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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Blast!!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/07/07

Family loved this tour! Make sure you book all guests though!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/05/19
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Fun event

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/07/07

Yummy food and evening full of entertainment! Perfect on a Hawaii getaway

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/05/18
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Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch

Loved the open track

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/07/07

It was cool that the whole tour wasn't following the guide but at some parts you were allowed to open trot the field.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2023/05/17
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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Great Excursion!

Reviewed by: Jen , 2023/07/03

We loved this excursion! The Boat & staff were excellent! Snorkeling was amazing (tons of fish, turtle & an eel) & the boat with the slides & high dive were so fun for my kids!! This was our favorite hawaiin excursion!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/07/01
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Better than ever!

Reviewed by: Pete and Tara Hudson, 2023/07/01

This is our second trip up the mountain with Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Sunset Adventure. We were so awed in 2015, we wanted to take it all in again. Of course, we never expected it to be even better than our first experience. Our host/driver/guide, Kea, was excellent! His knowledge of the land, the people, and the culture was extensive and well-delivered. We wanted to listen to him for hours more! Kea's respect and request, in Hawaiian, to visit the mountain was moving. It reminded us we were guests, and to honor those before us and where we were. Stepping out of the van for stargazing took our breath away. The stars are so brilliant. Kea had so much information to share on each of the selections he chose to show us through the mighty telescope. We saw Polaris, the Southern Cross, and the Milky Way all in the same sky. Quit searching and choose Kea with Mauna Kea Stargazing! Best in Class!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/06/06
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Great Evening

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/07/01

Really good water conditions, we got to see a good amount of the rays and the experience was breathtaking!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Kara! We are thrilled to hear of your amazing experience on our manta ray tour. We hope you come again soon! Mahalo

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/05/06
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Fun Filled Evening

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/07/01

Drinks were good, food was yummy and lots of, and the crew was really joyful!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/05/04
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Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour - Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo

Absolute amazing Experience

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/07/01

Wish we got to see lava but the experience alone made us know we will soon be back!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/04/21
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Luau on the Big Island at the Hilton Resort

Reviewed by: Celeste Riley, 2023/07/01

Absolutely wonderful dinner and show. We were seated with enough time to get our food and appreciated that they served the children first while the adults were able to get their drinks from the open bar. Loved having the chance to try different types of drinks from the bar. I was concerned about the weather with it being out in the open since it was cloudy and had rained in the afternoon recently but it was perfect weather! Our kids and I really enjoyed the show and we had a lovely family next to us from Wisconsin that made the dinner even more enjoyable. Would have preferred the waiters/ess come more from the back as they helped their tables so that we could see and record the event a little better. Over wonderful family event that we highly recommend!

  • Enjoying a Mai Tai

  • Cultural immersion of music and dance.

  • Amazing choices of food!

  • Beautiful cultural experience

  • Beauty and elegant cultural experience.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/06/06
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Kohala Zipline Treetop Canopy Adventure with Optional Waterfall Swim Upgrade

An adventure seeker must!

Reviewed by: Annette, 2023/06/30

Wed June 28, 2023
Totally awesome experience w professional zippers who keep safety first but make it super fun!! I embraced the challenge of the bridges to help me w my fear of high edges. Curtis and Eli , our guides, are very knowledgeable of Hawaii , and some hidden gems to visit!
Definitely recommend Kohala Zipline’s
Treetop Canopy adventure!
55-515 Hawi Rd
Hawi, Hawaii. 96719

1808 331-8505

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/06/28
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Happy snorkeler, 2023/06/26

The tour was wonderful , the crew engaging, helpful, humorous, and knowledgeable , the equipment was fine, thoughtful snacks/drinks provided, and of course then there were the rays.it was a dreamlike experience.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha! We are so happy to hear that you had such an amazing time on our Manta Ray tour. We love to hear about our guest's positive experiences. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2023/06/23
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Excellent show

Reviewed by: Devina, 2023/06/26

The show was very entertaining and food was amazing! I would have liked the host to speak a little louder. The tables at the back could barely hear him. Otherwise, great experience.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2023/06/23
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Best family excursion!

Reviewed by: Molly L, 2023/06/25

MUST DO-Our family comes to Hawaii every summer and this is by far the most magical experience we've ever had on an excursion!!! There were four manta rays swimming around us-truly awe inspiring! Our kids are 16, 14, and 10...ALL LOVED IT and said it was the highlight of our trip! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Molly! Thank you for joining our tour and leaving such positive feedback! We are so glad that your family enjoyed your time with the manta rays. We hope to see you again in the future! Mahalo

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/06/23
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ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー 滑り台や飛び込み台完備の船で行く!<午前・午後/英語ガイド/食事付>by フェアウィンド号

ゆっくり自由に楽しめました

Reviewed by: J&P, 2023/06/24

天気にも恵まれ、とても充実したシュノーケリング体験ができました。今までいろんな場所で経験しましたが、たっぷりな時間で、ゆっくり自由に楽しめるのがGood でした

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/06/22
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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Excellent Family Snorkel Tour

Reviewed by: Kathleen B, 2023/06/22

We went on the afternoon tour with 8 in our family ranging in age from 4 to 65. Most had no snorkeling experience. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The crew were so friendly and helpful! We were impressed with their safety precautions, including all of the crew being certified lifeguards and were watching out for everyone the entire time we were in the water. The water was pristine and we saw so many varieties of fish and even saw an eel. The coral was beautiful, too.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/06/20
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Island your with Aloha

Reviewed by: M & A, 2023/06/20

We booked this tour based on these reviews, it seems that these reviews were spot on. Our tour started when Tod picked us up on time and whisked us off to our island adventure. He was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to explain Hawaiian culture and pointed out things in our drive that were informative.

The stargazing portion of our tour was an incredibly unique and awe-inspiring experience. Tod was a knowledgeable guide and took us to a dark and remote location in Mauna Kea, perfect for stargazing. With the use of his personal high-quality telescope, binoculars and a powerful laser pointer, we were able to see constellations, planets, and even faint nebulae. Tod also shared interesting facts and stories about the night sky, making the experience both informative and enjoyable.

Tod even made the experience memorable by playing The Planets by Gustav Holst, its those little details, that made this tour the highlight of our Big Island Vacation.

Overall, this tour is a must-do for anyone who wants to see the stars in all their glory accompanied by our an amazing guide Tod.
Make sure to request him on your next stargazing adventure.

  • the adventure start when sun goes down

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/05/13
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Beautiful!

Reviewed by: Isabella, 2023/06/18

The boat ride was so much fun and such an adrenaline rush. The waters were beautiful and perfect temperature for swimming. The captain and crew were so friendly and had so much information about the land. Would definitely do it again and you get so much for the price!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2023/06/16
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Big Island Kilauea Volcano Hiking Tour with Experienced Guides

Relaxing Hike at a beautiful place

Reviewed by: D_H, 2023/06/15

This was a great hike with our guide Jennifer. She adjusted it to match my kids’ level of interest. She was well prepared with all the supplies including backpacks, snacks, rain gear and jackets. On our visit we got sun and rain and sun and rain. My kids’ were tired so we cut our hike short but it was just enough to have great introduction to the park, and the plants and history around it.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2023/06/13
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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

海や空の青、草や山の緑、馬の賢さに感動しました。

Reviewed by: アルタイル, 2023/06/14

オアフ島のクアロア牧場での乗馬が楽しかったので今回挑戦しました。
クアロアは観光化されていて英語がわからなくても安心して利用できましたが、こちらは日本語が話せる方はいなかったので不安のあまり馬の上でくらくらしました。しかしスタッフの方が熱心で温かくフォローしてくださったのでなんとか安全に過ごすことができました。
馬が賢いのでほとんど乗っているだけで大丈夫でしたが、下りは少し怖くて力が入り、終了時は膝が痛かったです。
乗馬時は危険防止のため、水と携帯は専用のバッグにいれるように言われました。また、風がつめたいので、羽織るものも必要です。ウインドブレーカーに長ズボン、スニーカーで参加しました。
ヘルメットは自己責任らしかったでが、私はお借りしました。帽子は風で飛ばされて自分も馬もおどろくので、ヘルメットで正解でした。今回は説明がわからず、緊張したため雄大な景色を堪能できませんでしたが、もう一度ぜひ参加したいです。途中でスタッフの方が撮ってくださった写真は素晴らしく、とてもよい思い出になりました。

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/06/12
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

this tour is a MUST do,AMAZING

Reviewed by: ivan , 2023/06/11

OMG not even sure how to translate to words the experience on this tour

everything went smooth since the pick up, the tour guide assigned to us has so much knowledge about the culture, and the places.

you get a meal which is delicious to start the day, the the views from the sunset never in my life had experience something like that

then the cherry on top the stars, this was a life experience like never before you can see even the space station crusing the skies.

do not hesitate on talking this tour you wont regret it

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/06/05
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Outstanding guide, very informative and personable.

Reviewed by: NVGirls, 2023/06/10

Great experience. Amazing stars and view of the sunset.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2023/06/08
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Good Time

Reviewed by: Richard, 2023/06/08

Scott and his partner did a great job. Wish they had regular ATVs instead of side by sides.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/06/06
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Fun time Luau

Reviewed by: Phillips , 2023/06/08

Great evening entertainment, with crowd participation, sing along and laughs. MC ‘Sam’ kept us entertained with jokes, songs and some interesting facts of Hawaii.

The grace of the dances made for a nice calming evening while the fire dances were mesmerising and a must see.

Great food and the free flow of drinks are always a welcome!

A Must if in Kona!!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/06/06
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Ronson is the BEST!!

Reviewed by: Nicole and Martel , 2023/06/04

Hands down one of the best experiences we’ve had! We were there over Mother’s Day weekend and he was AMAZING… we definitely felt like we made a friend.. he dropped so much knowledge about everything that we couldn’t have been happier to learn what they do there and hand feed the ducks! …Of course the ATV’s were cool and the land beautiful but he truly made our experience what it was and we are so grateful.. thank you!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/05/12
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona

We saw a lots of Manta Ray!

Reviewed by: Chris Mak, 2023/06/04

People in bite me were very friendly and fun!
Highly recommend to join their tour!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/05/13
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Anita, 2023/06/03

We had a wonderful time on the sunset cruise. We had a one year old and three year old with us, and the whole family had a great time. The crew was amazing, the boat was clean, and the drinks were strong. My husband usually gets sea sick, but this was the first time he was completely fine. The boat is big and stable. The crew had several drink choices, snacks, and even brought out teriyaki rice bowls for everyone. They let my three year drive the boat, which made his whole trip. We’re definitely going again on this next time we’re on the Big Island.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2023/05/09
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Honestly just okay

Reviewed by: Ari, 2023/06/01

The Luau itself it’s in a nice place, check in was quick. We did have to stand around in the hot sun for a bit.

Seating was a nightmare because the sun is literally right in your face and there’s no shade.

The food was bleh. It was cold and not too flavorful.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/05/07
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Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch

Wonderful staff and awesome views!

Reviewed by: KSY, 2023/06/01

This was a very easy, cruise at a leisurely pace and get some awesome views ride. It was perfect for a family activity; this included one 17-yr old and a 12-yr old. Very friendly staff and small group ride was very enjoyable. Definitely recommended.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/05/30
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

great evening

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/05/31

i really liked this luau! right near the water and very productive evening

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/01/12
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Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Better than described.

Reviewed by: Barbara Leshovsky , 2023/05/29

The guides were very animated and well versed with history. My husband was so impressed with the Honda machinery. We even saw wild pigs which was a favorite impromptu thing that happened. Well organized and seemed very safe. We got dustier than I expected but that was me being naive. Follow their instruction on what to bring and no worries. You will get dirty. We didn't get muddy but maybe if it was wetter we would have. We loved it and highly recommend this group.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/05/26
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