Reviewed by: Peter and Donna
It was a great evening! The atmosphere was very welcoming. View was perfect, heaps of food and the entertainment was five star! Well worth it.
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/08 |
Reviewed by: J Hoeft
Very traditional luau covering history of islands. Was wanting more of the fire dancing and more excitement. Food was not great, both got sick later (only had one drink). The waiters and staff were very friendly. Beautiful evening by the Lahaina harbor.
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/24 |
Reviewed by: ひろ坊
The sunrise tour on Maui was currently only available in English, and my family and I were a bit anxious about participating, but there were no problems at all. The view from the visitor center (3000m) just below the summit of Haleakalā was breathtaking, and the sunrise following the starry sky was refreshing and truly a heart-cleansing experience. My family was completely satisfied, and the view from the summit at 3055m was also fantastic after we moved by bus before descending.
In addition to preparing for the cold, I recommend bringing an LED light. The breakfast at the golf course in Kahului after descending was also good.
マウイ島でのサンライズツアーは現在英語ツアーしか無く、家族共々不安を持っての参加でしたが、まったく問題ありませんでした。ハレアカラ山頂、ちょっと下にあるビジターセンター(3000m)からの眺めでしたが、満天の星空に続いてのサンライズは清々しささえ感じた、心洗われる素晴らしいサンライズでした。家族一同大満足、下山前にバスで移動し、3055m山頂からの眺めも素晴らしかったです。
寒さ対策に加え、LEDライトを持参されることをお勧めします。
下山後のカフルイのゴルフ場での朝食もgoodでした。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/16 |
Reviewed by: ひでこ
I decided to book online the day before and received a confirmation by evening. I took my 10-month-old son with me, and the boat was large enough, so there were no issues. However, the chairs on the second deck are fixed and a bit cramped. We were able to see whales multiple times, which was satisfying. The early morning tour is reasonably priced and refreshing, so I highly recommend it. The English guide only mentioned which direction we were facing, so I think it’s not a problem.
前日お昼に思い立ち現地でネット経由で申し込み、夕方には確約のお返事がきました。10が月の息子を連れて行きましたが船が大きく問題ありません。ただ二階のデッキは椅子が固定で狭いです。鯨も何回も見れ、満足です。早朝ツアーが、値段お手頃清々しくオススメです。英語のガイドでも、何時の方向に今いるよくらいにしか言ってなかったので問題ないかと思います。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer
I'm so happy i did the early morning whale watching. The whales came right up to our boat and we saw so many. Best tour I've done!
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| Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Stephane
It was a really amazing tour. What a great expérience we had. We will recommand this for sure.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Longhornhammy
I was not looking forward to a 2:50am pickup at the hotel, but the transportation was very comfortable and Rory, our tour guide, was exceptional. He talked most of the way over to Haleakala about Hawaiian culture & traditions so it was informative. When we got to the observation area, Rory took us to 'the best spot' for viewing which also blocked off the wind that was blowing. It is strange at first because the darkness hides the landscape. But the stars were as beautiful as I've ever seen them. Then the horizon began to glow and things moved pretty quickly until full sunrise. We then moved to the 10000 ft observation area and the view was breath taking. Tour finished with a nice breakfast at Café O'lei and we were dropped back off at our hotel in Lahaina. This is a spectacular event and really different from other Maui activities. Pack some warm clothes!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Sissy
Suddenly, it started to rain, and I think the temperature at the summit of Haleakalā was close to 0 degrees. I felt that Iao Valley was a place with some kind of power. The people of Maui referred to it as "blessing rain." It felt like my unnecessary energy was being washed away. The hotel pickup was around 6:30, but the actual departure from the meeting spot was around 8:30, so it seems like the hotel pickup could be a bit later.
急に雨が降り出し、ハレアカラの頂上は0度に近かったと思います。イアオ渓谷はなにかパワーのある場所のような気がしました。マウイの人からは「祝福の雨」と言われました。自分の不必要なエネルギーが流されたような気がします。朝のホテルピックアップは6:30くらいですが実際の集合スポットからの出発は8:30頃で、ホテルピックアップはもっと後でもいいような気がします。
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| Posted on: | 2016/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/14 |
Reviewed by: JUN♂
I really wanted to participate in whale watching, but since it wasn't during the peak season of February to March, I decided to enjoy the waters of Maui with this tour instead.
Since it was my first time in Maui, I chose the 9 AM tour that included a pickup service. A minivan taxi picked us up at our hotel and then picked up a family of foreigners at a nearby hotel before arriving at the meeting point by the Banyan Tree on the ocean side. We showed our voucher to the staff, and since we needed a Japanese audio guide, we received headphones in a bag and waited under the tent for a while.
Gradually, more people gathered, and we began boarding the boat heading to the submarine offshore. This is when we took photos. After about 10 minutes, we met up with the submarine and descended the ladder backward into the vessel. There were about 15 of us in total, including small children, and we were the only Japanese people. The staff seemed to be considerate, as they seated us at the very back (stern) away from the foreigners, allowing us to relax.
Underwater, there was no rocking, and since it was morning, it felt slightly dim, but the tour progressed smoothly. Along the way, we encountered a sunken ship, which made me laugh unexpectedly due to something I saw. I thought, "In a place like this..." (chuckle).
Before I knew it, the tour was over, and we surfaced. We exchanged places with the next group of people and watched the submarine descend as we headed back to the dock. Here, we were handed the photos taken before boarding (with a backing of the Atlantis) and those who wanted to buy them could pay $20.
As we were getting off, I realized that the staff member who had been next to us during the tour spoke Japanese, so they had indeed been considerate. I gave that staff member a tip as a thank you.
Overall, I made some great memories, but since I feel satisfied after experiencing it once, I rated it four stars. I hope this is helpful!
本当はホエールウォッチングに参加したかったのですが、本格的な見頃である2月~3月では無かったので、このツアーで取り敢えずマウイの海を堪能しました。
今回マウイは初めてだったので、送迎サービスがある9時開始を選びました。
ミニバンタクシーが私達をホテルでピック後、すぐ隣のホテルで外人さんファミリーをピックアップしてバニヤン・ツリー海側の集合場所へ到着。
受付の人にVoucherを見せ、私達は日本語の音声ガイドが必要だったので袋に入ったヘッドフォンを受け取りテント下で暫く待機。
次第に人が集まってきて、沖合の潜水艦に向かう船に乗船開始。その時に写真撮影を行います。
10分ぐらいで潜水艦と合流しタラップを後ろ向きで降りて艦内へ。
小さな子供さん達を含めて総勢15名程で日本人は私達だけでした。スタッフが気を遣ってくれたのか、外人さん達とは離れた一番奥(船尾)に座らされノンビリと出来ました。
海中は揺れも無く、朝という事で若干薄暗い感じでしたが順調にツアーが進んで行きました。
途中、沈没船が現れるのですが、とある物で思わず笑ってしまいました。
こんな所に・・・(苦笑
そうこうしている間にツアー終了となり海面へ浮上。
次のツアーの人達と交代して、潜行していく潜水艦を見届け船着場へと向かいます。
ここで乗船前に撮影した写真(アトランティス号の台紙付き)を手渡され、買いたい人は20$を払います。
降りる際、ツアー中私達の隣に居てくれたスタッフが日本語を話していたので、やはり配慮してくれてたんだなと改めて実感。お礼も兼ねてそのスタッフにチップを渡しました。
評価としては、良い思い出が出来ましたが、1度体験すれば満足なので星4つとしました。
参考になれば幸いです。
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| Packages: | 9時開始プラン(送迎サービス選択可能) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Peter and Donna
Loved this tour, it ticked all the boxes and was less stressful than driving all those bends and narrow bridges ourself. Just enough stops to get photos and food. Mike our driver was fantastic and interesting. Absolutely loved the comfort of the van. Our picnic lunch was delicious and the park where we stopped was beautiful. The helicopter ride was fantastic too and show a different look of the rainforest from above, if you haven't booked this yet, make sure you do. A great company to go with.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/07 |
Reviewed by: M Lizalde
Ziplining is something I've been wanting to do for the longest time, but my fear of heights would win all the time! I am so glad I went ahead, despite my fears. Turns out, there was nothing to fear. Our Guides, Aka & Kyle (spelling) were fantastic! Safety First! Then they made it very safe, simple and easy to zip thru every course. Got paired with a great team as well. We all hit it off and had a blast. Beautiful weather, scenery was amazing. Next time I'm n Maui, I will Zipline again.
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| Packages: | Haleakala Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/02 |
Reviewed by: E Ruth PozerTelford
the organization was great for such a large crowd---food very good, drinks aplenty, and the best was the variety of dances---not just the hula but historical representations from the other Polynesian cultures!!!
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| Packages: | VIP Seating Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Sharon SH
My family and I had an amazing day with Dawn as our guide on this excursion. She was knowledgable, friendly, smart, skilled, and funny! The excursion itself introduced us to the rain forest of Maui which was beautiful in its terrain and a bit challenging to navigate. Dawn gave us all the confidence we needed so we could rise to the challenges while being gracious to those who did not choose some aspects (cliff jumping) of the tour. Overall, it was a highlight of our entire Hawaiian trip. Dawn was fantastic. Lastly, the water shoes (available for a nominal charge) are a necessity.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour - Meet in Central Maui |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/31 |
Reviewed by: temt
It was the season for whale watching, so we encountered many. Advice for participants: confirm your reservation by phone, communication is only in English during the tour, and there is a 'roll call' both going and returning for peace of mind. You can also choose the amount of food and drinks yourself, which is reassuring.
ホエールウォッチング時期だったので、たくさん遭遇出来ました。参加時アドバイス:予約確認TEL、参加中も英語のみ、乗船時には行きも帰りも『点呼』で安心、食事も飲み物も量を自分で選べて安心。
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| Packages: | 日の出を見よう!サンライズクルーズ (2016年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/28 |
Reviewed by: YBD
The tour was good overall. Due to weather we didnt get to swim by the waterfalls, I wish they had offered another option like more time in black sand beach, knowing that it was impossible to swim in the other part. (I had brought my swimsuit, towel and extra clothes). I liked it that they offered complimentary juices and water bottles on the bus. If you don't pay for the tour that includes lunch, there are more options to find good food walking distance from where the bus stops for lunchtime, so I didn't regret not paying for that
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/29 |
Reviewed by: gracie0413
Very good tour. Kids had fun with tasting the pineapples!
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| Packages: | Pineapple Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Brian
This was our first time going to Maui with the family and we wanted to choose the activities that would leave a great impact on all of us. And boy did we do the right choice. Doing this activity was the best experience ever! The staff was very friendly and informed us regarding safety issues, then we had our continental breakfast. On our way to the first snorkeling spot we had the chance to see some whales and that was a plus. Once we arrived to the right spot we snorkeled for about 45-55 minutes where we all had a chance to see a baby turtle swimming among us (super cute by the way). After that we continued to our second snorkeling place and it was there where we encountered more turtles and fishes. Being able to see the ocean life from a different perspective is amazing. Once we concluded our snorkeling we went back to the boat and had some delicious burgers and hotdogs BBQed for us by the staff. It was just amazing! I encourage you to do the Maui to Lanai - Dolphin Watch & Snorkel BBQ Lunch Cruise.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/23 |
Reviewed by: ADRIANA
It was my first time snorkeling and I Totally Loved It!!! Before I booked the activity I was concern because I don't know how to swim but the staff was so friendly and they guided me through the process, which made it super easy and fun for me. They have all the equipment on board and I was able to use a belt that allowed me to float. It was an amazing experience where I was able to watch some whales, turtles and many more marine life. If you are planning a trip to Hawaii snorkeling is a MUST, believe me, you won't be disappointed. But please be aware that if you get sea sick, do yourself a favor and eat one of the bars they sell at the booth before boarding the boat. That way you will ensure to enjoy the whole experience. ALOHA & MAHALO to the crew that was amazing! I WOULD DEFINITELY DO THIS ACTIVITY WITH THEM AGAIN!!!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/23 |
Reviewed by: shokoi
I participated in the 7:30 English tour. I was able to see whales. I saw spouts and tails several times, and just as we were about to head back to the port, we spotted another whale in the distance. The boat headed towards it, and this time the whale jumped and even waved goodbye at the end. I was very satisfied, especially since jumping is not something you see every day. Additionally, on the way back, we also got to see dolphins jumping up close! I think the waves were relatively calm, but when we stopped to watch the whales, the boat swayed quite a bit as we turned to face the direction where the whales appeared.
7:30の英語ツアーに参加しました。
クジラ、見れました。潮吹きと尾ひれを何度か見て、港へ戻りかけたときにまた遠くにクジラが見えたので、そちらの方に船が向かってくれて、今度はジャンプと最後にはバイバイまでしてくれました。ジャンプは毎日見れるものではないということで、なんとも演出上手なクジラで大満足でした。さらに帰りには間近でイルカのジャンプも見れました!
波は穏やかな方だったのではないかと思いますが、クジラを見るために停まっているときは、クジラの出た方向へ船先をぐいっと向けるため、その際大きく揺れました。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Trevor
I cannot recommend the Four Winds enough! The crew are all fantastic and make you feel welcome right from the outset. Captain John is worth the price of admission alone! We were provided a great breakfast and later lunch with all drinks included, we were well looked after. The equipment used is sanitary and of a high quality and the boat itself is very comfortable.
We were lucky enough to see several wales on the way out to Molokini and the crater itself provided some of the best snorkelling you can do. The other patrons were of all ages and ethnicities and got along famously - this is a great option for those with kids too.
I find it hard to believe you could find a better way to go to Molokini than with the four winds!
Aloha Trevor,
A big mahalo for the great review! We hope to see you again soon and promise an equally wonderful experience. :-)
Sincerely,
Kelly Stoneman
Sales, Marketing & Social Media Manager
Maui Classic Charters
Four Winds II
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/17 |
Reviewed by: KrisG
The overall experience was very authentic. Loved the performances and the history of the Hawaiian Islands. By the ocean arrangements and the traditional seating (our choice) and unlimited drinks was a plus. Its is a must in your itinerary.
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/30 |
Reviewed by: N2W3
I joined this tour mainly to snorkel, as I haven't done so for quite a well.
Too bad, though, that the winds were extremely gusty and waves very, very rough. I wish our captain, based on his experience, could have made the decision to bypass Lanai at the outset and gone straight to some friendlier waters such as Molokini, so that we didn't have to suffer through two+ hours of shuffling back and forth between Maui and Lanai.
On the positive side, I did enjoy the two snorkeling stops on the back side (Maui side) of the trip, especially watching my favorite Hawaiian green sea turtles.
BTW: happy hour pretty cool too.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/18 |
Reviewed by: Maui Honu
We picked a day with high winds, unfortunately, so most of the trip was very rocky and choppy, causing me and several other guest to throw up. But the crew was super nice and professional in helping us cope with such otherwise very uncomfortable experience.
Due the high winds, we weren't able to snorkel around Lanai because the waters were very murky. Fortunately, it got better when we got back to Maui side. Everyone ended up having a good time snorkeling after all.
My main goal was actually to see dolphins. Too bad we couldn't find any. They saw some whales, but not me, because that's when I was throwing up.
Food was not bad. Like the captain too.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/18 |
Reviewed by: Donald Owen
Enjoyed the ride to the summit, but our stay at the top was spoilt by cloud and horizontal drizzle. Iao valley was a pleasant stop on the return journey.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Ray. L
It's a wonderful trip. We saw Whales on the way there and identify turtle near the harbor on the way back. the morning trip is pretty nice for the weather. The people on the boat are very nice. Thanks Zack/Reed. You got to try Snuba since it's easy and fun. You will have multiple chances to get into the water in the 2 hour period. What you can see depends on the season and what kind of fish are active there though.
Aloha and Mahalo Ray! We are so glad you had a wonderful time and hope to have you out with us again in the future! I am posting some underwater whale footage from today on Facebook right this minute! :-)
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Donald Owen
A long but excellent day trip. Always felt safe with Bruce, our driver, despite some hair-raising hair-pin bends. Some of the views have to be seen to be believed. Would recommend this tour to anyone.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/15 |
Reviewed by: mauinowie
Like most things on maui, they are expensive for what they are, especially the tourist items. We found a discount early bird package and I think w paid just under $50 for two of us. We also tipped the crew $5 and paid for our picture $20...like real tourists do. Both the top and particularly the picture were optional but I got roped into it. It was early in the season also, just the start of the whale season. We did spot a few whales but they were a bit far away and hard to see. We were able to see a few from shore as well, but of course, even farther away. the weather was flawless and there is no reason that I saw not to take the early morning package for the reduced price. I would definitely try to sit up front in the future, but we sat in the back. The issue being best view, but there is enough to look at with the sides and rear that even the back is more than tolerable. We took some photos, which only included little blips of whales off in the distance. I think I would target this venue for prime season to be sure to see more. My understanding is about 4000-8000 whales will congregate.. We saw maybe 5.
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| Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/10 |
Reviewed by: Kiki
Really nice tour to summit and super dinner at Café O Lei.
While Mother Nature didn't necessarily cooperate (she rained on us the last 2 days of trip, but it might have been our fault as we stupidly asked for her to turn the wind down a bit the first 2 days ;)...) the sunset wasn't brilliant but still awe inspiring (also got a glimpse of how beautiful it could be on the flight out the next day still very cloudy - could see more color and summit as we took off...). Oh lavender farm was nice too - I'm not a lavender person but whole area was beautiful and people at farm nice.
Tour was still great - views were still stunning - dinner was really good and other people on tour were quite a fun group!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Stacy B.
We had a great time on this snorkel cruise. We were lucky enough to see lots of cool fish, 2 kinds of dolphins, a whale and sea turtles. The crew was great and wanted to make sure we could see everything that was out there that day. Had a great time!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/18 |
Reviewed by: Janine. Carr
Thank you very much for putting a spectacular tour together.I saw the road to Hana and the Air view of rain forest.Staff had cold water and beautiful lunch set up for us.Very tasty for Vegitarian and diabetic people on tour.I saw so many different plants and trees.The road was winding through small towns and tourist attractions.Driver made it over the smallest bridges built in Early 1918's.All Steves tutorial is stuck with me like a history teacher.When booking I would ask for the same guide.He was retired and took course to do this job and always Looking for new info about Maui.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/17 |
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Hi Peter & Donna,
Thanks so much for your kind words about your Hana Sky-Trek with Michael yesterday! We're so glad to hear that he really highlighted the Road to Hana for you, and obviously, you got some absolutely lovely photos! It's wonderful that you enjoyed your picnic lunch, and who could forget touring around East Maui via helicopter!
Please let us know the next time you're on Maui, and let us take you on another incredible adventure in Paradise!
A hui hou!
Temptation Tours