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

One of the best experiences during our visit to Hawaii

Reviewed by: The Bryant family

My family and I were blown away the most after the fun bouncy atv riding to end up with a private beautiful campfire set up for dinner. The food was great the scenery was marvelous and the camp fire was fun. My kids adored our two guides especially. They were very friendly, awesome knowledgeable tour guides, and made our rides very fun and enjoyable. We would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone who goes to Hawaii check this place out. The cows make you laugh, they know when its feeding time for sure!

Thanks so much for our wonderful memories made there
We will be back!

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Packages: 2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/08/10
Activity Date: 2021/07/13

Waikiki to North Shore Haleiwa Shuttle - Round Trip Shared Ride Service with Free Time to Explore

perfect trip to north shore!

Reviewed by: haseong kim

north shore shuttle tour was totally awesome! The tour guide was so kind and nice. He explained about some tourist attractions as well as drived me to north shore. He drived me to famous valley and even food truck. So I could go some place I wanted easily.
I was really satisfied with this tour.

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Packages: 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special / North Shore Shuttle
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/08/08
Activity Date: 2021/08/07

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

North Shore Tour

Reviewed by: Hannah McKinney

This was an amazing experience for our girls trip. If you are looking for fun activities that are self guided this is the tour for you. We did the snorkeling and paddle boarding both were extremely fun and we had plenty of time to do both. The price was great and included everything we needed. We got to see 2/3 of Oahu, which was beautiful. Our tour guide was Sam he was helpful and funny. Would recommend this tour/activity day to anyone!!

Reply from activity provider

We are very happy to hear that you had an amazing trip! And that Sam was helpful and funny! We hope to see you again on the surf bus, the original north shore tour!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/08/04
Activity Date: 2021/08/02

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

Surf bus on North Shore

Reviewed by: Civitastours.com

Cousin G was a wonderful driver and guide. He provided great local information and the activities were so fun that everyone was exhausted! This is a great addition to any first timer and well worth it!

Mahalo,

Civitas Tours

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/29
Activity Date: 2021/07/27

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

Toa Luau

Reviewed by: Jeannette

The Luau was amazing. The surroundings were beautiful. Highly recommend.

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Aloha and Mahalo Jeannette for giving us a great review and rating. We are glad you had a great time with us at the luau and enjoyed Waimea Valley. Hope to see you guys again soon!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] VIP Package: Front Row Seating + Three Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/17
Activity Date: 2021/06/23

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

Fun ATV tour!

Reviewed by: Mariam

We did the 2pm ATV tour. The ATV is covered so you'll be in the shade for the drive. Gorgeous ranch! Just a reminder, this is a guided ATV tour. As in, the GUIDE will drive the ATV (not you!).

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo for your kind review!

  • Included lunch!

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/07/14
Activity Date: 2021/06/29

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

Such a fun day!

Reviewed by: Leslie Walsh

We loved Ryan, our guide! She was funny, knowledgeable and had the best spirit! We were covered in dirt from head to toe but loved every minute of it! The lunch was great and the view was beautiful. Loved the ranch!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you so much! We love Ryann too! So glad you had a great time!

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/11
Activity Date: 2021/07/09

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

More than we expected

Reviewed by: Robert A

The tour through the back country of the working ranch was fun, our guide Emily did a great job. It’s not a fast paced tour but a wild and bumpy ride across the ranch. The sunset dinner was cool for the family. It was private on the top of a hill with a delicious dinner and s’mores. Worth it in my opinion. Weather was good shorts and no jackets. But they did say it rains sometimes. Just not the day we went.

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Packages: 2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/01
Activity Date: 2021/06/18

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

Could be better

Reviewed by: Remy

First time taking the Surf Bus. Driver was on time. He was knowledgeable. Didn't like his attitude at first because he had a way of making you feel foolish but at the end, he turned out to be a nice guide. My family and I did the waterfall hike and kayaking. The waterfall hike was timed for three hours. It was a beautiful hike through Waimea Valley seeing tropical plants and birds. To my surprise, the waterfall was smaller than I thought. There were too many people swimming already and it was only 10am. My kids did not want to swim because of the amount of people in the water. Even after the hike, and the waterfall and even ate lunch at the cafe, three hours was too much. It could've been spent doing other activities. We went kayaking in the afternoon. My family enjoyed that even though we didn't see any turtles. We were disappointed that we couldn't walk to town and get shaved ice because the line was too long. All in all, my family had a decent time.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/07/01

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

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Kayla O

We had the best time on this ATV tour. Our tour guide, Makai, was friendly and made the time extremely enjoyable. Private and had the most beautiful views, they also give you opportunities for photo opportunities. The ranch has many different terrains and cows that you are able to feed.
Highly recommended!!

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/07/01
Activity Date: 2021/06/29

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

Freaking awesome time!!!

Reviewed by: Dane AMacher

Absolutely incredible experience. My gf, dad and I all did the UTV tour at sunset....the girls were so awesome and fun throughout the whole tour. Incredible piece of land and we were all so stoked coming out of the trip.

Thank you!

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Packages: 2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/06/28
Activity Date: 2021/06/01

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

Great

Reviewed by: Braydon

This tour was great. Tour guide was fun and informative. Food was fantastic, the views were great and the all around experience was one for the books. Definitely recommend.

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Packages: 2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/26
Activity Date: 2021/06/24

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

A must do trip

Reviewed by: Joy

The tour guide was knowledgeable and fun, great way to see the island and the Polynesian center was fun and the show was amazing

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/06/26
Activity Date: 2021/06/24

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

ATV tour

Reviewed by: ADacs

Trinity was an awesome tour guide.
She made us feel welcomed and set up the entire tour with sincere level of comfort.
The Gunstock Ranch was fun and we had a great time : )

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/06/24
Activity Date: 2021/06/22

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

Had so much fun!

Reviewed by: Christy

This was so much fun! We got to see part of the island. I got to SUP for the first time. Learned a lot while on the bus. The driver was telling us about the scenery and where certain movies were filmed.

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Packages: Premium Package - 3 Fun Activities
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/12
Activity Date: 2021/05/23

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: Jenny

You learn about the ranch and the island. Our guide Ali was awesome, and you get to see more of the ranch than horseback riding gives you. I definitely recommend if you like a little adventure.

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/06/11
Activity Date: 2021/06/09

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

Paige was awesome!

Reviewed by: A A

The overall tour was very interesting including the history of the ranch and what we saw on the way. Our tour guide Paige was great, she was very enthusiastic with a cute perky attitude. Would go again if she was doing the tour!

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/06/11
Activity Date: 2021/06/09

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

Absolutely amazing!! A MUST DO!!!

Reviewed by: Monique

I can not recommend this enough!! If you are on Oahu it is worth the trip to Waimea Valley. This was my family & I's absolute favorite thing we did in Hawaii! It was incredibly personable, authentic, and overall an amazing luau. They were all very nice and made a point to come to every table and talk with all of the guests. They even went above and beyond by helping the table next to us and walking their baby around in the stroller so that they could eat their dinner. Everyone was in awe at how amazing the crew made this experience for everyone. They were truly enjoying teaching everyone about the Polynesian culture from the Polynesian Islands, and it made the experience that much better. Can not recommend enough! GO GO GO!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha and mahalo Monique for this review! We are so thankful and glad to hear that you had a great time with us and enjoyed the luau, we want to make you feel welcomed and well accommodated and get the chance to enjoy every bit of the luau. We appreciate you guys for coming and hoping we'd see you guys again soon if you ever get to visit the island again!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/06/08
Activity Date: 2021/05/03

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

Highly recommend this hike ! Great for fitness and wonderful views!

Reviewed by: Nora

It was an amazing tour! Ryan was a great tour guide and spoke about many interesting facts during our hike. Definitely would go again. 10/10.

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Packages: The Big Adventure (3.5-Mile Hike)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/06/07
Activity Date: 2021/06/05

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

ATV Tour

Reviewed by: Milka

Best ATV tour ever!! Ali, our guide, was amazing! Killer driving skills. She made sure we had an awesome experience and she truly delivered. Very pleased and will definitely book again when we come back.

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Thank you so much!

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/05/13
Activity Date: 2021/05/11

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

Absolutely loved it!

Reviewed by: Lisa P

Beautiful hike to a Waimea Falls. The botanical gardens were beautiful and.full of history too. Easy hike for my kids Got to swim in the lagoon under the falls at the top. I love that they provided life jackets. Once we came down and changed it was off to the luau. We had a great time participating in some of the cultural activities and learning the Polynesian history and culture. Dancing was amazing and food phenomenal. My family really enjoyed it -especially my 11 year old and 15 year old. Highly recommend!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha, and mahalo for your review! We are especially delighted to know your children had fun at the luau, and we really hope to see you again when you're back in Oahu. God bless you and yours!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/05/01
Activity Date: 2021/04/07

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

FUN

Reviewed by: eniigotcha@yahoo.com

fun interactive luau experience. cousin Billy was the funniest ever, we enjoyed our first luau with very friendly staff and night full of culture experiences.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha and mahalo for your review! We'll be sure to tell Cousin Billy you left him a review - we find him to be engaging and hilarious too! ^_^

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/05/01
Activity Date: 2021/03/12

Secrets of North Shore Off-Road Expedition Tour with Freshwater Pool Swim

Talk about an Adventure!

Reviewed by: Erinn B

We wanted to learn more about the culture of Hawaii through an activity that was outside our comfort zone and this tour was the best thing ever. Huge part to our tour guide Ryan who kept us engaged even though we were hanging on for dear life in some parts of the off-roading haha... it was a fun ride especially since it was just our group, we had space to bounce around.

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Packages: Off-Road Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/04/30
Activity Date: 2021/04/27

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

Nikki!!

Reviewed by: Drea

Nikki was awesome! Honestly, without her knowledge and energy I’m sure the tour would not have been as interesting! This is a 1,000 acre ‘farm’ how interesting can it be? Request for Nikki!

  • World War II bunk

  • At the top where your lunch will be

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/04/23
Activity Date: 2021/04/21

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

The north shore surf bus.

Reviewed by: Roy Barnes

Kevin made the entire trip outstanding. He was funny, on time, very knowledgeable, even though I've been to north shore before, this was the first time I felt like it was not only fun but informative. He was very accommodating. I am telling my friends and family to put this on their list . Thanks Uncle Kevin!!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/04/18
Activity Date: 2021/04/16

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

A wonderful adventure

Reviewed by: Kellie

Sam was our tour guide and did a great job. It was the perfect balance between plenty to do and downtime. We did the falls and then paddle boarding up the river, where we saw sea turtles. The entire day was perfect. I would highly recommend it.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kellie, we're super stoked that you had a great time with Sam! He is truly a cool and informative tour guide! Mahalo and a Hui ho!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/04/13
Activity Date: 2021/04/11

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

Eco hike

Reviewed by: Wayne B

Last minute booking are we are extremely happy with the hike. Randy was an awesome tour guide and provided a lot of interesting information. Lunch provided was an organic shrimp or chicken roll up that was very tasty and the perfect size... the swim in the river was refreshing...seeing the forest with strawberry quads trees and ginger root everywhere... Tahiti prawns in the river nd wild pigs in the forest. The 4x4 rig was a great ride on both pavement and muddy roads... a must do trip

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Packages: The Little Adventure (2-Mile Hike)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/04/04
Activity Date: 2021/04/02

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

Going back!

Reviewed by: Heidi

We were initially skeptical of going to any Luau after a previous experience we had on Maui. We were concerned it would feel like a crowded dinner show instead of an authentic experience. We live on Oahu and had guests who really wanted to go. Tao Luau appealed to us because Waimea Falls is a beautiful setting away from resorts, and it has way less occupancy for the event then the others (200 compared to up to 800!). We were pleasantly surprised at the warm welcome, hands on experience, delicious dinner, and stunning show. We have visitors coming in a week, and more in the summer, and have already booked for two more times!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Heidi, and mahalo for your review! We are pleased to know you had a great experience at the luau, which was initially not what you thought it was. We are glad we have changed your mind about activities like ours. We have planned everything about the luau having one goal - make it a great experience for everybody. Come see us again when you can :-) Mahalo!

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] VIP Package: Front Row Seating + Three Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/04/03
Activity Date: 2021/03/10

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

Amazing, authentic experience!

Reviewed by: erkerk10

I lived on Oahu, and have attended many of the popular, industrial, Luaus on the island. Due to Covid, most were closed, so we went with Waimea Valley Toa Luau. I can say it was by far the most intermate, and authentic luau I've ever been to. The "cheaper" tickets still have a great, elevated view. The members/staff/performers are all family and the demonstrations they have are authentic to their history. With the admission to Waimea valley included, you can easily make an entire day of exploring the valley and concluding with the Luau. It truly felt like a family cookout (which is the true spirit of a luau) and not an assembly line of people and mediocre food (as most other industrial luaus are). Homemade coco drink, and no less than 5 fire throwers at once, put Waimea Valley Toa Luau over the top for me. Also, not a coconut bra in sight...

Reply from activity provider

Aloha and mahalo for your review! We are very glad to know you had a marvelous time at the luau! We hope to see you again ^_^

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/01/05
Activity Date: 2020/12/26

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

ATV RIDE at Gunstock Ranch

Reviewed by: Kim

It was a gorgeous view of the ranch. Our tour guides Dean and Kayla were very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great experience for our entire family. The lunch was hearty and even filled up our big eaters!! Well done, we will certainly recommend this to travelers.

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/01/03
Activity Date: 2020/12/31