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All Reviews for Tantalus Lookout in Oahu

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107 reviews

Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Waterfall hike first and bike ride second; good combo.

Reviewed by: -PAUL-, 2023/02/19

The hike was VERY muddy! Not so much of the mud being a nuisance, as much as the slippery parts. Then cooling off with downhill bike ride with scenic views of Waikiki and Honolulu, even Pearl city. We enjoyed our time.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/05/21
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Honolulu Volcanic Rainforest Guided Hiking Tour at Mt. Tantalus

Gorgeous Tour

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/11/21

Great to see the nature of Oahu, and learn from the guide

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/11/04
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Honolulu Volcanic Rainforest Guided Hiking Tour at Mt. Tantalus

Get ready to get wet

Reviewed by: Krilin, 2022/09/21

Amazing tour. The pickup was very smooth. Mike was a really nice guy with a lot of knowledge aviut the different plants, fruits, animals and the history of the island. The hike is made for everyone, not to hard but also not too easy! A must do when on Oahu!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2022/09/19
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Honolulu Volcanic Rainforest Guided Hiking Tour at Mt. Tantalus

Beautiful views!

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii, 2022/01/17

We started at Tantalus for beautiful 360 views and photos. Then, we drove a bit farther to start the actual trail. Quite a bit of it was shaded and there was a lot of incline at the beginning. The hiking guide was amazing and really knowledgable about the area. I felt like I learned so much about the different plants and trees plus the historical significance of some of them. Would recommend for the hiking aficionado!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2021/08/16
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Oahu Photography Tours - Instagram Hawaii Photo Shoot

For the #gram

Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii, 2022/01/17

This tour took us to some picturesque areas on the East side of the island. Definitely an #instagram worth tour. Gorgeous scenery! Great if you want to see some of Oahu but don't want to spend a full 8-10 hours on a regular full circle island tour. We ended at Kakaako to take photos of the street murals. We opted to stay in Kakaako (only 3 miles from Waikiki) for lunch & catch our own ride back. Would recommend!

  • Kakaako art

  • Tantalus

  • East coast

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2021/08/03
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Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Guided Photo Tour - Waimanalo, Pali Lookout & More

Amazing!!!

Reviewed by: Alesia C, 2021/12/07

I was so impressed with the scenic views!! The different locations to snap photos as well as the time given to take absolutely breathtaking photos was amazing!! This was an absolute hidden treasure!! The time the tour guide took to show you how to use your camera and what views would look perfect was great! I loved ever second of this tour!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2021/12/01
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Great experience! 7 happy people!

Reviewed by: Berzins +, 2021/09/22

Great experience! We loved the views and the information our guide provided. Each person of our 7 person group will tell you a different favorite point. The hike was fun, the waterfall beautiful, the bike ride was easier then expected, beautiful scenery and a bit thrilling. The sail home was relaxing after snorkeling and swimming with the sea turtles.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2021/09/16
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Honolulu Volcanic Rainforest Guided Hiking Tour at Mt. Tantalus

Amazing tour that allows you to explore the wildlife of a Tropical Rainforest that's located on a Volcano!

Reviewed by: Allen, 2021/08/21

This was an amazing experience. The tour guide added energy, stories, showed us beautiful plants left and right. Terri was well informed and answered any questions we had about Hawaii with enthusiasm and expertise. We had an excellent group with us! There are lots of trees to climb along the way if you're adventurous! Thank you Terri for a wonderful learning experience!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/08/16
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Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Guided Photo Tour - Waimanalo, Pali Lookout & More

Beautiful hawaii

Reviewed by: Maddie, 2020/01/09

Tour guide was very easy going, friendly and funny. Made the tour enjoyable. Takes you to beautiful spots around the island. You get plenty of time for photos

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2020/01/06
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Bike n hike

Reviewed by: Mac , 2019/03/24

Fun trip. Great sights. A bit “mellow” for my tween but all enjoyed. Guides are great.

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for joining us and providing a review..

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2019/03/21
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

RELAXING AND REFRESHING!!! It was great to get away from the city and feel the breeze. Beautiful scenery also.

Reviewed by: Les from Las Vegas, 2018/10/01

The only input I would have is for the lunch part. Please consider having lunch at the rest area in the beginning for restroom break as opposed to the first area. A lot more shade there. Other than that...EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE!!! Hairpin turns, breezes, guides with sense of humor...GREAT TIME!!! I am "Husky" and it did not matter....they had bikes for all types!!! Big people can have a great time also!!!

  • Great day on Oahu!!!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/09/25
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Beautiful Colors of Hawaii Guided Photo Tour - Waimanalo, Pali Lookout & More

Wonderful time learning how to use my camera and taking an in-depth tour of Hawaii's ancient culture, plants and wildlife.

Reviewed by: Amy, 2018/03/07

This is a great tour for anyone who wants to learn how to use their camera better (even smartphone cameras!). I didn't feel rushed and because of our slower pace, our guide was able to delve deeper into explaining about the history and culture of each spot. Each shot became an opportunity to learn, which I really appreciated.
I'd recommend this tour for anyone who loves beautiful views and exploration at a slower pace. A camera is not necessary to enjoy yourself!

  • Waimea falls on a rainy day!

Comments from activity operators

What a great shot Amy! Thank you for joining one of our tours. We hope to take you to more amazing locations around the island next time you are in the islands. Aloha

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2018/03/02
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Downhill bike waterfall hike & snorkel tour

Reviewed by: Carmen Aponte , 2017/10/20

I really enjoyed this fun filled active day! Our tour guide, Terry, was so knowledgeable as he described the botany in the Rain Forest. He was easy going and entertaining. He took me to where the sea turtles were swimming and I enjoyed it immensely when a turtle came alongside of me and we swam together as she took 3 big gulps of air before diving down. What an honor to have experienced this beautiful living being! A super highlight of my entire Hawaiian trip!! Thank you Terry!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Carmen, Great review.. I'm so glad you had this close encounter with our wildlife. Mahalo for posting this and for joining us during your Oahu vacation!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2017/10/10
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Awesome Adventure!!!!

Reviewed by: Brian, 2017/07/16

This tour was worth every penny on its own, but our guide ELON made it even better!

We were picked up on time and taken up into the hills of Manoa Valley and went on a hike in the rain forest all the way to the waterfall and back. Hike was not super difficult, but definitely wear shoes (no flip flops).

Next part of the tour was lunch up on Mt Tantalus and then a 30 minute downhill bike ride down the mountain. We stopped halfway down for a pretty nice photo op. The views were amazing! Must point out that the staff made sure we were very safe on the downhill bike ride.

Once we got to the bottom, we were take to the marina, where we boarded a catamaran and went out to the Pacific and snorkelled at the "turtle cleaning station" for about an hour. We saw about 4 or 5 turtles and a ton of fish. Snorkel boat also had sodas and snacks.

We were returned to our hotel around 5pm after a full day adventure.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and HUGE thank you to Elon!!!!!!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha and mahalo for your comments Brian. We hope that you will return again soon and try some of our other tours to remote Oahu. We love our job!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/04/06
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Hike bike n snokel

Reviewed by: Lynn Wade, 2017/02/24

Loved our guides...well informed and enjoyable. Suggestions...half sandwich not enough. Also the activities should be more accurately described regarding difficulty. Too difficult for 1 of our party. Also children under 10 should not be included as they hold up the progress of the group especially in the bike.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha and mahalo for taking your time to comment. We are stepping up our lunch program in the coming weeks. We hope you come back and join us again for a fun day in Hawaii.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/02/21
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Fantastic experience

Reviewed by: Serenale, 2017/01/12

The whole adventure was excellent. The only tip i want to make for future hikers is to make sure you apply extra mosquito repellent on your hike. Besides that, this is a must recommend.

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for your feedback! We do supply the bug spray for every one but those little pests can sometimes find the spot you may have missed.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2017/01/03
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Memorable!

Reviewed by: Emi, 2016/12/05

I want to thank you for a wonderful excursion. My nephew and I did the bike, sail, and snorkel in August. Vacationing with a 12 year old and keeping him entertained was not easy, but this trip was PERFECT. He really enjoyed the activities and the guides were thoughtful, creating a safe environment for him. I personally enjoyed seeing the honu! Hopefully, we can do it again with the entire family next year. Thank you again!

Comments from activity operators

We love kids here at Bike Hawaii. Family fun is what we do best. Mahalo for spending part of your vacation with us.. See you again soon! Happy Holday's from all of us at Bike Hawaii

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2016/08/26
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Aaron, 2016/09/20

We all had a wonderful time and learned a lot about the island, plants and the culture of Oahu with Terry. We highly recommend the trip. It is a rustic hike to the beautiful waterfall, but very worth the hike, even in the rain and mud And our bike ride down the mountain had gorgeous scenery and was wind through your hair fun. We saw several sea turtles and different varieties of fish on the sail and snorkel on Captain Krash's catamaran. He was fun to sail with and Rudolph was very knowledgeable about the snorkeling as well as giving helpful knowledge about the island and city.

Comments from activity operators

Good times! Glad you all enjoyed your trip with us.. Come back again soon and try another one of many experiences with special access to privately owned land.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/09/17
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Unique, and yes we swam w/ Turtles!

Reviewed by: MichAle, 2016/09/10

We loved the downhill biking! It went by really quick, but we did enjoyed it. Wouldn't recommend it on its own, since it went by so quick. But in combination with the snorkelling was fantastic! Guides are very knowledgeable and respectful of the area. Swimming with turtles was a unique experience!

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for your comments!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/09/01
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Lazy fun

Reviewed by: The Moops, 2016/07/30

Beautiful and interesting hike through the lush rainforest but not at all physically challenging. Really enjoyed the hike but the downhill bike part was so boring! The guides pretty much wrapped us in cotton wool, they wouldn't let us go any faster than 5 miles (and it was purely downhill road, no cycling required!), and they kept stopping us for one reason or another. I'd recommend the tour though, the scenery was great and the guides knowledgeable and nice.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha and mahalo for your comments. We find it fascinating how some guests find our waterfall hike difficult and others see it as a walk in the park. Either way, thank you for spending some of your Hawaiian vacation with us.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/07/26
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Great way to see Ohau

Reviewed by: Bob R. , 2016/07/11

This was a great adventure. Plan for the better part of the day. The hike seems odd at first because you start in a neighborhood. But once you are on the path it is a beautiful journey. It was a it rushed which was disappointing as it was hard to enjoy the surroundings and go fast. The bike ride was a lot of fun with awesome views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. The last part,snorkeling with Sea Turtles, was the absolute best. They are amazing creatures and would surface right next to us. When scheduling, ask for Elon. He did a great job for our group. Also, Terrii was an excellent tour guide when he joined us.

  • View on bike ride down

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for the nice comments.. Enjoy the rest of your vacation here in Hawaii nei

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/06/30
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Fun day

Reviewed by: Bob R. , 2016/07/01

This was a lot fun and a good way to see different part of Ohau quickly. The hike through the rain forest to the waterfall was interesting. There were things you don't see in other parts of the world. It is not an easy hike. Be prepared for strenuous activity. The bike ride makes up for it. It is all down hill, beautiful views and a wonderful spot to stop, eat and take in the view. The Bike Hawaii staff are outstanding. They quickly become friends and are genuinely focused on your enjoyment and safety. The last experience, swimming with sea turtles was just the best. The turtles are not afraid of humans and will surface next to you. You can't touch them but one came so close it almost touched me. We stayed out there a long time and really got to enjoy them. This was a great day and lot of fun. It is an all day experience so plan for it.

  • View on bike ride.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/06/30
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Big Kahuna Luau at Tantalus Mountain Top with Honolulu City View

Cocktail package

Reviewed by: Whitney , 2016/06/07

We signed up for the cocktail package and arrived just when the luau show was going to begin... It was a wonderful show and a great view before we were seated. It was a short show with many dances

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/06/01
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Bicycle & Snorkell

Reviewed by: Nicola, 2016/05/08

Fantastic afternoon, so lovely to experience more than just the hustle and bustle of downtown Wakiki.
Extremely good service, friendly and very attentive.
Would recommend to all.

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for your kind words. We look forward to your return to the islands soon. with aloha, staff and management of BikeHawaii.com

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/04/16
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Big Kahuna Luau at Tantalus Mountain Top with Honolulu City View

Onolicious Pig

Reviewed by: Pigalicious, 2016/04/27

From the time of pick up till the time of drop off, our driver/ guide "Cousin Miah" made us feel like we were one big "ohana", celebrating this feast at the "Big Kahuna Luau." As soon as we boarded the vehicle we were on our way out of the crazy touristy Waikiki and to the quiet mountain top of Tantalus. The breath of fresh air with delicious appetizers and drinks was just a the perfect way to spend our "Aloha Friday!" Before the luau began, my children were able to take a hula lesson, make lei's, get a tattoo, and witness a gorgeous Hawaiian sunset. After the imu cermeony, the kalaua pig didn't just run away to the kitchen like the other luaus. Here you can witness the cook skillfully chop the pig so we can all have a taste. It took a while as we took turns to the go to the buffet line, but you end up going for seconds to get another bite of the teriyaki chicken. As the dancers and fire dancer entertain you, you loose track of time. Before your know it, its time to head back to Waikiki but not before taking a look at the amazing city lights of Honolulu. Mahalo Nui Loa Big Kahuna Luau for a night to remember!

  • Kalua Pig

  • Tattoo Art

  • Welcome drink

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Different and Fun

Reviewed by: CRich, 2016/03/14

This excursions was excellent. We did the hike and the bike ride. I wish the waterfall actually had some water falling down but that was beyond the control of the guides. The bike ride was amazing and the lunch view was breath taking.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/03/10
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Great Family Activity

Reviewed by: Sonya, 2016/01/24

Mike was brilliant, guiding us safely down the mountain on the bikes and then staying in the cool ocean until all of us were out of the water and finished snorkelling. Would happily recommend this activty to family and friends. Next time we will also do the hike.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/01/12
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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

The tour guide, Mike, made the trip!

Reviewed by: Mai, 2016/01/22

Mike, our tour guide was very informative and made the trip exciting for us.

My husband and I did not finish all three activities due to too much sun exposure. It was exhausting. We did not go snorkeling, however, the hike was interesting (I'm not an outdoorsy person) and the downhill bike was the our personal favorite. Next time, we will do it again, but I can go without the hike.

  • This is the beautiful view from the downhill biking excursion.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2016/01/19
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Big Kahuna Luau at Tantalus Mountain Top with Honolulu City View

Meh ....

Reviewed by: lisa, 2016/01/02

Our driver was great, but the Luau itself was no big deal. The food was mediocre at best & the show was just Okay.
Would skip it next time

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2015/12/27
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Big Kahuna Luau at Tantalus Mountain Top with Honolulu City View

Enjoyable evening

Reviewed by: Dirk, 2016/01/02

Over the years, I have attended most of the luaus offered to visitors to Oahu. This was one of the better ones that I have seen. The food was your typical luau offering but the show was exceptional! I would say that if you are a "senior", you may find that the grounds are very uneven, hilly and can be very slippery if it's wet like it was the evening that I attended. This can make it difficult to walk around to the various locations that you want to see. They recommend that you bring a light jacket and I strongly recommend that you do so. It gets chilly on the mountain and you'll need it. All in all, a great evening with a beautiful view of the city below and an excellent show.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2015/12/30
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