Reviewed by: Jana Killion
My daughter and I had a great time on this excursion. The individuals working the boat were very helpful. My daughter participated in the snorkeling and came face to face with two sea turtles! We actually made two stops for snorkeling. The breakfast consisted of fruit and muffins and lunch was hamburgers, and hotdogs. My daughter the diva had me take several pictures to post to her friends. The scenery was beautiful but best of all were the whales. We unexpectedly came upon three male whales following a female and her calf. The captains commentary was exceptional and the whales came up out of the water right next to our boat and then dove under it!! It was truly a sight to see. We had a wonderful time, the crew was exceptional and I would recommend this excursion to everyone.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Jenny
This by far was the number one excursion that we chose to do on our honeymoon. My husband and I absolutely loved everything about this. Despite having to walk 10 minutes in the hot sun to the docking area, everything was perfectly planned. The sailboat was clean and spacious, the appetizers were delicious and the drinks were great. The crew was very friendly and accommodating and the captain was very nice as well. The sunset was gorgeous and very romantic. We loved this and we're sure you will too! Highly recommend this sail!
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| Packages: | Standard [2015] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Jenny
Our tour guide/bus driver Rory was one of the best tour guides we had during our trip to Hawaii. He made our trip to Hana worthwhile and made us feel comfortable. Not only was he funny and made our trip interesting with his sense of humor but he was very knowledgeable with the history of Hawaii and everything we saw on the Road to Hana. The Road to Hana was a crazy ride but Rory did a great job with the turns and making us feel safe. He made it worth dishing out the money to go on a tour rather than driving it ourselves. We stopped by a couple of places that were not on the schedule, simply because we asked about them and wanted to stop by. We stopped by Hana Farms which was a small stand by Hana that sold the best banana bread. We also stopped by a general store in Hana with cool knick knacks and some snacks. Although it was not on our schedule, he was more than willing to stop and let us look around and buy some stuff. He always cracked jokes and talked about his family. It made us feel like he wasn't just doing his job but that he was enjoying his job and getting to know his guests at the same time. Our Road to Hana wouldn't have been so great if it wasn't for our tour guide from Polynesian Adventure Tours. We recommend this company and this tour guide for any future visitors to Maui who want to go on this tour. You'll have a blast!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/06 |
Reviewed by: The Wedemire Women
Beautiful beachfront property to have a luau. Entertainers were amazing, put on a great show and the food was fantastic. Wonderful evening watching talented people.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Samantha
Everything about this experience was great. The crew was super friendly and funny, and the snorkel was very interesting and simple to do. Absolutely amazing.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel to Coral Gardens |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Jimmer Cassiol
The main reason for the helicopter tour was to fly over the crater at Haleakala. Unfortunately the clouds prevented us from doing that. The staff was unable to confirm that we would not be flying over the crater until we were actually in the air. Then on top of the bad address provided for the heliport and the lack of specific detailed information on getting to the helicopter location made for a very stressful and frustrating morning. Once landing and getting on the van to drive back from Hana things were much better. The tour guide in the van was very informative. I would only take this trip again if there were a discount included if weather conditions made it impossible to get to the crater.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Jimmer Cassiol
The staff were wonderful and the SNUBA adventure was very exciting. This is a great introduction to what scuba diving might be like and the location at Monokini is a great spot to SNUBA! I will be back!
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| Packages: | SNUBA Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Titan
It was really nice to have someone else drive so early in the morning, plus having coffee and a lite breakfast. The sunrise itself was nice, the clouds slowly poured into the crater, slightly reminding you of a waterfall. Bring a camera that takes good night/dark pictures!
The site itself was cold and somewhat crowded, but thankfully we got there early enough to get a decent place. The driver/tour guide (Stephen) was great, very knowledgeable and had a perfect mix of professionalism and humor, without being stupid or annoying. Breakfast at Casanova's was very good.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/26 |
Reviewed by: kasing shum
We started around ten in the morning. It was a sunny day, you can feel the heat with the sun, make sure u have sun block on. Ranch owner greet us at the parking lot, walk us through the procedure. I highly recommend you to listen closely. He will teach you all the basic skill. Those horses are very gentle, so don't be afraid. They are clam as a cucumber. You don't have to Do anything most of the time. They are Well trained. You Just have to watch them about feeding on the side grass. They are very sneaky on grabbing a bite on the side. You Just have to Let them know you are watching and signal them before they grab the grass.We went across a stream and up the hill towards the valley. Owner provided a nice picnic. You Just have to be ready for some unexpected situation so you can communicate with the horse quickly. This is great activity and you get to see the whole west side.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! 2-Hour Group Plantation Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Denise
Ashley are tour guide was great and very knowledgable on the hike. My niece like that she was able to jump off the cliff into a pool of water. Just absolutely beautiful waterfalls!
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| Packages: | Morning Tour - Meet in Central Maui |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/07 |
Reviewed by: Bob,Rosie, Edwin,Kay
Gus was our driver and we are glad. There were 4 of us and we all appreciate the safe driving because this road can be treacherous.
It was a long day and Gus kept us entertained all day with knowledge about every part of the trip. We went places where we would not have imagined there would bevsomething to see and Viola, more Paradise. We saw sea turtles sleeping on the beach, many waterfalls, an upclose tour of an area where the portuguese workers had built a giant cross in tribute to the beautiful island.
We are so glad we booked this intimate trip instead of a big bus full of people.
Thank you Gus.
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| Packages: | All The Way Around - From West Maui (11 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/09 |
Reviewed by: ともし
I signed up for a plan that included transportation. When I arrived at the boarding location, there were about 30 to 40 participants, most of whom were from Europe and America, with only three Asians, including myself. However, you can rest assured that a very kind Japanese female guide will take care of you in detail.
Even in Hawaii, the water temperature is low. I wore a rash guard, so I didn't rent one, but it might be a good idea to rent a wetsuit if needed (costs $10). There was a shower with warm water on the boat, so I took a shower every time I got out of the sea.
As for Molokini Island, to be honest, I didn't see many colorful fish. However, the sunlight filtering through the water made the seabed incredibly beautiful, and I was captivated by it. For lunch, we had hamburgers where we could add as many vegetables as we liked. The basic rule was one per person, but if there were leftovers, we could have seconds. I was one of the first to go, but by the time I was offered "Would you like another one?" after the meal, there were hardly any vegetables left. I recommend going early. But I was able to enjoy a hamburger with two beef patties, savoring the taste of the meat.
At the snorkeling spot we headed to after lunch, I was able to see many sea turtles. While searching for sea turtles on the seabed, they would suddenly appear next to me, and I would hurriedly swim away. I think it's quite difficult to see sea turtles while swimming on Oahu, but here I was able to see many.
For those who want to snorkel at Molokini Island, see sea turtles, or are anxious about their English skills, I highly recommend this tour!! (Of course, since it's nature, there's no guarantee you'll see sea turtles...) Above all, the way the Japanese female guide interacted with us was not the typical condescending attitude often seen from Japanese living abroad; it was very pleasant, allowing me to truly enjoy the experience. (Personally, I’m not fond of that typical attitude.)
If I visit Maui again, I would like to use this service.
送迎付きプランで申し込みました。
乗船場所に着くと3~40人程参加者がいましたが、そのほとんどは欧米の方でアジア人というか日本人は私を含めて3人だけでした。
ですが、ご安心ください。とても親切な日本人女性のガイドさんが細々と面倒を見てくださいます。
ハワイと言え水温が低いです。ラッシュガードを着ていたので借りませんでしたが、場合によってはウエットスーツのレンタルを利用すると良いでしょう。(要10ドル)
船に温水の出るシャワーがあったので、海からあがる度に浴びていました。
モロキニ島ですが、正直あまり色鮮やかな魚を見ることはできませんでした。
しかし日の光がさしこむ海底がとても美しく、魅入ってしまいました。
お昼は自分で好きなだけ野菜を挟めるハンバーガーでした。基本1人1つですが、余ればおかわりOKでした。私は1番最初に取りに行ったのですが、食後「もう1ついかが?」と言われた時には野菜はほとんどありませんでした。早めがおススメですよ。
でもビーフパテを2枚も挟んでもらって肉の味を楽しめるハンバーガーを楽しむことが出来ました。
食後向かったシュノ―ケリングスポットでは海ガメをたくさん見ることが出来ました。
海ガメを探して海底を探していると、いつの間にか隣にいたりして慌てて泳いで離れたものです。
オアフ島で泳いでいる海ガメを見ることはなかなか難しいかと思いますが、こちらではたくさん見ることが出来ました。
モロキニ島でシュノ―ケリングしたい方、海ガメを見たい方、英語が不安な方。
このツアーとってもおススメですよ!!
(もちろん自然相手なので絶対に海ガメが見れるわけではありませんが…)
なにより日本人女性ガイドさんの接し方が海外に住む日本人にありがちな上から目線で距離感を保たないくだけた態度ではなく、とても心地よいもので心から楽しむことができました。
(個人的にはあのありがちな態度は苦手です)
またマウイ島を訪れることがあれば利用したいと思っています。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/21 |
Reviewed by: kasing shum
The location is little bit remote but not hard to find. the farm is quite big. Learned alot about dragon fruit and pineapple. Zip line was so great and the aqua ball was awesome. Zip line is quite fast with great view to the ocean. i feel very safe with their procedure and equipment. It wasnt as high as i would like but for most first time zip liner ,this is a great beginning trial. Aqua ball is fun. If you want speed,you must stay completely relax when u going down hill. The ball will gain lots of speed. We also tried the juicy sugar cane. It tasted so sweet and refresh. Jessica and Matt were so so friendly. They know Just about everything about the farm. Overall ,we had great time with their friendly staff.
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| Packages: | Aquaball and Zipline Riding Combo 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/28 |
Reviewed by: kasing shum
Kayaking is fun. We were able to pedal along the shore line and check out different view of the island. We were also able to spot a few turtle along the way and snorkel with them. Highly recommend to everyone.
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| Packages: | 4-Hour Makena & Wailea Explorer Eco-Adventure - Most Popular! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/26 |
Reviewed by: kasing shum
This is a awesome trip with awesome friendly staff. The reef was great and We were able to see those playful dolphin. What an awesome day.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/25 |
Reviewed by: Kitay
Ernie our tour guide, added so much enjoyment to an already terrific tour!!
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| Packages: | Arizona, Missouri & Honolulu City via Island Air (from Kahului) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Satoru Minegishi
I'm really glad I participated in this cruise! The sea was incredibly beautiful and safe, and the Japanese instructor was fun and lively! With breakfast, a hamburger lunch, and cocktail time, it was a great tour that felt like a good deal the more I participated, especially with my stomach in perfect condition!
本当に参加して良かったクルーズでした! 海は凄く綺麗で安全、日本人のインストラクターの方はノリも良く楽しい! 朝ご飯、ハンバーガーのランチ、そしてカクテルタイム、かなり胃腸が万全な状態で参加すればするほどお得なツアーでしたw
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/10 |
Reviewed by: 09ayk14
We came to Maui for our honeymoon.
Our destination was Haleakalā.
Our guide was Rick.
He conveyed a very warm personality.
He explained the starry sky in a very detailed manner, and with his gentlemanly demeanor, I was really drawn to Rick's character and stories!
The sunset was breathtaking, with the sun sinking into a sea of clouds, like a carpet of clouds.
It was simply beautiful.
The starry sky was surprisingly cold for Hawaii, but it was so stunning that I didn't want to blink, and I was deeply moved.
We even saw shooting stars!
We captured spirits in our camera, which really excited us!!
I am filled with gratitude for being able to participate in such a wonderful tour.
If I have the chance to come again, I would definitely love to join again!
新婚旅行でマウイに来ました。
目的はハレアカラ。
ガイドはrickさん。
とても温かい人柄が伝わりました。
星空の説明も色々とても丁寧、レディーファーストで、rickさんの人柄、お話にとても惹かれました!
サンセットは雲海、雲の絨毯に沈んでいく太陽。
キレイの一言。
星空はハワイとは思えないほど寒かったですが瞬きがもったいないほど綺麗で感動しました。
流れ星も見れました!
精霊も私たちのカメラに写って、テンション上がりました!!
本当に素敵なツアーに参加出来て感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。
次に来る機会があればまた是非参加したいです!
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| Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Justin Daniels
My wife and I had never gone snorkeling before, and during our honeymoon, we had planned many activities, but this was the one we weren't sure how it would turn out. We decided to do the snuba diving, and our instructor was amazing. He was laid back and helped encourage us when we were first nervous in the water. After a few minutes, everything got easier, and before we knew it, it was time to come up. We were also able to snorkel at Turtle Town, and got to swim by a sea turtle, and that was a super unique experience. Of all the things we did in Hawaii, this is the one thing that I would be sure to do again when we come back.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/24 |
Reviewed by: やせ男A
The sunset and starry sky were incredibly beautiful, and I was deeply moved. Also, the guide's personality was very nice, and they helped everyone get along, making the tour enjoyable the whole time. I highly recommend it.
サンセットも星空もすごくきれいで 大感動でした。それとガイドさんの人柄がとても良く,参加した人達を仲良くさせてくれて、ツアー中ずっと楽しかったです。オススメです。
We are working hard to ensure that everyone in the tour becomes truly friendly and has a great time returning home! Please join us again!
ツアー同士の皆様が本当に仲良くなられ、楽しくお帰りになられるのを目指して頑張っております!また是非参加してくださいね。
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| Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Kathy Donahue
It was a beautiful day in May 2015. From the start the crew were very helpful, their #1 concern was always their passengers safety. We saw spinner dolphins and bottlenose dolphins on 3 occasions 2 time on the way to Lanai and once going back. They took us to sweetheart cove (I think that was the name) and it was beautiful. The 2nd snorkeling spot was by a broken down pier and we saw a diver holding a octopus - amazing. We also saw plenty of colorful fish and sea turtles. The crew never stopped - the started making lunch as soon as we got on board from the first snorkel and were helping everyone on and off the boat. Very friendly. We would definitely go back. I would recommend this to anyone coming to Maui!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Gloria of SFO,CA
What an awesome experience!!! Was the best because my fear of water had lessened. When me and my friends were talking about this cruise I was speculating because of my fear. But for the sake of friendship we did it. No turning back. Booking was easy. We booked Thursday and luckily there were available slots the next day which was our last day of fun moments in Maui.
At the Lahaina harbor, we were met by a nice and jolly gentleman who helped us at the entrance. Before we got into the ferry, Lily the captain welcomed us and gave us some information and instructions. As soon as we entered the ferry, breakfast was ready. No worries of getting hungry. Then Lily gave us more instructions and reassured everyone that they will help and guide us all the way. The words of assurance from Lily, Robin and Cody made me even more comfortable.
Finally we reached our first stop at Lanai. Everyone was already jumping into the water while me and my friends were just standing at the stairs because this was our first time. And the water was kind of rough and my fear was kicking me. Then came Robin who helped and guided us with the board. Robin did a good job teaching and guiding people in the water. The same thing with Cody. The first time I dipped my head into the water, all I was saying was WOW!!! Underwater is really amazing. I was so full of joy because finally I got to see live corals and fish swimming in their own world. I was so proud of myself. At that time, I told myself I need to get over this fear and need to learn how to swim so I will be able to explore and enjoy the habitat of fish.
This is an experience that will remain in me forever. I surely will do it again and hopefully I will be a good swimmer by then. It's worth doing it.
Thank you Lily, Robin, and Cody for doing a good job. You are all wonderful people.
M A H A L O!!!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/08 |
Reviewed by: Justin Daniels
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and that made an already great experience even better. The view at sunrise is incomparable, and being able to see some of the unique plant life was an nice addition. The breakfast following the tour was quality, a real unexpected bonus, as it was great food at a quality peaceful and scenic spot. I would recommend this tour to friends.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Rob
We went at the end of the season and had a great time! This was our second snorkelling trip with these guys sop can recommend very much. The first snorkelling spot was right out at Lanai and saw many many interesting fishes :)
On way back to Lahaina the eagle-eyed captain spotted a couple dolphins and slowed down for them to swim next to us. First time seeing a dolphin and it was great!
Second spot was back up the shore from Lahaina at an old collapsed pier overgrown with coral. There was even a couple turtles swimming about, and again my first time seeing those!
All in all we had a great morning snorkelling and the BBQ was simple but delicious! Would go again should be ever make a third trip to Lahaina!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/11 |
Reviewed by: 沖田十三
I was moved when I climbed Haleakalā during a sunrise tour two years ago, but I can honestly say that this sunset tour provided a completely different and wonderful experience. I won't write too much since there will be others participating in the future, but I am truly grateful for the hospitality-filled setting provided by Yamapi. I would love to participate again.
一昨年別のツアーでサンライズでハレアカラに登った時も感動しましたが、今回のサンセットツアーでまったく違った素晴らしい体験をしたというのが偽らざる気持ちです。
今後参加されるかたもいらっしゃるので多くを書きませんが、やまぴーさんのホスピタリティあふれるセッティングにただただ感謝です。
また参加したいです。
Thank you so much for participating in the tour multiple times! The colors of the sunset and the starry sky each day are moments that can only be experienced on that day, so we look forward to seeing you for your third visit!
何回もツアーにご参加して頂き、本当に感謝です!毎日の夕日の色、星空は、その日でしか見れない瞬間なので、是非3回目お待ちしております!
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| Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Melissa and Mark
Everyone should be chauffeured along the road to Hana. You don't have to worry about the traffic, the tight curves, or the driver. Our driver Wayne (Pono) was extremely knowledgeable about the road and the history. It seemed we were being driven by a friend. He was friendly with all the locals when we stopped. After our stop at Hana Tropicals I will never be without flowers at home. It was well worth the cost.
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| Packages: | Hana Tour with Picnic Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Thomas
The Mahi Mahi was a bit dry. Otherwise a good cruise.
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| Packages: | Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/12 |
Reviewed by: ccummins11
The guides for both the road to hana and the helicopter were wonderful. They really made the trip a million times better.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/11 |
Reviewed by: ccummins11
Such a good group of guys that run these adventures. They are CONSTANTLY cracking jokes and truly enjoy their job. The ziplines are so much fun - I truly think anyone would enjoy this activity!
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| Packages: | 4-Line Zip 'n Dip Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Honeymooners
I was so afraid that I tried to back out, but the instructor was so sweet and gentle. She talked me into it and led my horse part of the way. She made sure that I was completely comfortable before she let me go on my own. We had a fantastic time! I would definitely recommend and I would definitely come back.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/04 |
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Thank you very much for participating in the star tour on your honeymoon! We are also happy to have created a tour that left a lasting impression on both of you. We look forward to seeing you again next time.
新婚旅行で星ツアーに参加して頂き、本当に有難うございます!お2人の心に残ったツアーが出来て、こちらも嬉しく思います。次の再会を楽しみにしています。