Reviewed by: BRad1
Our Veltra tour was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. A luxury bus picked my husband and I up on time and drove us to the Arizona Memorial. The seats were quite comfortable and the bus also had a restroom. Unfortunately, I can't remember our tour guide's name but I can tell you that he was very respectable, helpful and informative. As we approached the Arizona Memorial we were given pertinent information as to when the bus would depart, tips for getting the most out of our visit, where we could find food and beverages, restrooms, etc. We found the USS Arizona Memorial visit to be a very moving experience. It was interesting to see how chatty people were as we entered the theatre to view a short video of live footage of the Pearl Harbor attack. Once the video started there was complete silence. It was a solemn experience for all and we continued on a shuttle boat to witness the sunken battleship still leaking oil to this day and the occasional air bubbles that surfaced. We would highly recommend it for all, young and old. On the down side, neither of us thought the city tour was very exciting.
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| Packages: | Honolulu City Highlights & Pearl Harbor Visitor Center [9:00 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/11 |
Reviewed by: MA2016
Every year, I spend New Year's in Hawaii. This year, I decided to spend it on the Star of Honolulu and made a reservation. I chose the most luxurious plan, but when I got there, they packed in too many guests. The view from the front of the second deck was nice, but the amount of food served after 10 PM was overwhelming, and the meat was cold. The service was good, but I could hear the conversations of the people next to me.
The live jazz was great, but the neighboring room on the second deck seemed more casual with its food and had a hula show, which looked like more fun.
About 20 minutes before the countdown, we were guided to a spot where we could see the fireworks easily, but just before it started, there was an announcement in Japanese saying that the view was better from the opposite side. Everyone suddenly started moving to the other side, and when I asked the staff, they said it could be seen from both sides. Since the foreign guests didn't understand the announcement, many stayed put, and in the end, those who didn't move had a great view of the fireworks around Waikiki River and the Rum Fire area.
On the way back, we gathered again for the bus. We waited for about 20 minutes and finally headed home. I feel like it would have been better to watch from Kaka'ako Park.
毎年ハワイで年越ししています。今年はスターオブホノルルで過ごすことにして予約しました。
一番豪華なプランにして、いざ行ってみたら、客を詰め込みすぎ。二階の船の先端で、景色は良いけど食事は22時過ぎから食べきれない量、しかも冷めてるお肉とか。サービスは良いです。席は隣の会話まる聞こえ。
ライブジャズは良かったけど、二階の隣の部屋はリーズナブルな所なのか料理も少しカジュアルで、フラショーなどがあり、そちらの方が楽しそうでした。
カウントダウンの20分前に案内されて花火が見えやすい所を陣取っていたら、直前に日本語で反対から見えます、とアナウンス。一斉に皆反対に行きだし、スタッフに聞いたら反対からも見えますと。外国の方はアナウンスがわからないのでそのままだったりして、結局は移動しない方がワイキキ川、ラムファイヤーのあたりの花火がよく見えました。
帰りはまたバスに集合。20分くらい待ち、ようやく帰路につきました。
カカアコパークから見た方がよかったな、という気がします。
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| Packages: | 5コースとジャズライブ(プライベートテーブル確約) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/31 |
Reviewed by: ぜにー
There aren't many hotels that you can stop by on the way to the airport, so that's good! The hotels and condominiums in Waikiki are covered, which is convenient.
In the case of Nikkei, there are often patterns where only major hotels provide pick-up, but even budget hotels that you might wonder about are included.
空港まで立ち寄るホテル数も多くないので、良いです!
ワイキキのホテル、コンドミニアムはカバーしてるので便利です。
日経だとメジャーホテルのみお迎えのパターンが多いですが、こんなとこも?という安ホテルでもカバーしてます。
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| Packages: | ワイキキ→空港 |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Michael
First time on a helicopter and it was the best way to see all of the island. The crew was great and the pilot Christy was awesome.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/25 |
Reviewed by: lisa
Our pilot Kristy was fantastic ! It was a great way to see the beautiful Island of Oahu
Loved every minute of it !
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Barbara and Darl
We very much wanted to see Pearl Harbor and experience the memories of so many fallen Americans. The respect and are we feel towards those sacrifices was immense. We wouldn't have missed paying our respects to them at Pearl Harbor Memorial. We pre-purchased our tickets and everything went smoothly.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/11 |
Reviewed by: うっきー
The directions after leaving the airport were clearly indicated on the reservation page, so I was able to reach the meeting point smoothly. I waited for about 10 minutes for the shuttle to arrive, but during that time, the staff member helped me by looking up the locations of the stores we were going to, which was great. I would like to use this service again.
空港を出てからの案内があらかじめ予約ページに示してあったので、集合場所までスムーズにいくことができました。送迎車が来るまで10分くらい待ったのですが、その間も退屈しないように案内係の方がこれから行くお店の場所などを調べてくれたのでよかったです。また、利用したいです。
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| Packages: | 空港→ワイキキ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/22 |
Reviewed by: Dirk
I have flown with Blue Hawaiian on the other Islands and have always found the experience to be excellent. This time was no exception. It was a beautiful clear day and our pilot, Kristi (sp), was extremely good at narrating the tour of the Island as she flew and was also very funny. The only disappointment that I had was that the video recorder on the helicopter was broken so I wasn't able to purchase a DVD of our flight. Had I known this before we took off, I would have taken many more pictures. My fault for not asking!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Ranwin
The guides from E Noa Tours do a great job providing guests with a good mixture of history, cultural background, and humor. The tour was good, although we felt like we had too much time to kill on land before the boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial. We also felt like we didn't have enough time at the USS Missouri. Overall, the highlights tour was good and participants definitely get a well-rounded understanding of the history behind the events leading up to December 7, 1941.
E Noa Tours wishes you and your a very Happy New Year! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour highlighting Pearl Harbor.
Please think of us the next time you are on O'ahu!
The E Noa Team
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| Packages: | [8:30 AM] Ko Olina Departure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Ken
The hike was one of the highlights of my trip. I loved the river crossings even though the river made all of my clothes really wet and went up to my chest, since I am only 4'11". Keola taught us many Hawaiian words including freshwater, wai, saltwater, Kai, and Life, Keola. He was very knowledgable about the history of the island and the Kamehameha family. The best part was probably talking with our fellow hikers and the small lake where we ate lunch. We will definitely do one of the other tours as well.
- Ken M.
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| Packages: | Huaka'i Iki [The Little Hiking Adventure] 50% Discount Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Milton
This was my sixth dinner cruise out of Waikiki I will have to say that this was exceptional and far exceeded my expectations the staff was wonderful our waiter was just absolutely amazing she did a great job and the food was very good service went well entertainment was nice and all in all it was a beautiful cruise
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/26 |
Reviewed by: mashu
Since we were moving from the Big Island, we arrived at the domestic terminal. There were staff members directing us to the baggage pickup area, so it was easy to find.
Inside the car, there was Hawaiian-style background music playing, making for a comfortable journey.
ハワイ島からの移動だったので、国内線ターミナルに着きました。荷物をピックアップする場所に案内の方がいたのですぐにわかりました。
車内ではハワイらしいBGMがかかり、快適に移動できました。
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| Packages: | 空港→ワイキキ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Alan from Oz
Lanai ensured we had a Wonderful day. Great itinerary, local food and we came away with a deeper understanding of the islands, its people and culture.
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| Packages: | 6 Hour - Full Day Package (up to 12 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Bryan
No time to enjoy or view activities. We felt very rushed. "Gold Package" got us a deli sandwich, which we had to leave the tour for, adding to the time rush. I had taken this tour with a different company several years ago, and had a totally different experience (for the better). Bus drive thru town was pleasant and informative. Driver was knowledgeable.
A couple of more hours could have made all the difference...
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| Packages: | Gold Tour with Picnic Deli Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Alberto Ortega
Simply wonderful. You travel around Oahu, visiting many beaches and points of attraction, like the Budist temple, Kualua Ranch, Dole Plantation and much more. The tour guide was excelent, I give him the highest calification.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/16 |
Reviewed by: CapCrush
Last year, I went to Haleiwa, but I didn't have enough time to explore, so I decided to use this service this time. The free exploration time was 200 minutes, which coincided perfectly with lunchtime, so I was able to enjoy the shrimp that the driver recommended, which I had been curious about. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any turtles, but since it's nature, that's understandable. Despite having a somewhat rude customer, the driver handled everything professionally. Thank you very much.
I recommend this for those who want to take their time exploring Haleiwa! Next time, I would like to try horseback riding.
昨年ハレイワへ行きましたが、十分に散策時間がとれなかったため今回こちらを利用しました。自由散策時間が200分で、ちょうどお昼時間にかかっているので、ドライバーさんもおすすめだった、気になっていたシュリンプもがっつり食べることができて良かったです。残念ながら亀には会えませんでしたが、自然相手ですから、それもしょうがないですね。ちょっとルードなお客さんがいたにもかかわらず、ドライバーさん、プロな対応でした。ありがとうございました。
ハレイワをゆっくり回りたい方、おすすめです!
今度は乗馬もしてみたいな。
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| Packages: | ハレイワたっぷり観光プラン(2023年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Dale East
We built in a layover on Oahu on our way from Lihue to Hilo, reserving a car and driver to get a quick overview of the major highlights in and around Honolulu. Your driver, Keith, was amazing. Within a few minutes of meeting us at the airport, he had designed an extensive tour around Diamond Head, along the coast, a fantastic poke lunch, a trip through the mountains back into Honolulu, the Punchbowl, and back to the airport in time for our flight to Hilo. He was conversational and informative; someone with whom it was a real joy to spend the afternoon. Thank you for providing us with a fantastic day, and thanks to Keith for hitting it out of the park. An absolute home run!
Thank you very much and we are happy that you enjoy your adventure on Oahu. We look forward to your next visit to the Islands. Mahalo from all of us at Platinum Limousine
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| Packages: | Lincoln Town Car Sedan (Up to 3 Passengers) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Janet
Being a Huge Hawaii Five O fan (all the way back to the original) this was definitely a tour I enjoyed! Amy and Zoom are very knowledgable and were able to show us parts of the island we would not have gone to see on our own. The kids were into it as well. We were shown clips of the show, they were "I remember that," therefore they really liked being able to relate to what we were seeing. McGarrets house was amazing and the current owners were so welcoming. It was awesome to have such a Hawaiian welcome.
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| Packages: | Lunch at McGarrett's |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Dirk
Using the Passport is a great way to visit all four areas at your own pace. Spend an entire day taking your time to truly appreciate each site without a tour company rushing you along to "stay on schedule "! The audio tour is included so you will learn everything that a tour guide can tell you. Simply rent a car, take a cab or take The Bus to get there and enjoy your day. You should plan on being there early as the center gets extremely busier as the day goes along.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/21 |
Reviewed by: McDougalls
We had a wonderful day with AC as our guide. He was very knowledgeable, pointing out local sites and giving history along the way. He bent over backwards to accommodate everyone on the tour, taking each group to their favorite locations, running back and forth moving us around from hot spot to hotspot as we each finished our excursions. He was very professional at all times. We would hIghly recommend him as a tour guide. We had a blast! He even went out of his way to go back and find a lost article for us- which fell out of the van at a previous stop.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Cool Arrow
Had a great time. Good food (and lots of it) and meeting new people is always fun. It was an intimate setting with a with a friendly and attentive staff. The performers were great; performing dances from the various Polynesian cultures. The view of the city lights from the ship was beautiful as was the sunset. Definitely recommend this dinner cruise for first timers and using the transportation that is offered.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/27 |
Reviewed by: karasu246
The weather was really nice on the day of the tour, and I was glad I chose the canyon tour. Although December is not typically a hot season for Hawaii, it can get quite warm in the blazing sun. This tour felt more like a forest tour than a canyon horseback ride, but riding along the winding mountain paths under the dappled sunlight of the trees was very pleasant. Additionally, we were able to see wild boars while crossing the grassy area on the hill.
The horse I rode was one that had been used for polo, and it felt like it was retired and spending its old age in a nursing home. It seemed quite old, large, but very calm and easy to ride. At the pasture, there were some lively horses that looked like they had just recently retired. Since they had been used for polo, they were well-trained and could be controlled with the reins to go left, right, or stop. However, if you zone out, the horse might try to squeeze through the trees, which could lead to branches scratching your arms or legs. It’s best to wear a hat, long sleeves, long pants, and athletic shoes. The tour guide mentioned wearing helmets, but there was no mention of helmets on-site.
You can place valuables in the saddlebag and hang it on the saddle. Once you get used to it, you can hold a camera in one hand and take pictures. Some horses might try to graze along the way, so you need to signal that it’s not allowed; otherwise, you’ll fall behind.
The instructor leading the group was a thin woman named Angel, whose age was hard to tell (maybe quite old?). She wore a Santa-style hat (but in blue with white trim!) and sunglasses, giving her a somewhat quirky appearance. She was constantly chatting, which was entertaining.
Riding a horse for an extended period (it was about an hour, I think) while navigating the winding mountain paths is quite a unique experience. I was glad I chose this tour. If I had to wish for something, I would have preferred a slightly livelier horse (laughs).
当日はとても良い天気で渓谷ツアーを選んで良かったと思いました。12月でハワイとしてはそれ程暑くない季節のようですが、炎天下にいるとかなり暑いです。このツアーは渓谷乗馬というよりは林間ツアーと呼んだ方が合っている感じはしますが、木々の木漏れ日の中のアップダウンの続く山道を馬に乗っていくのはとても気持ちが良いものです。また、丘の上の草原を横切る時には野生の猪を見ることもできました。
馬はポロで使われていた馬で、人間でいうと、仕事を退職して老後を老人ホームで過ごしているという感じかな。かなり年取ってるようで、大きいけど、大人しく乗り易かったです。放牧場の方では、まだ退職したばかりと思われる元気のいいのが走り回っていました。ポロで使われていたため、しっかり調教されていて、手綱で右へ左へ止まれなどコントロールできます。但し、ぼけっとしていると木々のギリのところを通ろうとするので、枝で腕や足をひっかかれます。できれば、帽子・長袖・長ズボン・運動靴がベターです。ツアーの案内には、ヘルメット着用とありましたが、現地ではヘルメットの話は一切ありませんでした。貴重品は鞍掛バッグに入れて鞍にかけておけます。慣れてくると片手でカメラを持って写真も撮れます。また、馬によっては道草(まさに途中に生えている草を食べる)するのがいるので、ダメという意思表示をする必要があります。そうしないとどんどん遅れてしまいます。
先頭を行くインストラクターはエンジェルさんという年齢不詳(かなりの歳?)の痩せた女性。形がサンタ風(でも色が青で白い縁飾り付き!)の帽子をかぶってサングラスをかけた、一見奇妙な感じのお婆さん(ってお爺さんの私が言うのも変ですが)で、ひっきりなしに喋ってる人でした。これも面白かった。
自分で手綱を持って長時間(正味1時間くらいだったでしょうか)馬に乗る、しかも山道をくねくねと登ったり下ったり、なんて中々できない経験だと思います。このツアーを選んで良かったと思いました。欲言えば、自分としてはもう少し元気のいい馬の方が良かったかな(笑)。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/14 |
Reviewed by: Gunes
I booked the tour online a day before. It was a last minute plan. I wanted to see if my booking went through. I called their number. They already knew that I was calling. They put me on hold for a few minutes and it was done. I would highly recommend this tour company.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Hike Girl
I wanted to go to Manoa Falls and this was the best bet for me and my friends. It was inexpensive, easy and did the job! Would do it again :)
Mahalo for your review
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/18 |
Reviewed by: まっちゃ
Since my flight from Honolulu was at 8 AM, I chose the 24-hour shuttle service. The hotel pickup felt a bit too early, but they made sure to get me there on time without any delays. I would like to use this service again when I come to Hawaii.
ホノルル発が8時と早朝便だったため24時間対応の送迎サービスを選びました。ホテルピックアップが少し早すぎた気もしますが、時間に遅れることなくきちんと送って下さりました。ハワイに来た際はまた利用したいと思います。
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| Packages: | ワイキキ→空港 |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/26 |
Reviewed by: Sue
In Honolulu for business, I had just one day free and wanted to make the best of it. Ending the day with the Chief's Luau was the best decision I could have made. The show was the best part, really phenomenal entertainment and well worth the price. The ride out to the venue held spectacular views. Loved the whole experience.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Honolulu tourist
Our original driver lost his wallet so could not drive us. We had to wait close to an hour to get a new driver. This combined with heavy traffic due to a Christmas parade resulted in our tour being significantly delayed and feeling somewhat rushed as we tried to save time at each stop. Our second driver was very knowledgeable and gave us an excellent running commentary as we toured. We did skip a couple of stops/activities due to the delays, but we're not offered any type of compensation. While this is a highly recommended tour company that provided the service, I find it disappointing they did nothing to make up for their issues.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Chris
This website allowed us to get into all the activities and ensured we had tickets when we were able to get them through recreation.gov before they were sold out. Was grateful that we could be there on such a day as the 74th anniversary and not be taken on price.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/07 |
Reviewed by: koki
Although it was unfortunately rainy, I was able to enjoy a different charm of Hawaii that is not found at the beach or in the city. I took my two children on a movie location tour, a jungle tour, and a cruise. Since we spent most of the time on vehicles, it was quite easy even with kids. On Sunday, the cruise tour was smaller in scale, but instead, we enjoyed various tropical fruits at an orchard, which turned out to be quite nice.
あいにくの雨でしたが、ビーチや市街地とはまた違うハワイの魅力を堪能できました。
子供2人連れて映画ロケ地めぐり、ジャングルツアー、クルーズの3つを選択しました。
ほとんど乗り物に乗っているので子供がいても楽チンです。
日曜はクルーズツアーが小規模のものとなり、代わりに果樹園で色々な南国フルーツを楽しめたのですが、これが結構良かったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/22 |
Reviewed by: Mary W., Salem, OR
The tour guide was entertaining, funny, and knowledgeable. The scenery was breathtaking. Enjoyed all the stops.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/02 |
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