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CLIMB Works Keana Farms - Oahu Zipline Tour with 8 Lines, ATV Ride, Rappel, Skybridge Course

Amazing time!

Reviewed by: Karina s

Had an absolutely amazing time out there! Great staff, very safe and lots of fun.

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Packages: Zipline Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/13
Activity Date: 2022/04/11

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Collette

Our guides were friendly and provided great information about the sharks local to the area. Totally recommend taking Dramamine the night before and the day of the dive as the water was a little choppy. We got to see about a dozen Galapagos sharks during our dive and even got to see a whale.

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/10
Activity Date: 2022/04/08

Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours

Excited

Reviewed by: Elvy He

The rides are super fun and we enjoy it very much. The horses are very kind to people. We feel very different when riding a house in Hawaii beach, it’s so enjoyable & fun.

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Packages: Standard Daytime Horseback Rides
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/09
Activity Date: 2022/03/20

Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, East Coast & Dole Plantation

Diamond head hike and usla d tour.

Reviewed by: Janet

This was one of the best tours! There were 8 of us and the driver Alan was very attentive to our needs and explained everything in detail to all our questions. He was awesome! Would highly recommend this tour to everybody.

Reply from activity provider

Hello Janet,

Thank you for your review. I am glad you had a good time with Alan. He is a very interesting guy and am glad he is with us. Thank you for booking our tour and hope you all enjoy the rest of your trip in Hawaii.

Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii

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Packages: Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022]
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/04/08
Activity Date: 2022/04/06

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

Outstanding experience

Reviewed by: Payal

The experience was really good. The guide was very kind.

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Packages: Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/06
Activity Date: 2022/04/04

Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, East Coast & Dole Plantation

Much to see! Amazing!

Reviewed by: SueZQue22

Our driver was amazing, very nice and knowledgeable First stop was the sunrise at Diamond Head, we had just enough time to hike to the top and get back down. So many stops along our North Shore experience, even got to see sea turtles. Definitely recommend this experience.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much for the review. We are glad you had a good time on the tour. I hope you guys enjoyed your stay in Hawaii. I hope one day you guys can visit again. Thank you once again for the review.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Packages: Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/06
Activity Date: 2022/03/13

North Shore Clear Bottom Kayak Tour & Turtle Watch from Haleiwa Beach

Awesome turtle watch!

Reviewed by: Hawaii 2022

Ikaika was a fabulous tour guide. We saw quite a few turtles. Definitely would do it again. Mahalo!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Juliana

Thank you so much for your awesome review, It was a pleasure to meet you all and hopefully see you all again soon

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Packages: Semi-Private Tour for 2 Guests
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/05
Activity Date: 2022/03/31

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

Misleading Island Tour

Reviewed by: Edgar Marroquin

The activity claims to stop at all island tour locations before being dropped off at the the Polynesian Cultural Center, however, the tour does not include 5 of the advertised stops; Diamond Head and Black Point Lookout, Hanauma Bay Lookout, Dole Plantation, all the north shore beaches and the Laie Hawaii Temple. Also, the driver rushes the crowd and threatens to leave within 10 minutes on each stop. Very disappointed with this activity.

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Packages: Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/05
Activity Date: 2022/04/04

Haleiwa Shark Tours - Best Shark Cage Diving in Hawaii with Local Expert Guides

Awesome Experience

Reviewed by: Skylar and Kelsey

Great crew. Great time! Even with choppy waters, we felt safe and enjoyed every minute of it!

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Packages: Shark Cage Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/05
Activity Date: 2022/04/03

CLIMB Works Keana Farms - Oahu Zipline Tour with 8 Lines, ATV Ride, Rappel, Skybridge Course

Amazing scenery and staff!

Reviewed by: Luis C

My expectations were met well above advertised. The staff was extremely friendly and extremely informative about this history of the farm. I would highly recommend anyone to go here if you want to go ziplining in Hawaii.

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Packages: Zipline Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/01
Activity Date: 2022/03/19

Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Cindy C.

We were so impressed with how friendly everyone was! We loved the history lessons! The buffet was wonderful! And the breath of life show was great. I can see why everyone tells you to have the whole experience!! It was so convenient to have the tour bus pick us close to our hotel.

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Packages: Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/30
Activity Date: 2022/03/28

Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, East Coast & Dole Plantation

Good experience overall

Reviewed by: yifamily

The overall trip was good. The driver was on time to pick us up and very nice and accommodating. We started with the early hiking at the diamond head hike which is great because it gets quite hot after 9am at the top and by the time we got back, there was a large crowd waiting to get the tickets to start the hike. The view at the top of the crater was very nice. You can see all the high rise buildings in the waikiki area. It does take about 45min one way with 0.8 miles to climb up to the top. You will climb through a small tunnel which was cool.

Then he drove us around the island and we stopped at a few different beaches. We saw the area with very expensive houses which was very interesting. We also stopped to see the koko trail and the blowhole. We then stopped at a few additional places including the place where they sell macadamia nuts. That was a very nice place where we get free coffee and can taste all different kinds of macadamia nuts before we decide to buy them. We then stopped at the food truck place for lunch and the food was not that good. The garlic shrimp has too much garlic and the butter and lemon shrimp was too blend. What is worse is there was a lot of flies, so we have to constantly worry about the flies going to our food! The kids had a great time chasing the the chickens though.

We then stopped at another fruit stand and the sunset beach. We were supposed to stop at another beach but we decided to skip as there were too many stops along the way and mostly are shops for tourists. The last stop was the Dole plantation which was a big disappointment. I did not even get a chance to see even one pineapple! The place was so crowded with fancy stores selling tourist merchandises and the ice cream was ok. We were not able to get on the train to see the pineapple fields as the tickets were sold out. The maze was ok, but no pineapple there. I personally do not recommend going to dole plantation.

Reply from activity provider

Hello Yi Family,

Thank you for the review. The tour can be a long day. I am glad you got to enjoy some parts of the tour. I am sorry you did not get to enjoy the garlic shrimp. There are a lot of options out there so some of them are hit or miss. Dole Plantation is another one. During the busy season, it can get really packed out there. But I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip out here.

Mahalo
Jonah
Fun Group Hawaii

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Packages: Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/29
Activity Date: 2022/03/27

Oahu Island Experience Tour - North Shore, East Side, Dole Pineapple & More

Great tour to explore the whole island

Reviewed by: Jennifer

We had a great time on the tour with John and would highly recommend this experience for those looking to explore the island. He was very knowledgeable and funny and adjusted the stops based on the interests of the group. There were many stops but there’s a great variety of things to see and you are given the perfect amount of time at each one! Thank you John :)

Reply from activity provider

Hello Jennifer,

Thank you for the review. I am glad you had a good time on the tour with John. He really like to take care of his customers. I hope you enjoyed your time in Hawaii and hope to see you again.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Packages: Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE!
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/03/27
Activity Date: 2022/03/24

Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours

Great!!

Reviewed by: Kryssie

This was by far the best experience I had during my trip to Hawaii. Didn’t want it to be over! I highly recommend our guide was nice! The trail was also nice with beautiful views of the beach.

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Packages: Standard Daytime Horseback Rides
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/27
Activity Date: 2022/03/02

CLIMB Works Keana Farms - Oahu Zipline Tour with 8 Lines, ATV Ride, Rappel, Skybridge Course

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: Natalie Castleman

Grant, Garrett, and Hunter were the best guides! This is a must for people who love making memories. Definitely for people who are adrenaline junkies as well. Absolutely loved it and thanks to CLIMB works for the wonderful memories!!

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Packages: Zipline Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/03/26
Activity Date: 2022/03/25

Hidden Gems at Gunstock Ranch Guided Tour - Private ATV Off-Road Adventure

Something Different

Reviewed by: Todd C.

What a great way to do something different on Oahu.
Horseback riding is also available, but we chose the UTV tour of this ranch, as we are UTV people.
Got to explore this 1000 acre ranch near the North Shore.
Picked fresh fruit, fed cows, had a nice brown bag lunch on top of the hill, with outstanding views below of the ranch, to the ocean.
Go slow, or rip through the ranch, you choose.
Super fun way to do non-beach activities and absolutely loved it!
Would visit again.

  • Horses

  • View from lunch stop

  • Feeding cows

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/23
Activity Date: 2022/03/17

Oahu Island Experience Tour - North Shore, East Side, Dole Pineapple & More

North Shore Experience

Reviewed by: ilene

The tour started with a prompt and convenient pickup from our hotel by our driver and guide, Jonah. It was nice that we stopped for malasadas from a Leonard’s bakery truck since we had such an early breakfast. As we made it out of the city our guide gave us local facts and insights about the different neighborhoods we passed through.
It was interesting to learn about an abandoned tramway used by the military in WW II that is now a hike trail near the Koko Head Crater. There were plenty of photo-ops at the Makapuu and Halona blowhole lookout and the Ka Iwi Scenic shoreline.
Although we ran into some traffic due to road construction, we still made it on schedule for the Macadamia Nut farm stop for shopping and the KuaLoa Park for more photos. Lunch at the Kahuku Sugar Mill was one of the trip’s highlights where we even got to chat with some local folks. We chose Da Bald guy food truck-- the fried ahi tuna and garlic shrimp plate combo was the best!
Next, we watched surfers catch waves and spotted turtles near Haleiwa shores. We then enjoyed driving through a stretch of farmland leading to the last of the trip stop which was the Dole Plantation.
I was happy to have chosen this “smaller group-size tour” in a smaller but comfortable van rather than being in a bus tour with fifty or more people. Our guide was personable…He offered to take our photos, gave us bottled water, and had a small stool ready for petite folks like us. We were even impressed by his knowledge of all Hawaii-Five-O and CSI Hawaii trivia! Overall, we got a grasp of life in the North shore. I would recommend this tour if you like a relaxed pace tour or for first time visitors.

Reply from activity provider

Hello Ilene,

Thank you for the review. I had a good time taking you guys around the Island. Da Bald Guy is one of the best food trucks out there. I was glad you got to experience the other side of the Island. Hope to see you guys again.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Packages: Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE!
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/03/22
Activity Date: 2022/03/18

2.5-Hour Haleiwa ATV Tour & Off-Road Small-Group Adventure - Top Rated!

Best Time - a North Shore Must Do!

Reviewed by: Kelsee L

We had the absolute best time on our tour. Guides were super fun and really knowledgeable about hawaii, the history, local fun facts and recommendations, an all around amazing experience. Would highly recommend this to anyone and would love to even go again our next time I’m Oahu!

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Packages: North Shore ATV Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/19
Activity Date: 2022/02/24

Waimea Valley Toa Luau & Free Admission Entry Ticket to Waimea Falls [5:00 PM]

Amazing Luau Experience!

Reviewed by: Valerie

This luau is an absolute MUST! Everyone was so welcoming and put on the best show! You have a chance to learn about Hawaiian culture and the comedy intertwined into the performances kept us rolling with laughter. The whole family helps with the performance and you can absolutely tell that they love what they do. It was the most fun that we had here in Hawaii! The food was delicious, as well! Highly recommend!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha and mahalo to you! to say we are an "absolute must" is indeed heart-warming. Please be assured that we will keep your kind words to heart to be able to always be at our best during the luau - we are sooo thrilled to have had you as a guest and we are hoping to see you again when you're back. We couldn't be any more thankful to you for your review. Mahalo, we really really hope to see you again! ^__^

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/18
Activity Date: 2022/03/16

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Super Informational

Reviewed by: Kara

Great experience to learn alot of the past culture of Hawaii and the neighboring islands

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/03/15
Activity Date: 2022/03/14

Oahu Island Experience Tour - North Shore, East Side, Dole Pineapple & More

Personable and friendly tour guide

Reviewed by: Rebecca D

Jonah picked us up promptly at 8 and let us finished our breakfast that we picked up from the ABC store. We then went to pick up the other party and then followed the itinerary. He was very conversational and knew a lot about the island and all the best places to eat. He was a very honest person and shared personal stories about him and his family. We learned a lot about Hawaii and the north shore and was able to spot some crabs and sea turtles! He was a very safe driver and was very humorous. Definitely recommend as a first day experience on the island!

Reply from activity provider

Hello Rebecca,

I am glad you had a good time with John. I will let him know about the good things you said about him. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Hawaii.

Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii

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Packages: Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE!
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/15
Activity Date: 2022/03/14

2.5-Hour Haleiwa ATV Tour & Off-Road Small-Group Adventure - Top Rated!

great tour lots of fun

Reviewed by: Ryan

we had so much fun and the view was so great on the tour. ATV’s were very easy and fun to drive, tour guide made everything easy and gave lot of fun info. We would definitely recommend it to anyone!

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Packages: North Shore ATV Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/15
Activity Date: 2022/03/11

Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours

A wonderful experience. The beach was beautiful and the trail guides were experienced I highly recommend this.

Reviewed by: Vonda

A wonderful experience. The beach was beautiful and the trail guides were experienced I highly recommend this. For any level rider horses were easy enough for a child. I would recommend early morning and leaving an hour before due to traffic.

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Packages: Standard Daytime Horseback Rides
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/03/14
Activity Date: 2022/03/12

CLIMB Works Keana Farms - Oahu Zipline Tour with 8 Lines, ATV Ride, Rappel, Skybridge Course

Always Honest Review

Reviewed by: Sharon and family

This was a great way to celebrate my Birthday!! Really great way to spend any morning on Hawaii! The view and the fun was amazing! We would HIGHLY recommend. Our guides were some of the best of the best. These three elevated the experience to the very top! I would recommend this activity to everyone!

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Packages: Zipline Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/13
Activity Date: 2022/02/21

North Shore Clear Bottom Kayak Tour & Turtle Watch from Haleiwa Beach

Kayaking

Reviewed by: Jennifer

The whole experience was just amazing! My son and I had pretty much a private tour. Just the two of us and our guide! Our guide went way above and beyond telling us history of Hawaii and just making our experience super special. Our favorite was how relaxing and peaceful kayaking though the river was. And seeing the sea turtle was breath taking! Kayaking on the ocean was so beautiful! Two total different experience in one adventure! Can't wait to come back and do it again!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you Jennifer for such a great review. We are so happy that you both enjoy your Kayak tour. Hope to see you guy again real soon.
Mahalos,
Sea and Board Sports Ohana

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Packages: Semi-Private Tour for 2 Guests
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/13
Activity Date: 2022/03/11

Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, East Coast & Dole Plantation

Really great tou!

Reviewed by: Filipa

This tour was great, all thanks to Jonah!! Beautiful sights and stops with interesting facts and information about Hawaii keenly shared by Jonah. Strongly recommended!

Reply from activity provider

Hello Filipa,

Thank you so much for your review. It was a great time having you on the tour. We had a special group that day. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip out here and have a safe trip back to Switzerland.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Packages: Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022]
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/03/12
Activity Date: 2022/03/10

Oahu Island Experience Tour - North Shore, East Side, Dole Pineapple & More

This was an amazing tour! Jonah was a knowledgeable tour guide.

Reviewed by: Jpe

Jonah was one of the most accommodating tour guide hosts we have had. He was on time picking us up, he added additional stops for us and tried to point out every point of info he could find. He is very sincere and proud of being a family of Hawaii. We enjoyed the smaller vehicle which was clean. He offered hand sanitizer, water and a step to get into his vehicle. He allowed eating Hawaiian donuts. Told us not to worry about the sand. Said if you didn’t have sand on your feet he didn’t do his job. He provided local insight to the stops and along the way. I would give this tour with Jonah a must do for anyone visiting Oahu. The pace was relaxed and flexible. The sights will be forever lasting. Jonah provided information for future sightseeing and tips for travel. The cost of the trip was a value for that was seen and experienced. It exceeded our expectations. I typically don’t write reviews but this trip and Jonah made it a must.

Reply from activity provider

Hello John and Sally,

Thanks again for the review. It was a fun tour yesterday. Bobbleheads are in the process of being done as well as my hair products. I hope you guys enjoy the rest of your trip out here. Hope your sons like the $50 pineapples.. But thanks again.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Packages: Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE!
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/11
Activity Date: 2022/03/10

Honolulu Soaring North Shore Scenic Airplane Flights - Piloted Glider Tours in Oahu

40 min glider ride at Dillingham airfield = awesome!

Reviewed by: Mike B

They did a great job! They were organized, and the pilot was wonderful. Of course the awesome scenery and experience of gliding along the mountain ridge and seeing whales in the distance was a once in a lifetime experience.

I highly recommend to anyone!

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Packages: Double Passengers Scenic Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/07
Activity Date: 2022/03/05

Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, East Coast & Dole Plantation

Diamond Head hike and tour

Reviewed by: Kristen Clark

Loved seeing Diamond Head and doing the hike to the top! Got to the top to see the sunrise, just beautiful! Our tour guy was amazing and heard us talk about coffee, so he took us to get some local much needed coffee:)
Got to see some beaches and the blowhole was just a gorgeous, don't want to miss sight! We ate at a foods truck park which was interesting. We ate at Mike's, which was soo good! Guy Ferrari approved!!!
We took our children, 7 and 5, so by the time we got to Dole plantation they just wanted Dole Whip ice cream. So, the line was long and moved somewhat fast but we didn't have time to do the train ride and learn about the plantation. But, was all around great to see everything and worth it!!

Reply from activity provider

Hello Kristen,

Thank you for the review. We are glad you had a great time with the family on the tour. The coffee at the Island Brewhouse is so good. I hope you enjoyed your time in Hawaii and hopefully you can return to the islands again.

Much Mahalo
Jonah

  • Sunrise at Diamond Head

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Packages: Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE!
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/03/05
Activity Date: 2022/02/12

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Couldn't say we went to hawaii without the POLYNESIAN experience

Reviewed by: ANDREW P

As soon as we came to the POLYNESIAN, we felt like we were in hawaii. This place is worth every penny. Would go back again in a heart beat.

  • Awesome time

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/05
Activity Date: 2022/02/10
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