Waipio Valley Wagon Tour & Big Island Tropical Waterfalls Adventure [Closed]
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Waipio Valley - a joy to see.
Reviewed by: Fred, 2012/02/21Seven or 8 years ago my wife and I enjoyed a wagon ride through the Waipio Valley. Our daughter and her family were on The Big Island with us this year and we thought they would enjoy the same. Well this trip ventured further into the valley, had a very informed driver, and exceeded our previous trip by far. We would recommend it to other families to enjoy a visit to this unique valley in this manner.
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WOW!
Reviewed by: Vista Jeannie, 2011/08/25This is a fun experience.
The young man/tour guide who was raised in the valley, shared so much knowledge with us; the history, the topography, the flora and the fauna....he was GREAT, and the experience I'm sure would not have been as educational and fun if he were not a part of it.
PLEASE pass on to him just how much we appreciated his commentary......his attention to safety was also noted.
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Wagon ride could be a little longer
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/10/29For the money we payed there should have been less time getting the mule ready when we got to the bottom they should of been ready to go. The wagon trip was very informative but for the money we paid it wasn't long enough. The trip down the hill was very good. Over all I liked the whole experience. Just needed the wagon part to be longer.
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See the real Hawaii
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2009/08/24This trip is recommended if you can't hike into Waipio or ride on horseback to see. We had a family with two small children visiting, so this was a perfect way for our guests to see and understand some of Hawaii -- botanically, geologically, culturally -- authentically. This trip is for people who want to get off of the beaten path and are genuinely interested in hearing native Hawaiians discuss their culture and their land.
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Awesome scenery, great guide!
Reviewed by: Randy and Cyndi, 2009/07/21This very pleasant tour gave us a unique look at some awesome scenery that is hidden away deep in the Waipio Valley. The wagon was surprisingly comfortable, and the mules were photogenic! Even though it rained quite a bit, we didn't get very wet. Our guide was a resident of the valley himself, and his family had lived there for several generations. He was both entertaining and informative. Don't miss this opportunity to see a piece of genuine Hawaii up close!
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unique experience
Reviewed by: jerry, 2009/01/18What a unique experience!
The 4x4 drive to the stable offers breathtaking views of the valley and a few heart fluttering moments as you decend the one lane road.
The wagon ride is a unique way to experience the valley.
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unique Hawaii experience
Reviewed by: Judy, 2007/12/07Great fun - very different from other Hawaiian activities. However, be aware that they do not go over to the beach. We all thought it was great fun - this is not for the "high end shoppers club" - this is for those that want to experience the "real Hawaii"!
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Jeffery Cavallaro
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2007/11/26This is a "must do" alternative for family members that cannot do the horseback ride into the valley. I took my 4-year-old on the ride while the rest of the family did the horseback tour. You see all of the same sights and the guides are very knowledgable. The mules are a bit stubborn. But the real star is the valley - one of the most unique and beautiful places in the world.
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Wagon tour
Reviewed by: Tony Pratt, 2007/10/26This last August 2007 our family had one of the best times on this wagon ride. Our girls 4, and 8 had the best time and my dad of 80 and mom of 78 said this was the highlight of the whole vacation. The ride is bumpy at times but the wagon has nice padded seats and the wagon has springs on it to make it a better ride. On our trip our guide was great she told us all about the history of the valley, we sucked the nector out of some of the flowers seen wild horses crossed two small streams and seen how the locals still live off the land today in the valley. On out trip the Island was having a drought and all but one waterfall was flowing but dont let this stop you from taking this trip its still beautiful and fun so make sure you book this trip its worth it, we booked afternoon trip and loved it.
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