Reviewed by: Maung
Anyone who plans to visit Hawaii must see the show- Breath of life. It’s one hr thirty minutes long but it’s worth every minute of it.
The Gateaway buffet has plenty of dishes to offer and we had like 2:30hr to savor the food. My favorite was Tuna Sashimi, cut fresh from a fish on display. Every station has four different varieties of dish.
The villages are fantastic. Each one is unique in terms of activities and entertainment. Staff were mainly Uni students.
I have 5 star rating to PCC.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/11 |
Reviewed by: John & Debbie 50th!
We loved this luau!!! From the start to the finish, it was well planned, fun and engaging. We loved the MC, the food, the dancing the activities, everything. We will highly recommend it!!! Thank you for the real leis and for being bold to say a prayer to Almighty God before the meal. Thank you for putting on a great show!
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| Packages: | [12:30 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The park is a lot, I would say to get a guide as we were confused, but the show was a great ending,
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Deena Su
My family thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The MC was fantastic and funny. The flower and anniversary leis were a wonderful touch. The activities were fun. The show was very entertaining, impressive, and the food was good too! The waterfall and hike were fun before too. Thank you for a fantastic day and evening! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Dee
Amazing and warm welcoming staff on every corner; the performances are top notch, we were entertained to a great FINALE show, Buffet Dinner was overwhelming!
We loved and enjoyed learning a lot of things about the Polynesian culture! All the performances were just by fat the best. I love the activities in each country that you can participate in, hands on and fun too!
My son is a typical “everything boring” esp by the wnd of the day, but as soon as the lights went off for the “HA” show he was mesmerized and totally enjoyed it.
We wanted to experience the LUAU dinner but I think we did not look through good enough with the package we bought. Buffet Dinner was not bad at all…just missed seeing a traditional lu’au
Next time!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/23 |
Reviewed by: senko
My first horseback riding experience in Hawaii at Gunstock Ranch became a wonderful memory! The instructors were kind and attentive. (I can't speak English, but I managed just fine!) The horses were gentle and smart, making it easy for beginners like me to ride comfortably. You can feel the richness of the animals living freely on the vast land.
Riding the horses while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery of Hawaii was a fantastic activity!
It took just under two hours to get to Gunstock Ranch by the Bus, but the changing scenery made the time fly by. I’ve decided that the next time I go to Hawaii, I will definitely go horseback riding at Gunstock Ranch again!
ハワイで初めての乗馬体験がガンストックランチでとてもいい思い出になりました!
インストラクターの方達も優しく丁寧に対応してくださいます。(私は英語ができませんが、なんとかなりました!)
お馬さんたちも穏やかで、賢くて乗馬初心者でも安心して乗ることができました。広大な土地にのびのびと生活する動物たちの豊かさを感じれます。
お馬さんに乗ってハワイの大自然の景色を堪能できるとても良いアクティビティでした!
ガンストックランチまでは、the Busで2時間弱でしたが移り変わる景色であっという間でした。
また、ハワイに行った際にはガンストックランチで乗馬をすると決めました!
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1時間) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Karyn Andes
I had the greatest time at Gunstock Ranch!
I would heartily recommend this activity.
Everyone, from the check-in, to the trail ride staff, and visiting the animals after the ride were amazing.
As a very novice rider, I was well instructed and had a great ride.
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| Packages: | Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Anne & David
This was our second time in a decade visiting, and we were impressed by the displays, knowledge of the staff and the Breath of Life show.
This is an excellent opportunity to experience Polynesian culture.
Thank you for your feedback.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Ruth
We enjoyed Toa Luau so much! Our children, 2 & 4, had a wonderful time as well. The cast/crew are the same people running the activities before the meal, and serving the meal, then putting on a great show - their hard work and enthusiasm is inspiring <3 I noticed their attention to detail in how smoothly the check-in, meal, and all the transitions went. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Marcelle
Fantastic day of sightseeing the island Branndon was exceptional in telling us history of the island and the sights we saw our driver was exceptional also very adept driver. Would recommend this tour to anyone thank you for the service you supplied
Aloha Marcelle & Tom
Queensland Australia
Dear Marcelle and Tom, Yes, we are very lucky to have Branndon and Kim!! Thank you so very much for taking your valuable time to rate us and for your kind words. We are truly grateful to all guests and visitors who express their appreciation of our services. We look forward to seeing you again! :) Ceci and the Oahu Nature Tours Team
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Lamberto Valenzuela
The show was very entertaining and the dinner buffet was amazing , the Island shows are very entertaining as well we had a remarkable time, the weather was very pleasant but the rain started right after the show was over and we got wet on our way to the bus, even that was a lot of fun .
thank you for your feedback!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/22 |
Reviewed by: Masterson
There was so much to see and do. We thoroughly enjoyed the demonstrations and musical presentations. We learned how to make poi, husk coconuts, and weave palm fronds, among other things. The dinner buffet was the best ever, with so much variety in the wide range of menu items. The theater presentation “The Breath of Life” was outstanding! Kudos to all the young university students who work so hard to provide such a unique cultural experience. Everyone was warm and welcoming. This was our second visit (previous one was in 1986) and we were not disappointed. We would return again in a heartbeat!
Thank you for your feedback!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/12 |
Reviewed by: James
This was an amazing place with very informative information about Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti, Somoa, Hawaii, and other Polynesian islands. The Gateway Buffet was good with good variety and the Ha Life of Breath show was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend visiting!
Thank you for your feedback!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Dolores M Cortes
Wow should I start off with the most delicious authentic hawaiian food I have ever tried..My whole family cleaned their plate..Including the dessert was delicious..The show was amazing so worth the cost..The host keep us laughing
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We loved the day, however we would consider bumping up to a private tour guide next time
Totally agreed, the guides really enhance the visit. Thank you for your feedback!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Erica
Wonderful place to visit. Loved learning and hearing the different Polynesian cultures, the live interaction for each islands. The buffet was awesome and the breath of life show was exceptional, I would definitely visit again.
Thank you for your feedback!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Stuart and Susan
The reservations are easy - and complete. I was still recuperating from a surgery, so we secured a mobility cart, which is right at the entrance to the Polynesian Cultural Center. The bus picks up from several points in Waikiki; it is comfortable and also waiting right at the entrance-exit after the show is over. The day is extraordinary - the staff is so friendly and helpful, as we asked questions at the various Islands. There is a river cruise you can take - the Center is 40 square miles (think Disneyland) so prepare your walking shoes and attire accordingly. Terrific shopping before the Center actually opens. Take a poncho, because there is a lot of rain on that side of the island - rains quickly, dries quickly.
The buffet is amazing and delicious, and a real bargain if you're feeding starving teens! The show is exquisite. They help park the mobility cart everywhere, so if you have mobility issues - worry not!
Enjoy as much as we did!
thank you for your feedback!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/26 |
Reviewed by: TravelGoddess
[Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff]
On March 15th, 2024, I went to PCC and participated in the Gateway Buffet package. This experience included admission to the park, buffet, and show. Each village was unique, and educational. The canoe ride was my favorite part of the park, a must do!
The buffet dinner was INCREDIBLE, they had everything you could imagine. From salad, sides, pork, chicken, beef, seafood, and dessert. The presentation of the food, and dinning hall felt like something out of a movie! They really set the scene for local cuisine.
'HA: Breath of Life,' show was spectacular a must see! The dancers were truly amazing! I would definitely go see it again and again. Everything about PCC was so professional, engaging, fun, and educational. There is something for the whole family.
I would recommend PCC to anyone who enjoys learning about different cultures, and has a full day to spend away from Waikiki.
thank you for your feedback!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Deborah Tonge
We booked this tour for the day before we left for home .
The trip and the wealth of knowledge Brandon imparted was so good we really did wish we had booked it at the very start of our trip so we could take advantage of all the tips and suggestions he made to maximise our experience whilst visiting the island .
Every stop we made added to our fabulous experience of the island . My only wish having now taken the tour was to have the bus stop on the north shore for 15 mins maybe to fully experience the fabulous waves we only saw from the bus window ..
Brandon was a wealth of knowledge and kept the bus engaged at all times .
Aloha Deborah, Thank you so very much for taking your valuable time to rate us and for your kind words. We are truly grateful to all guests and visitors who express their appreciation of our services. We look forward to seeing you again one day! :) /Cecilia - owner/
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Hardesty Family
We had an Absolute Wonderful Experience.. We had a group of 8 Family members.
We all Really Learned a lot about the culture.
Had the entire day package.
Thanks to Each and Every One who work to give us such an Outstanding Day. Ending with a Magnificent Breath of Life Performance.
Outstanding.
Thank you for your feedback!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Destiny Paine
This was a full day activity. We stared on the canoe amd ended the one end. Walked to each village. At each village they are very informative on their culture. They have activities you can participate in or just watch their 15-20 min skits. The journey movies was quite amazing but moves a lot, but worth it. The buffet was absolutely the best I've ever been to! So much food to choose from. Plus there was live entertainment. We also stayed for the breath of life show, which was spectacular. Goosebumps for sure.
Thank you for your feedback!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Lewis Tulk
This was my third and final visit to the PCC over a period of thirty years . Unfortunately I was not feeling well on the day with a head cold . But I did manage to do all I wanted to.The film was great as also was the evening show
I will continue to have happy memories of my visits .You continue to provide the best
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Marilyn
Fascinating to learn about different island cultures through dance, music, games and food. The fact the performers are from those islands amazed me. They are so proud of their island and culture and language. Wish I could go back a second day ( or open earlier) so I could see and play all the games.
The Ha… Breath of life show was stunning!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/12 |
Reviewed by: おー
It takes just under an hour to arrive from Waikiki using Uber.
I participated with my family (ages 7 to 70). It was the 7-year-old's first time horse trekking, but the horse was very well-behaved and responded well to the reins. Along the course, there were cows and birds, and unfamiliar flowers were blooming, allowing us to enjoy a leisurely and relaxed conversation while taking in the sights. Photography and video recording are allowed, and since the pace is slow, it's definitely possible.
On the day we participated, there were no staff members who spoke Japanese, but all the staff were very kind, and we could communicate well through expressions and gestures. Large luggage can be stored at the reception, and you can participate while carrying a small crossbody bag. They take photos along the way, but you can download them later for a fee. The restroom with running water was clean, but it was unfortunate that there was no soap at the handwashing station.
There were dogs running freely, and goats and cows that you could feed, making the waiting time enjoyable.
ワイキキからUber利用で1時間弱で到着します。
家族(7歳〜70歳)で参加しました。7歳は初めてのホーストレッキングでしたが馬がお利口で手綱指示にしっかり応えてくれました。コースの途中で牛や鳥がいたり見慣れない花が咲いていて、それを見ながら会話できる位のんびりと安心して楽しめました。写真動画撮影は自由です。ゆっくり進むので充分可能です。
参加した日は日本語が通じる方は居ませんでしたが、スタッフ全員とても親切で表情とジェスチャーで充分通じます。大きな荷物は受付で預かってもらえ、斜めかけバッグ程度は持ったまま参加できました。途中で写真を撮ってくれますが後で有料ダウンロードです。水栓のトイレは綺麗でしたが手洗い場に石鹸が無いのが残念でした。
犬が自由に走り回っていたりヤギや牛がいてエサを買ってあげられるので待ち時間も楽しめました。
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Jeanne
We enjoyed our excursion from the bus ride to the Polynesian Centre to the bus ride back to our hotel. Our driver's name was Misi! He went above and beyond what was expected of him.
The walk through the Centre was incredible. Seeing the different islands and cultures. We took a canoe ride after walking around for about 4 hours. It was a welcome relief getting of our feet.
Our tickets included the dinner buffet. There was so much food to choose from which made it difficult to try everything. It was good.
After dinner we watched the The Breath of Life which was incredibly good. The performance was amazing. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful day.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/06 |
Reviewed by: TurtleCouple
The Cultural Center Island tour was full of amazing and helpful hosts and entertainers. I have never felt more welcome by so many people. To temper a few expectations some of the activities we expected to be interactive were instead demos by professionals only but we still had a blast doing the many activities that do allow participation and those alone filled a very full day of exploring the islands.
The Buffet was delicious had more foods than we could fit and incredibly welcoming atmosphere.
The HA Breath of life show was an amazing experience and some of the best fire spinning and hula and so much more you will get to see in Hawaii
Be warned: the gap of time between the closing of the cultural center and the opening for the final show is quite long (they do warn you about his on the bus and offer an early exit at 6pm if you decide before 4pm that you wont have the energy) but with that said it was well worth it and we were glad we stayed for the full show.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/04 |
Reviewed by: TurtleCouple
We did the advanced ride which allows for trotting and cantering in some spots on the way up the trail for more experienced riders. It was an amazing experience and we were pleasantly surprised with the diversity of the trail and how many times we were allowed to canter for stretches of trail where it's safe to do so. Our guide was on top of everything and made sure we were comfortable every step of the way.
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| Packages: | Sweetheart Horseback Ride for Advanced Riders |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Mike C
It was a great experience for the family and the buffet was amazing. We have been to Hawaii, New Zealand, and Fiji, and the shows were great. didn't expect
that much audience participation, but it made it enjoyable. Would love to go back if we weren't leaving.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Kara
How amazing, my kids really loved every island and all the work put in.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Lots to do, ending show was fabulous, and dinner all there was a great day in full!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/17 |
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ご体験を共有していただき、誠にありがとうございます!ガンストックランチでの乗馬アドベンチャーが素晴らしい思い出になったと聞き、大変嬉しく思います。私たちのチームは、言語の壁に関係なく、すべてのお客様に卓越したサービスを提供することを誇りに思っています。インストラクターや馬たちが、あなたの乗馬中に安全で快適に感じさせてくれたことを知り、心が温まります。
お言葉を心より感謝し、次回ハワイを訪れた際には、再びガンストックランチで忘れられない乗馬体験をお迎えできることを楽しみにしています。今後何か質問やお手伝いが必要な場合は、遠慮なくご連絡ください。
- トレイルマネージャー、ガンストックランチ
Thank you very much for sharing your fantastic experience with us! We are delighted to hear that your horse riding adventure at Gunstock Ranch was such a memorable one. Our team takes great pride in providing exceptional service to all our guests, regardless of language barriers. It warms our hearts to know that our instructors and horses made you feel safe and comfortable throughout your ride.
We sincerely appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to Gunstock Ranch for another unforgettable horse riding experience on your next visit to Hawaii! If you have any questions or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
-Trails Manager, Gunstock Ranch