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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
The best tour you will ever take on the Big Island
Reviewed by: Dan&Renee, 2023/02/24This tour was worth every penny. The sites and culture we experienced were beyond our expectations. The tour guide was so friendly and her knowledge of each and every site visited and of the Hawaiian culture and history was beyond outstanding. This tour has to be the highlight of our visit to the Big Island. If you want an exciting, exhilarating, beautiful, and culturally immersive experience this tour will meet your every expectation.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/02/22 |
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Kealakekua Bay Ocean Raft Adventure - Wildlife & Reef Snorkel Tour
We had such a great time!
Reviewed by: Lucy factor , 2023/02/24Ryan and Erik were awesome! No dolphins found but we know they can’t control that. The boat was super fun, the snorkeling was great and they made it a fun trip showing us the coastline. Thanks guys!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/02/22 |
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical
Great Crew, But Cloudy Day
Reviewed by: TPBChicago, 2023/02/21The crew was friendly, funny and attentive. Thought we were just getting snacks with our drinks, but also got a teriyaki chicken bowl, which was a pleasant surprise. It was a cloudy day, so no sunset. As such, it would have been nice if they had tried to get us closer to the whales we saw in the distance, to make up for the impending lack of a sunset.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/03 |
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
Luau with family
Reviewed by: Nick, 2023/02/18Kids loved it! Highly recommend. Can't wait to come back :)
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/25 |
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Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Great way to get an all around tour of the island
Reviewed by: Mark B, 2023/02/12This tour was a great way to see the highlights of the entire Big Island. To start off, our tour guide, Christopher, was fantastic. He was exceptionally knowledgeable about the island, interesting to listen to, energetic, and willing to do anything needed to make our tour great. We started out being picked up at our resort in a very comfortable Mercedes van. We visited Kona Joes coffee farm where we had a good lunch. We toured the southern side of the island, and stopped at the Punalu’u Bake Shop to have excellent pastries. Next stop was the black sand beach where we watched the huge surf crashing into the rocky coast, and saw two very lazy green turtles sunning themselves on the beach. After that, we went to the Kilauea volcano crater to see it in the daytime. Wind and rain hampered this visit, so we went to dinner at a great resturant nearby. On the way, we stopped to tour the rain forest and walked through a lava tunnel. Both were great experiences. Finally, to top it all off, we say the lava eruptions at night at the crater. Fantastic experience...
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/09 |
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Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure
Super fun, Safe and awesome guides!!
Reviewed by: Jill and Joyce, 2023/02/11The adventure was awesome! We had a blast even in the rain! Our kids were amazing and made it so fun!! I think you should add a lunch experience at the picnic tables. Our ride was at 12:30 and it was 2.5 hours and we hadn’t had lunch so that addition would be great!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/09 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Absolutely THE best land excursion!
Reviewed by: Analiese Kennedy , 2023/02/09I know, I know, everyone likes to use the words “best” “amazing” “trip of a lifetime” THIS excursion IS absolutely THE best trip you will book! It may seem a little pricey, but the time, care, and knowledge that our tour guide Travis invested in our group was top of the line!
First of all, do not underestimate the “cold” warnings. It was frigid, cold to the bone so, dress appropriately! If you have a beanie, bring it for this trip.
Secondly, be prepared for the potential that the actual road up to the summit may be closed. Our group (along with 15 others) was told the road was closed and we would not be able to drive to the summit. Travis was able to talk with another tour operator (friends are good) and together they got the rangers to open the road for us last minute!! Yay!
Okay, so let’s talk dinner for a second. They served a vegetarian lasagna that was to die for most of my family are hard core meat eaters, so i was surprised at how quickly they snarfed it all down and EVERYONE commented on how “great” it was Make sure to bring your own water bottle (there is fresh water at the first stop) or whatever you want to drink.
Once we hit the road to climb the summit, the road was definitely an “off road” experience. Lots of major bumps but totally fun . The drive up was spectacular, so have your camera ready. The view from the top will blow your mind. Take a lot of pics and enjoy!
Then on to stargazing. Totally over the top and way exceeded my expectations! Travis had his own telescope that was a high end piece of equipment to say the least! He has so much knowledge that he was eager to share. We even got to see the once in a lifetime “green” comet he spent at least an extra hour with us up there when all the other tour operators were leaving. It was truly the most memorable experiences of my life! Mahalo to the entire team that i know has to work hard behind the scenes for this…my entire family is so grateful for the experience
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/07 |
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Loved it!
Reviewed by: Miles & Jan, 2023/02/07Magnificent performance from all involved dealing with the history of the hawaiin islands and the Polynesian empire. The buffet was way too much to take in!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/05 |
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village
A great evening
Reviewed by: Billb, 2023/02/04The entertainment was first rate and the food was surprisingly good. You don’t expect food served to hundreds of people at once to be hot and tasty but they have the logistics well organized and the buffet line moves fast.
The fire stick dancers were excellent, and the whole evening had a very authentic feel.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/15 |
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Outstanding!
Reviewed by: Susan, 2023/02/04This was our first luau and it was exceptional! The staff was courteous, professional, welcoming, and overall delightful! The food was very well prepared and there was a wide variety of selections. The show was both entertaining as well as informative and all of the performers ( host, dancers, and musicians) were great!!
I would love to do this again some time!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/02 |
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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise
Loved every minute
Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/04We saw lots of Mantas. I can't wait to come back and do it again.
Aloha Jim,
We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the company of the manta's. We hope to see you in the near future!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/23 |
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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise
Mantas were amazing
Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/04Sea Paradise did a great job. We saw six mantas. I thought the boat trip would be a bit longer. Just a short ride out from shore. So it's not about sailing. But the mantas make up for it.
Aloha Jim,
Mahalo for taking the time to leave us a review. We do offer a shorter boat ride for those who are prone to getting sea sick/don't want to be on the boat for too long. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your manta tour.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/07 |
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Deluxe Volcano Unveiled Tour and Golden Lava Cave Expedition with Lunch & Dinner
We saw lava!
Reviewed by: Kate, 2023/02/04It's not every day you can say you saw new earth being formed in front of your eyes. We loved seeing the glow of lava at night. Not many places you can do this in the world.
Mahalo, Kate!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/22 |
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Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option
Spectacular
Reviewed by: Anne, 2023/02/04We had driven around the island before taking our helicopter fight. What an amazing perspective to see it from above. This should be on everyone's list.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/23 |
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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise
So close...fun!
Reviewed by: Linda, 2023/02/03We had such a fun time snorkeling with the mantas. We didn't realize how close they come to you in the water. One of them belly-bumped me by accident. Such graceful sea creatures.
Aloha,
The mantas are truly amazing. Mahalo for choosing Sea Paradise for your manta adventures. We hope to see you soon!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/30 |
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
Loved this Luau!!
Reviewed by: Grace, 2023/02/03This was a very beautiful night! The luau experience was everything we were looking for. It felt like a true traditional experience
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/31 |
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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise
Must do tour!
Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/03I was a little nervous about snorkeling at night but I'm so glad I went. It's less of a snorkel and more of a snorkel float where you hold onto a floating mat with LED lights underneath. The mantas were swooping underneath us eating the plankton. It was so calm and magical. Highly recommend.
Aloha Jim,
We appreciate your recommendation! It is more of a uniform snorkel and typically not to strenuous. We agree, they are truly magical! We hope to see you in the near future!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/21 |
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Big Island Private Tours - Kilauea Volcano & Mauna Kea Stargazing with Dinner
Long but amazing day
Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/03We really enjoyed our full day tour filled with waterfalls, visiting volcanoes national park and capping it off with a stargazing tour at the end. Our guide was good but would have liked him to relate more of his stories to our grandaughter. When we did the stargazing, he was great. You could tell this was his passion.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/22 |
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical
Loved being on the water
Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/03We had a great time on this cruise. Sipping cocktails, watching the sun slip beneath the ocean, looking for the legendary green flash. A perfect evening.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/01 |
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Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option
Stunning scenery
Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/03Wow, wow, wow. There is no better way to see the Big Island than from a helicopter. We felt like we were floating in the air and taking in unbelievable sights. The waterfall landing was the perfect ending to an amazing day.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/04 |
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
LIFE CHANGING
Reviewed by: Nikki Clark, 2023/01/31First of all, WOW. From beginning to end, this experience was one for the record books.
For $10 this crew sets you up with a wet suit (recommended), and then a snorkel set at no additional charge. Once we boarded, we were met with a warm welcome, and a good belly laugh. Excellent staff! They were informative, safe, and most importantly, knew how to have fun!
During the boat ride we were met with bottle nose dolphins and a humpback whale sighting! The dolphins were curious and playful, and swam all around our boat! I may or may not have shed a tear of joy. It was seriously rad.
Once we got to our destination they gave us a noodle for floating, and set up a large, square floatation device for everyone to hold onto while we watched the mana rays. They are huge! They’re giant, friendly, and bring their appetite for plankton. You’ll also see tons of fish while you snorkel.
After our time was up, and we boarded, they passed out cups of hot chocolate.
The entire experience as a whole was one we will never forget. YOU HAVE TO DO THIS while you’re here!
Thank you so much for the experience of a lifetime! Keep up the good work, guys! Mahalo
Aloha Nikki,
Thank you for the amazing comments about our team, we're glad your group felt safe and satisfied! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.
Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/29 |
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Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Awesome flight over Kilauea
Reviewed by: Tom, 2023/01/29We had a wonderful experience with Tiana as our helicopter pilot. She was extremely skilled at flying and was a wealth of information regarding the areas we were flying over.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/26 |
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay & Honaunau Bay Premium Snorkel Tour
Seaquest Kealakekua/ Honaunau Bay Premium Snorkel Tour
Reviewed by: Onnalee M, 2023/01/29Capt Steve and crew member Morgan were absolutely Wonderful! Made us feel at ease. I would recommend the wet suits to get the full exploration time in case the westher is a bit chilly. Just getting out of the Bay was a Pod of Dolphins 8 or more right at the beginning of the Snorkeling tour!! On our way to 2nd Bay, Capt Steve notcied a whale that was a bit out of the way but still took us there and ended up being a Mama Whale with her baby practicing breaching the water! How amazing!! The Snorkeling was filled with Gorgeously Brillant colors of multitudes of fish especially at Capt Cook’s Momument! We explored magnificant caves while Capt Steve explained the History of the Island and topped off with delicious healthy assortment of fruit at first Bay and much needed sandwiches at the completion of the 2nd Bay stop!! We even lucked out and caught a glimpse of s huge Manta Ray coming back into port. Absolutely Perfect Snorkeling Tour and very personalized with a small group of interesting people!! Thank you Seaquest!!! I will remember this for the rest of my lfe!! That’s what life is all about!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/27 |
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Once in a lifetime experience
Reviewed by: David Letendre, 2023/01/23We went out to sea under the setting sun.
Everything was perfect.
Lots of huge manta rays came close. Sometimes up to few feet away!!
The crew; Diego and Ryan were pampering us and taking care of our every needs.
Would recommend them anytime without a doubt.
-David L
Aloha David,
Thank you for the positive comments about our team, we're glad your group felt safe and satisfied! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.
Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii
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| Activity Date: | 2023/01/18 |
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伝統ルアウ＆フラ・ハワイアンショー レジェンズ・オブ・ハワイ（ヒルトンワイコロアビレッジ）＜日・火・金催行／ブッフェ夕食／飲み放題＞
伝統を楽しめます
Reviewed by: まっきー, 2023/01/21素敵な雰囲気の会場で伝統的なルアウやミュージックショーを楽しめました。ファイヤーダンス含め素晴らしかったです。
席は相席のようになっており、混んでいると少し落ち着かないです。
またビュッフェも味はまぁまぁでした。
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| Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
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Deluxe Volcano Unveiled Tour and Golden Lava Cave Expedition with Lunch & Dinner
Twilight Volcano Unveiled with Night Lava Viewing
Reviewed by: Anita & Wilf, 2023/01/13Madi is the perfect tour guide! She has great knowledge of the volcanos, loves answering everyone’s questions, and has a bubbly personality that makes it impossible to not have fun!! It was a long day, but everything is worth seeing. Walking through a lava tube is an amazing experience and my personal favourite. My hubby enjoyed the whole volcano park experience. To top it off they feed you all day, so it’s impossible to go hungry. Thank you so much and we’ll recommend this tour to everyone we know! Well worth the money!
Mahalo for the kind words about Madi and your experience! We strive for all of our guests to have this enjoyment with us!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Fun and Convenient Volcano Tour
Reviewed by: Katherine Y., 2023/01/12This trip was such a convenient way to see Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. I think it can be a bit daunting when planning trips to the different islands for the first time especially considering location of places, terrain, the type of vehicle you may need, parking, and the length of the trip. So I would say this is a great way to get a taste for a bunch of different activities to do on the big island.
It will take about 13 hours to complete the whole trip and the temp will be warm during the day and cold at night so be prepared. Luckily the company does provide windbreakers and fleece jackets for the cooler temperatures. Our tour guide Aaron was great! He was very friendly and helpful. He is very knowledgeable about the history, environment, landscape, and so much more! Thanks so much for touring us around, Aaron. We appreciate it so much.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Amazingly jaw dropping views of the volcanic eruption with a very knowledgeable and patient guide
Reviewed by: Gitika, 2023/01/07Todd was great, he went out of his way to make it a great experience for us. He set up his own telescope for the group to get a good look at the stars and moon. He was very knowledgeable and extremely patient. We were also lucky enough to catch the eruption making the trip really great
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/06 |
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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
Great tour guides, awesome view
Reviewed by: Gitika , 2023/01/07Byron and Monique were awesome, they put at ease with their humourous banter. Great views of the 250ft waterfall, would highly recommend
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| Activity Date: | 2023/01/05 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Unforgettable Experience
Reviewed by: Jason, 2023/01/07Bundle up and enjoy one of the most unique experiences in Hawaii. The tour ran in a very timely fashion starting with the pickup time and getting to all the sites on site. Our guide was very informative but didn't overwhelm us with information either. The view of the sunset and stargazing just speak for themselves. Nothing short of spectacular and definitely a worthwhile experience.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/01/04 |
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Aloha Mark,
Thank you for your review, very thorough! Christopher is a gem of a guide for sure, we're so happy you enjoyed your day with us, and we hope your trip to the Big Island was great EVERY day.