Reviewed by: Thomas and Megan
Our tour guides were great especially Matt. He was friendly and personable. Kildra was great too but more on the serious side. I understand however that it comes with the territory as you need to move along quickly and safely without trying to make it seem so. They made a good team.
My boys loved the excursion and it was the perfect opportunity for us to bond. We appreciate the opportunity to be on the sacred grounds. We also appreciate the knowledge that was fed to us about the importance of this area, along with the cool movie stuff.
Only down fall, my wife and and found out the previous night we are expecting a child and she wasn’t able to join us. We already paid and when I explained this to the checkin desk, they didn’t care. I understand if I was canceling the day off to not be reimbursed, however in this situation/circumstance we could have been offered our money back for one ticket.
Overall great time,
Thank you!
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/03 |
Reviewed by: Grace
This activity is something I would recommend to all my friends as a must do! The sand bar was recommended to me by a friend and when looking at photos it looked amazing and it lived up to that expectation if not more! This is a fun group activity that can accommodate a large group and super easy to change the reservation if needed. Half of the group have never kayaked before and half have. The conditions the day of was cloudy and we had passerby showers with some choppy waves as we kayaked to the sandbar. It took about an hour there and another hour back, but if you have experience kayaking and the conditions are good, you may get there quicker. Something I would recommend is everyone getting single kayaks instead of doubles because it was easier to navigate with a single versus a double. Definitely a must do if you are in Oahu!
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Bryan Forrest
My wife and I had a great time with Captain and crew. Enjoyed the bay, sandbar, watching sea turtles, and meeting new friends from around the country.
Great burgers and cold drinks were perfect to make this excursion a must book experience on your island vacation.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/30 |
Reviewed by: na◎◎
On the day of the sandbar, unfortunately, we left Waikiki with a feeling of disappointment due to the bad weather, but that feeling was blown away once we got on the boat (*´-`).
I believe there were two boats in total, one filled with Japanese people and the other with foreigners, each departing separately.
The crew member Yukiko was very cheerful and funny, teaching us various things. On the boat ride to the snorkeling area, we followed the directions and were able to see a honu and a manta ray.
Unfortunately, we couldn't see them underwater, but I was very excited to see so many fish.
It was a tour that made me want to participate again next time.
5泊した中でまさかのサンドバーの日だけ生憎の天気に残念な気持ちでワイキキを出発しましたが、そんな気持ちも船に乗れば吹き飛びました(*´-`)
日本人ばかり集めた船が一隻、外国の方で一隻の合計2隻でそれぞれ出発だったと思います。
クルーのゆきこさんはとても明るく面白く、色んなことを教えてくれました。シュノーケリングエリアまでの船で指示通りの方向を見に行くと、ホヌとマンタを見ることができました。
残念ながら水中では見ることはできませんでしたが、沢山の魚にとても興奮しました。
また次も参加したいと思える様なツアーでした。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Anne N
Our visit to Kualoa Ranch was fabulous. We did a ziplining tour and it was incredible! We had never ziplined before but our guides explained it all and made us feel very safe.
The scenery was amazing, zipping over trees and terrain. You get a nice tour of some movie locations - such as Juraasic Park - on the way to and from the ziplines.
I highly recommend this adventure!
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| Packages: | Jurassic Valley Zipline Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Bree
Amazing tour. So much fun. The people who work there are so friendly and fun. Definitely want to go back.
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/28 |
Reviewed by: frederica
I was a bit suspicious of the overwhelmingly positive reviews, but it was truly amazing. The weather was clear on the day, and the sea looked even more beautiful. There were about equal numbers of Japanese and English speakers on board. With a Japanese guide present, those who don't understand English can feel at ease. At the sandbar, they set up a beach volleyball court, which everyone enjoyed regardless of nationality. The BBQ hamburger for lunch had freshly grilled patties that were very juicy. After that, we saw many sea turtles during the sea turtle watching, and I even had the chance to swim with a manta ray while snorkeling. (It's said that encountering sea turtles and manta rays on the coral reef is quite rare.) Overall, I was very satisfied. However, please make sure to apply sunscreen thoroughly, even on the backs of your knees. You will regret it otherwise.
最高レビューばかりで若干サクラを疑ってましたが本当に最高でした。
当日は快晴で、海が一層綺麗でした。
日本人と英語スピーカーと乗船は半々くらいでした。
日本人のガイドさんもいたため、英語がわからない方でも安心です。
サンドバーではビーチバレーコートを設置してくれ、国籍とわずで楽しめました。
お昼のBBQハンバーガーは焼きたてのパテがとてもジューシーでした。
その後海亀ウォッチは沢山の海亀が見れ、
シュノーケリングでは偶然マンタと泳ぐこともできました。(珊瑚礁での海亀やマンタとの遭遇かなりレアだそうです)
全てを通して大満足です。
ただし日焼け止めは膝裏までしっかり塗ってください。痛い目を見ます。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Bitty
From pick up point to going home, the tour was incredible.
On arrival there was time to look at the other attractions such as the farmer's market, the petting zoo (get to pat a tortoise?)
I would say our guide had to be really good, if not, it is hard to appreciate locations (especially they are just views, really). Our tour guide would make up 85% of the tour.
This tour is recommended if you are a movie/TV fan.
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| Packages: | 90-minute Standard Movie Sites & Ranch Tour with Transportation from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
Loved this trip! Kaneohe sandbar is one of the most beautiful spots on the island. Our captain was friendly and gave us a bit of history of the area on the boat ride to the sandbar. We loved the private option, just the Captain & 6 of us total. It was great to have our own space. We brought some floats and had a relaxing afternoon.
Thank you so much for kind words and sharing your experience with the Capt. Bruce tour.
We're very pleased to hear whole family had a great time on the turtle watching & snorkeling tour.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
Please come back again. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
Jurassic Valley. Kualoa Ranch is GORGEOUS. We did both the zipline and the e-bike in the same day. Loved the zipline! All ziplines were side-by-side so we could take photos/video of each other the entire time. There's a bit of short walks/hikes between some of the zipline platforms but nothing too extensive.
I would recommend bringing a GoPro with a wrist strap + carabiner so you can clip it onto your zipline harness and not worry about accidentally dropping or breaking your phone.
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| Packages: | Jurassic Valley Zipline Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/24 |
Reviewed by: Natalia F.
This experience really shows off Oahu's beauty! My boyfriend and I reserved a 4 hour time slot and kayaked out the sandbar. We had as much fun getting to the sandbar as we did at the actual sandbar. Snorkeled around a nearby coral reef and saw a huge sea turtle. Kayaked around the sandbar a little more before heading back and saw 5 other sea turtles. I hear that's pretty rare though. Don't bring towels because they'll get soaked anyway on the kayak and bring lots of sunscreen and hats!!
Aloha Natalia! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to post this awesome review and pictures! That is great and we really appreciate it! Stoked to hear you had such a great experience and that the turtles cooperated for you! Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Tandem Kayak & Snorkel Gear Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Kass Snow
My husband surprised me with this tour. They picked us up near our hotel and were wonderful hostess. They made the experience very fun and grilled up great burgers. I loved the sand bar and snorkeling. I would definitely do it again, especially because the staff made the experience even better!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/24 |
Reviewed by: Jen
Awesome boat, fun and knowledgeable crew, and great food and drinks! My only problem was with the snorkel equipment…I would suggest bringing your own mask and snorkel with the bivalve…these set ups were something my kids would use in the pool.
Captain was super nice, and I thought the crew was outstanding.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/03 |
Reviewed by: プリマ
I booked the earliest time, but I was informed that it was already full, so I was able to book the 11:30 slot instead. It seems to be a popular tour! However, the pickup time remained the same, and I ended up having to kill about two hours at a Croatian lunch. If I could have joined another tour during that time, it would have been a ★5 experience.
I really enjoyed the horseback riding. The two hours of riding were great, but by the end, my rear and legs were a bit sore. It would have been even better if there had been some talk about Jurassic Park along the way. Still, the breathtaking views are something you don't get to see often. The mountains and the sea were absolutely stunning.
1番早い時間を申し込んだのですが既に一杯との連絡があり、その後の11:30に申し込めました。人気のツアーのようです♡でも、送迎時間は変わらずで結局クロアチアランチで約2時間も時間を潰さなければいけませんでした。その間他のツアーに参加出来たら★5だったんですけどね。
乗馬は満喫出来ました。たっぷり2時間の乗馬で最後は少しお尻や足が辛かったです。本当は途中でジュラシックパークのお話とかがあればもっと良かったんですけどネ。でも、あの絶景はなかなか見ることは出来ません。山も海も素晴らしい景色でした。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Tom Bolton
This cruise is our third Uncle Bob’s cruise and we will definitely go again on our next visit to Hawaii. We saw large turtle’s, there are plenty of fish to take photos of when snorkelling and if you are lucky you will see a turtle that you can take a photo of while snorkelling. A must while visiting Oahu if you want to experience a great day out.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Hardik
My kids, wife and I booked two kayaks and we had a once in a lifetime experience kayaking with kids in the Pacific Ocean. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. It was money well spent.
Aloha Hardik! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review for us. We really appreciate that. That is so great to hear that your family had this kind of experience kayaking Kane'ohe Bay with us! Stoked to hear that our crew took good care of you also. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Katie
We weren’t anticipating the sunken city and surrounding sandbars for snorkeling, so in four hours we went out that direction first then went back to the main sandbar almost to the bird sanctuary. Didn’t see many people out there which was surprising. Didn’t look how we expected it. Felt like the only kayak out there. Took forever just to get around fighting the current and have lots of shoulder pain the following day. Glad we survived to tell the tale. We did see many many turtles.
Aloha Katie,
Thank you for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure, and for taking the time to leave this review. Glad to hear you saw quite a few sea turtles. Hopefully that was rewarding and a good experience. Otherwise, sorry to hear the experience didn't meet your expectations. It sounds like you paddled quite a far distance overall, and kayaking in the ocean should certainly be expected to be a pretty strenuous workout. Hope your shoulder is okay. Mahalo.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/22 |
Reviewed by: maruru
It's an exciting place for movie fans just because it's a filming location for things like Jurassic Park! Furthermore, riding a buggy through the magnificent ranch was amazing!! There were times when we climbed mountains and encountered bumpy roads, which was scary at first, but I had a lot of fun!!!! However, be careful not to wear white clothes because the dust is intense.
ジュラシックパークなどのロケ地というだけでも映画ファンにはとても興奮して楽しめる場所です!さらに、壮大な牧場をバギーで走るのは最高でした!!途中に山を登ったり、デコボコ道があったりとしましたが、最初は怖かったですが、とても楽しめました!!!!ただし、砂ぼこりがすごいので白い服は着て行かないように。
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| Packages: | 2時間コース<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/18 |
Reviewed by: とんけ
I participated in a horseback riding experience. I was a bit anxious because I couldn't understand much of the staff's explanations in English upon arrival, but I managed to get through it. There was one Japanese staff member who was very helpful at that time. When you participate in the experience, they lend you items to put your phone, wallet, passport, and water in, so that's not a problem. You can leave any other unnecessary luggage in a locker. The rental fee for the locker is $5, and you can take things in and out as many times as you need, so it's a good idea to store your items before the horseback riding experience.
After that, we watched a video explanation in Japanese before moving on to the horseback riding. The horse handling is easy, and the horses are smart, so I don't think you need to worry too much. The horseback riding experience lasts for two hours, but sitting on the horse for that long can make your backside quite sore, so it might be good to have something like a towel to ease the pressure. Other than that, it was incredibly fun.
There is about two hours of time before and after the riding starts, but if you look at the horses or shop for souvenirs, the time passes quickly.
乗馬体験に参加しました。
到着してからスタッフの説明などが英語であまり意味を理解する事ができず不安でしたがなんとかなりました。1人だけ日本人スタッフがいたのでその時はとても頼りになりました。常備体験をするときは、携帯、財布、パスポートや水など入れる物を貸してくれるので大丈夫です。その他の不要な荷物はロッカーに預けられます。ロッカーのレンタル料は5ドルです。何回でも出し入れ出来ますので乗馬体験の前に預けましょう。
その後は日本語ビデオの説明を見て乗馬体験に移ります。馬の操作も簡単で馬も賢いのであまり心配はいらないと思います。2時間の乗馬体験ですが、2時間も馬に座っているとお尻がとても痛くなるので何かタオルなどお尻に負担がかからないのがあったらいいかもしれません。その他は最高に楽しいです。
乗馬開始前と開始後は前後2時間くらい時間がありますが馬とかお土産とか見ていればあっという間に時間が経ちました。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Tommy
I signed up for Kailua without knowing that it can be quite windy. According to the guide, if we had been off by even a day, we wouldn't have been able to do SUP... Indeed, there was some wind on the day, but it was pleasant. I struggled a bit with being pushed back by the waves and figuring out the paddling technique, but I enjoyed the view from the island floating in the middle of the ocean and learned a lot... It was a pity that we couldn't see any sea turtles.
Life jackets seem to be essential for kayaking, but they are optional for SUP. Sunglasses would be handy, but even the guide mentioned losing them, so it's better to have a strap. They provide waterproof bags, and the guide will take photos, so you can go hands-free.
カイルアは風が強いところと知らずに申し込みました。ガイドさんによると、もし1日でもずれていたら、SUPはできなかった、と。。。確かに、当日も風はありましたが、心地よい程度でした。波に押し返されたり漕ぎ方のコツがつかめず、ちょっと苦労しましたが、海の真ん中に浮かんだ島に行って、そこからの景色を楽しんだり、学んだり。。。ウミガメが見られなかったことが残念でした。
ライフジャケットはカヤックでは必須のようですが、SUPは任意です。サングラスはあれば便利と思いますが、ガイドさんですら無くすそうなので、紐付きが良いです。耐水の鞄を貸してくれますが、写真はガイドさんが撮ってくれますので手ぶらでOKです。
Dear Tommy,
Thank you for visiting and for your review. We are delighted that you were able to enjoy your time on a day without strong winds. When you come to Hawaii again, please do visit Kailua. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Sincerely,
The staff at Kailua Beach Adventures
Tommy様
ご来店及びレビューのご記入ありがとうございました。
タイミングよく、強風ではない日に楽しんで頂け、嬉しく思います。
ハワイにお越しの際は、是非ともまたカイルアに遊びにいらしてください。心よりお待ち致しております。
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | ガイド付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Ian T.
WOW can’t explain how happy we are for booking this adventure. Our crew every single one was simply amazing accommodating and knowledgeable. This is truly an experience my wife and I will keep FOREVER. The Sandbar was spectacular, turtle watching was an unforgettable experience and snorkeling the reef was AMAZING AND FUN. We’ve been on other tours on our time here in Oahu and we keep recommending this adventure to everyone we meet. Thank you to the crew for EVERYTHING. AWESOME AMAZING and FUN!! Mahalo
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Sam H
Had a great experience attending ATV tour. It’s the best way to explore the Kualoa Ranch. Total 3 stops: one at The Valley, second at the Jurassic Park filing location, third location you can overlooking The Hat island. Will attend again next time visit Oahu.
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Pete and Shelley
We had the best time ever - not just with the zipline but the hosts and their knowledge of the area and their fantastic hospitality.
Amazing scenery amazing zipline amazing history given. Worth every penny . Aunty pats cafe was fabulous for food too.
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| Packages: | Jurassic Valley Zipline Tour with Transportation from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/24 |
Reviewed by: さくらさん
I was anxious about riding a horse suddenly, but the horse was smart, and I was able to ride comfortably. The magnificent Kualoa Ranch and the beautiful ocean were just amazing.
One small disappointment was that we couldn't understand English, so we couldn't grasp everything the staff was saying. However, I am grateful to the horse and the staff for doing their best to guide us.
If we can go to Hawaii again, this is definitely a tour I would like to experience once more.
いきなりの乗馬で不安でしたが 馬さんが賢くて 安心して乗って行けました。壮大なクアロアランチ、きれいな海 もう最高でした。
少し残念なのは 自分達が英語を理解出来ずスタッフの方がいっぱい話してくれた事も理解出来なかった事。
でも そんな私たちを精一杯引っ張ってくれて馬さんとスタッフの方に感謝です。
次回もハワイに行けたら是非再度行きたいツアーです。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/09 |
Reviewed by: The Holguin Family
We had novice snorkelers and they had a blast!
The trip was exactly what was posted on website!
The sandbar volleyball was so fun and I floated on my noodle and drank my beverage! Lunch was delicious! Snorkeling was made so easy for everyone and my family LOVED it! I was the non-swimmer and between Mike and Sasha, they got me out there and I enjoyed it!
Needless to say the crew was awesome!
A MUST DO FOR ANYONE VISITING OAHU
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Jielei Xu
We like this activity so much! Awesome views and lots of film site. Having fun when driving the ATV. But recommend to do this activity in the morning, it is too hot afternoon.
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/14 |
Reviewed by: Krilin
An amazing experience for everyone who loves differennt hollywood movies and series! You can see film locations, props and even Godzillas foodprint :O My guide Lani was awesome an thought us a lot about the Hawaiian culture, the film sets and her hollywood husbands Chris Pratt and Dwayne Johnson ;) Lani was a really fun guide with a lot of knowledge and funny jokes!
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| Packages: | 90-minute Standard Movie Sites & Ranch Tour with Transportation from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
This was an awesome ride- the ATVs are more so UTV, but the grounds are unbeatable.
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Fast courses, beautiful background, and fun little hikes in between lines, a blast all in all!
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| Packages: | Jurassic Valley Zipline Tour with Transportation from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Darren
We has the most amazing time. The atvs are awesome. The guides are awesome. The history and views are amazing. It was the funnest time we have had in a long time 10 out 10 easy ! Enjoy every minute if you go.
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| Packages: | 2-hour ATV Tour [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/10 |
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Aloha Grace! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review for us. Really great feedback, which we really appreciate. And so glad to hear you had such a good experience kayaking out to the sandbar through us at He'eia State Park. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo nui loa!