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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/03 |
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.
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 |
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!!
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 |
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.
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 |
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!
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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 |
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!
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 |
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 |
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...
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: yuri
Last year, during our honeymoon trip to Hawaii, we participated in this tour. With guidance from a Japanese university student studying abroad, we explored the vast grounds and engaged in activities, allowing us to directly experience Polynesian culture. My husband was also able to join a dance event along the way, and it was truly enjoyable.
昨年新婚旅行でハワイに行った際にこちらのツアーに参加しました。
留学中の日本人大学生ガイドさんによるご案内で広大な園内を散策しながらアクティビティーに参加し直にポリネシア文化に触れる事が出来ました。
旦那も途中でダンスイベントに参加することが出来て本当に楽しかった。
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| Packages: | 半日観光+ビュッフェ+ナイトショー<後方席> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/26 |
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
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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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Cmschwab
I upgraded to the ambassador package and this allowed More time to check out the exciting performances. Chesser made our tour fun and interesting. Had a great overall experience visiting for the first time. Really enjoyed the HA theatrical performance with the amazing fire dancers.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Cori
Polynesian center was amazing. Had a private group tour which took us through the best activities of a few islands. Was not able to see all of the islands like the itinerary stated there just want time. Luau and fire show was included. Also with this package the Polynesian center will give you an additional 3 day pass to
Come back and see anything you missed. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/15 |
Reviewed by: やすしこ
There was a Japanese guide, and we were able to tour the facilities smoothly. However, there is something disappointing. We were made to have lunch at 1 PM, and dinner was at 4 PM. We were not informed about this in advance...
日本人の案内人がいて、スムーズに施設を見学することができました。
しかし、残念な事があります。13時に昼食を取らされて、夕食は16時にされてしまいました。そんなことは、事前に知らせていませんでしたが…
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| Packages: | 半日観光+ルアウ+ナイトショー<中央後方席または前方サイド席 > |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Rick
It was great. Very informative and professional tour guide. They were filming the movie Jumanji while we were at the falls.
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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/03 |
Reviewed by: チャモロ
On the day of participation, there were only four of us, so the shuttle bus was almost like a private charter. At the ranch, the local guide was able to teach us how to ride properly, thanks to the small group size. The scenery along the way was mountainous, but the view from the summit was amazing! The guide took plenty of photos at the top, and of course, it was free! There were no crowds at all, allowing us to enjoy a relaxing time.
参加当日は4人のみの参加でしたので、送迎バスはほぼ貸し切り状態
牧場でも、少人数ならでは現地ガイドさんに乗り方をしっかりと教えてもらえました
道中の景色は山の中でしたが、山頂からの景色は最高!
山頂でガイドさんが写真撮影をたくさんしてくれました。もちろん無料です!
人混みなど一切なく、のんびりとした時間を過ごせました
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1.5時間)/送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/16 |
Reviewed by: chh
It was a very nice horseback riding session.
The view was great.
Maybe less hour might have been nice if you are a beginner because my bottom started to hurt the last 30 minutes. Other than that, the staff were very friendly and it was a nice time :)
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| Packages: | 1.5 Hour Scenic Ride with Transportation from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Jasmin
I went horse back riding with my sister not really knowing what to expect. But let me tell you something, it was incredible! Kali, our tour guide, took us through beautiful path ways. It was nice to get out of the city, especially cause I’m from LA, and experience the country side on a horse. The horses were calm and I felt comfortable the whole time. I would definitely recommend!
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| Packages: | 1.5 Hour Scenic Ride with Transportation from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Ronnie G
This activity is AMAZING! My children who were 12 and 9 at the time, had such a good time learning about the different cultures. It was almost set up like a theme park where there were various places and activities to be apart of. The grounds are breathtakingly beautiful. There's so much to see and do, you will literally spend ALL DAY there!
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/10 |
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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!