Reviewed by: Kara
Great way to celebrate our honeymoon. HWV goes above and beyond to make you feel like family on this evening.
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We were happy we got to see some mantas, it was so fun to have a night experience!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Kara
You hit it all and you do not need to drive and miss views along the way!
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/02 |
Reviewed by: tmessall@msn.com
Staff was terrific at all levels; dock staff, wait staff, bar tenders, historian, musician, & Captain. Everyone was upbeat, personable, courteous, professional, and entertaining.
Food was excellent and the drinks were generous. The captain was very personable and entertaining. Mother-nature provided us with a pod of pilot whales to observe, while keeping a safe distance. Historian was fabulous, giving everyone a much better appreciation and respect for the Hawaiian culture. The music got everyone rocking and rolling with the motion of the boat. A great selection of songs that had the passengers engaged in song.
Can't say much more. We loved it, would do it again, and would highly recommend it to everyone. It was a 3 hour tour that was well worth it.
Aloha tmessall@msn.com,
We are thrilled to learn that you had such a great time!
Mahalo for joining us and taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate you sharing your kind words and hope to see you again someday soon!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/12 |
Reviewed by: Annet & Jeroen; NL
Excellent tour with SUPER tour guide, Kailikea! Full service , including tasty meal, excellent transportation, LOTS of very interesting information on Hawaii, the stars at night, Hawaiian Culture and History. Absolute recommendation to book with MKSA!!!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Mandy
We had a blast and seeing the manta rays was amazing. We also saw a bristle worm, which was cool too. The team was fabulous and knowledgeable. We will do again next time we swing into Kona. We recommend this excursion 100%. You won’t be sorry. If you get seasick, take the anti nausea medicine first. It can be a bit harder on your stomach in the dark.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/23 |
Reviewed by: 1st Timers in Hawaii
Breathtaking views of natural Hawaii. A must-do on the Big Island.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/12 |
Reviewed by: ホヌホヌ
The speed of the speedboat was absolutely thrilling! I was desperately holding on during the ride. The sea breeze was pleasant, and it felt like an amusement park attraction. Although it was only in English, I had no worries. I highly recommend this for those looking for a unique snorkeling tour.
とにかく高速ボ-トのスピードが迫力満点!走行中は必死につかまってる状態でしたよ〜。海風が心地よく遊園地のアトラクション気分で楽しめました。英語ガイドだけでしたが不安はありませんでした。ひと味違うシュノ-ケリングツアーを求める方に是非おすすめします。
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| Packages: | 4時間コース |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Chloe
Overall impression: encompasses true Hawaiian culture. Staff: very friendly and helpful. Performers: Wonderful!
Food: Could use improvement, for the price of the entire experience, could be better
Advertise that the photos at the end cost money or please include it complementary in the package. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - General Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Will Cutrell
Great evening. Food was excellent and entertainment was even better. Loved the evening with my wife and friends! Venue was perfect with the scenic views.
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Mob_cali_breaks (IG)
Incredible tour but our Tour guide, Anson really brought the island and the tour to life. Honestly enjoyed the tour to the max but we would pay to just hang out with Anson again. Lol. I'm sure all the guides are great and extremely courteous.
All the jokes we made he would rebuttal and be involved all while still maintaining his poise and professionalism. It's the little things guys and this tour has it all. Thank you From the bottom of our hearts.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/08 |
Reviewed by: Anonymous
Very professional and nice guides. Great views with ocean, MT, cows, sheeps and wild pigs. The trail is very nice , mostly green grass, quite smooth ride. I am glad we did a bit canter, wish more though. Overall very fun and good experience!
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Barbara
We had a lot of fun on the tour Ridge was amazing and gave us a lot of good local history and knowledge. If he didn't know the answer to a question he found it out for us. We'd highly recommend this tour to anybody looking for a great day on the island.
Aloha, Barbara!
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! Ridge is indeed a fantastic guide, always eager to provide local history and insights. We're thrilled to hear you had a lot of fun and enjoyed the tour. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another great day on the island in the future! Mahalo again!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/05 |
Reviewed by: sakusaku
Riding horses in the spacious ranch under the blue sky was very refreshing. The horses were very smart, so even beginners like us could enjoy it. The guides were two young women, and they looked really cool riding the horses. Perhaps due to the altitude or because it was the afternoon, it was a bit chilly with just short sleeves on the day we participated, as the wind was strong.
I thought the meeting point might be a little hard to find unless you pay attention to the directions (please enter through the entrance of 'Kahua Ranch' that appears on the right side after passing mile marker 11). After entering the property from the road, there was a simple door at the entrance to the parking lot that you had to open yourself, which made me hesitate a bit, wondering if I was in the right place. If the cars of those who arrived before me hadn't been parked there, I might have turned back.
The explanation before riding was in English only, but even someone like me, who struggles with English, could somewhat understand the meaning. There might have been many Japanese tourists, as out of ten people, eight were Japanese (three Japanese families and one couple from an English-speaking country).
Since it was a ranch, the terrain wasn't all flat; there were slopes, and we passed right next to where cows were grazing, allowing us to fully enjoy nature.
広々とした牧場と青い空の中での乗馬はとても気持ちがよかったです。馬がとても賢いので、初心者の私達も楽しむことができました。
ガイドは若い女性二人で、馬に乗る姿がとてもかっこよかったです。高所のせいなの午後だったからなのか私達が参加した日は風が強く半袖では少し寒いと感じました。
集合場所は、行き方の補足説明(マイルマーカー「11」を過ぎて右側にでてくる『カフアランチ』の入り口からお入りください。)を意識しておかないとちょっとわかりにくいかな、と思いました。道路から敷地に入り、その先の駐車場の入口には簡易的な扉があり、自分で開けて入るスタイルだったので、「ここでいいのかなあ・・」とちょっと躊躇してしまいました。先着してた方々の車が止まっていなかったら引き返したかも、と思いました。
乗馬前の説明は英語のみですが、苦手な私でも意味はなんとなくわかりました。日本人観光客が多いのかもしれません。この時は10人中8人は日本人(日本人3家族と英語圏のカップルが1組)でした。
牧場なので平らなところばかりではなく、坂道があったり、牛が放牧されている直ぐ側を通ったりと自然を満喫できました。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Justin
Good tour! Aaron was our guide and he did a perfect job! I only wish the volcano was erupting so we could see more activity. The meals were good, the views were good and we learned a lot.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/02 |
Reviewed by: Lani
I experienced this with my son. The explanations were in English, but they spoke slowly and clearly, so I had no worries. The wind was stronger and colder than I expected, so I think it's better to bring long sleeves. Both the conversation and the horseback riding were very enjoyable, and I would like to participate again.
息子と体験しました。
英語での説明でしたが、ゆっくりはっきりわかりやすく話してくれるので不安なく問題なかったです。思った以上に風が強く、冷たいので、長袖を持っていった方がいいと思います。
会話も乗馬もとても楽しく、また参加したいです。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/03 |
Reviewed by: HIRO
I was a bit anxious about my first horseback riding experience with only an English guide, but the bright and friendly Jackie and her team guided us with kindness. They spoke slowly in English while mixing in some Japanese words like "stand" and "kick," which made me feel very relaxed and enjoy the experience.
The two and a half hours of horseback riding flew by, and the view overlooking the magnificent ranch and the ocean was breathtaking. If I go to the Big Island, I definitely want to visit again.
初めての乗馬且つ英語ガイドのみで少々不安でしたが、明るく親切なジャッキーさん達が優しくガイドしてくださいました。「立って」「蹴って」など日本語の単語も混ぜながら、かなりゆっくり英語で話してくれるので、とてもリラックスして楽しめました。
2時間半の乗馬はあっという間で、壮大な牧場と海を見下ろす景色は絶景です。ハワイ島に行ったら、必ず再訪したいです。
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| Packages: | 2.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Alex
The boat crew went out of their way to make sure each and every one of us was taken care of and having a good time. The mantas were surreal. This is something everyone needs to experience!
Aloha Alex! Thank you so much for joining our tour and for sharing about your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/31 |
Reviewed by: haratomo
I participated in the 1.5-hour plan. My 15-year-old daughter, who is a bit scared and has only experienced about 10 minutes of horseback riding in Japan with an attendant, enjoyed this tour and seemed to gain confidence riding on her own. We were very satisfied with the wonderful scenery of the Kohala Coast, the Hawaiian blue sky and sea spread out before us, and the faint view of Maui Island in the distance.
The entrance can be a bit hard to find by car, so I think it's a good idea to check it on Google Maps while heading there.
1.5時間プランに参加しました。
乗馬と言ったら、これまで日本でほんの10分程度、それも係員付き添いのものしか経験したのことない、怖がりの15歳の娘ですが、このツアーは上機嫌で楽しみ、一人で乗れたことに自信もついたようです。
コハラコーストのすてきな景色と、目の前に広がるハワイアンブルーの空と海、その向こうにかすかに見えたマウイ島に大満足です。
車では入り口が少しわかりにくいので、google マップで確認しながら、行かれると良いと思います。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/18 |
Reviewed by: あくあ
I rode with a 9-year-old, and it was incredibly exciting. We went through the jungle, climbed up and down, which was quite thrilling (maybe because of my driving?). Ducks followed us at the pond, and we got to do some fishing. The view of the white-capped Pacific Ocean from the cliffs was amazing. Along the way, we saw some rare flowers and tried some fruits; it was a packed two and a half hours. In addition to our group of eight, there were two Western couples, and we had two friendly guides for our party of ten. I highly recommend it.
9才の子と乗りましたが大興奮でした。ジャングルを通ったり、登ったりくだったりかなりスリリングでした(私の運転のせいか?)
池であひるがついてきたり、釣りさせてくれたり。崖から白波の太平洋を見下ろすのは最高です。途中珍しいお花を見たりフルーツを食べてみたり盛りだくさんの2時間半でした。私達8人のほかに2人欧米人カップルがいて、10人パーティーに優しいガイドさんが2人付いてきてくれました。オススメです。
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| Packages: | 2人乗り |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Sandrine
My partner and I went on this tour with Aaron. He was a fantastic tour guide, with lots of interesting tidbits about the history of the island and plenty of jokes. He also offered to take plenty of photos of us at all the stops. A huge thank you to him for remaining so cheerful and helpful after such a long day. If it was a long day for us, I can't imagine how long it was for him.
The tour was exactly what's stated in the description. We chose to do the tour in part because we weren't certain how to navigate Volcano National Park, and the tour offered highlights of the Park. After the tour though, I wish we had had more time on the island so we could explore Volcano National Park ourselves. Two hours wasn't nearly enough. If you're lucky (we unfortunately weren't), there will be lava at the Park. But don't worry, the volcanoes on Hawaii won't kill you, but bad tour guide jokes will (thank you for that one Aaron!).
Another highlight was Punalu'u Bake Shop. Try the pineapple malasadas: you won't regret it! I was initally hesitant because I'm not a fan of pineapple not in its raw form/juice, but the pineapple malasada was the best of those we ordered. I wish we got more. The passionfruit (lilikoi) and apple ones were also delicious.
After the bakery, we went to Punalu'u Black Sand Beach. It's absolutely lovely and a nice chance to see the endangered Hawaiian sea turtles up close. It's also very picturesque. Just don't get too close to the waves or you'll get very wet.
We finished the tour with stargazing.
Overall, I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants a quick, yet interesting and surprisingly thorough, tour of the southern part of the Big Island. If/when we go back, we would book with Wasabi Tours again.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/01 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ好き
We were the only Japanese participants, and although we didn't understand the content of the conversation, it felt good to be part of an overseas tour.
For lunch, it was labeled as BBQ, but it was a small, cold hamburger that had been prepared in advance. Since this was one of the reasons we chose the tour, I wish they had made adjustments if there were any changes. I don't think the tour was bad, but I felt it was expensive in terms of cost performance.
日本人は私たちだけで、話の内容はわからないものの、海外のツアーに参加している感覚もよかったです。
昼食は、BBQと書いてあったのですが、作り置きの冷えた小さなハンバーガーで、昼食も選んだ理由だったので、変わったのであれば、修正しておいてほしかったです。
ツアーは悪くなかったと思うのですが、コスパとしては、高いと思いました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/02 |
Reviewed by: はちはちハワイ
I have always been interested in horseback riding on the Big Island, but I couldn't find the right timing due to sightseeing at the beach and Kilauea. However, I finally got to try horseback riding.
The weather was excellent that day, especially towards Kohala Ranch, creating perfect conditions. I was a bit worried, but there were Japanese instructions available, so there were no issues at all.
First, the staff provided an explanation, and I learned about the riding posture and how to control the horse. They helped me choose a horse based on my physique, and then I let the horse take the lead. The horses were very well-trained, and I was able to have my first horseback riding experience without any problems. The experience course lasted 1.5 hours, but I ended up riding for about 2 hours.
The majestic nature and stunning scenery were addictive. Reservations were also easy to make before the trip. Thank you for a wonderful time.
There was a young boy among the customers who was scared and crying, but the staff stayed with him, and he was able to ride without any trouble at all.
ハワイ島の乗馬は、以前から興味ありましたが、ビーチやキラウエアへの観光でタイミングが合いませんですたが、ようやく乗馬にTRYすることができました。
当日はコハラ牧場方面も非常に天気が良く最高な条件でした。
少し心配しましたが、日本語説明書もあり、全く問題ありませんでした。
まず、担当のスタッフからの説明があり、馬の乗馬姿勢、操作方法を聞いて、体型を見ながら馬さんを選んでランディング、それからはお馬さんにおまかせ。
非常に良くしつけられており、ほぼ全く問題なく乗馬初体験できました。1.5時間の体験コースでしたが、2時間ぐらいの乗馬となりました。
雄大な自然と最高な景色、ヤミツキになりそうです。
予約も旅行前から簡単にできました。
最高の時間をありがとうございました。
お客さんの中で怖くて泣いている小学生の男の子がいましたが、スタッフがつきっきりで乗馬されてましたが、全くトラブルなく乗馬できておりました。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/24 |
Reviewed by: ニックネーム
It was good. It might have been better to have a raincoat since it rained a bit in the mountains. My wife and daughter seemed quite cold.
良かったです。 山の方は ちょっと雨だったのでレインコートあると良かったかもしれない 妻と娘はかなり寒かったよう
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| Packages: | 2.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/22 |
Reviewed by: りゅうのすけ
This was my second experience. Just like the first time, the 2.5-hour tour with the wonderful scenery and unique horses was a very enjoyable time. The guide only speaks English, but they communicate very clearly and understandably. They are very friendly and lovely people. I think it's a rare experience in Japan to be able to participate in such a long course as a beginner in horseback riding. There is an initial explanation on handling the horses, but since the horses are very smart and accustomed to the course, I felt there would be no problem if I left it to them. I would like to visit again.
二回目の体験になります。
一回目の時と同様、2.5時間のコースの間、素晴らしい景色と個性のある馬達とのツアーはとても楽しい時間でした。
ガイドの方は英語しか話されませんが、とてもはっきりと分かりやすく話してくれます。とてもフレンドリーで素敵な方々です。
乗馬初心者でこんなに長い時間のコースに参加できるなんて、日本ではなかなかできない経験だと思います。
馬の扱いについては冒頭説明を受けますが、馬達はとても賢くコースに慣れているので、彼らに任せておけば問題はないと思いました。
またお邪魔したいと思います。
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| Packages: | 2.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/05 |
Reviewed by: Diana P.
This was a long tour, about 13 hours, and it was so informative and fun! Our guide Aaron was very safe, smart, and informative during our tour. We had a great time at the coffee plantation, black sands beach, a famous bakery, and at the volcano national park. Dinner was good and so was lunch they provided. We had a great and unforgettable time.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Diana P.
It was a once in a lifetime experience. The manta rays came right up to us and almost brushed up on us. It was so beautiful as well as seeing all the glowing plankton and other fish. the staff on the boat were friendly and informative. at the end they gave us hot chocolate and soup to warm us up. definitely recommend this company.
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| Packages: | Evening Manta Snorkeling Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Diana P.
We had such a fantastic time with our family of 5 on this venture. The views were breathtaking and the horses were so well behaved. They knew what they were doing. The guides were very friendly and gave wonderful direction. My 9 year old son understood everything and all went smoothly. We took the most beautiful pictures up on the mountain and will frame them to remember this experience. Thank you so much.
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| Packages: | 1.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/19 |
Reviewed by: タコさん
The fee was over 100,000 yen per person, and I thought it was expensive, but I was relieved when Tosi, the Japanese-speaking pilot, welcomed us. I also took a helicopter ride over Iguazu Falls, which was 28,000 yen for 15 minutes, and this flight was two and a half hours. If we calculate simply, that would be 280,000 yen. In reality, we flew from the Waikoloa heliport to Hilo and had to refuel, which also incurs fuel costs. Above all, the pilot explained everything in Japanese and answered various questions clearly, and the view of the volcanic crater was impressive! The waterfalls in the canyon were also wonderful. I gained a good understanding of how the Big Island was formed, and it was definitely worth it. If you have the time, the course that takes you down to the waterfalls would also be great... Participated on August 22, 2023.
料金が一人10万円超え、高いと思いながらの参加でしたが、日本語のパイロットのリクエストがかなってTosiさんがお出迎え安心しました。
イグアスの滝遊覧でもヘリに乗りましたが15分で2万8000円、今回のフライトは2時間半、単純計算で10倍とすると28万円。実際ワイコロアのヘリポートからヒロまで飛んで給油、燃料代もかかっています。何よりパイロットが日本語で説明、いろいろな質問にも明快に応えてくださり、火山の火口も迫力満点!渓谷の滝も素晴らしかったです。ハワイ島の成り立ちが良く分かり、絶対損はしません。余裕があれば滝に降りるコースもいいのでは… 2023,8,22参加
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| Posted on: | 2023/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Howard
The trip was great. Nice being out on the ocean. Catamaran felt safe. Captain and crew were friendly and competent. Lots to drink plus snacks. Always a beautiful sunset. Highly recommended. Would do it again. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/22 |
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Aloha Kara! Thank you for choosing Iruka and for sharing your positive feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time on our tour. We hope to see you again in the future! Mahalo