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Kualoa Ranch Mountain Bike Adventure & Jurassic Valley Movie Sites Tour

Great Biking Excursion Through Kualoa Ranch!

Reviewed by: Toshi

Amazing views with awesome guides! Bikes were newer, full suspension electric assisted bicycles that made the ride comfortable and allowed our group to work as hard or as little as we wanted at pedaling. I would definitely recommend this adventure! Checkin was easy and after a quick orientation/safety review, we were off! Plenty of amazing views throughout the ride.

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Packages:	2-Hour E-Bike Tour (Beginner Level)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/30
Activity Date:	2022/03/21

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Cindy C.

We were so impressed with how friendly everyone was! We loved the history lessons! The buffet was wonderful! And the breath of life show was great. I can see why everyone tells you to have the whole experience!! It was so convenient to have the tour bus pick us close to our hotel.

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Packages:	Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/30
Activity Date:	2022/03/28

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Best way to get an overview of the island

Reviewed by: Elizabeth

We were lucky to be the first pick up of the day and got front row seats! The views out the windshield and side windows really enhanced the experience. We were also lucky to get Driver of the Year “Danny”. Danny shared personal stories, island folklore, history and lots of other informational tidbits that kept the passengers interested and engaged in between stops. Although it was overcast most of the day and we did get rained on, the stops and views did not disappoint. I would recommend this tour for those wanting to get a good overview of the island, take in the sights and to help plan where to visit or explore for a longer period of time. Our 15 year old son and friend also really liked it.

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/30
Activity Date:	2022/03/27

Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, East Coast & Dole Plantation

Good experience overall

Reviewed by: yifamily

The overall trip was good. The driver was on time to pick us up and very nice and accommodating. We started with the early hiking at the diamond head hike which is great because it gets quite hot after 9am at the top and by the time we got back, there was a large crowd waiting to get the tickets to start the hike. The view at the top of the crater was very nice. You can see all the high rise buildings in the waikiki area. It does take about 45min one way with 0.8 miles to climb up to the top. You will climb through a small tunnel which was cool.

Then he drove us around the island and we stopped at a few different beaches. We saw the area with very expensive houses which was very interesting. We also stopped to see the koko trail and the blowhole. We then stopped at a few additional places including the place where they sell macadamia nuts. That was a very nice place where we get free coffee and can taste all different kinds of macadamia nuts before we decide to buy them. We then stopped at the food truck place for lunch and the food was not that good. The garlic shrimp has too much garlic and the butter and lemon shrimp was too blend. What is worse is there was a lot of flies, so we have to constantly worry about the flies going to our food! The kids had a great time chasing the the chickens though.

We then stopped at another fruit stand and the sunset beach. We were supposed to stop at another beach but we decided to skip as there were too many stops along the way and mostly are shops for tourists. The last stop was the Dole plantation which was a big disappointment. I did not even get a chance to see even one pineapple! The place was so crowded with fancy stores selling tourist merchandises and the ice cream was ok. We were not able to get on the train to see the pineapple fields as the tickets were sold out. The maze was ok, but no pineapple there. I personally do not recommend going to dole plantation.

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Hello Yi Family,

Thank you for the review. The tour can be a long day. I am glad you got to enjoy some parts of the tour. I am sorry you did not get to enjoy the garlic shrimp. There are a lot of options out there so some of them are hit or miss. Dole Plantation is another one. During the busy season, it can get really packed out there. But I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip out here.

Mahalo
Jonah
Fun Group Hawaii

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Packages:	Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/29
Activity Date:	2022/03/27

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Amazing Tour!

Reviewed by: A. Vergara

- Our guide Marlon is the best! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and funny!
- The schedule for the stops were perfect.
- Overall had a great experience.
- Recommendation: Schedule the tour Wednesday to Sunday if you'd like to see Hanauma Bay. Hanauma Bay is closed Mondays and Tuesdays due to ongoing preservation efforts. We didn't mind at all. Our guide added more time to the other tour spots

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/29
Activity Date:	2022/03/28

Maui All Stars Stargazing Tour & Haleakala National Park Sunset Experience

A MUST-DO ACTIVITY!

Reviewed by: Shooee

Yamauchi-san's tour was absolutely amazing. He was so courteous and professional. He also took so many good, creative pictures of us and he is very talented. We enjoyed his company and tour. It ended up being the most favorite activity during our entire trip. Who knew an astronomy tour could be so fascinating? A must-go tour in Maui!

Sunset is more beautiful than sunrise because of pollution in the air.
The stars look so much closer than I ever thought they would be!

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Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/29

Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Big Trip

Reviewed by: Mike

Bryce our guide is who made the trip extra special. Great and intelligent conversations. Very informative, and it didn’t hurt that the volcano was fantastic.
For sure your tour will be recommended to anyone that asks!
Good job.

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Packages:	Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/28
Activity Date:	2022/03/26

Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites Tour - Visit TV Shows & Hollywood Filming Locations

The beauty is indescribable!!!!

Reviewed by: Donnie Galarza

The pure beauty of this ranch is unreal!!! Money well spent!!! It’s breathe taking and the staff are so kind.. Damn was it beautiful!!!

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Packages:	90-minute Standard Movie Sites & Ranch Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/28
Activity Date:	2022/03/26

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Experience

Reviewed by: Barbara Fleischman

I really enjoyed the tour. Aaron was very pleasant explained what we were seeing and gave sufficient time to enjoy the site. The best for me was the black sand. Prior to this trip I had never heard of black sand or even that it existed. To sum up the tour, I would go again. It was worth the money I paid for it. There is nothing negative that I could find.

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/03/27
Activity Date:	2022/03/01

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show & Dinner Buffet with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Great entertainment but not so great food

Reviewed by: Hawaiian @heart

This was not our first luau so we had something else to compare it to. The story line/context of the dance/show was very similar, performed better at Chief’s, the comedy was fantastic but the food fell so far short I felt like we paid way too much for the overall experience.

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Packages:	Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/27
Activity Date:	2022/03/25

Oahu Island Experience Tour - North Shore, East Side, Dole Pineapple & More

Great tour to explore the whole island

Reviewed by: Jennifer

We had a great time on the tour with John and would highly recommend this experience for those looking to explore the island. He was very knowledgeable and funny and adjusted the stops based on the interests of the group. There were many stops but there’s a great variety of things to see and you are given the perfect amount of time at each one! Thank you John :)

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Hello Jennifer,

Thank you for the review. I am glad you had a good time on the tour with John. He really like to take care of his customers. I hope you enjoyed your time in Hawaii and hope to see you again.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE!
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/03/27
Activity Date:	2022/03/24

Royal Star Pearl Harbor Guided Tour with Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri

Not sure how I feel...

Reviewed by: Heather

I was shocked to find we could not bring our purses in to the facilities. I did not read anything about this on my reservation. There were a lot of people at Pearl Harbor and there was not enough time during the excursion to go into the museums and gift shops. I felt rushed the whole time. Our driver was super nice and very knowledgeable. I feel like this excursion needs more time! There was not even enough time to eatunch and we were starving!

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Packages:	Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar]
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/26
Activity Date:	2022/03/24

Spectacular Haleakala Sunrise Tour with Park Admission & Breakfast at Cafe O'Lei

Worth It!!!

Reviewed by: Kara

Can't miss this tour- the top of Haleakala is like a different world compared to the beach!

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Packages:	Haleakala Sunrise Tour with Breakfast
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/03/25
Activity Date:	2022/03/23

Temptation Tours Luxury Maui Road to Hana Tours & Deluxe Experience

Good to experience road to hana!

Reviewed by: Kara

Loved the tour guide, he was so awesome in knowledge of every part of the journey!

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Packages:	Hana Ultimate Premium Tour with Gourmet Lunch
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/03/25
Activity Date:	2022/03/24

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great Introduction to Oahu

Reviewed by: Nikki T.

Overall, this was a great tour for a first time visitor to Oahu. We liked the variety of sights and experiences. Our guide was also very knowledgeable and funny. The tour was well paced and we didn't feel like we needed any extra time at any of the spots. The complimentary water bottle and malasada were a nice touch!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/24
Activity Date:	2022/03/23

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Excellent tour!

Reviewed by: Heather

We had the best time on this tour. Our driver, Lola had a wealth of information to provide during the tour. Her fun personality made the trip worth while. There were so many Beautiful views to see. We were given poi donuts in the morning. I was nervous to try it, but let me tell you... they were so good! This is a must do experience and you will be lucky if Lola is your tour guide!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/23
Activity Date:	2022/03/22

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

Something Different

Reviewed by: Todd C.

What a great way to do something different on Oahu.
Horseback riding is also available, but we chose the UTV tour of this ranch, as we are UTV people.
Got to explore this 1000 acre ranch near the North Shore.
Picked fresh fruit, fed cows, had a nice brown bag lunch on top of the hill, with outstanding views below of the ranch, to the ocean.
Go slow, or rip through the ranch, you choose.
Super fun way to do non-beach activities and absolutely loved it!
Would visit again.

Horses
View from lunch stop
Feeding cows

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Packages:	90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/23
Activity Date:	2022/03/17

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great Tour 10/10

Reviewed by: Darryl S

Our tour was amazing, perfect amount of stops and perfect amount of time spent at each stop. Our tour guide Lola was awesome. She got us yummy donuts to start the tour off and she was super knowledgeable about everything throughout the tour. Could not have asked for a better experience, and would definitely recommend to anyone that is looking to site see or get to experience Hawaii.

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/23
Activity Date:	2022/03/22

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Perfect Hawaiian Experience

Reviewed by: Jennifer

Overall the experience was amazing and very enjoyable. The tour guide named Lola was very passionate about what she was talking about and it was easy to tell that she enjoys her job. She tries to make the extra effort to make the experience that much more fun, knowledgeable, and enjoyable. All of the stops were very enjoyable and the experience is unforgettable.

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/23
Activity Date:	2022/03/22

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Smith’s river cruise

Reviewed by: Beverly Kramer

Once again the Smith family didn’t disappoint us with this river cruise. Telling us a little bit about the Smith family and the 5 generations who have worked there. Told us about the plant life on the island. We were treated to a Hawaiian song at the end of our short hike. My 81 year old father had no problems walking this short walk. On the way back to the dock we were given hula lessons and told what each hand gesture meant. Then we all did the luau while the song was being sung. It was awesome!

When we arrived to the island I thought I booked the cruise on the Wednesday but it was on Tuesday. I was called because we weren’t there and told it was no problem and that they would be rescheduled for the Wednesday.

Wonderful experience! I HIGHLY recommend is cruise!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/22
Activity Date:	2022/03/15

Oahu Island Experience Tour - North Shore, East Side, Dole Pineapple & More

North Shore Experience

Reviewed by: ilene

The tour started with a prompt and convenient pickup from our hotel by our driver and guide, Jonah. It was nice that we stopped for malasadas from a Leonard’s bakery truck since we had such an early breakfast. As we made it out of the city our guide gave us local facts and insights about the different neighborhoods we passed through.
It was interesting to learn about an abandoned tramway used by the military in WW II that is now a hike trail near the Koko Head Crater. There were plenty of photo-ops at the Makapuu and Halona blowhole lookout and the Ka Iwi Scenic shoreline.
Although we ran into some traffic due to road construction, we still made it on schedule for the Macadamia Nut farm stop for shopping and the KuaLoa Park for more photos. Lunch at the Kahuku Sugar Mill was one of the trip’s highlights where we even got to chat with some local folks. We chose Da Bald guy food truck-- the fried ahi tuna and garlic shrimp plate combo was the best!
Next, we watched surfers catch waves and spotted turtles near Haleiwa shores. We then enjoyed driving through a stretch of farmland leading to the last of the trip stop which was the Dole Plantation.
I was happy to have chosen this “smaller group-size tour” in a smaller but comfortable van rather than being in a bus tour with fifty or more people. Our guide was personable…He offered to take our photos, gave us bottled water, and had a small stool ready for petite folks like us. We were even impressed by his knowledge of all Hawaii-Five-O and CSI Hawaii trivia! Overall, we got a grasp of life in the North shore. I would recommend this tour if you like a relaxed pace tour or for first time visitors.

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Hello Ilene,

Thank you for the review. I had a good time taking you guys around the Island. Da Bald Guy is one of the best food trucks out there. I was glad you got to experience the other side of the Island. Hope to see you guys again.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE!
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/03/22
Activity Date:	2022/03/18

Star of Honolulu Whale Watching Cruise with Banana Bread & Coffee | 2-Hour Morning Tour [Jan-Mar]

Whales!!

Reviewed by: Jen

The vessel is more like a ship than a boat like it has 3-4 levels. Very organized and informational! The staff is friendly. Lots of room to walk around. They offer motion pills or some kind of ginger cocktail to prevent motion sickness. They also offered small snakes like chips. There wasn't an option for breakfast.
I went in February and and I saw about 7-10 whales( sprays, tip of their tails). I think 1 or 2 came close to the boat. I enjoyed it. My little one (5yo) was mostly running around...lol.

That's the boat/ship and my son!
WHALE!!

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Packages:	2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/21
Activity Date:	2022/02/21

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Mauna Kea summit

Reviewed by: RAJ

Great experience. Our tour guide Shoyo was amazing. The tour started and ended on time. It gets very cold at the summit and we were provided jackets and mittens. Hot cocoa and sandwiches were yum.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/21
Activity Date:	2022/03/13

Best of Kualoa Full Day Package - Hollywood Movie Sites Tour, Jungle Expedition, Farm Tour & Lunch

Guides and Rides

Reviewed by: Coats Family

This 3-experience tour takes all day and lunch is provided! The tour guide/drivers were hilarious, and the rides were jumping! Saw all that was advertised and more. I don't suggest it for young kids, all three experiences might be too much!

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Packages:	Best of Kualoa Combo - Movie Tour, Jungle Tour, Farm Tour & Lunch
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/21
Activity Date:	2022/03/13

Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Outstanding

Reviewed by: Kara

Beautiful tour of the Big Island of Hawaii! The volcano park is awesome!

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Packages:	Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/03/21
Activity Date:	2022/03/20

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

First Timers vs. Veteran Luau

Reviewed by: Cynthia Haynes

For those of us who had been to previous luaus this experience was amazing. The attention to history and story telling was very interesting. The costumes, dances and national history was educational as well as entertaining. (Especially the fire dancer!) Some of our friends had never been to a luau before and also thought it was wonderful. The food was presented beautifully and delicious. (The drinks were excellent too!) We even tried the poi because this was the first time it had ever been explained to us how to eat it and with what food combination. The location was easy to find and parking was ample. The staff were all friendly and knowledgeable. It was a great experience for our group of six and would highly recommend this event.

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/20
Activity Date:	2022/02/20

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Dinner cruise

Reviewed by: Vijayeshni

Very we enjoyed a lot my kids had fun food was good dance was good very nice

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/19
Activity Date:	2022/03/15

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Amazing Experience!

Reviewed by: Shibivia

We had such a great experience on this cruise. The staff was on top of it. The meal was great, the entertainment was outstanding! My husband and I had a wonderful time. We strongly recommend.

Cheers!

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/19
Activity Date:	2022/02/21

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Highly Recommend!!

Reviewed by: 50andFabulous

This was definitely worth the experience. Lola is a wealth of knowledge and very entertaining. Her knowledge of the island history history is great. I highly recommend taking this tour. You won't be disappointed!!

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Packages:	Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/03/19
Activity Date:	2022/03/17

2.5-Hour Haleiwa ATV Tour & Off-Road Small-Group Adventure - Top Rated!

Best Time - a North Shore Must Do!

Reviewed by: Kelsee L

We had the absolute best time on our tour. Guides were super fun and really knowledgeable about hawaii, the history, local fun facts and recommendations, an all around amazing experience. Would highly recommend this to anyone and would love to even go again our next time I’m Oahu!

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Packages:	North Shore ATV Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/19
Activity Date:	2022/02/24

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Great Biking Excursion Through Kualoa Ranch!

Wonderful experience!

Best way to get an overview of the island

Good experience overall

Amazing Tour!

A MUST-DO ACTIVITY!

Big Trip

The beauty is indescribable!!!!

Experience

Great entertainment but not so great food

Great tour to explore the whole island

Not sure how I feel...

Worth It!!!

Good to experience road to hana!

Great Introduction to Oahu

Excellent tour!

Something Different

Great Tour 10/10

Perfect Hawaiian Experience

Smith’s river cruise

North Shore Experience

Whales!!

Mauna Kea summit

Guides and Rides

Outstanding

First Timers vs. Veteran Luau

Dinner cruise

Amazing Experience!

Highly Recommend!!

Best Time - a North Shore Must Do!

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