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North Shore Sunset & Daytime Horseback Riding with Ocean Views - Gunstock Ranch

One hour horse back riding

Reviewed by: Vae yin

It was our first time Horseback riding. My family and I had a very memorable time thanks to Gunstock ranch.

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Packages: Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/27
Activity Date: 2021/08/25

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

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Don Sweet

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Packages: 2-hour Sunset Off-Road Tour with Campfire Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/08/15
Activity Date: 2021/08/13

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

Very informational

Reviewed by: Ruby

Jessica and V were great! V was our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the island and was an excellent storyteller. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone that wants to see the whole island.

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Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia

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Packages: Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/08/14
Activity Date: 2021/08/12

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

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

North Shore Sunset & Daytime Horseback Riding with Ocean Views - Gunstock Ranch

Fun tour!

Reviewed by: Mariam

We did the 9am 1-hour horseback. This tour is a trail ride meant for beginners - which was perfect for me! Don't forget to wear long pants and wear closed-toed shoes. There isn't much shade on the trail so wear plenty of sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

If you do the ATV at Gunstock Ranch too, try to do the tours back-to-back. This tour booked out a few weeks in advance and I wasn't able to do the tours back-to-back. We did the 9am horseback, had some time to grab lunch in Haleiwa, then came back to the ranch for our 2pm ATV tour. If you do this, make sure you leave with plenty of time to allow for traffic. Traffic on the North Shore can be unpredictable and you can be caught in bumper to bumper traffic which might make you late for the tour.

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Thank you so much for great review!

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Packages: Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour)
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

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!).

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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!

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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

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

Polynesian Culture Center (PCC) all day with buffet and show

Reviewed by: bakerrjmd

The PCC was great. The shows from the villages were funny and informative. Each had their own story to tell. The buffet was really good. It’s worth the money and the time. To be able to see things before the buffet I would suggest showing up around 1200 to look at the shops and then go right into the culture center g go if the activities and shows.

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/07/05
Activity Date: 2021/07/03

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

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

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

Amazing culture experiences

Reviewed by: Family Vaca Planner

This is one of the best place for our teenage children to learn some hands on history of US while vacationing. Dinner Buffet is fresh and delicious. We really enjoy fresh fruits and Poke.

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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: 2021/06/26
Activity Date: 2021/06/18

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

North Shore Sunset & Daytime Horseback Riding with Ocean Views - Gunstock Ranch

Amazing views

Reviewed by: Janine

My family had a lot of fun doing this. Our guide was super friendly and made us feel comfortable riding for the first time.

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Packages: Premium Daytime Scenic Ride (1.5 Hour)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/06/12
Activity Date: 2021/05/22

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!

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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

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!!

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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.

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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

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

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!

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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

North Shore Sunset & Daytime Horseback Riding with Ocean Views - Gunstock Ranch

Lovely day

Reviewed by: Kat

Thank you for being so organized, making the day fun and easy for my kids and giving them great memories! We will return.

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Packages: Pony Ride for Kids (30 Minutes)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/02/22
Activity Date: 2021/02/20

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...

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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

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>

Full of local flavor! ローカル色満載!

Reviewed by: 夢子ちゃん

Ten of us participated, ranging from my 5-year-old grandchild to 60 years old.

In Japan, where safety is a top priority, my 5-year-old grandchild was probably not allowed to ride a horse alone, but here, they were able to ride by themselves and were very satisfied!

We enjoyed horseback riding at our own levels, just relaxing as a family on the ranch.

Of course, communication was a challenge since Japanese was not spoken, but it was a refreshing experience for the grandchildren, which was great.

5歳の孫から60歳までの10人で参加しました

安全第一の日本ではまず乗馬させてもらえないであろう
5歳の孫も1人で馬に乗り大満足!

のんびり家族だけで牧場内をそれぞれのレベルで
乗馬を楽しむ事が出来ました

ただ、当然ですが日本語は通じませんでしたが
孫たちにとっては新鮮な体験でよっかたです

  • 出発です

  • ふれあいタイム

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Packages: 子供向け体験コース(30分)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2020/06/13
Activity Date: 2019/07/25

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

Definitely the highlight

Reviewed by: Jolene

Everything was great. Tour guides were so cute and had so much knowledge. Each island was very entertaining. Even though it rained heavily most of the day it didn't dampen the experience. The ending pageant was fabulous. We were a little disappointed in the luau but still very entertaining. Definitely something we would do again. Waited 45 married years to get to Hawaii and see this event.

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Packages: Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/03/28
Activity Date: 2020/03/02