it does happen road work, detours and lost guests. yes proper attire for ride recommeded, dress and heels oh my goodness that is silly, it is in confirmation as well on what to wear. yes horses are definitely well cared for, very spoiled, they work hard, so we need to love them a little more extra they have their own personality and we love them too.. guides are great and have been in the family for over 30 years. weather is so unpredictable it is a surprise to us on the daily. yes the rain is the best blessing and cools us down. the best rides are the sometimes light rain.. thank you for sending a sweet review, we look forward for you to joining with us again and hope you get to spend more time at the waterfall next time.. mahalo nui! wailea horseback adventure..

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Hawaii Loa Kohala Luau & Dinner Show with Open Bar at Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa
Great luau..
Activity Date: 2022/08/06 | Posted on: 2022/08/08

Overall a great evening. Missing pig ceremony is the only regret.
Dancers and fire workers were all very good.
Wish they would have had table appetizers like a few years ago. They did not offer Lei for purchase. When we asked valet for a Lei they were rude and said for guests only.
Location was pretty but no view of ocean.
Food was nicely presented and tasty.

Packages: Standard Luau Package
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Memorable and breathtaking!
Activity Date: 2022/07/07 | Posted on: 2022/08/08

My husband and I absolutely LOVED this excursion. Our tour guide was so incredibly kind and knowledgable. We loved learning about the history and culture surrounding the mountain during our ascent. The dinner provided was delicious. The sunset on the summit and the stargazing was other worldly. We will never forget it!

Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner
A dream come true
Activity Date: 2022/08/05 | Posted on: 2022/08/07

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

Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Families
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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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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
Sunset dinner cruise
Activity Date: 2022/07/15 | Posted on: 2022/08/06

The staff was amazing and very attentive! The only drawback was the food, I wasn’t impressed at all! The guy playing the music was great! The guide that was narrating could not be heard where we were sitting! I think they need to upgrade their speakers!

Packages: Dinner Cruise
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
Great trip, thank you.
Activity Date: 2022/08/04 | Posted on: 2022/08/06

Amazing crew, food, music and best sunset so far this week. Strongly recommend.

Packages: Dinner Cruise
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Aloha!
Mahalo for joining us and the five star review! We are grateful for you kind recommendations!

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Deluxe Volcano Unveiled Tour and Golden Lava Cave Expedition [Not Available]
Volcanos national park
Activity Date: 2022/07/27 | Posted on: 2022/08/05

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.

Packages: Twilight Standard Package with Night Lava Viewing [Temporarily Not Available]
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Manta ray with EkA Canoe
Activity Date: 2022/08/03 | Posted on: 2022/08/05

Can’t recommend highly enough!! So much fun, the equipment, boat, and crew are great.

Packages: Standard Package
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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner
Awesome experience!
Activity Date: 2022/08/01 | Posted on: 2022/08/03

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.

Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
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