Lanai Jeep Rental with Round-Trip Ferry Ride from Maui [Closed]
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4.32
Lanai trip
Reviewed by: John Costello, 2015/01/03We expected lush vegetation, waterfalls, and pools. We got desert and a jeep with no air-conditioning, and one beach. We expected to be taken to the car rental, but were lied to by a shuttle service and conned into paying $20.00 to get there, from the dock, since there was no one to pick us up. There was nothing lush about this island, and only the beach was worth seeing and experiencing. The cost was close to $300 for the experience, and as far as we are concerned a complete waste. We would never do it again and would never recommend it. It was a compete waste of time and money, and I feel we were completely deceived for the very purpose of getting money out of our pockets into yours. I guess you got what you wanted. And I learned my lesson.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/08 |
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Lots of fun
Reviewed by: Chris, 2014/12/30We had a great time driving around Lanai in a Jeep Wrangler with the top down. The roads that were open and on the 'allowed' list were a lot of fun and filled up the time we had open to us. The only problem with this activity is that it is a loooong day. We had to wake up at 4:30am to drive to the ferry, take the ferry, take the shuttle, enjoy the day, then shuttle/ferry/drive back to our hotel around 6:00pm.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
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Worth every penny! Best & Dirtiest Time ever!
Reviewed by: AmyB, 2014/10/14Lots of bad reviews about this activity can only mean they were written by people having much too high of expectations of what Lanai is about. Lanai City is probably one of the smallest in America, on a remote island with only 3 main rds - all others being only tracks in the sand/dirt/mud. THERE IS ONLY 1 RENTAL CO & 1 GAS STN, and of course they are expensive (imagine the costs of repairs after tourists wreak havoc on those 4x4s). However, we met the rental owner & he was so down to Earth w/ a lot of Aloha!! Told us not to worry about scratches, just bring her back in 1 piece. We got a soft top & took the top down (have them do it for you if you're unfamiliar). Our jeep was dirty & beat up (inside & out), but I expected that, & you see why after being on those trails! We minded our P's & Q's w/ the locals & the mud, & we did not have to pay extra for cleaning/traffic tickets/towing. We got DIRTY, TAN & WINDBLOWN, but the landscapes & wildlife were amazing... we experienced RAW HAWAII at its best! WORTH EVERY PENNY!!
So, if you come, have respect & Aloha for this place & its people. Keep your expectations realistic. Get the hard top if you don't want to get as dirty or as sun worn... soft top if you want the real experience! Helps to have a driver with 4x4 experience (maybe some mechanical too). **A 6:45a departure / 4:30 return gives you appx 9a-3p in a jeep. If you need more time, request the last ferry. But, be on time for the shuttle, or you'll be paying to stay at the Four Seasons & for morning ferry tickets! Again, it's just about having respect for where you are!
Most dirty fun we've ever had! You are paying for the experience, NOT LUXURY, and it's worth every single penny!! Aloha Lanai... be back soon!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/10 |
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Great experience
Reviewed by: corrie wijbenga , 2014/09/29We booked this one because my husband wanted the offroad experience. And it was great! We started early in the morning by going to the Lahaina harbour, from there the ferry took us in about 45 minutes to Lanaï where we were brought to Dollar and get a beat up Jeep and a roadmap with roads we could drive on and roads we weren't allowed to drive on( which we did anyway). We went to Shipwreck beach, Garden of the gods, Polihua beach,Hulopoe bay,Keomoku village and Lanaï city. We drove around Lanaï almost the whole day and snorkeled a bit in a tidepool at Hulopoe bay.
Because we took the last ferry back to Mauï , we were exhausted at the end of the day. But it was worth it.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/12 |
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maui to Lanai
Reviewed by: shareen, 2014/09/25we had a wonderful time. this was an awesome trip!
the beaches were beautiful. off roading was fun.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/22 |
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Aweful
Reviewed by: id4das, 2014/05/28This is the worst waste of time and money. Most roads are closed no beaches to snorkel or swim at. Speed limit twenty miles per hour and they do ticket you. Jeeps in poor shape.
Only really want people to come over to the four season resorts.again do not waste time or money
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/24 |
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HORRIBLE - would not let me post under 1 or 2 stars
Reviewed by: amy, 2014/04/27My husband and I were on our honeymoon, and out first trip together to Hawaii. We took the ferry from Maui to Lanai, but when we got there we were not directed what to do. After wandering around for a while someone finally directed us to where we needed to go. After waiting in line to get a shuttle to where our jeep rental was, they were out of spaces on the shuttle. We ended up having to wait for one of the workers to take us to the jeep rental. Once we finally got our jeep, they provided us with a map with places we were allowed to go (most of which were closed without reason) there were only two places we were allowed to go. We went down to Shipwreck Beach to snorkel, but the water was so murky we could not see anything. We went down to the other beach we were allowed to go to, but shortly after we left. We wanted to turn in our jeep and go back to the main harbor to snorkel, and we were told the shuttle would run every half hour, but when we got back to the rental place to turn n the jeep, they advised that that wasn't the case, and we would have to wait for the shuttle that took the group back to the ferry right before it left. We ended up sitting in the car until it was time to return. The shuttle was fifteen minutes late picking us up.This was the worst day in Hawaii that we had, and I would not recommend this activity to anyone.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/09 |
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Great fun!
Reviewed by: Connie, 2014/04/02A great way to see the island of Lanai. Definitely could have used more time, so plan on taking the first ferry over from Maui and the last ferry back. Loved being able to use the roads less traveled and see the sights normally out of reach. The only reason I didn't give it Five Stars is that about half the roads were off limits. Would have liked to see more roads accessible. That being said, still worth it!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/20 |
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We loved Lanai!!!!
Reviewed by: Chere, 2013/12/28Jeep rental was easy and Lanai was beautiful. Had a little trouble with the map, but overall, Lanai was our second favorite island we visited on our trip. We saw deer and other amazing things.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/13 |
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Trip to Lanai
Reviewed by: Dave Hall, 2013/12/12Fourth time to Islands. First time to Lanai. Very nice day trip
To the Island. Jeep gives you access to hard to get places. Very enjoyable day.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/21 |
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LANAI JEEP TREK
Reviewed by: JOHN NICKELSON, 2013/10/27NICE TRIP, I WAS DISAPPOINTED WITH SHIPWRECK BEACH. THE PLACE WAS INTERESTING BUT NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE JEEP. THE OTHER BEACH ( STARTS WITH P ) WAS OUTSTANDING. THIS IS A TRUE JEEP TRAIL AND 4X4 WAS NEEDED TO GET OUT. THE PLACE WAS VERY PRETTY.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/24 |
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Jeep Rental
Reviewed by: Jessica, 2013/08/31Check in procedure was quick and easy. Gas prices were a bit high, but we didn't need a full tank. Off roading wasn't the highlight of the trip, but it was okay.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/26 |
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Lanai Adventure
Reviewed by: Texas Dave, 2013/08/10My partner and I made the all day trip to the island of Lanai, with a day rental of a Jeep. I really had no idea what to expect. We had a great ride over at sunrise, then took a bus into Lanai City to pick up our Jeep. We then had breakfast at the Sunrise Café...spam and eggs! Then we drove all over the island. You need to see the old Liberty ship on the north side, and the Garden of the Gods stone monument. The Jeep was a hoot, and 4wd was definitely needed...Otherthan that, we visited both 4 Seasons Hotels, and drove to every corner of the island. We returned at sunset....Nice trip, but not a lot to see on Lanai, but it least we can now say we have been there!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/18 |
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Jeeping Lanai
Reviewed by: Geri Jones, 2013/06/29We traveled to Lanai via the ferry to explore the island with a rental Jeep. The ferry crew was friendly, and on time. We had a good trip over, and when we forgot something in the Jeep we had rented the ferry company let us change our return time so we could retrieve our belongings.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/03 |
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