Reviewed by: Mark Dyre
The guide was very informative and showed us all of the unique characteristics of the valley. Would take the tour again and it was a lot of fun for all eight of us.
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2020/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Mel Lee
What an awesome experience that was well worth every penny. Kaleo was a authentic, personable, and knowledgeable tour guide, who was born and raised in the valley. He shared not only the history of the sacred valley, but also stories of his childhood and information on the local wildlife. The tour met at the art gallery, where there are restrooms and parking (and yummy ice cream). From there everyone gets in a van as Kaleo drives the group down to the back of the valley, an area off limits to the general public. The views are incredible from the top to the bottom and back.
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/12/30 |
Activity Date: | 2020/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Marcia from Alaska
I have brought my exchange students to the Big Island for 3 years and this was my first tour of Waipio. Kaleho our tour guy, being a life long local in the valley was filled with information about the history, biology and legends of this incredibly beautiful valley. So many stories and a safe comfortable tour. There is no glass in the windows in the 4 wheel drive passenger van so lots of airflow in the van. And he keeps a row empty between passengers. Everyone wears masks and sanitizes.
Also the store where you meet up has amazing art, books, music and incredible ice cream!
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/11/14 |
Activity Date: | 2020/11/13 |
Reviewed by: だだだ
事務所の場所がナビでも分かりにくかったですが 途中のジュース屋さんが詳しく教えてくれたので到着できました。急斜面を4駆で谷底に降りて フレンドリーな馬たちに乗ってワイピオ渓谷の川をわたったり、森の中を抜けたり、安全にでき鞍のクッションがいいのかそんなに足(股間)も痛くなかったです。ただ馬の速度がまちまちでガイドさんについていけず、後半は離れてしまって説明が聞き取れず残念。馬さんなので歩調を合わせるのは難しいのかな・・・
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Packages: | 午後プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/05/07 |
Activity Date: | 2020/03/11 |
Reviewed by: 川崎霧雨
馬車で川を渡るところが一番の見せ場ではあるのだけれど、ややスケール感に欠ける。
距離も短く、もうここで終わりって感じなので、この評価です。
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Packages: | 混載ツアー |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/04/04 |
Activity Date: | 2020/03/09 |
Reviewed by: mika
コナから一時間半かけて行きました。
乗馬は初めて、英語もあまりわからないけど、他の方の体験談に重要なとこは日本語でも言ってくれると書いてあったので択びました。
ガイドさんはフレンドリーだし、わんちゃんも一緒に行くので犬好き我が家はそれも癒しでした!
ワイピオ渓谷の谷の空気を感じたかったのでゆったり乗馬しながらの時間は最高でした。
説明がわかったらもっと良かったかなと思いましたが。
馬によってはちょっと、元気な子もいましたが、慣れてる人に充てがわれてたので、経験度を見て選んでくれてるようです。
mika様
この度は体験談をご投稿いただきありがとうございます。
ハワイ島での乗馬に、ガイド様に、さらにはわんちゃんにまで嬉しいお言葉をいただきありがとうございます。
大きなハワイ島ゆえ、コナから少し距離がございますが、お楽しみいただけたとのこと、うれしく思います。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。
VELTRAカスタマーサービス
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/25 |
Reviewed by: YOKO
7名参加で、少人数で良かったです。英語が話せない主人も、分かりやすく伝わる英語ガイドだったと言っていました。
ワイピオ渓谷を見ながら川を渡ったり、大自然の中をゆっくりお馬さんの背に揺られながら進んで行くのは最高です!
また、集合場所から乗馬場所に4WDで向かう道中がデコボコ道の急な坂で、アトラクションのようで面白かったです。
是非おすすめします!!
YOKO様
この度は体験談をご投稿いただきありがとうございます。
乗馬に加え、4WDでの道中も実はツアーの隠れたおすすめポイントです。
日本ではなかなかできない体験を自然豊かなハワイ島でお楽しみいただけったとのこと、大変うれしく思います。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。
VELTRAカスタマーサービス
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/05 |
Reviewed by: よよいの
渓谷での乗馬なので馬が走ったりすることもなく、初めての乗馬でしたが十分に楽しむことができました。
アートワークスに集合後、参加者全員で4WDに乗って渓谷まで下りていきます。(すでにこれがかなり見ごたえあります)
下までおりた後は、早速一人ひとりにその日のペアとなる馬の説明があって乗馬開始です。
私が参加したときは2名のスタッフの方が英語で手綱の握り方、操作を教えてくれました。
乗馬時間はたっぷりと感じるくらいいあり、渓谷の景色を眺めながらゆっくりと進んで良来ます。
<個人的 おすすめ携行品>
① 虫よけスプレー
② アクションカメラや、スマホを首からぶら下げられる防水ケース
③ 日焼け止め
道中、水たまりや川があって泥や水が跳ね返る場合があるので、運動靴などに防水スプレーをかけていくと良いなと思いました。
ハワイ島だからこそ見れる景色で、普段できない乗馬体験をすることができて満足しました。
よよいの様
この度は体験談をご投稿いただきありがとうございます。
乗馬のレクチャー中や渓谷からのお写真もツアーの雰囲気が伝わってきます。
渓谷を進むにつれてよりディープなハワイ島・ワイピオ渓谷をお楽しみいただけたようでうれしく思います。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。
VELTRAカスタマーサービス
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/17 |
Reviewed by: shi
大自然の中の乗馬 初めての体験でした。
たまたま、日本人ツアーと一緒になったのでガイドさんによる馬の扱い方などを最初から最後までお世話になることが出来ました。
shi様
この度は体験談をご投稿いただきありがとうございます。
素敵なお写真ですね。
初めての乗馬をハワイ島で体験いただき、楽しんでいただけたようでうれしく思います。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。
VELTRAカスタマーサービス
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Ken
5年前に10才の子供を含め3人で送迎付きで利用して、感動!
2年前は雨模様で谷増水ツアー送迎中連絡で中止。
今回は現地集合をお願いしカイルアコナから1.5時間、良い子(馬たち)と会話(心で)しながらオフロードの川を渡ったり、トランペットフラワー、タロ芋水田、神秘の谷。馬は良い子Waka列を離れては草を食べ50cm位登りまた草、前の馬を追い越そうとする!そんなWakaすべてに感謝。
Ken様
この度は体験談をご投稿いただきありがとうございます。
ハワイ島のワイピオ渓谷をお楽しみいただけたようで大変うれしく思います。
より密に自然や動物と触れ合うことができるのもハワイ島の魅力ですね。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。
VELTRAカスタマーサービス
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2020/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Steve and Michelle
We had a wonderful experience. Our tour guide Daniel was excellent. Informative and witty. We highly recommend this complete island tour. The steam vents at Volcanos National Park highlighted the day!!.
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Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/03/17 |
Activity Date: | 2020/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Bbbbbbb
Friendly, knowledgeable, flexible.
Try to sit on the right hand side on the way down!
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2020/03/07 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Gabby
This tour was fantastic from start to finish - from the quaint shop you meet to get on the shuttle to the informative guide to the incredible views, we couldn’t recommend more. Kolehe aka Douglas was our fearless leader who drove us into Waipio Valley and was just the best! So much fun, tons of passion for the island and specific area, and the perfect sense of humor and charm. It was my first off-roading experience, and needless to say, I’m addicted :) Don’t miss out on this awesome tour!
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/29 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/18 |
Reviewed by: サマー
12歳と8歳の子連れで参加しました。
13時集合だったのに10分遅れてしまいましたがガイドさんがランチに行ってるとの事でした。
荷物はリュックはダメでウエストポーチみたいに体に密着するのがベストです。虫よけスプレーをふってる方もいらっしゃいました。私も2か所くらい虫に刺されました
集合場所から違う車に乗り換えワイピオ渓谷展望台に到着。そこから急降下の道が続きます。ガタガタ揺れますし途中川も渡りました。直前にランチしなくて良かったです。きっと車酔いしてそう
絶景ポイントがくると、車を止めれくれ車内から写真撮影。
乗馬場所に到着すると英語で説明があります。右に曲がるときは紐を右に・・・という感じの説明でした。
8歳の娘は小柄なため怖がっていたけど一緒に乗ることはできなかったため頑張っていました。
1時間以上乗っていましたが終わったときはやはり足が疲れていました
子供たちも貴重な体験ができたのでみんなで満足しました
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Packages: | 午後プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/02/28 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Sherrie
Trust this experience to someone who knows how to drive and maneuver this very intimidating road down into the valley and back up! Bob is that guy! This narrow, winding, and steep road that serves as the only way in and out is simultaneously occupied by experienced drivers, novice drivers, experienced hikers, novice hikers, and everything in between. Bob was cool as a cucumber every inch of the way. As for the mule and wagon ride, Bob handled the mules with grace and respect and the mules were great hosts. Bob was very informative and knowledgeable about the Valley, its vegetation, its history, and its community’s way of life. We were well pleased and recommend this tour and Bob!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/02/24 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Brian and Marion
We had a great time on our tour. Our driver/guide Kaleo, who is from Waipio Valley was very informative and funny. Kaleo stopped to let us out so we could get a better view of Hiilawe waterfall. We also saw several wild horses up close The check-in at the gallery was easy and a great place to browse while waiting (we arrived early) We highly recommend this tour. We felt sorry for the people who decided to walk down because the walk back up is very steep.
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/16 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Allie Bellinghauasen
This is one of the best horseback riding experiences my boyfriend and I have ever had! The instructions on how to get to the location were very well written out so it was a breeze to find! Our instructors were fantastic! They are the type of people who love what they do and are incredibly passionate and it shows! We were very excited, so it was great to have the energy matched! The ride was absolutely breathtaking! The high mountains that surround the area are a wonderful sight to take in, great for photo ops as well. All of the horses are well behaved and a joy to be around. When we find ourselves back in the area we will definitely be stopping by again. If you tend to get carsick, you may want to take some motion sickness medication before the drive down to the valley. Its quite bumpy but totally worth it!
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Packages: | Morning Ride |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/08 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Tim
This is a great way to see Waipio Valley. This was out first time, so it was a great introduction. Hector, our guide, was very knowledgeable, polite, and really helped make the tour great. We only had a short time to see Waipio Valley, and this was a perfect introduction. The value was great. We got to see a large portion of the valley, made several stops along the way along with some interpretive explanations, and saw a lot. I highly recommend this tour, either as one time to see Waipio Valley, or as an introduction before venturing out on your own.
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/06 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: SamE
A trip into Waipi’o Valley with Douglas as your guide is a time travel to another time. His family is of this place so Douglas understands and shares the insiders perspective, with the added bonus of having access to the valley past the “End of Country Road” sign. Also if you aren’t up for the knee pounding descent and lung busting climb in and out of the valley this is the way to go. Worth mentioning this tour does not go to the beach, It instead works it’s way toward the back of the valley. Definitely a worth while event.
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Les
Awesome trip. The driver was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained. I would highly recommend booking the tour as you get the history along with the beautiful sights. We were given alfalfa to feed the wild horses as well as some fresh coconut to eat
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/31 |
Reviewed by: ワタシ
集合場所が分かりづらかった。ラストチャンスストアーの表示が車の中から分かりづらく、行き過ぎてしまった。ベルトラツアー受付表示がない。
ワゴンの集合場所への到着が20分遅れ開始が遅れた。
景色は素晴らしかったが、英語の説明が小声で早口で、聞きとりづらかった。米国人参加者も聞き返していた。
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Packages: | 混載ツアー |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Lynn S.
This tour was fun and informative. Hele, our guide, took the time to explain the history of the valley, what grows there and who lives there. He was friendly and personable. We didn’t feel rushed and enjoyed it very much! We are so glad we did it!
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/03 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/31 |
Reviewed by: 古希おっさん
集合場所は、ナビの案内で行けました。そんなに判りにくくはありません。集合時間15分前に着いたら1組が受付を済ませていました。その後、集まり12名のツアーでした。日本人は妻と2名。4駆でワイピオ渓谷まで移動しましたが、展望台から下の渓谷に降りる路は傾斜がきつく且つ路幅も狭く谷側にフェンスはあるものの、運転を間違えれば崖下へ落下の大事故になるリスクがあります。運転席後ろの席の年配おじさんは、後ろを見て解説する運転手に頭をかかえていました。少し怖いです。渓谷に降り、谷底から見るヒイラヴェ滝と渓谷は絶景です。約30分で厩舎のある場所に到着し、乗馬ツアー開始です。馬の乗り方について英語でレクチャーがあり、1人1人に馬をあてがわれます。馬の指示は手綱で行いますが、なんとか判りました。いよいよツアーです。馬もよく調教されていて、連なって進みます。乗馬初めての妻は河を渡る時、馬が水を飲み始め止まって困っていましたが、スタッフのフォローでことなし。渓谷の緑と渓流の中を馬で連なって進むのは気持ちよく、非日常の体験でした。1時間ほどの乗馬体験です。馬から降りたら膝が痛かった。妻はなんともないと言ってました。私は50年前に乗馬経験がありましたが、未経験者でも問題なく乗れるでしょう。おすすめです。
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Packages: | 午後プラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/02/02 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Felipe
Cavalos muito bem treinados para essa atividade. Lindos cenários pelo caminho.
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Packages: | Morning Ride |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/02 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Flow
We had a great time on this tour. We were able to see many different places on the island and our tour guide Awana had great knowledge of the island. The tour is a lot of driving but the van is decently comfortable and they have frequent stops to get out and stretch.
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Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/23 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Cathy W
If you want a once in a lifetime Hawaiian experience, you have got to plan on this tour...it's hair-raising, heart-stopping & the absolute best day of our vacation...our van driver, Bob, drove us down to the valley in his trusty van, then introduced us to Banjo & Jim who pulled his trusty wagon...we learned alot about the valley, the folks who have lived there & live there now...breath-taking views & fabulous memories...highly highly recommended!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/01/23 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Mary & Lloyd
My husband and I booked the Deluxe Circle Island Tour with Kailani Tours online @hawaiiactivities.com a few weeks before we left for our 20th anniversary on the Big Island. We loved our driver/tour guide Alana from the beginning...she was so personable, caring and knowledgeable (a former teacher). The Mercedes van was very comfortable for the 7 people on our tour and we were well provided for with plenty of water and snacks (even with my gluten free limitations). The tour was fabulous, from the Kona Joe coffee farm, lunch/tour at Volcanoes Natl Park, amazing Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, all the way to Rainbow Falls (yes, we saw a rainbow there) and beautiful Akaka Falls! It was great to see the highlights of the island at the beginning of our vacation to get the "lei" of the land so to speak, on the Big Island. This way the remainder of our trip could be spent leisurely exploring the Kohala Coast where we were staying. We highly recommend it to everyone!
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Packages: | Deluxe Tour - Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls & Volcanoes |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/19 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/27 |
Reviewed by: あみん
お天気もよく、気持ちのよい乗馬でした♪
英語があんまり聞き取れないレベルでも、とても楽しめました!
川をわたったり、野生の馬に遭遇したり、現地の人の生活が垣間見れたり、ロングコースで満足のいくライドでした!
行くまでの行程もとてもスリリングでした(笑)
ただ、集合場所のとなりに事務所があったのですが、バウチャーには記載がなかったのでわかりずらかったかなと思います。あと、トイレもそこが最後だったのでちょっと心配になりました。
それ以外は大満足です!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/01/06 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/14 |
Reviewed by: David
We had a wonderful trip, thanks to our terrific tour guide, Gary! There is only one road down to the valley and up. It is narrow, wet, slippery, and so many sharp turns. Traffic were quite busy in both directions on the day of our trip. Gary apparently is very familiar with the road, and he knows where to stop and wait for the incoming traffic, and when to steer ahead. While maneuvering the shuttle smoothly on a very challenging road, he was busy talking to us about the valley’s history, stories, residents, etc. There are stories everywhere from a tree, a sign, a spring, to a pond. He surely made the trip interesting, even drawing the interest from my younger son who has been bored all the way prior to the tour. The valley scenes are definitely beautiful and breathtaking. You can find all different views with every turn of the road. We took millions of photos. Just be careful don’t drop your phone or camera out of the window. Overall we love the views, and we learned quite a lot from our knowledgeable guide, Gary. I think it is a well worthwhile experience that suits everyone who loves nature and story and who doesn’t have time or energy to go down and up the valley on foot.
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/12/30 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Lori
The mule ride was really short and could have been done with an extra 15 minutes in the van. We thought we’d see more of the valley. The best views were from the view point that we went to before the tour
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/12/19 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/16 |
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Thank for your 5 star review. The windows on the van have been removed for a richer experience. Mahalo Gary