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Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Pricey- and kinda lame

Reviewed by: Kate, 2024/05/01

The atv was basically a track on a large piece of property- nice view but guess we had expected a ride to woods to a waterfall. The waterfall view is best from the gift shop but it was fun to swim in their river. Didn’t feel like we were really out in nature.
My husband wanted to go faster on the atv- but it was fine for me as a newbie and more cautious person. The guides were very nice. It was overall ok- but very pricey for the experience we thought.
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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/04/29
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Excellent experience!

Reviewed by: Kathy , 2024/05/01

The trip into Waipio Valley was among the highlights of our trip to Big Island. Easy check in process with sweet and friendly receptionist.
Our driver and guide was informative, kind and truthfully, really fun to hang out with!
The cultural experience was terrific and the scenery was incredibly beautiful!
Thank you so much! I will recommend this adventure to anyone heading to the Big Island!
Mahalo nui loa!

  • My husband and I in front of the amazing waterfall!

  • A mystical & magical place!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/04/29
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Highly recommend the trip - there's no way someone could get all of this on their own

Reviewed by: M & J ( :-) ), 2024/04/28

Our guide, who was born & raised in the valley and still lives there, was amazing. We learned a lot about the day-to-day lives and history of the people in the valley. He was so friendly, welcoming & willing to answer any and all questions. He pointed out local birds & stopped to grab & show us a chameleon from a tree & paused again when a group of wild horses joined on the road. Also, the parking & check-in process were super easy plus the shop had bathrooms, several cute gift options and snacks/coffee available for purchase.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/04/26
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Umauma Falls Zipline Tour & Waterfall Swim Adventure

Awesome

Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/04/25

the waterfall swim after really sealed the deal, our family had a great time!

Comments from activity operators

Hi Kara,
Thank you for your "Awesome" review!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/02/20
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Kilauea Volcano Helicopter Tour - Blue Hawaiian Circle of Fire Flight from Hilo

Great views!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/04/25

Wonderful island and volcano views from above, they make sure to take you up when sights will be great!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/02/19
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Lots of fantastic sights!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/04/25

beautiful colorful hawaiian fish, and awesome sea cave day!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/02/07
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Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Great Excursion

Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/04/25

be prepared to get extra dirty, however this is the cost of extreme fun!!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Kara,
Thank you for your review. So glad you had a great time. The level of dirty does depend on the weather. It's hilarious to see how much the guests love the mud. lol
Mahalo!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/02/05
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Fantastic Tour Into A Most Special Valley

Reviewed by: Volcam , 2024/04/21

My wife and I were treated to a magnificent drive down the unusually steep road into Waipio Valley in the early afternoon of Thursday, 4/18/24. Our tour guide Kaleo is a great young man who has lived in this unique place for most of his life; he grew up here. Kaleo was friendly, very knowledgeable, and very hospitable. He led us to several spectacular sites including waterfalls, lush foliage, and flowing streams. One could readily sense the tremendous power and majesty of this valley. We will treasure the opportunity we had to visit here. Our tour was for 1.75 hours. We HIGHLY recommend taking time to experience this great tour!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/04/18
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Unforgettable trip to a beautiful place

Reviewed by: Jon A, 2024/04/07

This tour is wonderful. Waipio Valley is an incredible place, and the tour guide (who grew up in the Valley and lives there still) was phenomenal.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/03/29
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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Excellent hospitality!

Reviewed by: David R, 2024/04/02

What a great excursion. Yes, we saw whales!! Very friendly, accommodating, and organized crew. Captain Mike a true professional with a sense of humor-thank you. Very convenient beach boarding in A-Bay (Waikoloa Resort), which for us was so nice not having to drive down the coast. Cheers

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/03/31
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Resort Luau

Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/04/01

Stay at King Kam so this evening was an easy evening on grounds. Show was really great, food was good too

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/01/11
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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

AMAZING experience!!

Reviewed by: Kelly Michaelson, 2024/04/01

We had the most AMAZING time ziplining!! It was a little rainy/misty but that didn't take away from the experience at all! The crew was informative, funny and put our safety as their number one priority.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/03/15
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Fantastic finds and Majestic Views

Reviewed by: Angela B., 2024/03/30

Our guide lived here and shared some stories and was extremely knowledgeable. We encountered wild horses. Before entering, pray and be respectful. Thank you for showing us this beautiful sacred land

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/03/28
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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ <12~3月/軽食付き/英語ガイド/カイルアコナ発>

クジラは一応見られましたが、その前に、船酔いしない人向けです!

Reviewed by: Penpen, 2024/03/30

客船は豪華で、軽食も情報通りでした。
お手洗いも割とキレイですし、広めでした。
出発直後は青い海、広い海に感動しました!
船から見るハワイ島の大自然も最高でした!

波の高い時期だったのかもしれませんが、とにかく揺れがすごく絶叫マシーン並みで、船内に体調不良者続出で、もらい◯◯しないように海を見続けていました。

1時間以上激しい揺れの中進んでもクジラは見つからず、Uターンして出航して2時間半経ち、出発地点にかなり近くなってきたところで遠くにクジラが見えました。一緒に参加した2人は具合が悪過ぎて何も見られず私の撮った動画で見れたことにしよう、と納得した、と言う感じでした。

私は船酔いしないタイプなので大丈夫でしたが、船酔いする方にはあまりオススメではないかもしれません。

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for joining us. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the very best.
Unfortunately motion sickness is a factor anytime anyone goes on a boat. The vast majority of our guests do fine. Sending well wishes that you experienced motion sickness. There are over the counter remedies for motion sickness like Dramamine and Bonine. These medications work best if taken at least an hour prior to boarding.
Best wishes to you and yours!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/03/05
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Overall good luau

Reviewed by: Gayla , 2024/03/30

Good food, good show. They kept things moving with no waiting. Still expensive though.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/03/07
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Kohala Sunset Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar - Ocean Sports [Dec - Mar]

Wonderful wildlife sightseeing

Reviewed by: Flavie, 2024/03/25

We had a wonderful time! We were super lucky to see a lot of dolphins and whales. It was for sure a once in a lifetime adventure. The entire crew was awesome! Thank you so much!

  • Dolphins

Comments from activity operators

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with our crew, and got a chance to see so many cetaceans!
We know there are a lot of of ways to watch a sunset when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend one of yours with us.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/03/23
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ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー 滑り台や飛び込み台完備の船で行く!<午前・午後/英語ガイド/食事付>by フェアウィンド号

家族で参加

Reviewed by: T.M, 2024/03/25

思っていたよりとても寒くて30分も入っていられませんでした。でもたくさん魚がみれて良かったです。クジラもみれて良かったです

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/03/23
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Great insight

Reviewed by: Diane, 2024/03/23

We had done a tour of Waipio decades ago when it was a horse drawn wagon tour. The van tour we did this year was many times better than that one, and our guide was actually a resident of Waipio and gave a lot of insight into the area.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/02/26
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Fabulous show.

Reviewed by: Darren Steffan, 2024/03/23

Wife and I attended the Luau on February 29th, which happens to be my wife's Birthday ( yes she is a leap year baby) The Hosts took time out to personally wish here happy Birthday and all attendees sang "happy Birthday to her. One of the Best birthday's she will have.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/02/29
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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Our first time, but not our last!

Reviewed by: Michelle M, 2024/03/18

We loved everything about this tour! The boat was comfortable and clean and there was plenty of room for our gear. The food was excellent. My husband and I are omnivores, but we thoroughly enjoyed the vegan lunch and breakfast! The snorkeling was so much fun and we were fortunate enough to have perfect weather. We brought our own snorkel equipment and fins, but the boat was equipped with all of that plus life vests, pool noodles, inner tubes, sun screen and anti fog spray for masks. Last, but most importantly, the crew was amazing. Everyone was so caring and helpful and made sure we felt comfortable and safe in the water and out. We will be sure to book with Fair Wind Cruises again when we travel to the Big Island.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/02/22
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Amazing Experience!!

Reviewed by: Chris, 2024/03/18

We very were honored to be in the presence of such a beautiful and sacred place. The discussion of Waipi’o history and culture from someone who was raised in the valley was a special experience. Thank you for your hospitality!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/03/15
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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ <12~3月/軽食付き/英語ガイド/カイルアコナ発>

何回か見ることができました

Reviewed by: まんぼう!, 2024/03/17

64歳と57歳の夫婦で参加しました。
2月の旅行だったので鯨に確実に遭遇できるだろうと期待に胸を膨らませて乗船。
潮吹きや大きな息遣いも目の当たりにした約2時間のクルーズでした。
もっと大きな鯨が近くで見られると思っていたので少し残念ではありました。
船が揺れるので軽食は食べませんでした。
貴重な経験ができて良かったです。

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Thank you for joining us!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/02/23
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ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

子供との乗馬

Reviewed by: むーちゃん, 2024/03/17

8歳から乗馬が体験できると言う事で参加しました。子供でも楽しく乗馬が体験できて、大喜びです。ありがとうございましたかわいい犬もお出迎えしてくれますよ❤️

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/03/15
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

We loved it!

Reviewed by: Emily & Ben Beyer, 2024/03/16

We are so happy that we took this tour! It was one of our favorite days of the vacation. Our tour guide, Omar, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Hawaiian culture and the history of the valley itself. It was beautiful.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/02/24
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Great for the entire family.

Reviewed by: Nlf, 2024/03/16

Fun,educational tour for the entire family. Thank you Omar for a great trip

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2024/02/22
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ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

不安もありながらの初めての本格的な乗馬

Reviewed by: のりこ, 2024/03/16

1人での参加でしたが、草を喰むBoe(馬の名前)を促すことや腹を蹴っての少しの早足も緊張感と共に最後まで楽しく体験できました。60代半ばで大自然の中を馬に乗って闊歩するという憧れのような初体験ができたことがとても嬉しかったです。

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2024/03/13
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ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー 滑り台や飛び込み台完備の船で行く!<午前・午後/英語ガイド/食事付>by フェアウィンド号

ハワイ島2度目のシュノーケル

Reviewed by: むーちゃん, 2024/03/15

今回は2度目の参加となります。子供達が絶対に行きたいと希望したので朝からのシューノーケルにしました。朝食と昼食が付いて2時間半、たっぷりと楽しめました。ありがとうございます

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/03/13
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Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Helicopter tour is always a wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Girls trip, 2024/03/08

I’ve done this more than 5 times and every trip is different and wonderful. Great way to see more of the island without driving. Love all of the employees. It’s a great experience. Last time in March 2022 we took three grandsons and son in law. Very fun trip. They have a fantastic time. This time I took a friend who had never been to island. We again had a fabulous trip. Thank you ❣️

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/03/06
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Waikoloa Snorkel Tour & Whale Watching Cruise with Lunch & Drinks [Dec - Mar]

Shake watch and snorkel

Reviewed by: Girls trip, 2024/03/05

It was great experience. We have don’t this tour many times. Saw lots of whales. Crew was friendly and helpful and informative. It was fun and enjoyed every minute.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Whale Watch Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip, your interactions with our crew, and most importantly, got to see a lot of Humpbacks!
We know there are a lot of activity providers to choose from when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to join us aboard.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2024/03/03
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Kohala Sunset Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar - Ocean Sports [Dec - Mar]

Awesome whale watching adventure

Reviewed by: Lava Lava Girl, 2024/03/03

We were very lucky to sail on a lovely evening with lots of whales surrounding us and they were quite active. The crew were great, we enjoyed the snacks and drinks. It was just about perfect, loved the boat, could have stayed out on the water for hours if allowed. Definitely will do again and recommend this cruise.

  • gorgeous sunset on board the Sea Smoke

Comments from activity operators

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise and also for including that beautiful photo. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip, the onboard amenities, the whales, and your interactions with our crew!
We know there are a lot of ways to watch the sunset when you're in Hawaii and we're honored you chose to spend one of yours with us and that we've earned your recommendation.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/02/05
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