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

Ambassador Alii Luau Full Day Package

Reviewed by: msblock

I had a great experience!
During the bus drive to PCC there is a tour guide who is really good on entertaining the crowd while giving important information about Hawaii culture. As you arrive there you are greeted by the employees while checking-in.
After lunch (i've purchased a nice BBQ buffet) I started my tour, the guide was very friendly and took us to each village and we had the chance to participate of many cultural activities.
If you were not able to see all the presentations, don't worry, you can have a small demonstration of each Village during the Canoe Pageant.
If you have time, please check the Hawaiian Journey Theater, you will watch a beautiful movie about Hawaii. I was impressed by the size of the theater. There's also a Tram Tour around Laie town and you can visit the Temple.
By 5pm it starts the Dinner Luau. There is a lot of different options, and they were all delicious! After dinner there's the beautiful show "Ha: Breath of Life". It's a wonderful production!

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Posted on: 2013/10/21

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

Great day

Reviewed by: Lilly

We chose this place to learn about polynesian culture, place is adorable, great people around, nice dinner and fantastic show at the end of the day. We recommend it.have fun!

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/10/17
Activity Date: 2013/10/14

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

ALOOOOOOHA!!

Reviewed by: Matt C

The cultural center and night show were awesome. The luau was amazing! Very memorable experience!

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/10/16
Activity Date: 2013/09/17

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 can't do that in Japan. 日本ではできないよね。

Reviewed by: momo

I participated after being recommended by an acquaintance I met before, and it was a lot of fun. Also, there are many places to stop by from Waikiki to here, so if you're going by rental car, you can enjoy a full day.

前に行った知り合いに勧められて参加しましたが、とても楽しかったです。又、ワイキキからここまでは立ち寄る所も多くレンタカーで行かれるなら一日満喫できます。

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Packages: 体験コース(1.5時間)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2013/10/05
Activity Date: 2013/09/09

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

Awesome Dinner Show

Reviewed by: Sunny

The Polynesian center is a must see. The Luau was a bit disappointing in terms of the food selection and quantity. The evening show however was Outstanding!! I would recommend make this an all day event so as to explore the entire center.

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Packages: Alii Luau Half-Day Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/09/18
Activity Date: 2013/09/14

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

Polynesian Cultural Center

Reviewed by: Roger

wonderful tour had the greatest guide was able to see everything and had alot of good laughs was well worth having a tour guide

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Posted on: 2013/09/07

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

just okay

Reviewed by: joie nick

The food was horrible and the show was okay. We did not make it in time to do any of the activities offered. My parents were there all day and enjoyed the activities more than the dinner and show.

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Posted on: 2013/09/06

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>

Enjoying the cowboy vibe! カーボーイ気分満喫!

Reviewed by: たけい

After a comfortable drive of just over an hour from Waikiki towards the North, I spotted the GUNSTOCK sign and felt a rush of excitement. The expansive ranch, along with the goats and horses, was truly soothing and impressive.

While horseback riding, I leisurely enjoyed the scenery, and at the top of the hill, a breathtaking view unfolded, making me feel refreshed. Riding while holding the reins myself really allowed me to fully embrace the cowboy experience.

抜群の景色の中ノースを目指し快適ドライブをワイキキから1時間ちょっと、GUNSTOCKの看板を見つけ心ワクワク。広い牧場、山羊と馬に癒され感動。
乗馬は、のんびり景色を堪能しながらテクテク、岡の上では絶景が広がり気分爽快。
手綱を自分で引きながらの乗馬は、本当にカーボーイ気分を満喫しました。

  • パイナップル畑を過ぎてノースの海が

  • 気持ちのいい牧場〜癒される〜

  • 小1の娘は嫁をKeiki ride

  • 自分は、上の娘と絶景カーボーイ気分

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Posted on: 2013/09/05

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

MUST READ!!!!!

Reviewed by: OhMyHiroshi

We had a wonderful time here. Our driver and escort provided lively Hawaiian music,taught us about sacred Hawaiian land, historic places where movies were filmed, and a list of Hawaiian vocabulary. As we got there we were greeted by employees while checking in. We saw every village and participated in some activities. We learned how to dance hula and play the ukulele. We also got to see the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Luau portion was the best! I have never been satisfied with an endless luau buffet.Food was great but I have only one suggestion which is make sure you don't eat too much because you still need to attend the show HA The Breath of Life. The show was awesome with historic facts of how children were raised with the sense of Ohana in Hawaii. After watching this show my girlfriend and I are aware of how and what life means to the Hawaiians.Ultimately if you are planning on visiting Oahu and was interested in this activity, then don't hesitate to book it!

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Posted on: 2013/09/02

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

Circle Island Tour & PCC Luau & show

Reviewed by: TizLV

The circle island tour (1 star) was too much a rush, it is literally a drive half way around the island to get to PCC, only a couple stops that barely has time to get off the bus and take photos, and no where states that the famous Hanauma Bay is closed on Tuesday for cleanup.

The PCC operates like the cruise ship, put a lei on you just to have photographer take pictures to sell you later, and then take the lei back. The so called guides in the PCC are students where some of them are not well trained to handle the group; you can do everything by yourself using the schedule of programs.

The Luau was mediocre, no whole pig roasting, just a huge dinning hall with lots of people, eating the buffet, and some show on stage. Sorry, I live in Vegas, this cannot compare.

"HA: Breath of Life" Show definitely 5 star, very well done and great performers, if you are willing to pay high price for shows in Vegas, this one is on par.

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Packages: Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2013/08/31
Activity Date: 2013/08/06

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>

Friendly animals! 人懐っこい動物たち!

Reviewed by: ひろちゃん

Ballet the donkey came to greet us. He was so cute, rubbing his face against us. I wanted to take him back to Japan! (laughs) The horse was also very smart, and my daughter was in a great mood. We had a wonderful time together as a family until the end.

You can enjoy a different side of Hawaii for family memories.

ごあいさつに来てくれたロバのバレットくん。
顔をスリスリ、可愛かったです。
日本に連れて帰りたかったな~ 笑
馬もお利口さんで、娘も上機嫌。最後まで家族で楽しく過ごしました。

ご家族の思い出に、違ったハワイを楽しめますよ。

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Packages: ピクニック乗馬
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/08/30
Activity Date: 2013/08/19

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

Very good

Reviewed by: Jessica

I thought the cultural center was very good. Our tour guide was amazing and would recommend having one. The only bad thing was not being able to take pictures during the breath of life show and no air movement. Show was great but very warm. Wish I could have taken pictures.

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2013/07/31
Activity Date: 2013/07/25

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

One of the best yours I have ever taken!

Reviewed by: Melanie

The tour guide was the most personable, knowledgable tour guides I have ever had. She took the time to explain where we were, what was special about it and answered any and all questions. Would definitely use their services again!

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Packages: Standard
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2013/07/20
Activity Date: 2013/06/30

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

If you're a first timer, this is a must!

Reviewed by: BGC

We had a wonderful time. If you wanted to have plain good time knowing the Polynecian culture this is a must! You will be spending most of your day in a ALL IN ONE package,from activities, education, culture, music, language. I don't know about other people but there is nothing to complain about the Luau and this place, the food was good,the show was great, the evening show was spectacular! For those who expect to get drunk and expect a Las Vegas type of show, please do your self a favor go somewhere else, BUT if you wanted to have a clean entertainment and wholesome environment for you and your family and appreciate custumes,culture, pretty and handsome islanders don't think twice of going here. Several reviewers expect a Las Vegas show and almost bear all, I'm a Islander I find those reviews very insulting to the culture of our people, this is a paradise Island, so please leave your mind set behind before coming here. PCC does the best to preserve the culture and their ancestry.

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2013/07/11
Activity Date: 2013/07/01

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

Luau and tour

Reviewed by: Chin Wang

The tour guide and tour of the island was outstanding. The show at the Cultural Center was very well done and enjoyable. The food was okay, but not what was expected.

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/07/10
Activity Date: 2013/07/02

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

Circle Island Tour & Polynensian cultural center

Reviewed by: Sergio Delgadillo

Nice event! So much to learn!! The day goes by fast with all the fun. They have a lot of activities for all the family. The dinner was awesome, prime rib buffet. Can't wait to go back!!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2013/06/30
Activity Date: 2013/06/22

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

Not very authentic except for HA

Reviewed by: Nicky

Terrible food at the luau. Not very authentic in terms of food or staff. Was like a discount Disneyland but with not very convincing landscaping. A total tourist trap in terms of knock off "artisan" items and souvenirs. However the show HA was amazing. If I ever went back, would only go for the show.

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Packages: Alii Luau Half-Day Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/06/27
Activity Date: 2013/06/24

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

Polynesian Cultural Center

Reviewed by: Mary Mabes

It was a great learning experience to see all the different cultures.
We had a great time and I highly recommend it its worth the trip.

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Packages: Ambassador Alii Luau
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/06/24
Activity Date: 2013/06/19

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

Best day in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Steve Salisbury

Booked an "Ambassador Package" as it seemed to offer a comprehensive itinerary and very glad we did as it took care of all the planning necessary to view the centre in a day.
The prime rib and seafood buffet was as good as expected considering the amount of guests it was catering for. The different cultural villages provided a good mix of information and humour as not to overload visitors brains. Guest involvement in traditional customs such as weaving and drumming was fun.
The "Ha" show was excellent, keeping the audience fully focused and entertained.
I would recommend the travel inclusive package from Waikiki. Smooth bus operation and after a full day, an opportunity to relax after the event. The guide on the outward journey was entertaining and informative.
What really made this a day to remember was our centre guide "Tori". Through all our years travelling the world, she was beyond doubt the most friendly, informative and caring person we have ever encountered in this role.

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Posted on: 2013/04/21

North Shore Private Sunset Horseback Riding & Campfire Dinner at Gunstock Ranch

Great Trail Ride. Beautiful Views.

Reviewed by: Stone Family

We all enjoyed the ride. Savannah was a great guide and full of information on the local area. The horses were well groomed and behaved. The top of the mountain where we stopped for dinner provided gorgeous views. The dinner was good and so was the company. Gunstock Ranch was very beautiful, and the drive from Waikiki was beautiful too. I would definitely recommend it. Well worth it.

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Packages: Sunset Dinner Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2013/04/19
Activity Date: 2013/04/08

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

Great !

Reviewed by: California fisherman

Veltra gave the cheap price, we took a tour guide that helped covering most of the place at Polynesia cultural center

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Posted on: 2013/04/12

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>

If you're an experienced rider, this is the place. The views are amazing! I want to go again. 乗馬経験者ならココ。最高の景色!また行きたい。

Reviewed by: tomo

I decided to come here because I heard it's the only place on Oahu where you can trot and canter. The sensation of running through the vast nature, feeling the wind while cantering, is just amazing!

I climbed a mountain and was able to see the beach from the top. The scenery is just beautiful!

Although only English is spoken, I think as long as you understand the terms for trot and canter, you can manage while riding. They also have helmet rentals, and you can easily go with just jeans and sneakers.

The location was a bit far from Waikiki, so I took a taxi. It took about an hour and a half one way, and the fare was around $130. It felt great to drive along the coastal highway. I think having a rental car would be convenient.

オアフ島で速歩、駈歩ができるのはここだけと聞いて決めました。日本では考えられない広大な自然の中を駈歩で風を切って走る感覚は最高です!
山を登り、頂上からはビーチまで見渡せました。とにかく景色が綺麗!

英語しか通じませんが、速歩(トロット)、駈歩(キャンター)の言葉さえ分かれば騎乗中はなんとかなると思います。
ヘルメットもレンタルがあるし、ジーンズとスニーカーさえあれば気軽に行くことができます。

場所だけはワイキキから遠かったのでタクシーを利用しました。片道1時間半程度、料金は130ドル程度でした。海沿いのハイウェイを走るのも気持ちよかったです。レンタカーがあると便利だと思います。

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Packages: トレール乗馬(上級者のみ)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2013/03/14
Activity Date: 2013/03/09

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>

Canter is the best! キャンター最高!

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

We have been taken care of by Gunstock three times as a couple.

In the world of horseback riding, there are not many places where you can canter, but this place never disappoints, no matter when you visit (laughs). Even if you don't understand English, the handsome guide leads the way and turns back to ask, "Is cantering okay?" The well-trained horses recognize that this is a place where they can run, so they canter comfortably.

Gunstock is the best!! We will definitely visit again next time!

ガンストックさんへは夫婦で3回お世話になっております。

外乗ではなかなかキャンター(駈歩)させてもらえる所が少ない中ここはいつ訪れても裏切らないです(笑)
英語がわからなくてもイケメンガイドのお兄さんが先導してくれ後ろを振り返り「キャンターOK?」って声をかけてくれます。きちんと調教された馬がここは走ってもOKの場所だと認識しているので気持ちよく駈歩してくれます。

ガンストックさん最高!!次回も絶対お邪魔します!

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Posted on: 2013/03/01

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

Unique Experience

Reviewed by: Sheryl Janssen

We were greeted by our guide who made sure we were in time for all of the activities. She would have us leave a little early to get to shows that were especially popular so we could get good seats. When it was time for dinner, we opted for the prime dining instead of the luau, so I cannot comment on the luau. After dinner we had a few minutes before going to the show. The show was a fabulous way to end the evening. It was a history of Hawaii that sort of reminded me of the Broadway play, "The Lion King". I would definitely take guests who had never been to the Polynesian Culture Center. I doubt that my husband and I would go again unless we wanted to try the luau. Not because it wasn't enjoyable, but because we have already experienced it. About the staff: they were wonderful! Our guides were so protective over us that it was hard to get away from the group to buy a soda! There is no alcohol served here which suited us fine. If you can't get through an afternoon and evening

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Posted on: 2013/02/23

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

Jermaine - the Main Main

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Jermaine (the "Main Man") was awesome! He made the experience so enjoyable.

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Posted on: 2013/02/03

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

Educational & Entertaining

Reviewed by: Dirk

One of the sites that I will never miss out on visiting during my frequent visits to Oahu is the Polynesian Cultural Center. This is an amazing place to spend a day if you are interested in learning more about the history and culture of Polynesia in a enjoyable and entertaining way. I strongly recommend that you spend the extra money and take advantage of the full day Ambassador Package. It is certainly well worth the extra cost! With it you will spend the entire day on a small group tour given by a knowledgeable guide who will take you to all the different villages where you will learn the history and culture of that particular Island from individuals who actually grew up on those Islands. Following a full day of touring the villages, you will eat a large meal. Here, with the Ambassadors Package, you have the choice of eating at the Luau or the Prime Rib/Seafood dinner. If you have or are planning to attend another Luau while you are visiting the Islands, I would opt for th

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Posted on: 2013/01/28

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

A showery day at PCC

Reviewed by: Islander77

We upgraded to the full day, rather than sticking to the late entry. We wanted to have more time to check out the presentations etc. The presentations were interesting and well done. They came over as authentic rather than cheesy or Disneyesque. The staff were excellent all 'round. There were showers passing through, but it didn't take away from our day, as there were plenty of buildings/huts to head into, and showers don't seem to last too long in this part of the world. The entertainment and food at the Luau was good. It did take a long time to get to the lining up and eating part, but there were a lot of people. It would have been better if they started processing the tables through the buffet right after the unveiling of the pig, and we could just watch the entertainment as we went, instead of largely sitting for nearly an hour before anyone started lining up. The HA show was amazing, and I would recommend it too anyone going to Oahu. Overall an opportunity to learn about

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Posted on: 2013/01/08

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

WOW!

Reviewed by: Andy G

After Pearl Harbor, the most exciting, educational and enjoyable site of our initial trip to Hawaii. Will do again and again each time we visit the Islands.

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Posted on: 2012/12/28

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

Food

Reviewed by: lori

Did not like the Luau food at all! Very thankful that they had great ice cream at the concession before the show

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Posted on: 2012/12/03

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

Great time

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a very good time at the polynisian cultural center. Had an opportunity to understand about the different cultures in the polynesian islands.

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Posted on: 2012/11/27