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294 reviews

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Excellent!

Reviewed by: EC

Highly recommend. We had a fantastic time! A highlight for sure

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/30
Activity Date: 2025/09/04

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great Day on the River!

Reviewed by: Mike

Such a fun day. Had an amazing time on the river and the hike was beautiful. Harrison was a great guide. Super knowledgeable and helpful. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/24
Activity Date: 2025/09/22

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

Best tour in Kauai!

Reviewed by: Sandra Escamilla

Our tour at Kipu Ranch in Kauai was absolutely unforgettable! From start to finish, the experience was filled with breathtaking scenery, exciting trails, and the kind of adventure you only dream about when you picture Hawaii. 🌴✨

The guides were incredible—knowledgeable, funny, and made us feel safe the whole way while still letting us enjoy the thrill of the ride. We explored lush valleys, rugged hillsides, and even movie-worthy backdrops that took our breath away. 🚙💨 Everywhere we turned was like stepping into a postcard.

What really stood out was how much we learned along the way—about Kauai’s history, the culture, and the land itself. It wasn’t just an adrenaline rush; it was a deeper connection to the island.

If you’re visiting Kauai, don’t miss this adventure. Whether you’re here for the views, the excitement, or just want to experience the island in a unique way, Kipu Ranch delivers it all. Highly recommend—it was truly the highlight of our trip! 🌺🌊🌈

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Definately wear dark clothing since all that red dirt will be EVERYWHERE!!

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/09
Activity Date: 2025/09/05

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

So much fun!

Reviewed by: KB

We had such a great time, tour guides were sweet. Coady was great!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 4 to 6 participants)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/03
Activity Date: 2025/08/01

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great Day!

Reviewed by: Great Day!

A very fun adventure. Beautiful kayak trip on the Wailua River. The river was very calm and both ways were fairly easy to traverse. A little bit of wind on the way back made it a tiny bit more difficult but not much. The hike was fun. The last part gets a bit technical due to large wet rocks and such and being a bit older slowed us down some especially on the way back. Our guide, Harrison, was fantastic and helped us through the short area that was really difficult. The falls are majestic and I feel so lucky to have been there. It was a great day!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

You will be very wet. Bring extra clothes.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Great Day,

Glad to hear that Harrison helped you have yet another Great Day on our Wailua River paddle and hike to the falls.

Thank you for warning folks that the road to paradise can be strewn with some wet rocks and some contrary winds, which is doable by most.

Keep reaching and searching for waterfalls and we are please do have helped you have another great day.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Gude

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Others
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/26
Activity Date: 2025/07/24

Guided Waterfall Rappelling Adventure in Kauai

Awesome

Reviewed by: Fun trip

Matt and Nan were excellent guides. They were personable and entertaining. 5 stars.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Ultimate Waterfall Rappel
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/13
Activity Date: 2025/07/10

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Awesome

Reviewed by: Sumsiontk

This excursion is a must do. The views were incredible. It does take time to get there, 2 mile row in after which you hike for about 1.25 miles to the falls. The guide told us some great facts about the area. They teach you how to paddle if you have never done that before. You do have to cross the river and depending on the rainfall, it can be deep. This is mildly strenuous, you will be walking on uneven ground with rocks and cross a river, good water/hiking shoes a must. You will need to help carry the kayaks to the water and back, not very long and there are usually 4 people to a kayak to carry. Part of the trail does have wood planks to walk on, but the first part of the trail does not. It was beautiful and the falls were full when we got to the top, not always the case, depends on the amount of rainfall they have had. Highly recommend.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Get the walking sticks, very helpful when crossing the river and hiking the trail.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Sumsiontk,

What a nice and informative review that gives folks a real idea of what is involved in the paddle and hike to the Sacred/Secret Falls.

Your review made we want to revisit, yet once again.

The guid is there to maximize your time, keep it safe and fun and leaving you with some "some pearls of wisdom".

Thanks for recommending us and hope to see you back.

A hui hou,

Micco

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/24
Activity Date: 2025/04/30

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

A great trip

Reviewed by: XX

The scenery was beautiful. The guide was awesome. I highly recommend this.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Sunny,

Our guides are just icing on the cake that compliments some terrific scenery and generally some great clientele.

Thanks for the 5 stars and hope to see you back.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/11
Activity Date: 2025/05/09

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great Day - Izzy is #1.

Reviewed by: M5

Fun day with the family . Loved the kayak and hike. Waterfall was beautiful but crowded with tourists (like us).

Izzy was an amazing guide and really made the trip that much more fun!

Tips and suggestions

Make sure you tip! :-)

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/03/30
Activity Date: 2025/03/28

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Core memories made!

Reviewed by: Tingeys

This kayaking and hiking adventure was so awesome! I was worried the kayaking and hike might be difficult but it was perfect! I’ve never been kayaking before and this was a great intro for me! The hike was absolutely beautiful as well and mostly on a board walk which is nice so you’re not having to climb through or slip in the mud. The waterfall was a tad dried up but still so
beautiful and fun to swim to. Our guide Jeff was awesome as well. Very kind and friendly and knowledgeable about Kauai. I would HIGHLY recommend the is excursion and would love to do it again!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Wear your swim suit and water shoes!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Tingey,

Your guide Jeffrey will be happy to know that you enjoyed the paddle and hike to the falls.

For most the learning curve for paddling a kayak is fast, but then there are some….

Anyway, come back and hopefully the waterfall will be primed and gushing (we have had a dry winter so far)

Thanks for taking the time to share.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/03/05
Activity Date: 2025/02/24

Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch

Book ahead

Reviewed by: Kara

Our friends missed out on this amazing day because they waited to book, so don't be them!

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Packages: Wailua Waterfall Kayak
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/01/14
Activity Date: 2024/11/26

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

Kipu Ranch Kauai

Reviewed by: Rao

Wonderful experience and the lead guide was very good in explaining the area, the film 🎥 shootings, about the owner of the Ranch.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/11
Activity Date: 2024/12/18

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Awesome Experience/Thank you Jeffrey

Reviewed by: Barbie n Ken

This was one of the best (if not THE best) Hawaii adventure we've been on yet. Paddling and steering the kayak was definitely difficult for us older newbies, but we were able to figure it out and not capsize.
Our guide Jeffrey was very experienced and showed great patience with the group; we felt like he was one of the reasons we enjoyed the experience so much.
Thanks again for the memories...

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

The hiking trail is very slippery at times, we recommend comfortable shoes with some grip.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Barbie n Ken,

Wow! "The best" Hawaii adventure? Will if truth be told we really…really try to put on a good show we are never as good as our guides who are hand picked and give 100%+

Jeff is the consummate guide and has raised the bar and is a real pro.

Lastly, thanks for advising folks that the trail to paradise can be slippery.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2025/01/01
Activity Date: 2024/12/30

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Ozzie was great!

Reviewed by: Utahan’s

We appreciated Izzie being informative and fun. She made sure that we were well prepared for an awesome adventure!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Utahan,

Like others who have had the good fortune to be in the company of Izzie, your guide Izzy has a growing fan club.

If Izzy knew it, she could fast become an influencer.

Seriously, Izzy has raised the bar for all guides plying the Wailua River on their way to enjoying the Sacred/Secret Falls.

Thanks for taking the time and Mele Kalikimaka e Hau'oli Makahiki Hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/12
Activity Date: 2024/12/10

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

AN AMAZING ATV ADVENTURE

Reviewed by: REV’S ATV ADVENTURE

To start, we have been on other ATV trips on Kauai, but this one outdid them all!
From the equipment to the expertise of our 2 wonderful guides, it was a day to remember!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

All bases are covered in this trip,
Including a ‘booster’ seat for comfort and reaching the pedals!!

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2024/12/08
Activity Date: 2024/12/06

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

Fun experience !

Reviewed by: MO MO

Giggles and his cousin where great tour guides. Very informative. Will highly recommend you guys to our friends.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/11/24
Activity Date: 2024/11/22

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

Rain made better puddles to splash through!

Reviewed by: Brittany

So much fun! The views were amazing! My husband was like a kid on Christmas morning driving around in the mud. It down poured right before we left making extra big puddles to splash though. We enjoyed the puddles more than the dust. The guides were fun, engaging, knowledgeable, and made a safe and fun environment. This is very much an off road adventure. If you’re expecting a calm drive through the park, this is not for you.

  • Woo hoo!

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/12
Activity Date: 2024/10/08

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Must do!

Reviewed by: Jen

Jeff was an incredible tour guide! He was educational and also was great about making sure the group was doing okay! We had so much fun and would do again/recommend to friends!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Jen,

Your kind review almost fell through the crack (if truth be told was trekking in Peru). Back to work.

Will share your kind review with Jeffrey. Your guide Jefferey is calm, collected and informative without loosing that sense of fun and safety.

We are getting the kayaks and personnel ready for your visit.

Thanks for recommending us.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/10
Activity Date: 2024/10/08

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

A Private hiking tour to the waterfalls

Reviewed by: Aamir Imam

Mitch was awesome and very knowledgeable about the local ecology and pant species. We had a private tour and there was nobody else other than our party of four and our guide. Our whole family enjoyed the tour and the dip in the waterfall pool a lot.

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/09/07
Activity Date: 2024/08/17

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

MUST GO!!!

Reviewed by: jhorner69@icloud.com

Izzy was our tour guide she was super friendly and this was one of our highlights on our trip!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha J,

Izzy does it again!

Izzy remains one of the top guides plying the Wailua River on her way to
the falls.

We need Izzy to write a handbook.

Will share your kind words with the champ.

Stay well and active.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/07
Activity Date: 2024/09/04

Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch

Pretty!

Reviewed by: Kara

Book early we found the Wailua river tours were booking quick!!

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Packages: Wailua Waterfall Kayak
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/01
Activity Date: 2024/07/12

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

A must do!!

Reviewed by: GayleBond

This was a great outing worth every penny. Definitely wear close toed shoes and bring clothes you are okay with getting red dirt Kauaui stained! An extra towel is a good suggestion as well. Water bottle and big spray if you are going to wear shorts.

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/07/20
Activity Date: 2024/07/18

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Tiresome but Fun!

Reviewed by: Kara

Lots in one morning, but the views are unbeatable!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kara,

Hope your paddle and hike to the falls was worth the effort.

Once you have recovered …hope to sea you back on the water or trail.

Thanks for taking the time and the 5 stars.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/07/18
Activity Date: 2024/05/01

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great experience!

Reviewed by: NA

I am satisfied with the guides' knowledge and humor. On the way back, the kayak was moving too fast and we returned earlier than planned. It would have been better if the guide had encouraged the participants to paddle more slowly and enjoy the river cruise at a leisurely pace.
Even an 8 year old girl was able to keep up well enough.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Na,

Sounds like you had a stellar group.

We generally paddle as fast as the slowest person/couple and that usually allows those who are more fleet, to go at a slower pace and take in the scenery.

Thanks for the 5 stars and enjoy that 8 year old; they grow up much too fast.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/07/17
Activity Date: 2024/07/09

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

Great time at the waterfalls!

Reviewed by: Debbie B

Great activity for those who want to get the opportunity to swim in a waterfall. The hike to the waterfalls was relatively short although somewhat slippery at times. We had hiking shoes which I would definitely recommend. Folker our guide did a great job of explaining the culture and plants around us as we hiked, as well as giving us tidbits to keep us safe along the way. It was an incredible few hours and one we will surely remember.

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/08
Activity Date: 2024/07/03

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Kara

Kauai is gorgeous, no wonder they get the garden island nickname, so much greenery during this tour!

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Packages: TERYX ATV Group Package: Driver + Adult Passenger
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/06
Activity Date: 2024/04/03

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

Awesome tour!

Reviewed by: Hanson

We had a great time at Kipu Ranch and would definitely return. The tour operators were so fun and knowledgeable. We loved hearing about the history of the Ranch and all the beautiful scenery. I highly recommend this tour if you are on Kauai!

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 4 to 6 participants)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/16
Activity Date: 2024/06/13

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great time!

Reviewed by: Megan

My husband and I, along with our 19 & 15 year old daughters, thoroughly enjoyed the Sacred Falls adventure. Kayaking up the river was peaceful and beautiful as the river is very calm. The hike was fun with some scrambling over rocks and roots and wading through streams. We enjoyed eating lunch by the waterfall before trekking back. Our guide, Izzy, was fantastic - super easy to be around, very encouraging, and she grave great beach/dining suggestions at the end. We loved it!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Megan,

Izzy does it again!,,,Continously!

Glad you enjoyed Izzy's show and the paddle and hike to the falls.

A plus when you are under Izzy's "tutelage" she will fill your agenda with alternative activities to avail yourselves of while you stay on our little island.

Thanks for nice review.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/16
Activity Date: 2024/06/13

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Wonderful day

Reviewed by: Kara

to escape into the woods of kauai was so much fun!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kara,

As Anonymous once said, "Today I am a little taller for having walked amongst the trees".

Glad you enjoyed the escape and hope you enjoyed the forest bathing.

Thanks for the 5 stars and sharing.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/06/13
Activity Date: 2024/02/26

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Our guide, Justice was awesome!

Reviewed by: Horn Family

Our guide, Justice was awesome! A wealth of knowledge and so enjoyable.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Horn Family,

Justice is slowly getting quite a following with singles, couples and especially families.

Justice on his tour is fun, informative and safety conscious with patience as a spice.

Thanks for taking the time to share your Wailua River paddle and hike to the Sacred/Secret fall.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/06/09
Activity Date: 2024/06/07
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