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

Lalit Khullar

Reviewed by: Lalit Khullar

Best tour arrangements . Driver was very helpful and conciderate.He did his best to show us around as much as he could. Best service .

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Packages: Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/03/13
Activity Date: 2015/02/28

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

Super VIP experience

Reviewed by: Marielle

Awesome and super friendly tour guide, Keith.
Highly recommend this tour to everyone.

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Packages: Alii Luau (Late Entry - Dinner & Show Only)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2015/03/08
Activity Date: 2015/03/05

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

Polynesian cultural center

Reviewed by: Chuck

Enjoyed the bus tour, but it gets you there 2 hours after it opens.
The center itself focuses too much on entertainment and not enough on education. It is run by the Morman education system, so one would think if we are supporting the students we in turn would be educated about the various Polynesian cultures around the pacific.

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Packages: Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/03/05
Activity Date: 2015/02/26

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

Luau and dinner

Reviewed by: Kim

The Polynesian Center provides a learning environment rich in Polynesian culture. I enjoyed riding the canoe and watching the luau.

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Packages: Alii Luau (Late Entry - Dinner & Show Only)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2015/02/08
Activity Date: 2015/02/03

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

Polynesian cultural cener

Reviewed by: florida

Great time, not to miss! Best time !! It was amazing.

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Packages: Alii Luau (Late Entry - Dinner & Show Only)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/02/06
Activity Date: 2015/02/03

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

Was Amazing! and one of the best experience ever!

Reviewed by: Mr.Jim

A must see experience for anyone visiting Oahu!
The Polynesian Cultural Center is an Awesome and Amazing Experience!!
Highly recommend to pay the extra for the Super Ambassador Package, We had reserved front row seats for every show and never had to wait in line, it’s well worth it.
The whole day was Fantastic! And the best part of this awesome experience was the “Breath of Life" Night Show after dinner was amazing!!
I would Love to come back...

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Packages: Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/01/21
Activity Date: 2015/01/16

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

Great time!

Reviewed by: Suzanne

The luau combined with the show was a perfect visit to the culture center. We all enjoyed the show! Amazing seats

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Packages: Alii Luau (Late Entry - Dinner & Show Only)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/01/11
Activity Date: 2015/01/06

乗馬体験(0.5~2時間) 2歳から参加OKの子供向けコースやサンセット、貸切ランチ付きなど選べるコースで広大な牧場を満喫!<ガンストック牧場/現地集合>

You who want to be a cowboy. カウボイになりたい貴方

Reviewed by: フレンチ

If you're tired of slow horseback riding in Kualoa, want to gallop like a cowboy from a Western, or simply love Western riding, I believe GUNSTOCK is the perfect ranch for you.

I experienced horseback riding at 1. Kualoa, 2. Koko Crater, 3. Turtle Bay Hilton, and 4. GUNSTOCK, and among them, this one is the best.

2 also offers a great view from a small hill, but it's more British. 3 was a horseback trek along the beach. At 4, during the trek, they were practicing roping calves in the back arena.

Next time, I hope to stay overnight at this ranch for a cowboy experience. (Note: For those who want to experience Western riding in Japan, Eldorado in Chiba is the best.)

クアロアののろのろ歩く乗馬に飽きた貴方、西部劇に出てくるカウボイのように颯爽と走りたい貴方、ウエスタン乗馬が大好きな貴方、そんな方にもってこいの牧場<乗馬クラブ>はGUNSTOCKと思います。
1、クアロア、2、ココクレータ、3、タートルベイヒルトン、4、GUNSTOCKでの乗馬とオアフ島でいろいろ体験しましたがその中ではここが一番でしょう。
2は4同様、小高い丘の上からの眺めが最高ですがブリティッシュです。3は海辺をトレッキングする乗馬でした。
4ではトレッキングの途中、奥の馬場で小牛を投げ縄で捕らえる練習をしていました。
次回はこの牧場で寝泊りしながらカウボイ体験が出来ればと考えています。<注:日本でウエスタン乗馬を体験したい方は千葉にあるエルドラドが一番です>以上

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/01/08

乗馬体験(0.5~2時間) 2歳から参加OKの子供向けコースやサンセット、貸切ランチ付きなど選べるコースで広大な牧場を満喫!<ガンストック牧場/現地集合>

It was amazing. 最高でした

Reviewed by: まらま

My grandmother and my 4-year-old son participated. I thought he would be scared, but he wasn't scared at all. I was also impressed that they were regular horses, not ponies.

During our riding time, we were able to play at the ranch, so we were never bored.

おばあちゃんと、4歳の息子が参加しました。
怖がるかと思いきや全く怖がることありませんでした。
ポニーなどではなく、普通の馬だったことにも感動でした。

私たちの乗馬の時間の間も牧場で遊ぶことができて退屈することはありませんでした。

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Packages: 子供向け体験コース(30分)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/01/06
Activity Date: 2014/12/16

乗馬体験(0.5~2時間) 2歳から参加OKの子供向けコースやサンセット、貸切ランチ付きなど選べるコースで広大な牧場を満喫!<ガンストック牧場/現地集合>

I am satisfied! 満足です!

Reviewed by: まらま

I went with my 11-year-old and 8-year-old sons. It took about 2 hours to arrive by bus. The horseback riding was amazing for our first time. It was all in English, but I was able to understand. The staff were very polite and kind. I think I will go again when I visit Hawaii.

11歳8歳の息子と一緒に行ってきました。
バスで2時間位で到着でした。
初めての乗馬最高でした。
英語オンリーでしたが、理解できました。
とても丁寧で優しいスタッフの方たちでした。
またハワイ行く時は行くと思います。

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Packages: 体験コース(1.5時間)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/01/06
Activity Date: 2014/12/16

乗馬体験(0.5~2時間) 2歳から参加OKの子供向けコースやサンセット、貸切ランチ付きなど選べるコースで広大な牧場を満喫!<ガンストック牧場/現地集合>

Horseback riding experience in the Hawaiian cowboy (Paniolo) spirit at Gunstock Ranch / Trail riding (for advanced riders only) ハワイアン・カウボーイ (パニオロ)気分で乗馬体験 ガンストック牧場/トレール乗馬(上級者のみ)

Reviewed by: aizawa

It was decent. It seems they made adjustments to the schedule and route due to a sudden rain shower. Just like in Japan, you can enjoy a gallop and a brisk pace. I think it would have been even more enjoyable if I could speak English.

まずまずでした。にわか雨に逢ったので時間短縮・コース変更をしたようです。
日本での外乗同様、駆け足、速足ができるので楽しめます。英語を話せたらもっと楽しめたと
思いました。

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Packages: 貸切 経験者コース(1時間)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/12/03
Activity Date: 2014/12/01

乗馬体験(0.5~2時間) 2歳から参加OKの子供向けコースやサンセット、貸切ランチ付きなど選べるコースで広大な牧場を満喫!<ガンストック牧場/現地集合>

Horseback Riding in Hawaii - Hawaiian Cowboy - Gunstock Ranch / Keiki (Children) Horseback Riding ハワイで乗馬 ハワイアン・カウボーイ ガンストック牧場/ケイキ(お子様)乗馬

Reviewed by: aizawa

I was worried I might cry since it was my first time interacting with a horse, but I enjoyed it without any problems. There were various animals (birds, goats, cows, sheep, etc.), and the horses were friendly, so I felt safe touching them.

初めて馬にふれるので泣くかと心配しましたが問題無く楽しんでいました。
いろいろの生き物(鳥、ヤギ、牛、ひつじなど)がいるし、馬が人馴れしているので安心して
触れることが出来ました。

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Packages: 子供向け体験コース(30分)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2014/12/03
Activity Date: 2014/12/01

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

Doing the North Shore Circle

Reviewed by: AJ - Melbourne

Had Justin as the guide. Very very good - he made the trip!
Think he managed to talk the entire day(!) and added a lot of interesting and useful information throughout. Wife wanted to try the Shrimp Trucks, so that was her highlight, I wanted to see the large surf, so all-in-all, satisfied all our wants. Highly recommended.

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Aloha AJ,

Thank you so much for the great review. Justin and all our guides are the best in Oahu, and we are so glad you got to experience the North Shore guided by his passion and knowledge. I will pass your kind words on to him. Our guides love hearing that they were able to share the aloha spirit with our guests, and show visitors to our island a great time.

Mahalo Nui Loa,
Oahu Nature Tours Management

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Packages: Standard
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/17
Activity Date: 2014/11/13

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

Polynesian Cultural Centre

Reviewed by: Pae

Great day out with the family. Fantastic entertainment and food.

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/11/10
Activity Date: 2014/09/25

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

Super ambassador

Reviewed by: Julieta Reyna

You should all get the super ambassador ! This tour was totally worth it! VIP on the whole island special tours and front row sitting ! Really recommend this tour best of all Hawaii!

  • Love this tour!

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Packages: Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/11/07
Activity Date: 2014/11/03

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

Polynesian Cultural Center Alii Luau & Night Show/Full Day Package

Reviewed by: ScottH

Very good, everything we were told it would be. The performers and staff were wonderful, warm and friendly, however, we were a little disappointed in the lava. It was not what we expected. It was more like a group buffet. On the other hand the Breath of Ha show was thrilling and excellent. We would highly recommend it. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable day.

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/10/30
Activity Date: 2014/10/06

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

Amazing center and a great cause

Reviewed by: Ian & Tasha

We did the full day PCC package and definitely loved it. However, its all about the tour guide. If you go try to get cousin Main he was extremely knowledgeable and manage to get us in the front row for all the events. Also, learning about how the majority of the proceeds go to student tuition it is a nice to know. Lastly, the HA fire show definitely is one of, if not, the best fire show luau ever.

  • PCC

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/10/05
Activity Date: 2014/10/04

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

Polynesian Cultural Center

Reviewed by: Peter

This is a must see attraction. Of course very touristy but very well done. So much to see . Arrived around 12.30 had a quick lunch it was go go go for 5+ hours.It was very entertaining and informative. I want to come back to see what I missed. The extra $25 for lunch and guided tour was well worth it. Loved the Luau and night show . Don't think about this one just go!

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
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Posted on: 2014/10/04
Activity Date: 2014/09/08

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

" A Great Experience"

Reviewed by: Todd and Belinda

I have to say that The Polynesian Culture Center is my favorite memory about Hawaii. I learned so much with this experience. We adored our Tour Guide "Cousin ViVii" she was very informative and a pleasure to be around. Not only is it my favorite memory of Hawaii, but a favorite memory of my life.

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Packages: Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/10/04
Activity Date: 2014/09/09

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

Late-Entry Ambassador Package - Average Experience

Reviewed by: Kristen

After reading so many reviews, we expected this experience to be great; however, we found most of the evening to be okay at best. The prime rib and seafood, "prime" dining, is not good. Much of the hot food was luke-warm, the roast beef...I mean prime rib...although pretty sure it was roast beef, was way overcooked and just gross, and much of the food was slimy and just inedible. There was one hot seafood item which was somewhat hot/somewhat still frozen, and my husband said was disgusting. It was not prime dining. I would suggest skipping dining there altogether.

We had some time to walk around; however, most of the exhibits are just artifacts or movies/shows. The Samoa live show was interesting and entertaining, but the videos were boring and I can't imagine what you could spend an entire day there doing (we went late at 4 PM and had plenty of time). The "Ha, Breathe of Life" show was the best part for sure. The show was entertaining; however, it was very long. We went to another luau and show earlier in our trip, booked through the cruise line, and I would say that show was better. "Ha, Breathe of Life" was very long and had a lot of repetitive dancing. They do a part of the show for each Island, so after awhile the dancing gets repetitive. Some aspects were really neat: fire dancing, a few of the dances with props, etc, but it would have been better if it hadn't been so extremely long and repetitive.

Overall, I can't say that I would recommend this experience. If I did, I would recommend the show, without eating dinner. Additionally, be prepared to pay extra for everything and have things that cost money constantly offered to you (I understand, it is a vacation destination, but for the Polynesian Cultural Center, which doesn't allow tipping and is all about culture, it just seemed weird after awhile). Next time we go to Hawaii, we will try a luau closer to the resort area, and skip the Polynesian Cultural Center.

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Packages: [Open Spring 2021] Ambassador Luau Dinner & Premium Show Seating
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/10/04
Activity Date: 2014/09/01

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

Amazing time! Best guide ever!

Reviewed by: Candice

When we first booked this tour it was at the recommendation of my parents who had visited a few years previously. My husband and I were originally going to explore the center on our own, however, after spending an hour on the bus with Jermaine (hope I spelled that right) and learning that he was giving the tour, we decided to pay a little extra and join the tour group. Best investment we made on our vacation. Not only was Jermaine knowledgeable, friendly, and seriously hilarious, but he got us to all the shows and we saw more than if we had tried to navigate the center ourselves. Highly recommend this place to everyone, and pay the extra for a guide. Well worth it.

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/09/28
Activity Date: 2014/09/22

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

Beautiful, but probably could have done it on our own

Reviewed by: Candice

After spending the first couple of days in Hawaii walking everywhere, it was nice to sit and relax in the tour van and watch the island slide by out the windows. The hike through Wiamea Valley to the falls was beautiful, although I wish more plants and flowers had been in bloom. Lunch was awesome. This tour is alright, but we could easily have seen everything on our own with a car rental.

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You can do anything on your own if that's what you want to do. But then you would have had to drive for 8 hours (paying close attention to the worst traffic in the nation), instead of enjoying the views and just relax. You would have had to rent a car for the whole day, you would have had to pay your own entry fees to the visited locations, you would have had to pay for your own lunch at Fumis and stand in line for it yourself instead of being served, you would have had to buy a guide book and study it to know where to go, you would have had to have someone read out aloud all the interesting facts about our islands natural history, just like our trained guide did for you for 8 hrs. We agree with you that the tour is beautiful and awesome. Plus, we fully delivered what we promised and if you add up all these extra expenses and inconvenience you would have had to encounter had you chosen to drive yourself, you would have lost money and comfort instead of gaining. Aloha!

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Posted on: 2014/09/28
Activity Date: 2014/09/21

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

Fantabulous

Reviewed by: Fabes

Awesome experiemce! The food is no that good! Interesting history

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Packages: Prime Rib Dining, Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/09/24
Activity Date: 2014/09/19

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

Polynesian Center

Reviewed by: Lisa WS

The bus tour guide was great but quite disappointed in the Center. Did not seem authentic Polynesian at all. The best time was the fire dance part of the show. The rest I could've skipped. Didn't feel like I learned anything real about the different cultures which was disappointing.

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Packages: Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/08/25
Activity Date: 2014/08/06

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

100% amazing

Reviewed by: Donald & Amanda

This is a must do. Very fun, SOOO much stuff to do. You will not be able to do everything so look through your map and do the stuff you want to do. They do allow you to go back to the park for free for the next 3 days (just don't get to watch the show or eat) to do the other activities if you have time.

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/08/11
Activity Date: 2014/08/04

North Shore Private Romantic Horseback Riding Tour with Lunch at Gunstock Ranch

Gunstock Ranch Horseback Riding/Picnic Ride

Reviewed by: Lisa

We all loved our ride with Cammie. She was a great guide and we can't wait to go back for another ride.

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Packages: Picnic Ride & Lunch [2 hours]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2014/07/26
Activity Date: 2014/07/05

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

Polynesian cultural center

Reviewed by: Patty Carrillo

The Polynesian tour was great. This was our 2nd time going, but our grandson's first. He had a great time. We also upgrade with tour and our guide was fabulous,he knew his history of the islands. The luau and the food was good, we didn't try any poa. The students there serving were very helpful and good service. The best of all was the night show, loved it. Bus was on time. Our tour guide made it interesting on our way to the Polynesian Cultural center. Great tour to take. Though it was a long day, it's worth it.

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/07/15
Activity Date: 2014/06/21

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

Circle Island tour

Reviewed by: Sharon

We had a wonderful fun time. We would love to do it again. I was not overly impressed with the food at the Polynesian Cultural Center though.

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Packages: Prime Rib Dining, Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/06/12
Activity Date: 2014/06/04

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

Polynesian Cultural Center Full day package

Reviewed by: Lidia

Was looked after from the moment we walked on board bus with great commentary. Got to see and feel the great islands. When visiting Oahu would recommend highly as a must see.

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/06/01
Activity Date: 2014/05/05

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

Karen (Mackay Qld)

Reviewed by: Karen Bunker

Very interesting and enjoyable day, with a lovely lunch. The Breath of Life show was absolutely amazing and I would recommend it to anyone travelling to Honolulu.

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Packages: Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/05/31
Activity Date: 2014/05/05