Reviewed by: Helen C, Ohio
We hadn't realized how difficult it was to get tickets into the Arizona and had originally planned to just go on our own. When we discovered we would really need a tour our concierge couldn't find space for us. I located the Hawaiian activities website by accident and they managed to get us on a tour the next morning.... Our driver, Larry, picked us up and took us through downtown, the punch bowl and gave us a great overview (entertaining too!) of everything we went by and what to expect when we got to Pearl Harbor. When we got there Larry took us through everything himself, making sure we got our tickets, making us aware of timing issues. It was a great trip and we couldn't of asked for a better guide. I left a bag on the bus by accident and Larry realized whose bag it was and since his next tour was going from near our hotel, he parked while he waited for them, where we could him see if we came by....so I got my bag back almost before I missed it! Thank you Larry! We really were extremely pleased with this company. It was very well run. Definitely would use them again....and hopefully I'll get a chance. Hawai'i was great.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/20 |
Reviewed by: taurus
I participated in a half-day tour riding a four-wheeler. It's not often that you get the chance to ride a four-wheeler, and being able to do it in Kualoa is really exciting. You can experience a jungle tour and a movie filming spot tour, all in one, which makes it a great tour. I accidentally left my video camera on the bus on the way back, but they handled it well, and I got it back safely. I highly recommend it!
四輪バギーに乗る、半日ツアーに参加しました。
普段四輪バギーにのる機会もなかなか無いのに、それがクアロアの中で出来るんですから、テンション上がりますね。
ジャングルツアーや映画の撮影スポットツアーなど、全て異なる体験をまとめて出来るのですから、良いツアーですね。
帰りにうっかりビデオカメラをバスに忘れてしまったのですが、しっかり対応してくれて、無事に返ってきました。おすすめですよ!
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| Packages: | 無料特典付き!おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Kevin
Leo was awesome. If there is a possible stop before dole plantation would be nice toward end of day need to not drive so much. But still great time glad we did it.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Cindy
Me and my partner went for the Pearl Harbor trip yesterday with the Missouri battle ship included.
The pick up was a breeze with the bus driver, Larry (from Royalty STAR motorcoach), probably being the highlight of the tour. Not just knowledgeable about the history and language of Hawaii but extremely funny and interactive.
The busses are air-conditioned and has a toilet on board. There is toilets and food outlets when you get dropped off.
Upon doing this trip it really gives you the appreciation of what actually happend.
If doing the trip its really worth consider doing the battleships as well, gives a good feel of what it's like living on those ships.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Rix Tillman
This is our 4th time to visit Hawaii and we always start by spending several days in Oahu before moving on to another island. The Veltra Deluxe Arizona Memorial Tour and Historical City Tour is a must no matter how many times you visit because we always need to remember the extreme sacrifices made for us by our brave men and women of the military. We've been all over the world and Paradise Cruise is one of the very best tour companies ever! HIGHLY recommend this tour. Our guide was Marlon and he was super!
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/15 |
Reviewed by: John Mclendon
The tour from was amazing from the start. Larry, the driver and guide, was knowledgeable and very informative. The experience at the Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri was pleasant. We were able to complete both ahead of the time we had originally expected which allowed for us to complete other activities sooner.Larry would give little pointers that would help things go more smoothly for us as tourist. The seats on the bus were comfortable and the ride was smooth. The additional tour of the city was unexpected, but vey pleasant. We learned about the monkey trees and why they are here, the Chinese trees at the cemetery where U.S. Soldiers are buried. We would definitely recommend!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Jim Danford
I was pleasantly surprised by this tour. Since I am really not a history buff, I was not sure I would enjoy it, but I am so glad that we went. The trip was very well organized and our driver, Larry was fabulous. He was a wealth of knowledge and he explained a lot about the local history and he provided an entertaining vocabulary lesson. He also kept us in schedule and provided specific directions as to where we needed to be and the timeframes we had for each area. The tour itself was very detailed and I highly recommend the Arizona tour as well. The film prior to the tour was contained actual footage of the attack and painted a realistic picture of the magnitude of the attack. All of the guides were very knowledgeable and took time to answer all of the questions. The battle ship was amazing and you can pretty much go through the entire ship. I would recommend tennis shoes as the ladders can be tricky in flip flops. We have done several excursions over the past week and I highly recommend you include this one as a must do!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special - Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Alex Bruce
The weather was pretty bad and it meant we didn't get to swim in the pools or take the backside road back from Hana however, our driver Wayne was superb and incredibly knowledgeable and friendly.
My wife and I were kept entertained by his stories and information about the local cultures, plants, animals and food for the entire journey and despite it raining heavily and being very foggy, we always felt safe and in good hands.
The only downside was the lunch at the Trevasa hotel, it was very poor quality and despite being a buffet, you were ushered out after a single plate. I would recommend you select the non lunch option and take your own food!
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| Packages: | Road to Hana Tour with Pizza & Salad Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/14 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Had 21 people on a bus that holds 24. Ended up in back row of bus with inadequate air conditioning. If you are taller than 5' 9" and over 180 you will not be comfortable.
Your was nice. Guide and driver were great. Lunch was very mediocre.
Unless you are really into older movies, I would not recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour: Pick-up from Poipu Hotels |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/13 |
Reviewed by: Leah
I participated with my elderly mother. Our guide, Miho, was very attentive and taught us many things. Thanks to her insights about not only Hawaiian culture and history but also the flowers and trees in the courtyard, I feel like we enjoyed our trip many times more! It was my mother's first experience with hula dancing, and the teacher was wonderful and friendly, which made my mother very happy.
年老いた母と二人で参加しました。ガイドのミホさんはとても丁寧に色々な事を教えてくださいました。ハワイの文化や歴史以外にも中庭の花や木など教えて頂いたおかげで旅行が何倍も楽しめた気がします!母にとって初めてのフラダンス体験でしたが、先生も素敵で気さくな方で母も喜んでいました。
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| Packages: | フラレッスン(初心者/2019年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Jorge
Our guide George is a very cool and easygoing guy. He Made sure that we were having an awesome day and made us feel safe at all times.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour - Meet in Central Maui |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/10 |
Reviewed by: ゆいな
I had a great time communicating in Japanese both on the bus and at the destination! If I had to mention something, I was a bit disappointed that the meals and jeep tour were in English, but everything else was very good! On the cruise, I was able to see turtles, which made me very satisfied!
バスでも現地でも日本語ですごく楽しく過ごせました!!
強いていうなら、ご飯とジープツアーが英語だった事は少し残念でしたが他はとても良かったです!
クルーズでは、亀も見れて大満足でした!!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Marie 'n' Tom
This tour was absolutely awesome. Chris and Nick, our guides, were very knowledgeable and fun. They clearly pride themselves on what they do, which makes them stand out from the average. The meals were good, especially the beautiful dinner. We had the steak which was fantastic, and the service was perfect and so friendly. We saw beautiful sights all day, ending at the volcano which gave us a good show. Would do again in a heartbeat. Thanks guys!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano & Stargazing Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/11 |
Reviewed by: The Leiths
We would like to thank the staff of veltra for their outstanding services with helping making our dream vacation a reality, we really enjoyed the whole adventure - it took us awhile to choose which to do but I am so glad we picked this one - the staff at each event were very knowledgeable.
Thanks Again
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| Packages: | Standard Package without Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/24 |
Reviewed by: The Leiths
We would like to thank the staff of veltra for their outstanding services with helping making our dream vacation a reality, we really enjoyed the Submarine Ride - the staff on the boat were very knowledgeable and we saw lots of cool things at the bottom of the ocean
Thanks Again
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/30 |
Reviewed by: The Leiths
We would like to thank the staff of veltra for their outstanding services with helping making our dream vacation a reality, we really enjoyed the Dinner Cruise - the staff on the boat were perfect, dinner was delicious, show was very enjoyable!
Thanks Again
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/23 |
Reviewed by: TraveLpro
This activity works for the whole family. The river is lovely and passengers get a bit of entertainment and a bit of history.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Kansas620
The staff and Captain were very nice. The musicians were outstanding! Loved the walk back to the boat, down the path through rain forest. A little disappointed in the viewing distance from the Fern Grotto. It was explained that in 2006, the area received torrential rainfall and suffered a mudslide. Since that time they had to built back the tour area, which means a viewing stage/deck, quite a ways away from the Fern Grotto itself. You can no longer go to the mouth of the cave, and pictures did not turn out well.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/02 |
Reviewed by: Kansas620
We were on this tour on the island of Kauai, as two hurricanes were predicted to hit the Hawaiian Islands. The tour staff were so helpful in helping us prepare in the event of a hurricane (which did not hit, thankfully.) They took their time and even stopped by the WalMart for us to buy some items in case of power outage.
Wendy was our tour guide, and Anthony was our driver. We were in awe of the amount of information these two have about the history, culture, movie stars, and environment. Wendy is hilarious! Not only is she a wealth of information, she kept us laughing the whole trip.
The tour is as advertised. We felt this tour was a very good value for the price paid, and highly recommend this tour!!
The lunch was very good, too.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour: Pick-up from Poipu Hotels |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Adriana
The show was funny and entertaining. The pre-games were fun. We even got a special dance since it was our honeymoon.. 2nd day. The drinks could have been better..the bartender was a bit sloppy..just stick to the mai tais
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| Packages: | Paradise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/05 |
Reviewed by: はなこ
I felt refreshed! The breakfast was a buffet, and I enjoyed it deliciously! After the meal, I went up to the deck, lay down on a chair, and relaxed while feeling the sea breeze—it was the best! I was also able to see whales in the distance! I would like to participate again when I go to Hawaii in the winter!
気分爽快でした!朝食もバイキングでしたが、おいしくいただきました!食後は甲板に上がり、イスに横になり、海風にあたりながらまったり最高でした!クジラも遠目でしたが見ることができました!また冬時期にハワイに行くときは参加したいと思います!
Thank you for boarding. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Starting December 15, the Whale Watching Cruise will begin! We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard when you visit Hawaii.
ご乗船、ありがとうございました。楽しめていただけたご様子で、私どもも大変うれしく思っております。12月15日より、Whale Watching Cruise が、始まります!ハワイにお越しの際には、是非ご乗船頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Golfgirl
I wanted to visit Haleakalā and Iao Valley, so I decided on this tour after comparing the cost-performance with other companies. One reason I chose this tour is that, unlike many tours where you view Iao Valley from the bus without getting off, this one allows you to get out and see it up close.
The driver was full of humor and provided clear explanations, and I was satisfied with the tour overall. However, I would like to mention three points for your reference:
1. At the summit of Haleakalā, the time was limited to 30 minutes, and the round trip from the parking lot to the rocky area was quite rushed, leaving no time to soak in the spiritual atmosphere.
2. The view of the waterfall flowing from the mountain in photos of Iao Valley was different from what I experienced. It seems to depend on the season, but at the end of August, I couldn't see the waterfall. However, it was pleasant to walk through the valley with flowing clear water and the refreshing negative ions.
3. The Italian restaurant where we had lunch was really delicious! Additionally, the surrounding shops were fun to explore for local clothing and accessories. There are also a grocery store and a popular local bakery, so I recommend finishing lunch early to allow time for shopping.
ハレアカラ、イアオ渓谷は行ってみたいポイントだったので、他社とコスパ比較した上で当ツアーに決めました。イアオ渓谷は、バスから降りずに車窓越しに見るツアーが多い中で、こちらは降りて見る事が出来るのも選んだもう一つの理由です。
ドライバーもユーモアたっぷりでわかりやすく説明してくれましたし、ツアー自体は満足していますが、3点ほどご紹介したい点があったので参照ください。
1.ハレアカラ頂上付近では30分と限られた時間で、駐車場から岩場を登り頂上までの往復はかなり慌ただしくスピリチャアルな余韻に浸る間もありませんでした。
2.イアオ渓谷は、写真で見る山から滝が流れている光景とは異なりました。時期によるそうですが、8末時期は滝は見れませんでした。流れる清水を見れるし、マイナスイオン漂う渓谷中を散歩するのは心地よかったです。
3.ランチを頂いたイタリアンレストランはすごく美味しかったです!加え周りのショップはローカルの洋服、アクセサリー等見るのに楽しかったです。グロッサリーストアや地元て人気のベーカリーショップがあるので早めにランチを切り上げ、お買い物時間にあてるのをおすすめします。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/29 |
Reviewed by: judy
Would recommend this for everyone. It was something to see. and remember.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Mucho
We participated as a newlywed couple during our honeymoon!
"I don't want to just show you the stars and say, 'Isn't it beautiful? Now, let's move on,' like a conveyor belt."
These were the impressive words from our guide. While gazing at the truly star-filled sky, the guide's storytelling (which you'll have to enjoy for yourself) made me forget the cold at the summit and brought a lump to my throat. I believe this experience is definitely more than just an optional tour... Highly recommended!
ハネムーン期間中に新婚カップルで参加しました!
「ただ星を見せてキレイでしょ?さ、移動しましょ、と流れ作業のように皆さんをお連れしたくないんです」
ガイドしていただいた方の印象的な言葉です。他、満天(本当に満天です)の星空を見ながらのガイドさんの語り(内容はお楽しみ)に山頂の寒さなど忘れて目頭があつくなる感じでした。きっと単なるオプショナルツアー以上の体験ができるかと思います・・オススメ!
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| Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Ian S
Jim Cary was our tour guide and he did a great job. He was extremely knowledgable of the Hawaiian and Polanisian culture which made the day that much better. The vehicle was not as comfortable as I expected a Mercedes to be, definitely the only downfall of the whole trip. All in all, a high 9/10
Aloha! Mahalo for joining us on our Deluxe Volcano Experience. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great day with Jim! He is a wonderful guide who loves to share his songs and stories of the islands. Mahalo for your recommendation and we hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano & Stargazing Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/29 |
Reviewed by: ヤマガラ
I participated in the morning whale watching tour. Perhaps due to the cloudy sky, the whales didn't show up. Since I was returning home that day, I couldn't use a rain check. It's unfortunate, but it's nature, so there's nothing to be done. However, as a birdwatching enthusiast, I was relieved to see the rendezvous flight of the white tern from the boat.
午前のホエールウォッチングに参加しました。曇り空のせいか、クジラさんは出てくれませんでした。その日に帰国するので、レインチェックも使えず。自然が相手なのでしかたないのですが、残念でした。バードウォッチングが趣味なので、船上からシロアジサシのランデブー飛翔が見られたのが救いでした。
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watching cruise. We are very sorry that you were unable to see any whales. I wasn't aware of the name "Shiroajisashi," but it's a beautiful photo. The whale season will begin again on December 15th. If you have the opportunity, please come back to search for whales again. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
私共のホエールウォッチングクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
クジラをご覧いただけなかった事大変残念に思います。
シロアジサシと言う名は存じておりませんでしたが、とても素敵なお写真ですね。
またクジラのシーズンが12月15日から始まります。
機会がありましたら、是非またクジラを探しにいらして下さい。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/06 |
Reviewed by: phyllis
Overall, well organized and professional. Nellie our guide was amazing and took great photos for all of us. Highly recommended.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Brian
I highly recommended the round the island day tour. Justin was our tour guide, and his encyclopedic knowledge and commentary made the day very memorable.
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/25 |
Reviewed by: Jeanne
Guide was very informative. He talked about everything we were seeing and was easy to listen to. The only concern I had was that the tour company needs to adjust expected arrival times to account for other pick ups and traffic.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Erin
Fun day off activities. Good driver and guide, well organised, good options of activities. Saw a variety of different beaches including sea turtles.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/03 |
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Aloha! Mahalo for joining us on our Deluxe Volcano Experience. We are delighted to hear that you had such an awesome day with Nick and Chris. They're both so knowledgeable, offering top notch hospitality which allows our guests to just sit back, relax, and enjoy! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed all of the sights and treats throughout the day, especially that incredible lava lake inside of Halema'uma'u Crater. Mahalo for your recommendation and we hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island!