Lanai Island Guided 4x4 SUV Sightseeing Trekker Tour with Maui to Lanai Ferry
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We had fun exploring an island not usually on a tourists itinerary.
Reviewed by: Vicki, 2023/11/29Clive, our guide/driver was fantastic! So much information about Lanai and Hawaiian culture. Was great to see this island before it gets too developed. The beach was lovely and so not crowded with gorgeous views!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/11/22 |
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Easy way to see Lana'i
Reviewed by: Beth H, 2023/11/28The early morning ferry was a smooth ride to the island. We were met by our guide, Russ, for the half day tour and along with another couple made our way into town to pick up a light breakfast at the local coffee spot. We stopped at Garden of the Gods which is like being on a whole different planet. The views were outstanding! The red dirt road out the GoG is rough and we were glad to have someone who was familiar with the area driving. We went on to see Shipwreck Beach. Again the dirt roads out to the beach were rough and even the Jeep tours from the Four Seasons were going at a snails pace while we manuvered our way around then. We parked in an area just shy of Shipwreck Beach where our guide's family had once had land, where some of the buildings still stand and walked the quiet beach strewn with old lava flows and had a good view of the wreck. Russ showed us how to tell if a coconut washed up on the beach was still good or waterlogged and even opened one up for us...it was a little old but still delicious. The drive through town was short and sweet...there's not a lot of town to see...and he dropped us off to explore the area. We, unfortunately didn't make it up to the Cat Sanctuary but we did hire a shuttle (he called and made the arrangements for pick up, $10/person) and went to Hulopoe Beach for the rest of the day. While at the beach I recommend following the beach to the east and checking out the many tidepools then walk just a short distance to see Sweetheart Rock. The walk back to the harbor is only about 10-15 minutes but get there early to get a good seat on the top deck. The ferry ride back was a little rougher compared to the morning. It was a great day and Lana'i, at least to me, is a must do because of the super chill vibe and aloha compared to any of the other islands.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/11/02 |
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More than Hoped For!
Reviewed by: Jay S., 2023/10/13Our trip to Lana’i was amazing!
It was an early morning to catch the first ferry of the day. Plenty of seating, plenty of room for our bags. We were off to Lana’i.
Greeted at the docks by our guide, Russ. He went above and beyond. We had bottled water and pastries waiting for us.
We hit shipwreck beach, Garden if the gods, and the Cat Sanctuary. Which is what I expected, but we also had great photo spots, local history and stories. Got to see the beautiful Lanai City. Tour even allowed us time to walk the city, have lunch, do a little shopping. Lastly we got dropped off at the beach, which was the icing on the cake. Beautiful, quiet, safe beach. Great snorkeling. Great tide pool to relax in.
I hate leaving a great review because the whole experience was so wonderful, I don’t want to spoil it. But, because of days like this one, I have so much love and respect for this island and its people. This day was my dream come true. I look forward to returning to the island of Lana’i.
Thank you is not enough. Blessings to this island and its people.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/11 |
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Russ was a great tour guide, went above & beyond for us.
Reviewed by: Vicki M., 2023/10/12The ferry ride from Maui to Lanai was great. Our tour guide, Russ, met us as we disembarked from the ferry. He provided a great deal of information as he drove us to the different sights on Lanai. After lunch, he dropped us off at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary. We spent a full two hours at the sanctuary interacting with all of the different felines. As a cat lover, I was in heaven. It's very heart-warming to see people making a difference in the lives of the feline and bird populations of Lanai. Russ, then picked us up and returned us to the ferry for our return trip back to Maui. It was a long day (saw the sunrise & sunset) but worth it.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/28 |
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Peaceful day on Lana‘i Island
Reviewed by: Conny, 2023/09/30Our guide Russ showed us the Island of Lana‘i, gave us an overall impression and was telling interesting stories. There was always time for photos, time for questions and time for personal needs.
The afternoon we spent at the beach which was very peaceful.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/09/28 |
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Amazing Day!
Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/08/14Really fun getting to visit Lanai for the day and have a set tour or you! recommended for sure.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/07/10 |
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Great tour!
Reviewed by: Cetts, 2023/08/04We had a great tour of Lanai by Male- it was an amazing experience. Male was a great guide. So pleasant and knowledgeable. He took us to Shipwreck Beach and Garden of the Gods, then gave us a tour of Lanai City. The SUV was very comfortable and easily navigated the roads to the island’s site. Would highly recommend this tour!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/02 |
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Don't expect much
Reviewed by: Kathy, 2023/07/07The ride to Lanai and back was very choppy. So much so that we were drenched when we sat on the second level outside. We didn't have much time on our 3 hour tour to see much and locations are spread out. We only saw Shipwreck beach, which was underwhelming. We then had lunch in town and it was time to go. If you are prone to motion sickness, skip it. The ferry ride and the 4x4 ride will not sit well with you.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/30 |
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Wonderful Day
Reviewed by: R. Eisenhower, 2023/06/01Tour was very informative and we got to see parts of the island that we would not normally be able to see. Tour guide was very pleasant and funny, plus very knowledgeable about the island and its treasures.All in all it was a very good experience.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/30 |
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Isaac is great!
Reviewed by: Bryant’s , 2023/05/24Our guide, Isaac was very knowledgeable about the island and the culture. We loved the trip. The only downside is the ferry was late so the tour started late. We got paired with another couple who couldn’t/wouldn’t change to a later return ferry time so our tour of the island was very rushed. There should have been a way to ensure both couples had the same ferry time before the trip began so that we would get our money’s worth. Isaac’s knowledge of the history of the island was amazing. I wish we had more time to spend listening to his stories.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/22 |
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Great sightseeing tour!
Reviewed by: Adriana , 2023/01/11Great experience! Steve was extremely knowledgeable and told us all about Lanai’s history. He took his time and made sure we got the best from our tour. We wanted to see the turtles and he found them for us and gave us time to explore. He is the best and I highly recommend him as a tour guide if you want to explore Lanai.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/09 |
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Best Way to See All of Lanai
Reviewed by: Marc, 2023/01/04Our tour guide, Steve, was right on time, friendly, super knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about his island home. We were able to see everything of interest on Lanai (except the resorts, which are not open to sight-seers). If you are on a one-day trip to Lanai, this is the way to go.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
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Excellent Day on Lana'i.
Reviewed by: Jane, 2022/12/24Guide "Jelly" took the two of us on a customized tour giving us lots of history of the island and also information about local activities due to his years on Lana'i. Exceptional value and great fun.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/12/02 |
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Great sights with a helpful, cheerful guide.
Reviewed by: Jackie, 2022/12/11We had a wonderful time touring some popular sites on Lanai (Shipwreck Beach, Garden of Gods, Cat sanctuary). Many of the sites were off unpaved roads, so have a driving guide really saved a lot of work and planning. The tour group with Russ, Ray and Cory was very accommodating, making extra arrangements to make sure no one is left stranded, even when unplanned events arise. The hardest part was figuring out where to pick up the tickets that morning. For us it was a booth across the street from the Pioneer Inn, near a small lighthouse.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/17 |
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Amazing!
Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/11/21Lanai is such a gorgeous island, happy we got this amazing tour.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/11/08 |
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A good way to see all the highlights in a day.
Reviewed by: Shelly Stone, 2022/10/24The initial booking was a challenge. I had tried several times, and three different days to book on the website. With each attempt I received a notice stating there was no availability. I did receive a call from the main office apologizing for the trouble, and I was able to book my preferred day/time. If you find you have the same issue, perhaps calling in might be a good idea, to check.
Our day was a bit of a whirl wind, as our guide, Jacob told us it would be. I didn’t pay for a 24 hour parking pass in Lahaina so, we had to make the first boat back. Jacob got us to the boat on time with no issue. As with all Hawaiian Islands, Lanai is special and has a unique story. We’d never been to this Island before, and visiting it was one of the main reasons I chose Maui as our vacation destination.
I would most definitely recommend taking this day tour. Enjoy the sights by folks who live, work, and can most appreciate this island.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/28 |
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Highly recommend!!
Reviewed by: Mikki & Bradley, 2022/09/29Bruce and Kendra were amazing guides! We loved our Lana’i tour, we are so glad we did it. It was great learning about the history and seeing more of the island than just the city and beach. We’d highly recommend this tour and we have told everyone we have encountered about it!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/09/27 |
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Worth it
Reviewed by: Squareone, 2022/09/25The tour is probably the best way to see Lana’i. Our tour guide was very personable; he provided snacks and water, and even had a packet of pictures of the sites we saw and then some that we could take home with us. He went above and beyond. I was surprised how many people take the ferry to Lana’i for the day but have no plan for what they are going to do once they get there. We gave a few of them a ride to the only town on the island, which cost us a little bit of time. Highly recommend taking the tour vs. renting a keep and doing it yourself, since many of the roads that contain key sites are not paved.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/20 |
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Amazing
Reviewed by: Hamit , 2022/09/03Tour guide Joshua was amazing and would recommend this activity with him.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/09/01 |
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Life On Lana'i
Reviewed by: Karen & Joseph, 2022/08/20We were in capable hands with Joshua, our born-on-Lanai travel guide. His enthusiasm and pride in sharing with us his homeland on this historically fascinating island was infectious as it was a pleasure.
We were picked up promptly at the ferry dock and whisked away upcountry into the hart of the island. The small town of Lanai City was a historical treat as Joshua pointed out many informative funfacts and things only personal knowledge can regale and recount.
We had a terrific time and will likely do it again when we visit. We highly recommend this tour for a close personal look at one of the jewels of the island state.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/28 |
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Review ferry schedules before you book a tour
Reviewed by: Fred, 2022/07/21Our guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. Problem is with the booking agency. We booked a half day tour that turned out to be a on day that the coast guard had required maneuvers that cancelled the mid afternoon ferry from lanai to Maui. Veltra knew this months in advance but didn’t bother to change our schedule. They informed us that we would be back by 5:00 but given no other information we assumed that the ferry ride took that long. They repeated that we had a half day tour. Big problem if you have nothing to do for hours on lanai and/or have reservations on Maui at 6:00.
That’s half of it. If you read Veltra’s description of the tour it sounds like you’ll tour the town, the garden of the gods, the shipwreck beach, and more. No way, as our guide pointed out when we told him what we expected based on Veltras description. It’s a big island and you can’t fit all those places in a half day tour
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/14 |
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Aloha and Mahalo to Joshua , How to visit Lani
Reviewed by: Harold W, 2022/07/05Aloha friends, we just completed our private guided tour of Lani, and we were very fortunate to have Joshua as our guide. This gentleman makes your visit an Amazing learning tour, and lets you know your are safe and welcomed on Lani.
The Island is privately owned and maintained, but is is an great tour experience in order really understand the Ancient Hawaiian culture and Survival skills. It is a beautiful place, and offers many photo opportunities.
Mahalo to Joshua!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/05 |
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Learning about Lana’i
Reviewed by: W Funk, 2022/06/18We were met at the harbor with plenty of aloha from our guide Joshua. He had an intimate knowledge of the island. From its long history to now, Joshua knew it all. He explained how the ecosystem has evolved through the years. We went to a great store and picked up some ono poke and a loaf of guava bread (cake) Joshua recommended. He dropped us off at an awesome snorkeling beach near the harbor. We spent the rest of our day on that beautiful beach snorkeling and enjoying our lunch. You’ve got to buy the guava bread! The ferry trip was easy and it was a perfect time to catch a nap. Well worth our time and hard earned money.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/16 |
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Lanai’I 4x4 SUV Tour
Reviewed by: Chin family, 2022/06/11Our family truly enjoyed this tour of Lanai’i. It was made even better as we had Josh as our tour guide and he did an amazing job as our host on this breathtaking island. He made us feel right at home and was always making sure we were fine and asked us for our input on what we wanted to do / see on the island! He drove us to some very special places and told us wonderful stories about the Hawaiian culture on Lanai’i as well as current information about the island and its current population. He also made a special stop at the cat Sanctuary and our daughters were absolutely thrilled about this! Thank you Josh for making this experience most enjoyable and memorable for our family!
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Grwart tour and tour guide on an island we’ve never been to before, Lanai !!!
Reviewed by: R. Aeschleman , 2022/05/30We boarded the ferry at the Lahaina main dock and took a very smooth 50 minute ride to the Lanai Harbor. We we greeted by our guide Josh. Josh was is an extremely passionate guide who explains current and past customs and cultures on this small but interesting island. He was very amenable to making stops in town to shop and to go to the world famous cat sanctuary for my wife! We had time to take in the beauty of the coastline as well as the mountain ranges. This guided tour is one of the best we’ve taken and Josh made all the difference. Thanks Josh!
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| Activity Date: | 2022/05/27 |
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Great time!
Reviewed by: Krisi, 2022/05/29Joshua was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and fun to be with. He gave us tons of information and history. He answered all of our questions. He made the tour about us and showed us what we wanted to see. We loved it!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/26 |
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Do this!! It’s the best way to get around Maui.
Reviewed by: Tvedt, 2022/04/25Our driver was Josh. We was very knowledgeable about the island. He tailored our trip to what we wanted to do. Going to Lana’i with a guide is the best way to get around and to learn about the island. The tour of Lanai came with the round trip ticket from Maui. Totally recommend this trip!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/22 |
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Fantastic Experience
Reviewed by: Molly D., 2022/04/08Our guide Josh provided a wonderful tour on the island of Lana’i. He was very knowledgeable of the islands history as well as the areas vegetation. Josh was personable and professional. We would definitely recommend this experience with Expeditions.
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| Activity Date: | 2022/04/06 |
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Absolutely amazing!!!
Reviewed by: PattiS, 2022/03/05We loved our Lanai experience. Bruce was so knowledgeable and thorough. He knew so much about the island and history of Hawaii. We learned so much and had a great time. Thank you Bruce for everything. We will never forget our experience. It was a perfect trip.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/02 |
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Lana Trekked Tour
Reviewed by: Pat, 2022/02/21My husband, daughter and myself went on the 3 1/2 hour tour. Bruce was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, not only showing us places on Lanai, but also giving us the history, customs, and pointing out the different trees, plants, and animals. We were also fortunate to see deer and whales. After the tour, we spent a couple of hours in Lanai City, having lunch and visiting the art galleries and stores. The half day tour was perfect, allowing us to go back to Maui on the 2:30 ferry. The only thing we wished we had more time on the island so we could have hiked some of the trails.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/18 |
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