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Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

A day to remember

Reviewed by: Sandy

Such a great day! A fantastic way to discover the north shore, just the right blend between organized activities and free time! I would do it again without hesitation

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2017/05/01
Activity Date:	2017/04/28

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

Great tour guide

Reviewed by: Howard L Wasser

The tour of the island was very good. we had a driver/ tour guide who shows us all the finer points of the island and explained everything. It was a real pleasure. We give out tour guide a
100% rating
Thanks again for a enjoyable day.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/02/25
Activity Date:	2017/01/31

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Surf bus

Reviewed by: Susie

Sam was our driver and tour guide. He was very informative and we learned a lot about not just The North Shore but also Hawaii.
We were able to change activities if when we checked them out we changed our mind. Sam explained the activities well and made everyone feel comfortable.

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/01/14
Activity Date:	2017/01/09

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

Oahu Circle Island and Tour of Polynesian Cultureal Center.

Reviewed by: Jacob Mikail

We had a wonderful time at the excursion and our driver, Mr. Henry was as wonderful guide and he had so much knowledge of the Hawaiian Islands and Hawaiian culture.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/01/06
Activity Date:	2016/12/26

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

Great day

Reviewed by: Darjan

Great trip, lots of beautiful places, Polynesia C.C. is something you must see

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Packages:	Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/01/02
Activity Date:	2016/12/30

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

Oahu Circle Island Tour & Polynesian Cultural Center with Dinner & Night Show

Reviewed by: Mary

I loved it very very much it was a wonderful tour. Thanks you for putting on such wonderful performances. Hope to see you again

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Packages:	Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2016/12/31
Activity Date:	2016/12/09

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

Polynesian cultural center

Reviewed by: Susan Henshaw

Our guide was a funny and informative guide. Henry made our morning and drive back in the evening enjoyable!!!

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Packages:	Prime Rib Dining, Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/12/25
Activity Date:	2016/12/22

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

Aahu Circle Island tour

Reviewed by: C & K Hartz

Thanks Jason for making our day a memorable one. The places we visited, the spots we stopped at and the information imparted by you was great.
The Polynesian Cultural Centre was worth this visit and more as we couldn't fit everything into 1/2 day. The students from the university were very grateful to their visitors but we were grateful to them for sharing their various cultures with us.
Dinner was great and the Breath of life show was superb.

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Packages:	Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/12/01
Activity Date:	2016/11/21

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Oahu Island tour! Great day!

Reviewed by: Anonymous

This was a very informative and fun day. Mandy was our guide and driver for the day. She was very knowledgeable and kept the day upbeat. We had time to stop to sea the turtles and actually got to see a large one on the beach! Great tour and the lunch was delicious!

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Packages:	Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/11/12
Activity Date:	2016/11/08

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Great tour

Reviewed by: B Smith

We had a great time on this tour. Dirk, the driver/tour guide gave us a lot of info. The tour was exactly as advertised plus we got to see some turtles at an extra stop. Lunch was Excellent. We would definitely do this again. Awesome! !!

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Packages:	Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/10/18
Activity Date:	2016/10/15

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

The "non-tour" tour of north shore

Reviewed by: Renee

The best of tour plusses without the negatives. You spend most of your time at the location you choose and doing the activity you choose. Justin was very knowledgeable and personable. He let us choose our activity on site and even let people customize it by picking 2 morning activites and no afternoon ones. It was awesome.

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/09/23
Activity Date:	2016/09/20

All-Inclusive Oahu Island Tour with Lunch & Waimea Valley Waterfall Nature Walk

Oahu Nature Tours

Reviewed by: Brian

I highly recommended the round the island day tour. Justin was our tour guide, and his encyclopedic knowledge and commentary made the day very memorable.

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Packages:	Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/08/30
Activity Date:	2016/08/25

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Fun day

Reviewed by: Erin

Fun day off activities. Good driver and guide, well organised, good options of activities. Saw a variety of different beaches including sea turtles.

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/08/28
Activity Date:	2016/08/03

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

Nice to look out and not drive

Reviewed by: Travlin Sue

Covered a lot of ground in one day. Too bad we didn't get more time at the cultural center. We didn't get there until 1:30.

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/08/19
Activity Date:	2016/07/18

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Big disappointment

Reviewed by: cueno

Driver only spoke of food! Then it was not very clear on what was included so we missed the food trucks and NO lunch (after all talk and no food).

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Ms Cueno, we are very sorry to hear that the driver was not clear about things an only talked about food.
We will definitely talk to him about it.
Just to be clear, the tour package you bought included the kayak plus the admission to the falls park, but did not include a free lunch on us.
Some of the other customers use only one activity and have lunch on us -in lieu- of the second activity . Is this where the confusion started?
Our manager will call you to clarify everything with you.
Much aloha

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/07/06
Activity Date:	2016/06/29

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

Circle island tour, Alii Luau. Night show

Reviewed by: Nadine

The tour was awesome. Our guide was fantastic. The luau was wonderful. We got to participate as part of celebrating our 34th anniversary. The Breath of life show was awesome.

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Packages:	Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/07/03
Activity Date:	2016/06/28

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

Circle Island tour, Alii Luau and night show

Reviewed by: Nadine

Henry was an awesome tour guide. The circle island tour was fantastic. All the activities at the Polynesian Cultural Cdnter were fantastic including the luau and night show.

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Packages:	Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/06/30
Activity Date:	2016/06/28

North Shore Hiking Tours from Haleiwa with Expert Local Guide & Lunch

Hiking

Reviewed by: Margo

Our guide, Kai, was absolutely amazing! While we weren't able to make it to the swimming hole due to massive amounts of rain making it unsafe at the water crossings, he took us on an additional hiking section where we got to see various parts of the trail. The lunch provided was hand-made and was delicious... wish I knew how to make those rolls! I would more than recommend this excursion with Kai... he gets more than 5 stars!

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Packages:	The Little Adventure (2-Mile Hike)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2016/06/10
Activity Date:	2016/05/31

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

The Surf Bus

Reviewed by: Laura

It was great, i got picked up and he drove out to the northshore, showed us around the town and then the activities started. He was very available to pickup after each activity and drop you off where you wanted to go. Waterfall, snorkeling, shrimp truck, beach time & stand up paddle board, it was great. There are other activities to pick from. He even stopped because he saw a sea turtle was sitting on the beach, so we could see it and take pics, it was great!

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2016/06/06
Activity Date:	2016/06/03

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Outstanding!

Reviewed by: Angela

This tour is a great way to see and experience the North Shore from the land and in the water. Our tour guide (HC) knew his way around the island like nobody's business. He went the extra mile to ensure we had a great time. Plenty of time for snorkeling, bike riding, checking out waterfalls, SUP or kayaking AND SHOPPING! I highly recommend!

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/05/29
Activity Date:	2016/05/27

North Shore Hiking Tours from Haleiwa with Expert Local Guide & Lunch

Big hike!

Reviewed by: Oahu88

This was probably one of our more strenuous/lengthier hikes (water and proper footwear are highly recommended- it can get slippery on the trail). It was a lot of fun. We did cross some streams which were a bit difficult for some. You will get sweaty, wet, and dirty. No bathrooms, of course, so be prepared.
Great views. Tour guide was excellent, very passionate, helpful, and knowledgeable! Lunch was pretty good- everyone seemed to like it. Private mountain pool swim was enjoyed by most.

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Packages:	The Big Adventure (3.5-Mile Hike)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/05/24
Activity Date:	2016/05/07

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Great Time

Reviewed by: Monty Magnet

Taking this tour was very helpful in making sure we made the most out of our visit. Our guide gave us a detailed review of the area so that we were able to make an informed decision on our activities. I would definitely recommend this tour.

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/04/25
Activity Date:	2016/04/22

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

Tour and Polynesian cultural center

Reviewed by: Syl

Loved the cultural center and all its history. I felt like we could have gotten there earlier if our tk guide didn't share so many personal stories. We had many beautiful stops but he'd wait till we sat back in our seats to stand and share stories. I'd prefer to get on the road and spend more time at stop points or cultural center

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Packages:	Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2016/04/13
Activity Date:	2016/04/06

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Lauren

We loved this trip. The guide was super helpful and friendly. We will be booking this trip again.

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/04/07
Activity Date:	2015/05/14

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Awesome day on the North Shore

Reviewed by: Georgie C

I think our guides name was AC... he was amazing, had so much interesting information, made the drive to the north shore very entertaining.

First stop was Haleiwa Town on the north shore where we could have a look around and even got to try the famous shave ice. Next a drive along the shore to see all the amazing beaches and even some celebrity houses, then had a stop at the pipeline for some photos, and then he took us to see all the activities so we knew what they all were.

My friend and I chose the waterfall hike/swim, then AC took us the Waimea Bay for a swim, then the kayaking in the afternoon, and a great burger from Haleiwa Town. On the way back to Waikiki we stopped at a beach famous for turtles and we saw one on the beach. AC then dropped us off at the dole plantation - a complete surprise - so we could have a look around and try the dole whip. On the drive back AC played some stand up comedy on the tv so we could all relax and have a laugh.

Overall an incredible day!

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2016/04/02
Activity Date:	2016/03/12

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

Ha breath of life show

Reviewed by: Steve b

The show was really great. I've never seen this show before, I would suggest everyone see it at least once.

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo Steve, Aloha oe!

Polynesian culture center tour

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Packages:	Prime Rib Dining, Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2016/03/14
Activity Date:	2016/03/11

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

Some things good, some things not so much

Reviewed by: Brian

For starters, the show Ha! Breath of Life is AMAZING! If nothing else, that is worth a visit.

Ok, so the Circle Island Tour - yeah, you circle (most of) the island and see some cool things (briefly), but you can get circle island tours from pretty much everyone and ended up with about 3 total after all of our activities there over our week. The biggest problem with this Circle Island Tour is that it takes TOO LONG! You're going to want ample time to do the tour, but not when that time cuts into your time at the cultural center.

We did the circle island tour and the ambassador package. By the time we finished the tour and go to the center, did all the ambassador check in crap, and got to start seeing the center, we had already lost at least 1.5 hours of the already short time available to visit the various cultures. The group tour and the guide does help you learn some cool things, but it also makes everything take longer. In the end, we went back a second day so that we could see all the things we missed the first day (maybe that's the point - more $$ from the visitors??).

I don't want to lead you to believe the center is poor. On the contrary, we very much enjoyed the center. The luau was meh. The show was GREAT! We just wouldn't recommend the circle island tour (as it was for us) or the ambassador package (unless you want to buy it for the good seats but ditch the tour guide in the park).

Definitely visit the park, definitely see the show. Consider ditching the tour guide in the park, consider doing the circle island tour with another company or on a different day, and if you see a luau anywhere else, consider skipping it here (it wasn't the best luau we attended).

Note, the 3 stars if for the package, not for the center on the whole. The center was great, we just weren't keen on the package we purchased.

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo Brian for your wonderful feedback, very happy you were able to take advantage of another day; however sorry that the guide was not a benefit to you and your group. We will address these concerns with our team. Aloha oe!

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Packages:	Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/02/22
Activity Date:	2016/02/17

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for!

Reviewed by: Lani S.

I wanted to head out to the North Shore, but did not want to sit on a stodgy bus all day and listen to someone drone on and on. The Surf Bus was the PERFECT choice since I not only got to experience the highlights of the area, but got to do some fun activities as well.

I decided to do Snorkeling, the Waimea Falls nature walk and SUP. Harry was very accommodating about squeezing in two activities for the morning section, and I am so happy that he did. The snorkeling was AMAZING! It was literally like swimming in an aquarium. I got to be in the water for a little over an hour and then I was picked up to go to Waimea Falls Park. The walk was quite easy, and if you have a hard time walking, shuttles are available for $10 round-trip at the park. I didn't go into the water since I just wanted to sit and relax, but the walk to and from the waterfall was about 45 minutes total. REALLY beautiful.

For my afternoon, I chose SUP and even though I had never done it before, I figured it out pretty quickly after the briefing from the guys at the surf store. I never quite made it to the "stand up" part of "stand up paddling", but my "sit up" paddle was just as fun and I made it all the way down the river.

With about an hour left before I had to meet the bus, I had a delicious burger and fries at Teddy's Bigger Burger and washed that all down with some shave ice from Matsumotos (lychee and strawberry YUM!). All in all, a great experience and wonderful way to see the best of the North Shore in a day :)

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Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2016/02/17

Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Expectations...

Reviewed by: -PAUL-

I mentioned this before on the phone. This was fun, but was only able to do one activity. Unfortunately the ad misleads you into thinking you can do whatever activities, whenever. You are allowed to swim, snorkel, bike ride or hike in the morning. Then you can either surf(which you cant cause it will cost you more when you never did it, apparently you have to take a lesson before using their boards), kayak, or stand up paddleboard in the afternoon. It just was a disappointment to have an expectaion of what to get for my day, then not do it. In other words, two spereate locations for the morning and afternoon activities, so majority of your time is traveling. Which is fine, but also would of have a different opinion. Knowing what i know now, i probably would never choosen this activity.
I missed the bus to go to the afternoon location, needless to say i was given the wrong time by tourist, but honsestly by the time i got there, i was out of time. One thing that is odd is the memory game, being dropped off somwhere and being picked up elsewhere. However, the people that works at the snorkel rental place, especially that young kid, clueless to his surroundings. Knew who i was & i who else i was there with in regards of the other party on the tour bus & couldnt inform me of the other party making it back. So knowing the time i had to be picked up, this kid not being observant and missing the bus is all my fault, right? So thanks for that! I had to wait for the city bus to pick me up to find out where the tour bus was to get back on it.
All in all, i only did one activity and did a lot of sitting & waiting around. Snorkeling was fun, but was my excitement was short lived with the turmoil. I had fun snorkeling, and thats about it. Oh yeah, dont worry, ill take care of that bus fare!

Reply from activity provider

We are sorry you got the pick up times mixed up and were forced to catch a city bus to catch up , therefore missing your second activity. Normally we have other drivers on the North Shore and could have expatiated things so sorry for that too.PLEASE GIVE US A FUTURE DATE TO COMP YOU THE TOUR SO WE CAN SHOW YOU WHAT ITS REALLY LIKE.
P.S; FOR SAFTEY REASONS SURFING IS THE ONLY ACTIVITY WHICH IF YOU HAVE NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE WE REQUIRE YOU DO A LESSON. Those with some prior experience may surf with our basic package pricing.

Aloha Justin

only picture i could take, the rest was with my underwater camera

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Packages:	[From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2016/01/11
Activity Date:	2015/05/16

North Shore Hiking Tours from Haleiwa with Expert Local Guide & Lunch

Awesome

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

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A day to remember

Great tour guide

Surf bus

Oahu Circle Island and Tour of Polynesian Cultureal Center.

Great day

Oahu Circle Island Tour & Polynesian Cultural Center with Dinner & Night Show

Polynesian cultural center

Aahu Circle Island tour

Oahu Island tour! Great day!

Great tour

The "non-tour" tour of north shore

Oahu Nature Tours

Fun day

Nice to look out and not drive

Big disappointment

Circle island tour, Alii Luau. Night show

Circle Island tour, Alii Luau and night show

Hiking

The Surf Bus

Outstanding!

Big hike!

Great Time

Tour and Polynesian cultural center

Amazing!

Awesome day on the North Shore

Ha breath of life show

Some things good, some things not so much

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for!

Expectations...

Awesome

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