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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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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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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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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Wonderful guided tour

Reviewed by: Paul H, 2024/02/28

Although this is now the only way that you can visit the Waipio Valley it is so worth taking the guided tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history and culture of the valley, and shared loads of local insights and stories which made this one of the best tours we have ever experienced

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/02/26
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Very impressive and stunning tour! 5 stars

Reviewed by: Phil, 2024/02/25

One of the best and most impressive tour we ever made!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2024/02/24
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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Excellent!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/01/28

I felt like I got to see all the best spots of Big Island on this 1 day tour!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2023/10/24
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Waipio Valley Tour

Reviewed by: JPA, 2024/01/27

We’ve been to Waipio Valley several times but have never taken a guide-led tour, and it made a huge difference. The guide was charming, knowledgeable and experienced. We saw parts of the valley that we wouldn’t have been able to in the past, and certainly now that the valley is closed to non-residents. Highly recommend!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/01/04
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Very informative tour

Reviewed by: Ateet Shah, 2024/01/08

My wife and I took this tour with our three young kids. We had a very knowledgeable guide for our tour—Ray. He is a native of Waipo Valley and he had a lot of good information to tell us both about Waipo Valley and Hawaiian history in general. Beyond this, the valley itself is breathtakingly beautiful! All of us thoroughly enjoyed this tour.

Overall, this was an excellent tour!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2024/01/05
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

A must do!

Reviewed by: Kristen , 2024/01/04

I HIGHLY recommend this experience to everyone. My crew enjoyed a shuttle ride down to Waipio Valley with the most knowledgeable and engaging guide. We learned so much about history, culture, farming, and geography of the valley.

Five Stars.

  • OMG! What an experience.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2024/01/02
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Memorable Experience

Reviewed by: Rebecca , 2023/12/29

We had a wonderful time on our Waipio Shuttle experience with an exceptional guide, timely service, and of course, incredible scenery. Looking back on our family vacation to the Big Island, this was one of my favorite activities we got to share! Highly recommend, and look forward to returning.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2023/11/27
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Beautiful views!

Reviewed by: EB, 2023/12/28

A must do experience on the big island. The tour guide did a great job of driving the very steep and very bumpy road and explaining the history of the valley. If you get car sick or can't handle a really bumpy ride, you may want to wait til a hiking trail is made. At this time, this is the only way to see the valley. We finished our tour with a Hawaiian lunch at the food truck down the road and a fruit stand. It was a perfect day.

  • Can't take a bad photo here!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2023/12/26
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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Second tour and still amazing

Reviewed by: Leah , 2023/12/24

Took this tour 6 years ago and had the most amazing experience. So I had to do it again. This tour offers the best of Big Island because you get to see Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls. We saw lots of turtles at black sand beach and an actual rainbow at Rainbow Falls! Our guide Brent was very informative and helpful.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2023/12/23
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Waipio is unreal. So beautiful

Reviewed by: Leah , 2023/12/24

An absolute must see. The tour guides are from Waipio, so it's a great opportunity to really learn and experience the history and beauty of the land.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2023/12/22
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Waipio vally

Reviewed by: Shane, 2023/12/15

Amazing experience this is the best way to get into the vally and hear the story's from your guide I came back to the island to do just this and it did not disappoint.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2023/12/13
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Waipi’o Valley Van Tour

Reviewed by: Brenda, 2023/12/15

Awesome trip down into the valley with incredible photo opportunities. Forest did an excellent job telling us the history and plant life even got to eat fresh passion fruit from a very nice local.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2023/12/12
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

There and back again!

Reviewed by: Robert S., 2023/12/02

It was almost magical, definitely a fun tour to a place you cannot go on your own. Waipoi valley is like going to a hidden paradise that only a few outsiders get to visit and I feel envigorated that I was one of them. I saw many people in regular vehicles at the view point over looking the valley but only residents and tour groups are allowed to enter the valley and if you request it you can get off the 4x4 van and walk to the beach and catch the next vehicle back for a small fee. Overall I very nice experience.

  • Waiopoi Valley floor

  • View of the valley from observation deck

  • From van on the way down

  • In the valley wild horses

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2023/11/11
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfalls, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Great tour!

Reviewed by: Mpy14, 2023/11/21

The tour was very well organized and very well planned. I felt I saw so much and learned a lot about the culture and history of the island. Jim was full of interesting information and made the trip memorable Fun group.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2023/11/19
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

The best way to go through the valley.

Reviewed by: Amy S, 2023/11/09

After hiking this trail years ago and taking the van trip this time (2023), I would never choose another way to go other than the van ride. Pleasant driver and informative. Felt safe.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/11/07
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Hawaii Waterfall Swim Adventure, Waipio Valley Lookout & Botanical Garden

Drew's the best!

Reviewed by: Tricia , 2023/11/08

The six if us had a great time with Drew who kept us entertained while ensuring we understood the historical and cultural importance of many of the sites we visited. The dad jokes were appreciated over the course of the day travelling from Kona to Hilo and points in-between. The consensus highlight was the swim in the waterfall pool. Even the weather cooperated. Fabulous day! Mahalo Drew!

  • Hawaii Bioreserve & Botanical Garden

  • Waipi'o Valley

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/11/06
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Excellent Tour With Extremely Knowledgeable Driver Guide Forest

Reviewed by: Peggy H, 2023/10/04

- Hawaiian History, Flowers, Trees, Birds, Fish & Tame Wild Horses - Fabulous Scenic Views
- Enjoyed The Delightful Pick Up Spot

  • Had a great time

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/10/02
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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Best way to experience BI

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/09/18

You hit it all and you do not need to drive and miss views along the way!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/08/02
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Must-do on the Big Island!

Reviewed by: 1st Timers in Hawaii, 2023/09/14

Breathtaking views of natural Hawaii. A must-do on the Big Island.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/09/12
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfalls, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Great Great Great tour even better guide and hospitality.

Reviewed by: Mob_cali_breaks (IG), 2023/09/09

Incredible tour but our Tour guide, Anson really brought the island and the tour to life. Honestly enjoyed the tour to the max but we would pay to just hang out with Anson again. Lol. I'm sure all the guides are great and extremely courteous.

All the jokes we made he would rebuttal and be involved all while still maintaining his poise and professionalism. It's the little things guys and this tour has it all. Thank you From the bottom of our hearts.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/09/08
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfalls, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Wonderful Tour

Reviewed by: Barbara , 2023/09/07

We had a lot of fun on the tour Ridge was amazing and gave us a lot of good local history and knowledge. If he didn't know the answer to a question he found it out for us. We'd highly recommend this tour to anybody looking for a great day on the island.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha, Barbara!
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! Ridge is indeed a fantastic guide, always eager to provide local history and insights. We're thrilled to hear you had a lot of fun and enjoyed the tour. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another great day on the island in the future! Mahalo again!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/09/05
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ワイピオ渓谷 乗馬ツアー 絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 <午前・午後/英語ガイド> by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

楽しかった!

Reviewed by: Hawaiiあいす, 2023/08/24

あいにくの雨で、どうなる事かと心配しましたが、いざ馬に乗る時になったら雨もやみ、ちょうど良いお天気に!気温が低めだったので、半袖の上にウインドブレーカーを着ても暑くなかったです。どの馬もおとなしく、下の子(9)も楽しく乗れました。 途中でガイドさんが採ったグァバを食べました!美味しかったです。とても楽しいガイドさんで、冗談を言ったり丁寧にアドバイスしてくれたりで良かったです。 渓谷に降りる道はものすごい急でちょっと肝が冷えましたが、ガイドさんの運転は慣れたものでした! 最後にガイドさんがそれぞれの写真を撮ってくれました!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2017/08/25
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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Hit all the events!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/08/13

So much goodies in 1 day- we loved the Kona coffe and cannot stop thinking about it!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/06/19
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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Loved this day

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/07/31

Amazing experience! Lots of the island wrapped up in a day you can't go wrong.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2023/06/09
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Can’t-miss adventure with wonderful guide

Reviewed by: Rem, 2023/05/04

My wife and I had a great time listening to stories and information from our very knowledgeable driver, Forest. He made the whole experience enjoyable and I can’t say enough about him.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/04/07
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfalls, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

All the Best Parts of BI

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/04/08

From local coffee to black sand beaches to wineries to lava flows to lava tunnels to a charming sunset, this tour is a entire day filled with memories. The guides were knowledgeable and so kind and accommodating, which we appreciate :)

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Kara,

Thank you so much for the kind review! Thanks for acknowledging the guide, they are your captain for the day and we are so proud of the ones we have. We hope you enjoyed your time on the Big Island!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2023/03/13
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