Maui
I will be forever grateful that a friend talked me out of renting a car and driving the Road to Hana. We are not spring chickens and weren't sure how we would like a helicopter trip to Hana with a road trip back to the cruise port in a 6-passenger luxury van. We knew we didn't want to do a 12-hour bus ride (cruise excursion) but we didn't want to miss Hana.
THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO DO IT!
We thoroughly enjoyed the helicopter flight to Hana and were able to see from the air the majesty of the island which would not have been as apparent from the land. Then we had a delicious lunch on the beach (provided by our tour guide, Surfer Sue) and experienced in all it's surface beauty, the road to Hana. There is no way we could have enjoyed this nearly as much had we driven both directions and certainly not at all had I decided to drive it myself. Sue taught me more about Hawaiian native flora and fauna than I would have learned in weeks on my own.
Because we wanted to make so many photo stops on the way back to port, we returned later than expected. Sue was kind enough to call the folks at Blue Hawaii Helicopters and ask them to send some articles we had purchased that morning and left behind at the shop for convenience sake, to us at the cruise port. No worries!
We could not have enjoyed this excursion any better than we did! Above and beyond treatment at every turn. Highly recommend for all ages.
The Ferry was clean, the staff was well organized and we sat in the shaded air conditioned area upstairs as we didn't need any more direct sunlight. The return time is flexible and we liked touring the top up Lanai as it is more of an alpine experience than we expected for Hawaii. We had lunch at a very nice little diner and the wife bought a painting from a local artist - All in all a good, enjoyable day and an alternative to being on Maui all week long.
The tour guide was great, friendly, informative and overall a nice guy. The tour was too much for what we received. The trek was moderate which was just right for us but the foliage was only fair. Also It was not helpful that this was a dry season, so waterfalls were not at their best. I wish I knew this before hand. At every stop were too many other people, locals and tourist. Lunch was meager, only sandwich and chips and water. Sandwich was pretty decent. If it was not for our great tour guide who was funny and knowledgeable, I would not have been happy. It was overpriced.
Kayaking tour guide was friendly and informative. He gave us simple directions for basic kayaking and we did well. We followed him away from the crowd up the coast to clearer waters. Saw all kinds of fish, he pointed out a turtle, and also gave us information about the islands. Just the right amount of time. We were also given juice. One item to improve upon is cleaner snorkels as our friend found hair on hers. Although we snorkeled near our hotel and saw as many fish and turtles we enjoyed this kayaking experience.
We loved Nick, our tour guide. He was not only knowledgeable, but fun and engaging. He made sure we are safe, and treated us with a great deal of hospitality. Surely, we would not have learned so much and been able to explore the terrains without this tour. It was awesome!!!
We would like to Thank You for taking the time to give us your feedback about your tour and your guide Nick. We will definitely share this with Nick. We are thrilled that you loved every bit of it and hope to see you again in the near future. Mahalo!
so windy and cold up there. the sunrise was beautiful when it got there.Neil was a great guide. a wonderful experience
It was fun and we were only 3 in a group and the instructor did everything to make sure we could stand up.
It was a good sail to Molokini and the crew was super. It was a little crowded there and not as many different fish as i had hoped.
Had a good time, few people on the boat. 2 Good snorkeling spot with lots of fish and turtles
We received free beer on our way back from Lanai Island. The staff actively engaged with each group and were very friendly. However, all the important information was provided only in English, so it can be tough if you have any difficulty understanding English.
ビールはラナイ島の帰りに無料でもらえました。
スタッフは各グループに積極的に話しかけており、とってもフレンドリーでした。ただ、注意事項なども完全に英語のみなので、ちょっとでも英語が聞き取れないと厳しいですね。
The day was awesome. Could not have been better! Our driver and guide were excellent. Would highly recommend this tour
It was a lot of fun and good for beginners, as I and my husband were. Turned out that snorkeling is very easy! "Just be the turtle!"
Pleasant and funny crew.
Thanks a lot!
We did this tour on our honeymoon and it was amazing!! Makes for a long day but you see so much of the island. The tour guide knew so much information! Totally worth the long day!!
It wasn't because of the tour that we couldn't see many whales... I think the tour itself was very smooth and good.
これはツアーのせいでなく・・・クジラをあまり見ることができませんでした。
ツアー自体はとてもスムーズでよかったとおもいます。
My wife and I we had a great time and experience , I think if some one wants to do snorkeling it is better try this one. You will sit down on a nice cool Semi Submarine, and will see under water and have nice fresh air on the board as well. Try it.
Show was really good. Food was amazing.
The Luau seating is out in the open so it was really hot. Open bar though so that is a huge bonus. All drinks included (at least when we went)
Something that everyone should do once! Not something I would suggest if you have done it else where. Very cool but may not be worth the money to some.
Food was good. Snorkeling was fun. One of the few companies that go to this location.
We attended with 11 other people that we were traveling with. All of us had a great time. The staff was so funny, friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this excursion.
Zipline is fun and the staff was very friendly! If I ever come back to Maui, I will come back and do it again for sure!
The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. She is from Maui and told us a lot about the island. Swimming in the fresh water pond was fun! Highly recommend anyone who visits Maui to do this tour
The cruise was wonderful the food and drinks were fantastic.
Krichelle took us out on the hike in Hana rainforest and it was amazing. She knew a lot about the farm and picked us a lot of fruit n avocados. The hike was amazing as I love running they the woods. She took us thru done private hike areas that you won't be able to go thru without a guide. Make sure to bring sunscreen n insect repellent!!
There were 4 falls that we visited n the swim in the falls were amazing. There was also one that we could jump into.
For those that are not as active, there are easier routes that krichelle instructed others to pass thru . All in all amazing experience and I would go it again,
It was great that a Japanese guide happened to join us. My children and wife were down with seasickness.
日本人の ガイドさんも たまたま 乗り合わせてくれてとてもよかったです
子供、と妻は 船酔いで ダウンでした
My wife and I had a great time. The crew was knowledgeable and fun, and they made sure that everyone had a good time. They also had a smaller group of people that they take out, so there really is a more intimate feeling to the trip.
View was magnificent and the summit was beautiful. Tour guide was a little unusual, but all in all a good time. Thanks
My husband and I were on our honeymoon and we had a great time doing the Road to Hana and helicopter tour combo! Although the helicopter tour was shorter than we expected about 30 minutes, we saw many beautiful views and waterfalls! Our pilot was great and informative! We landed at the Hana airport and took the road "leaving" Hana for our tour so we did things a little backwards. Our driver, I believe his name was Kelly or Kerry, was awesome! A Hawaiian native and had tons of knowledge of the area and was very pleasant, friendly, accommodating, and informative. The drive back was long, but with stops a long the way it made it go fast! We stopped at several places on the Road to Hana including waterfalls, volcanic beaches, and shoppes. We were very glad we did this tour and would highly recommend if you rather have someone else drive the Road to Hana (it is a very narrow and twisty road!) It was nice that both my husband and I could enjoy the views and not have to worry about concentrating on driving.
The drive was beautiful. Our driver was very knowledgable and made sure we were able to stop and take pics along the way. He took care of our every need. Lunch was amazing! Our flight back to the heliport was great. Unfortunately, it was a little cloudy and we didn't get to see as much as I would have liked. Also, our video only recorded 2 minutes of our flight. That was a bummer. I would definitely recommend this trip.
It was a trip to remember and cherish. Amazing guide, perfect timing, perfect amount of information shared, nice breakfast.
My husband and I booked this dinner cruise as a way to celebrate our anniversary while in Hawaii. The food was delicious and we were lucky enough to have a beautiful sunset the night we went. I would recommend this to other couples. There were great views of the island while relaxing on the water.