Reviewed by: 初のカウアイ
朝のピックアップは予定どおり。参加者はほかにアラスカからとアメリカからのカップルで、計6名。気づけば、カヤックは男女ペアが圧倒的に多く、私たち(女2人)は他のカヤックより遅れがちで追いつくのに一所懸命で、カヤック中はガイドの説明が聞けず残念だった。
トレッキングシューズを持って行ったが、はじめから脱いで裸足で漕ぐハメに。カヤックのあとトレッキングの登り口まで幅10メートルぐらいの川を太ももまで浸かるのだった。
完全防水のリュックサック状のものを貸してくれるので荷物が濡れる心配はないが、これがトレッキングのとき重い。
トレッキングはさほど勾配もなく、ところどころ立ち止まってガイドの説明を興味深く聞きつつ、40分ほど歩いた。(6人とも同じくらいのペースだったが恐らくやや速め。)
目的地の滝では泳いでいる人もたくさんいたが、いくらハワイとはいえ1月、私たちには考えられなかった。
ランチ休憩は30分もない。ラップサンドを食べてジュースを飲んだら出発。
再び歩いて漕いで、14時にはホテルに着いていた。
密度が濃く、高くなくて良いツアー。
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Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/02/25 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Kwilks
Loved, loved, loved this tour. We got to see so much of Kauai only accessible from the air. Brody was an excellent pilot and very informative. This was the highlight of our trip!!
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Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/02/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Maribeth
We had a great time on the sunset cruise! It had of course had great views, the captain stopped a couple times to let us watch some whales playing! The staff, Ian, Jason and Colin were helpful and friendly; the waters were a little rough, so they really showed our concern for our safety and comfort. The drinks, appetizers and sandwiches were all very good, very fresh. I would highly recommend this excursion!
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Packages: | Until 12/31/2019 |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/02/17 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/14 |
Reviewed by: JIMJUDYMARGIBOB
WE ALL GIVE THIS TOUR ON KAUAI, A 10 PLUS. WE WERE PICKED UP AT OUR CONDO, DRIVEN UP THE WESTERN COAST. STOPS ALONG THE WAY...WAIMEA CANYON IS BREATH TAKING! OUR TOUR GUIDE, ROSERIO (misp?) WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND HAD A GREAT SENCE OF HUMOR. WE STOPPED FOR A WONDERFUL LUNCH,( RIGHT ACROSS FROM OUR CONO)..THEN HEADED EAST TO THE COAST AND OUR TOUR TO THE GROTTO. ALL IN ALL, IT WAS A WONDERFUL TOUR....WE WERE DROPPED OFF AT OUR CONDO IN THE EARLY EVENING...JUST IN TIME FOR A DRINK, SNACKS AND BED! MAHALO WE HAVE ALREADY RECOMMENDED THIS COMPANY ON FACEBOOK
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/02/14 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Jef,Terry Saperstein
Enjoyed the Hawaiian show immensely which I was not expecting. Enjoyed the show despite the rain at the grotto. You should highlight the entertainment with such a pleasant show.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/02/03 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Jim
This was a great excursion, which required a little grace and patience as it got started (van's battery was dead, had to switch vehicles), but was great overall. Fun to do both river and easy ocean kayaking. At the snorkel beach, we saw plenty of fish and also were treated to swim alongside a turtle. Steve was a great guide too.
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Packages: | South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/01/26 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Christian Tiszberger
Great ride! Competent pilot. Great tour highly reccomended. Just do it! It's worth the mony! Great
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Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/01/23 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Chrystal Rose
I was really nervous about trying surfing and a bit wary of how easy the instructor made it seem. It ended up being my favorite part about our trip to Kauai! It was such a fun, enjoyable experience and the group being small made it really simple to get feedback and help. These guys are really great, SUCH a fun time!
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Packages: | Group Lesson |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Ridhima
Snuba Diving was my first time very awesome experience. The guide made me feel very comfortable. After careful thought The only thing Which could have been improved was that the time is very less in which you are actually under water and actually doing Snuba. So it seems the value for money is less, I would recommended that the time should be increased and the time in which the instructions are given should be taken outside the 1.5 time slot
The underwater time is gauged on air consumption. Unfortunately, when the air in the tank is gone, the dive has to end. The only way to increase the time underwater is to breathe more slowly. That, at times, is a challenge for first time participants. I try to get people to slow down by going slowly myself. We use the industry standard 80 cubic foot tanks.
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/01/16 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Tom
What a highlite to a great family trip. Kevin was great!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/01/14 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/08 |
Reviewed by: John
Not bad until the driver left us at the last stop. Think one could tell that 2 of a group of 8 were not in the van. At least it was only mile or so walk to hotel.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/01/10 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Lawrence Phillips
Tour guide was great. Could have used more time at the canyon and blow hole.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/01/09 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Dood
Wonderful experience. Very friendly and experienced staff. Very precise instructions for a novice like me. We went as a family. Unique experience for the kids. There was a lot to see. Instructors were very patient and knew the job well. I wish they took some still pictures under water but they took a video which they said they would mail.
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Debz
This is my second trip with Blue Hawaiian while in Hawaii. The pilot was very friendly, knowledgeable and made me feel confident with his skills. The day was very windy and rained off and on but he ensured our safety. It is clear that safety is very important to this company. The scenery was breathtaking.
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Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
Great value for your money. Got to experience a lot of the culture, food, boat ride and much more . Learned about the Island we were visiting as well! It was an excellent item to spend on.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/12/20 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/04 |
Reviewed by: Jim
All the staff were very friendly and eager to please, keeping our drinks full. The captain kept us well informed over the intercom, pointing out all the marine life etc. A good way to spend an afternoon on Kaua'i
It was our pleasure to have you aboard and we couldn't be happier knowing how much you enjoyed your time on the water with us! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Until 12/31/2019 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/12/19 |
Activity Date: | 2015/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Brittany & Stephanie
Me and my friend took HoloHolo Charters to the NaPali Coast and we had a blast! The crew is always there for any assistance and they're just great people who want you to enjoy yourself. The boat stopped for picture opportunities and even took us to see the Open Celing Cave, THAT was incredible too. I would love to come back to Kauai and we would definitely do this boat tour again!
Thank you so much for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for sharing your unforgettable review! We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Until 12/31/2019 |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/12/14 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/11 |
Reviewed by: A & S Kidd
We took the Waimea Canyon and Wailua River Cruise tour and what an experience. Our driver and tour guide, Juan, was amazing. His knowledge of the history of the island of Kauai together with his own experiences growing up on the Garden Isle really made the day beyond interesting. From the time we boarded the tour bus until the end of the day, Juan's personality, knowledge and wit made every minute enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour AND Juan to all who may consider it.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/12/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/07 |
Reviewed by: Kyla
A must see... very beautiful, and such a cool experience! A little rough on people who are susceptible to seasickness/motion sickness
Thank you so much for joining us and for your excellent review! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Until 12/31/2019 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/12/06 |
Activity Date: | 2015/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Kyla
We are newlyweds, so the cruise to the Fern Grotto was very cool since weddings used to be held there!
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Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/12/06 |
Activity Date: | 2015/11/13 |
Reviewed by: Ayshe Murat
We loved, loved, and loved it! The movie tour on Kauai is the perfect treat for not only movie fans such as me and my husband but for those who love seeing the beauty of Kauai. As it combines clips of scenes from famous, and some not so famous, movies filmed on the Island. It’s an easy six hours of entertainment as the tour guide fills you with fun facts of the movies with the reality of what actually had to occur (or not occur in some cases) for the film to be made. Bleeps of scenes and inaccuracies are pointed out with amusement such as scenes that go from one far corner of the Island into the mountains with the flash of the camera such as in the Elvis movie “Blue Hawaii.”
For a modest cost, my husband and I enjoyed touring Hawaii and meeting other tourists and having lunch (choice of Burgers; Pulled Pork and Chicken Sandwiches and Salads for the vegetarians) at the wonderful restaurant, Tahiti Nui, used in the film “The Descendants.” We even got to meet Julia, the real bartender in the movie.
The tour guide was professional, courteous and funny and went out of his way to point out great restaurants and frequent stops for pictures.
We highly recommend this for anyone as a wonderful way to tour Kauai and enjoy movie making at its most magical.
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Packages: | 75% Discount Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/12/03 |
Activity Date: | 2015/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Marco S
Our guide, Jack, having been raised in Hawaii was extremely knowledgeable about the history and local factoids. He even had a few good jokes. He kept us engaged and interested for the entire day. Everyone else we came into contact with regarding this tour was also very professional and nice
Overall I would recommend this as a great way to get introduced to Kauai
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/12/01 |
Activity Date: | 2015/11/28 |
Reviewed by: lorely81
My husband and I had a great time on this excursion. We were the only ones signed up for our particular day and time so it ended up being a private tour which was a bonus. We had the morning tour (check-in at 7:45 am) which seemed a lot less crowded than the later tours. There were a lot more people hiking in on our way out. The activity was very scenic and not strenuous at all for us moderately in-shape people (my husband more so that me!). Jamie was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable in the flora, fauna, and area, but also personable so we weren't talking shop the whole time. Lunch was also more than adequate: fresh pineapple, deli sandwich on a good roll with cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, a bag of chips, 2 Kauai cookies, a drink, and 2 bottles of water. Since we took a guided tour this time, the next time around we'd probably opt for renting kayaks on our own and making our way to Secret Falls without a guide. We definitely want to do this again with our children when they are a little older (at least 5). However, for first timers we highly recommend Kayak Kauai with Jamie as your guide! P.S. I would not recommend this tour for children younger than 5. It is very rocky, muddy and wet with lots of tree roots on the trail and by the waterfall. We saw another tour group with young children and several of them were crying because they fell on their way down to the waterfall. One small boy fell and hit his head on a rock, poor thing.
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/11/17 |
Activity Date: | 2015/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
This was a great adventure, perfect for everyone! The guides were wonderful and the entertainment on the way back was fun. For $20 this is a great deal. I will definitely do it again!
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Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/11/14 |
Activity Date: | 2015/11/06 |
Reviewed by: JOHN NICKELSON
THIS IS MY SECOND TRIP ON THIS ACTIVITY. I DO NOT USUALLY BOOK ACTIVITIES TWICE BUT THIS ONE IS THE BEST. THE SIGHT SEEING IS EXCELLENT AND THE SNORKLING IS THE BEST I HAVE SEEN IN HAWAII. I WILL GO AGAIN.
We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed being out on the water with us! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome review! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Until 12/31/2018 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/11/08 |
Activity Date: | 2015/11/04 |
Reviewed by: Kirsten
This was a great combination of exercise and adventure. It was listed as easy/moderate which I would think would be appropriate for slightly older, non-athletic people, but it included wading through muddy rivers with slippery rocks and hauling up a couple of steep and narrow muddy paths. I kept thinking I was glad I was with my fit husband instead of my healthy mom...she would never have made it. The description also mentioned something about "air conditioned vans will take you back to your car". This never happened...you hike and kayak all the way back. Again, I LOVED it and wouldn't have wanted it any other way...I just thought the advertisement was way off of what the actual experience entailed.
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/11/07 |
Activity Date: | 2015/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Nancy Ray
The Movie Tour with Johna, our Tour Guide was very informative and enjoyable because she was actually a native from Kauai. She brought in alot of details concerning the movie areas that we saw. I have been a movie buff for over 60 years and to see and hear about how the movie director used these areas was very exciting. The movie DVDs were very important for the touring people to identify the movies and with Johna explaining the how and wheres of each movie site , it made everything fit so perfectly. Each of the movies I have seen at least twice, even Lilo and Stitch and seeing the filming sites of "Jurassic Park", "Raiders of the Lost Arc" and "Dragonfly "were my favorites. Of course, "Elvis Presly", in my day, was the King and to see some of the filming sites of his movies and where he stayed was exciting. The Movie "Descendents" really showed the beauty and vastness of Kauai and the were got to eat at the same place the actors in the movie ate, Tahiti Nui. How fun was that!!!!!! The Hanalei Peir was very unique and I remember seeing it in several movies. The bridge that was in "Soul Surfer" was amazing and I really never thoght about it being only a one car at a time bridge. I hadn't seen one of those in forever.
The weather was awesome, at times it was sunny and then in the after noon we got some afternoon showers which made it even more fun and interesting.
This was the best tour ever. I could go on for days, but I won't. I have and will recommend this to to any and everyone I meet. Thank You for Your Tour Service and for our wonderful Tour Guide, "Johna".
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Packages: | 75% Discount Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/10/30 |
Activity Date: | 2015/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Glen Hayden
A great way to spend an afternoon. A slow relaxing ride up the river with a leisurely stroll through the tropical plants to the grotto. Once at the grotto the songs of Kauai serenade you while the beautiful and awe inspiring sites fill your senses.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/10/25 |
Activity Date: | 2015/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Ozzie
This is an adventure that everyone must go on. Our tour guide was informative, patient and hilarious! Being a first time kayaker, he took the time to get me comfortable paddling before heading out. The hike was great and the waterfall was breathtaking! So many things to see along the way, all of which our guide pointed out. I would highly recommend this to everyone who visits the island. Thanks for the great memories. Be back soon!
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/10/08 |
Activity Date: | 2015/09/14 |
Reviewed by: Very Happy!
I normally do not write reviews, but this was needed. Please read this through to the end for the grand finale. The trip to the falls with Adam from Outfitters was about as good as it gets. He was very knowledgeable and engaging. My wife and I took a relaxed approach when preparing for this trip and wore flip-flops (not recommended due to the muddy trail you need to hike). When we arrived at the trail, Adam actually took the time to identify a local plant, strip the bark, and retrofitted our flip-flops into sandals. Someone in our group actually thought it was a set-up, but it wasn’t. Beyond just that, he kept the group together throughout while keeping the trip new and fresh with information. I would imagine being in his shoes, being a guide day-in and day-out; it would be natural tendency to become a little dull or burned out, but maybe not, and not Adam. To top it all off, on our way back kayaking along the river, he helped to salvage a sinking kayak and rescue two panicked people, who were with another kayak company. These two people were stranded and abandoned by their guide, with their Kayak filling with water and sinking. Adam and another local guide came to the rescue, initiated help from a couple other kayakers nearby (including us), and managed to drain the water filled kayak, pluck the two people from the river, and get them back safely to the dock, including the damaged kayak. At the same time he ran into the guide for those people and being very classy said to him “You got my back next time right?”. (I don’t think I would have been as nice.)
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Packages: | Wailua Waterfall Kayak |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/10/06 |
Activity Date: | 2015/09/07 |
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We'd like to thank you for joining us here at Holo Holo Charters, and for taking the time to post your review! It was our pleasure to have you out on the water, and hope we have the chance to tour with you again in the future! Mahalo and Aloha