Reviewed by: Kara
This boat ride was fun but long, beware if you get sea sick as it is choppy!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Jessica Johnson
Stunning views up close of sea caves, waterfalls, and the incredible Na Pali coastline. Great for families. The crew is very patient and helpful. We had a great time and so glad we went!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Hannah
Marcus was out pilot- he was excellent. We had our toddlers with us and they didn't flinch on getting them and us comfortable with the little airvan (our first time). Great experience for all!!
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| Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/23 |
Reviewed by: D Rowley
The weather, cloudy and quite windy, made this cruise less than hoped for.
It cause it to be shorter (didn't go all the way to end of Na Pali Coast), not able to enter the cave, not able to stay in regular snorkel location, and overall duration was 1 hour shorter than scheduled.
I realize this is beyond the control of the crew, but was disappointing.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Michael Emerson
If you visit Kauai in April and want to see the Na Pali Coast then make sure you book with Makana. To navigate the choppy waters you will want a good Captain.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Connie
Our trip with Makana Charters was a great time - our guides Cam and Asia were very helpful, knowledgeable and made the trip fun, as well as showing us amazing sights along the Na Pali Coastline. We entered a couple of awesome sea caves, saw turtles and hundreds of fish and sea life snorkeling, learned about the culture and history of the native Kauaian people, and enjoyed great views of the beautiful mountains, waterfalls and beaches all along the coastline. Safety was always front and foremost - we never felt at risk in any way. Would highly recommend Makana Charters - you can't go wrong!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Billy
My 9 year old daughter and I had a wonderful afternoon with Captain Cam and his partner Tony. They conveyed wonderful information about the areas we were seeing, made sure everyone was well taken care of, and kept the afternoon moving along such that there never seemed to be a dull moment. Highlights were snorkling, humpback whales, getting into some of the beautiful caves and just generally becoming familiar with a uniquely beautiful area of the world. Highly recommended!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Rosanna
This was a fun day. We saw a lot of nice sights. I wish we could have had more time at each location, though. We ended up going back to a couple sights on our own the next day. Jonna was friendly and answered our questions. The lunch wasn't very good by the time we got to eat it. (We picked it up to eat later) Maybe it depended on what you ordered. All in all a nice day and some fun sights.
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| Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Waimea Canyon is breathtakingly beautiful. You will not want to miss it while visiting Kauai and this tour was a great guide through the canyon!
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| Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Rick L.
Great experience from checking in to touchdown landing. Pilot was friendly and informative. He made sure passengers on both sides of plane received good views. And they were spectacular views! Flight lasted about 75 minutes. Well worth the price. This tour surpassed my expectations. I highly recommend Air Venture Tours.
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| Packages: | The Big Kahuna Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Laura
Crew were outstanding! They made sure the passengers got the best tour possible!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Cherie
We didn’t get to snorkel and didn’t see any dolphin or whales. Totally not worth the money we paid.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/08 |
Reviewed by: Turtle
I have hiked Kalalau Trail, stayed Ko ke e state park, took a boat tour to Na Pali coast and tried to see the coast line from all the angle. This Air tour is definitely one of the addition to it. By looking at the coast line from sky gives me more history of how the structure was created.
It was great view with a nice perfect weather with a good tour guide/pilot. He was very informative about buildings, natures, movie sites, tourist information, etc.
This air tour was more affordable than a tour with helicopters. It is a really nice addition to a budget traveler who want to see the island from sky, expanding the scope.
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| Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/08 |
Reviewed by: Lee
First, our driver/guide Orlando was simply amazing. He was quite knowledgeable and helpful. Orlando’s sense of humor kept us relaxed and laughing. Orlando picked us up right on time. We mentioned to him we would need frequent restroom stops. Not only was he accommodating but he was very picky about where he stopped being conscious of cleanliness. Speaking of cleanliness, our vehicle was spotless and very comfortable. We loved his guidance and took him to lunch. I cannot recommend this tour more highly. When you book, be sure to ask for Orlando!
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| Packages: | Kauai Private North & East Tour: See Hanalei Bay & Wailua and Opaekaa Falls |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Bobo
Highly recommend this! We had so much fun, the view was breathtaking. My family enjoyed it and by far the best experience ever. Our pilot was amazing and so knowledgeable about everything. He did an awesome job with educating us about the island. If you ever are in Kauai please don’t miss this amazing experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Seating Flight [50 mins] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Sarah Harris
When I knew I was bringing my kids to Kauai, this was the number one experience I wanted to share with them. I had done a similar flight over 25 years ago with my family and had never forgotten it. We booked the flight easily through Veltra (when trying to book all our experiences in one website).
From the moment we got to the offices their staff were friendly and their safety protocol was top notch (which also included Covid safety restrictions as well while we were there). They fit my family of three with another couple and off we went. The views were breathtaking! It was so hard to believe that views you can usually only see in a movie or TV show we’re playing out before your very eyes. I will never forget passing by Jurassic park waterfall with the soundtrack playing in my ears. I love things like that!
The pilot was constantly telling us about different things we were seeing telling us what to expect in the rest of the trip as far as directions. She was also very attentive and offered to fly back a smoother route when unfortunately one of my kids did have side effects from the motion.
I can’t wait to go again and maybe I will try there helicopters on the various different islands. It is an unforgettable experience and so worth the money. I wish we would’ve bought our DVD now!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Kara
My husband simply loved this. The Na Pali coast is a must see when in Kauai, and to be on a cruise full of fun, and intelligent guides was awesome! The sandwich lunches were a nice addition and kept us energized while in the sun!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/08 |
Reviewed by: flor heinz
i really wanted to do this experience but definitely afraid of airplanes in general, Pilot Bruce just helped so much in making it a wonderful experience, feeling us safe and at the same time giving us a awesome tour around Kauai !
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| Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Beautiful boat and amazing experience seeing the Na Pali coast. The private beaches are simply so beautiful to see from a boat view.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Jonathan and Melissa
We loved this very intimate experience. Personalized throughout the tour. The pilot/owner asked us about ourselves and incorporated our stories the entire trip. The views are amazing! Very safe!! Fun!! Interactive!! Worth every penny and Very affordable! Highly recommend!!!
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| Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Turtle
Relatively on-time schedule, and easy to find the meeting spot.
The tour was well organized with a good size of the crews and customers for the price. The boat is steady and clean, very nice to stay for 5 hours.
The captain was very experienced and he made the boat ride so fun by how he explains things, how he operates the boat, and how he interacts with the customers. He is very respectable and friendly.
The crews are also very informative! They shared so many stories of Hawaii myth, how they grew up in Kauai, and how wonderful nature is.
I am very glad that we did a boat tour to see the Napali Coast. I hiked several trails along the coast and took a flight tour as well. All the views have different looks. I loved that I could get to do snorkel with the boat tour, I swam with so many fish and turtles.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Cara Christy
This experience is a really good sightseeing tour. We covered about 1/2 of the island Kauai from the south, the west, and the north side from about 9a-4p.The places we stopped were great and the were plenty of bathroom breaks! I did think there would be more hiking involved because of the description. There is a nature trail at Koke’e State Park that is nice. Our guide was a native Hawaiian with great stories to tell!
The shops in Hanapepe were fun to shop at! We loved the swinging bridge there! And, the stop at the coffee farm was great with amazing coffee to be taste tested and purchased. You could also see the coffee beans being grown on the trees! It was a fun trip!
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| Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/06 |
Reviewed by: NomadeYogini
I had the worst experience on this tour, had to wait about an hour and a half for the driver to do a food pick up and then wasted an extra hour plus just idling at a pic nic site after everyone had finished eating their lunch, while we speeded through all the main sights and barely had time to take photos of the breathtaking Waimea Canyon!!!!! Poor timing would be an understatement. It was my last day on Kauai and wish I had found another tour company to see Waimena Canyon!
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| Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Lydia
Beautiful tour! Love the wave bumping and the waterfall wet! Especially the sunset a d rainbow.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Charisse Palaad
This tour was absolutely wonderful! It was my family’s first visit to Kauai and it was overwhelming seeing all the activities that are available on the island. We settled for this as a way to see a lot of the main sights and it was the PERFECT way to spend the day! We had Kana’e (sp?) as our guide and she was absolutely a joy to spend the day with. She talked stories with us, shared her culture with us and told us all the places to go for our trip! The sights were gorgeous and we recommend this to anyone who is visiting for the first time!!
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| Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/13 |
Reviewed by: John - NJ
The tour was at an easy pace and covered the West side of the island concluding with spectacular views and vantage points of Waimea Canyon. Our driver Rosario was thorough with explanations, local trivia, and very personable to everyone. The pickup and drop offs from the hotels were punctual. The lunch was also good as were the local stops in Hanapepe and Waimea. Each stop including those of Waimea Canyon allowed for plenty of time to use the facilities, investigate the area, and take plenty of photos. The tour bus had plenty of space, and was air conditioned and comfortable. I would recommend this tour for any visitors to the Garden Isle!
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| Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/04 |
Reviewed by: JC, SW Florida
Our tour guide was one of the best parts of the entire trip. She was so informative and had such a deep love and respect for her island and also for the tourists that are visiting here and falling in love with it as well. She provided us with so much useful information and history to help us appreciate this beautiful place and took us to the best stops along the way to see the amazing canyons!
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| Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/29 |
Reviewed by: J C
The experience was excellent. Dan is very knowledgeable and super nice! He was excellent with time and engaged our group the entire trip. He drove carefully. The food was delicious. Glad we did it! Beautiful views.
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| Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Sarah
This was a great tour to get to know the history of Kauai and see beautiful views. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and fun.
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| Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Melissa
Great people and had a wonderful time. Would book again.
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/21 |
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Hi Guys, so glad you enjoyed it and we really appreciate your kind words, I'll share this with Bruce. Many Mahalos, Ellen and Bruce