Reviewed by: Laurie
I wished we had a more outgoing/energetic group of passengers along with us, but our driver, Sam made up for it, amazing me with his non-stop humor and entertainment. As others said, I am very glad I did not have to drive that one-lane two-way road with rusty railings and precarious turns myself for hours and hours of driving (see the one photo attached where looking out my window you could see an inch of pavement and then the drop). The tour buses being higher than car height and having large windows provided a wide-open view i would not have see from my rental car. Sam educated us on Hawaiian history, and pointed out dining spots, fauna, flora, and talked of herbal uses of the plants. He talked about his family and their land, and told stories of growing up in Hawaii. He made certain to stop and let us take photos from the tour bus, at perfect photo spots along the road often near its many bridges, rivers, falls. We were handed a map at the beginning with spots high-lighted in yellow where we would get out and walk around, so we could gauge how long we had to go. The places we stopped were gorgeous. Some had very short paths to explore. The banana bread stop nice. At one popular waterfall stop, the road jammed up and Sam was out there, cooling tempers with his humor, making friends, and directing traffic to clear the gridlock. The open air restaurant in Hana was good, beautiful artwork, nice lunch. Sam brought us tastes of a local dish, Poke, the restaurant made. Unfortunately at the one stop for swimming at the 7 Sacred Pools of 'Ohe'o, the park has certain conditions the surf must meet to let you down there to swim: it was closed that day, and I was terribly disappointed after seeing so many beautiful pictures on the internet and hoping it to be the big finish, but Sam still gave us time enough time to do the circular hike out to the point above there, as consolation. I am very glad I signed up for this tour. Was sad when the day was over.
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| Packages: | 50% Discount Review Rebate Special Hana "Gold" Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/13 |
Reviewed by: Doug and Sue
It was a long day but the time flew by as our tour guide/driver kept us entertained the entire day. We will definitely recommend this tour to friends and family and we look forward to booking more tours the next time we're in Oahu!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/16 |
Reviewed by: frank
Had a great time! We enjoyed ourselves on the tour :)...
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| Packages: | [8:30 AM] Ko Olina Departure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/14 |
Reviewed by: Eric
This was one of the most enjoyable and informative tours I have been on, Tiffany was an excellent and knowledgeable host this tour offers more than the tour description indicates and includes detailed interesting natural fauna information. I can highly recomend this very enjoyable tour and is excellent value for money the shrimp meal was enjoyable. Well done Tiffany for making our day day an enjoyable one.
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/13 |
Reviewed by: mon
I participated alone during a break from work. I slightly regretted joining since everyone around me was honeymooning couples (laughs), but the conductor was very entertaining and saved the experience for me (laughs).
It was still the time of year when snow remained, so I couldn't reach the summit, but even so, the setting sun and the starry sky were breathtaking sights.
This has been the most memorable experience of all my travels.
仕事の合間に一人で参加しました。周りはハネムーンの夫婦ばかりで少し参加したことを後悔しましたが(笑)コンダクターの方がとても面白く救われました(笑)
まだ雪が残っている時期で、山頂までは行けなかったのですが、それでも沈んでいく太陽、満天の星空は息を飲む光景でした。
今までの旅行の中で一番印象に残っています。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
We sincerely hope you will visit the Big Island of Hawaii next summer. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Let's aim for a summit challenge next time.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
次回はぜひ夏場にハワイ島にいらしてくださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
山頂リベンジ致しましょう。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
Reviewed by: 豊橋ッ子
I participated in the garden tour at the Bishop Museum. I took the city bus, which took about 45 minutes, and arrived before the opening. The gate was open, so I relaxed in the garden and took some photos. The garden tour with a Japanese guide started at 9:15.
I learned about the names and origins of the plants, heard Hawaiian folklore, and had the unique experience of cracking kukui nuts and touching them, which I couldn't have done without the guide. The bracelet I made became my souvenir.
I highly recommend that after the garden tour, you don't leave right away but continue to spend time at the Bishop Museum. There are many hands-on exhibits where you can play and touch traditional Hawaiian instruments, making it a lot of fun for both kids and adults. The planetarium was also great.
ビショップミュージアムのガーデンツアーに参加してきました。
市バスに乗り、約45分。開園前に到着。ゲートは開いていたので、お庭でまったりして、写真を撮って。9時15分から日本語ガイドさんにて園内のガーデンツアー開始。
植物の名前や由来を聞いてハワイ昔話を聞いて、ククイナッツを割って実際に触るなど、ガイドさん無しでは出来ない体験をすることができました。作ったブレスレットは自分のお土産に。
ぜひ、オススメしたいのは、ガーデンツアーの後、すぐに帰らずに引き続き、ビショップミュージアムで過ごすこと。ハワイの伝統楽器の音を出したり、触ったり、体験型の展示が多いので、すごく楽しめます。子供も大人も。プラネタリウムも良かったです。
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| Packages: | ガーデンツアー(2019年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/12 |
Reviewed by: Lyn
A once in a lifetime experience.. From the pickup at our hotel to the drop back after the tour, it was all well organised and professional..the view from the helicopter, and our pilots narration was excellent!! We absolutely loved it!! Superb!!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/09 |
Reviewed by: Susie
This is what we came to see in Hawaii. It did not disappoint. The audio head set is a must. It kept us on time. It was a stormy rainy day - all day which didn't really matter it was very somber.
My only regret was that I didn't bring my lae that I received at the airport. You can throw flowers at the Arizona.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/12 |
Reviewed by: たのしんぼ
The weather and moon phase were favorable, making for a very good experience. Our guide, Yo, was smart. His quick thinking and eloquence were wonderful (laughs). I was able to take photos of stars that I couldn't capture with my own camera, and being able to download them for free was also appreciated. It truly became a great memory. Thank you, Yo, for your help.
お天気と月齢に恵まれて、とても良い経験になりました。
ガイドさんのヨウさんは賢い。
頭の回転と舌の滑りが素晴らしい(笑)
持参のカメラでは撮れない星の写真を撮影して頂け、無料でダウンロード出来るのも有り難いです。本当に良い思い出になりました。
ヨウさん、お世話になりました。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Lenora
We went on the dinner cruise our first night in Kona. The water was pretty choppy, myself and another woman became very sea sick from the beginning of the cruise. The crew were very concern and tried to make us as comfortable as they could. My husband and mom had a great time the enjoyed the food and entertainment.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/29 |
Reviewed by: taka
The weather in the lower region was sunny with occasional clouds. In the evening, as I approached the summit, the weather was good. The view from the top was amazing, with a beautiful sunset. As the sun set, the sky darkened, and after closing my eyes for a while, when I opened them, I could see the Milky Way beautifully in the sky. You can't see it this clearly in the lower region. After that, the weather changed suddenly, and it started to rain, so I couldn't see the stars. However, I heard that this tour allows for a partial refund to try again until you can see the beautiful stars, so I descended with hopes of joining the next tour.
下界は晴れ時々曇り。夕方、頂上へ近ずくと天候は良好。
山頂は、夕日が綺麗に見えて最高でした。
日が落ちてくると空が暗くなり目を閉じてしばらくしてから目を開けた時、空に天の川が綺麗に見えました。下界ではこんなに綺麗には見えませんよ。
この後、天気が急変し雨が降り出し、星を見ることはできませんでした。
しかし、このツアーは綺麗な星が見えるまで一部負担でリベンジできるとのことなので、次回のツアー参加に期待して下山しました。
Mountain weather can be unpredictable. Generally, since we go above the clouds, the weather is often clear, but there are days when visibility can be as low as 20% throughout the year. Our company has a "revenge system" in place, so while the entrance fee and lunch costs are separate, you can participate until you get to see it. We hope you'll come back to see the starry sky again!
山の天気は予想がつかないことが起こります。基本的には雲の上に行くので天気は晴れることが多いのですが、年間20%は見れない日もでてきます。自社ではリベンジ制度を導入しているので、入園費とお弁当代は別途になりますが、見れるまでご参加できます。是非また満天の星空を見に来てくださいね!
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| Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/29 |
Reviewed by: takamari2329
I usually use rental cars, but since I broke my leg and needed a wheelchair for my trip, I used the shuttle service for the first time. On the day of my travel, they provided a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, which was really helpful.
いつもレンタカー利用ですが、足を骨折し車椅子使用の旅行でしたので、初めて送迎シャトルを利用しました。当日は車椅子対応車を用意して頂き本当に助かりました。
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| Packages: | ワイキキ→空港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/22 |
Reviewed by: ひろこ
Due to a protest against the construction of a new observatory, the road was closed beyond the Onizuka Center, and I couldn't reach the summit. However, the guide quickly took us to a different nearby location where we were able to see some truly breathtaking views. The weather was excellent, and it was mystical to see the sun setting below the sea of clouds and the shadow of the Earth. I could see the Milky Way with the naked eye and observed Saturn's rings through a telescope. The guide's explanations of the constellations were very interesting. Even though I couldn't reach the summit, it was still a wonderful experience, but I feel a bit regretful, so I want to try again for a rematch.
新しい天文台の建設反対デモとかぶってしまいオニヅカセンターより先がロードクローズで山頂へは行けませんでしたが、ガイドの方が急きょ近くの違う場所に連れてってくれてとても感動的な景色を見ることができました。お天気はとても良くて雲海の下に沈む太陽や地球の影も見れて神秘的でした。天の川が肉眼で確認でき、望遠鏡で土星の輪も観察しました。話し上手なガイドさんの星座の解説がとても面白かったです。山頂まで行けなくてもとてもいい体験ができましたがやっぱり悔しいのでまたリベンジしたいです。
Dear Hiroko,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. We truly struggled with the demonstration related to the observatory that took place last year, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers during that time.
We are genuinely grateful for your positive feedback. Please do let us guide you again when you visit the island. We hope to see you again, especially during the new moon!
We look forward to welcoming you back.
ひろこ様
この度は弊社ツアーへのご参加誠にありがとうございました。
去年行われた天文台に関するデモは本当に私達も頭を抱えたところで、この時期にご参加頂いたお客様には本当にご迷惑をお掛け致しました。
ただこのようなポジティブなご投稿を頂け、心より感謝致します。
ぜひ是非、またのご来島の際にはご案内させてください。新月を狙ってまたお越しくださいね!
心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/24 |
Reviewed by: nwaplanepilot
Come do this activity after you've been partaking a little too much on the first days of your vacation! Earlier is better due to the heat. Superb views of nearly a third of the island!
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/07 |
Reviewed by: ノンシュガー
I was guided directly to the bus stop, but the wait time was long. Additionally, the waiting area was hot. Could you please consider this a bit more?
バス乗り場まですぐ案内していただきましたが、待ち時間が長かったです。
それに待っている場所も暑かったです。
もう少し考えていただけないでしょうか>
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| Packages: | 空港→ワイキキ |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Nikki J from UK
We spent 2 nights in Honolulu after a cruise so as we were short on time so this was the best way to see most of the Island. It was an amazing tour, very well organized and saw a lot of places we would never of seen on our own. Our guide Ernie was brilliant, I would highly recommend this tour for anyone staying on the Island.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/03 |
Reviewed by: ルイルイ
The staff was kind, and the starry sky was amazing. I really appreciated the thorough explanations. Although we couldn't reach the summit due to bad weather, it was a satisfying tour. One issue was that there were too many participants, which made the car feel cramped. We were seated together as a parent and child, but newlyweds were seated in front and behind us, and I felt a bit sorry for them as they were holding hands during the journey. I hope they consider not only increasing productivity but also the feelings of the participants.
スタッフも親切で、星空も最高でした。
丁寧な説明はhとても評価できます。
天候が悪く山頂までは行けませんでしたが、満足できるツアーでした。
課題としては、参加人数が多すぎて、車にすし詰状態なのには不満を感じました。
私達は親子で並び席でしたが、新婚の方が前後に座られ
せめてもと道中手を握られてるのが少し不憫に感じました。
生産性を上げる事〜だけでなくて、参加者の思いも汲んであげて欲しいです。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
The tour to the summit of Mauna Kea has a limited number of spots for each tour company, and we would like as many customers as possible to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity while visiting the Big Island.
We appreciate your understanding.
We will continue to strive to provide high-quality services to our customers.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback.
Nature School
この度はツアーへのご参加誠にありがとうございました。
マウナケア山頂まで行くツアーは各ツアー会社毎に人数が限られております為、ハワイ島にお越しに頂いたせっかくの機会に出来るだけ多くのお客様にご参加頂きたいと考えております。
どうぞ御理解下頂ければ幸いです。
また今後ともより一層、質の高いサービスをお客様に提供できますよう頑張っていきます。
この度は貴重なご意見、誠にありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Joanne
We had a great time! Staff was friendly and very interactive with guest, food was great and plentiful, entertainment was great, historical guide was informative and great to talk too! The boat wasn't packed with people like the other boats leaving the dock. We would definitely do the dinner cruise again. You get some spectacular sites from the cruise, even a dolphin side show. The captain stopped the Boat for dinner and we watched the spectacular sunset while eating. It was a great experience! I would highly recommend this dinner cruise.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/02 |
Reviewed by: こうちゅん
It was just the two of us participating with a friend. At first, I was a bit anxious since we were the only Japanese people there, but there were no problems at all. The bus ride seemed like a sightseeing shuttle, and if you understand a little English, you can enjoy it. I've seen various Hawaiian shows before, but this one was quite fun. Participating in the evening and being able to return to the hotel around 9 PM is also appealing. If you have no plans in the evening, I definitely recommend going!
友達と二人参加でした。
日本人が、私たちしかいなく最初不安になりましたが、なんの問題も有りませんでした。
行きのバスは、観光付きの送迎のようで、多少英語が分かれば楽しめます。
ハワイアンショーも今まで色々のもの見てますが、かなり楽しいです。
夕方からの参加で、程よい9時頃ホテルに戻れるのも魅力です。
夕方から予定がないなら、ぜひいったほうがいいですよ。
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| Packages: | スタンダードプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/02 |
Reviewed by: Samantha
Amanda was our tour guide and she was full of information about the island. She told us stories such as, Captain Cook's story and many facts about the land that we would have never learned on our own. Before we entered the park, we had lunch at the Punalu'u bakery. They have the BEST bread we have ever had!! My husband exclaimed that it was the best tuna sandwich he's ever had and it takes a lot for him to say something like that. We also tried the malasadas (we purchased..fairly cheap around ~3 for 2) and they were very good. When we entered the park, Amanda talked about the different kinds of lava flow and gave us many other facts. She was extremely knowledgeable which is what makes it worth booking this trip. Yes, we could have driven to the park on our own. But, I am thankful we had a guide that was so knowledgeable in such a small group (group of 8 total). She also talked about different trees and plants that we may have never even noticed! The only thing that was a pain was everyone in our group got picked up and dropped off individually, which made for a late night especially when the different driver taking us back did not seem to know the area at all. Our dinner was a buffet but there were not a lot of choices. However, they did have ice cream!
We are so glad you enjoyed the day with us! Amanda is certainly a gem! We do apologize that our evening driver was not as familiar with the entire island as we would like her to be. She is a new member of our team and is doing her best to learn about the various drop offs on this Big Island of ours, but we trust her safe driving and courteous manner. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
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| Packages: | From Kona & Waikoloa |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/02 |
Reviewed by: Amber J
I Had such a wonderful time will defintily do it again if i get the chance took my mom to hawaii for her birthday n suprised her with this awesome cruise wonderful meal crab legs and steak!! N fireWorks at the end of the night was great too
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/18 |
Reviewed by: Carri Cheek
Just as I remembered as a kid. Thank you for a great experience.
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| Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/10 |
Reviewed by: ちゃーまん
I use Roberts Hawaii every time, both for arrival and departure. Since it's a shuttle service, as long as the timing is precise, I can easily and comfortably arrive at the airport or hotel without any hassle. I have never had any issues with the hotel to airport transfer.
毎回、行きも帰りもロバーツ・ハワイさんを利用してます。
送迎ですので、時間がきっちりしていれば特に面倒なく楽に空港やホテルに到着できてます。
ホテル→空港で今まで問題は一度もありません。
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| Packages: | ワイキキ→空港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/26 |
Reviewed by: ちゃーまん
I use this service every time between the airport and the hotel. This time, I waited for the bus at the airport for about 30 minutes for the first time. Also, it took an hour to reach the hotel due to the hotel drop-offs (since I was the last one). As someone who knows the roads in Honolulu to some extent, I have some doubts about the route taken to drop off at the hotels (like passing the same roads multiple times and going past hotels where people were getting off). However, since I'm just riding and not in a hurry, the convenience is a plus. I wonder if the driver was inexperienced?
毎回空港とホテル間で利用してます。
今回初めて空港で30分ほどバス待ちしました。
また、同乗の方のホテル巡回でホテル到着まで1時間かかりました。(最後だったので)
ホノルルの道をある程度知っている私としては、ホテルを回るルートが違うのでは?とちょっと疑問(同じ道を数回通ったり、降りる方がいるホテルを通過して後回しになったり...)も残りますが、乗ってるだけで急いでもいないので楽なのが売りです。
ドライバーさん経験浅かったかな?
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| Packages: | 空港→ワイキキ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Biabiajohn
The guide was helpful and quite friendly. Love the trip in total.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/30 |
Reviewed by: Doug and Peggy Sue
Excellent! This tour went above and beyond our expectations. Amy & Zoom, our tour guides were professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. We saw many sights from the show, including the McGarrett home and inside the Aloha Stadium. There were some other great surprises too! We would highly recommend this tour to 5-0 fans.
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| Packages: | 7-Hour "Hawaii 5-0" Super Fan Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/08 |
Reviewed by: Bill
Rain excluded all views. Otherwise nice hike. Driver courteous and informative
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/12 |
Reviewed by: 清水裕二
It was my first time using a domestic flight, but I felt reassured by the warm welcome at the airport. If I have the opportunity again, I definitely want to use it.
国内線での利用は初めてでしたが、空港でのお出迎えがあり安心しました。
また機会が有れば、必ず利用したいと思います。
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| Packages: | 空港→ワイキキ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/18 |
Reviewed by: Betty Latiolais
The Canyon was beautiful. The river cruise was very relaxing and enjoyable. All in all it was very nice. The road up to the Canyon reminded me of going to Kings Canyon in California. Very interesting!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Betty Latiolais
My sister and I were upgraded to a helicopter tour to Hana. Then we came back by limo to our hotel. It was a great trip and we enjoyed every minute!
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| Packages: | Hana Tour with Picnic Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/23 |
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Aloha Eric,
Thank you for your great review, and awesome praise of Tiffany. We will be sure to let her know how much you appreciated her tour. We are thrilled you had a great day, and got an amazing experience with her knowledge and information. That is the Oahu Nature Tour Difference. We hope you join us on another one of our adventures the next time you are in Oahu.
Mahalo,
Oahu Nature Tours