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World Botanical Gardens 8-line Zipline Canopy Adventure with Free Photos
Zipe lining
Reviewed by: newbie to scuba
The garden had many varieties of plants. The zip rides were kind of short. There was also a suspension bridge we walked across. They need to add more and longer zip lines. The few seconds that we zipped across were hardly enough. The guides provided some fruit snacks from the trees as we walked between zip lines and talked about different trees. The water fall and the surrounding ranches with cows sleeping were a nice sight. Though those ranches do not belong to botanical gardens. Staff was very friendly and professional. I did not take Segway tour and chose instead to drive by myself to Hilo. Make sure to drive to Liliuokalani Park in Hilo when you are there. It was a very impressive Japanese garden design.
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| Packages: | Zip & Mamalahoa Garden Segway Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/20 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
GREAT FLIGHT
Reviewed by: JOHN & MELANIE
IT WAS THE BEST HELICOPTER TOUR WE HAVE BEEN ON, (OUR 3RD ONE)
THE POILOT NEW WHAT HE WAS LOOKING FOR AND MADE SURE WE SAW WHAT WE CAME FOR. THE DOORS OFF WAS MORE FUN THAN WE HAD THOUGHT WE LOVED IT!
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/20 |
Bike to Pele - Hawaii Volcano Biking Tour at Puna Lava Fields [Open Soon]
Full Day Adventure..
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I was expecting to see items of interest that we couldn't see from driving the park in a car. This was not the case, we only passed through one area that was not accessible by car (but a short hike would have taken us there).
Bikes need to be tuned. I mountain bike fairly often and our bikes' shifting was poor. All bikes had Grip Shift. My partner's bike was very bad and she fought the problem the entire trip.
Overall I think that the bike ride was not worth the money.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/20 |
ダウンヒル（自転車）ツアー 世界遺産キラウエア火山の山頂から駆け降りる爽快サイクリング！＜半日・1日／食事付／ヒロ地区送迎付＞
すばらしいツアーでしたが あいにくの雨で…
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
新婚旅行でハワイ島へ行き、8月29日にキラウエア火山ダウンヒルツアーに参加しました。ほかのお客さんは皆さんアメリカからいらしていて、20代のカップル、40~50歳くらいのおばちゃま二人組、中学生くらいの女の子を含む5人家族と、年齢幅のあるグループでした。
ヒルトンワイコロアビレッジに宿泊していたため、集合場所であるビジターセンターまでかなり距離があり、ちゃんとたどりつけるか不安でしたが、ずっと一本道でわかりやすく無事に到着できました。途中休憩をしながら、３時間弱かかりました。
ヒロ地区は晴天率が4割ほどとのこと。その日も、ワイコロア方面はすっきりと晴れていたのですが、東へ進むにつれて空が曇っていき、ビジターセンターのあたりは一面雲に覆われていて…。雨は降らないで…と思っていたのですが、ツアーが始まってまもなく雨が降りだし、みんなでカッパを着てがんばりました。ちょうどサマータイムが終わったころであったため、気温も低く、雨に濡れてだいぶ寒くなってしまいました。
チェーン・オブ・クレーターズロードのダウンヒルを楽しみにしていたのですが、シャワーをあびながら下っているような状況でしたので、残念ですが景色を楽しむような余裕がありませんでした。お天気が良ければどれだけ気持ちよかったのだろう…と、今でも悔いが残ります。
お天気は残念でしたが、ガイドのスティーブと運転手のジョージがとってもいい人で、スティーブは火山についてのいろいろな説明を楽しくしてくれ、ジョージはいつも私たちより先回りして、自転車の用意をしてくれたり、お菓子を配ってくれたりと、サービスが行き届いていました。
ダウンヒルが終わったあと、海岸でサンドイッチを食べたのですが、これも手作りでとってもおいしかったです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/09/17 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Paradise Helicoptor Vocano & Waterf
Reviewed by: Karnuth4
The pilot was very knowledgeable of the area and specifics around the volcanic activities as of late. All 4 of us fully enjoyed the flight! We got some great close-ups of the volcano and the remnants of the village that once was there. We didn't see as many waterfalls as I thought we would but it didn't take away from the trip. I would recomend this to any friend or family member.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/08/20 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
A wonderful perspective
Reviewed by: Tammy R
Marco was our pilot and he was fabulous. My 13 year old was a bit nervous with the doors off and he made her feel right at ease.
The view you get and the knowledge passed down by Marco was great! You cannot truly appreciate the volcano and what it can do unless you see it from above. The big picture and unique view from above is priceless.
We saw lava the day we went and that was a bonus, but even if you cannot see the the lava, it is still a wonderful way to view the landscape and truly see the devastation the lava flow can do.
We have done another helicopter tour in the past on Kauai and it is the best way to see the islands. You can go places a car cannot and that is worth it!
Thank you Marco and the rest of the staff at Paradise Helicopter...you were wonderful and we had a great trip!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/07/24 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
Need Streamlining
Reviewed by: Gene From Texas
The tour was OK. There was a lot of bus riding just picking folks up and dropping them off. I think were the only folks staying in Hilo. There were a couple of stops at commercial sites that could be left off the tour. The guide was good and knew a lot about the area. This tour could be streamlined and only take half a day.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/07/12 |
Bike to Pele - Hawaii Volcano Biking Tour at Puna Lava Fields [Open Soon]
Just the BEST
Reviewed by: MICHAEL LOVEJOY
WAS ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ENTIRE TRIP! Pretty and Beth were outstanding! Trails were easy for everyone and nobody was rushed. Scenery was incredible and the trails were 95% paved. A few small hills but mostly flat and downhill. Highly recommend this, and see if you can get both Pretty and Beth!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/06/21 |
World Botanical Gardens 8-line Zipline Canopy Adventure with Free Photos
Mr.Dennis Erickson
Reviewed by: Dennis & Jean Erickson
We are first timers and enjoyed the entire experience .The guides did a super job and kept the activity moving and fun.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/06/12 |
Bike to Pele - Hawaii Volcano Biking Tour at Puna Lava Fields [Open Soon]
Terrific event
Reviewed by: Charlie S., Little Rock
This event was outstanding in all respects. Our guide, Steve, was very knowledgeable about bot scientific and historic aspects of the volcano, which really enriched the remarkable things we saw. George, his helper, was always available for help with bikes, water, etc. The equipment was very good - sturdy and reliable. The ride really is 98% down hill - only a couple of hills to climb - I made the first one (58 years old, huffing and puffing) and walked half of the second one). Lunch was good. Only downer: if you are expecting to see molten lava, you won't.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2012/06/11 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Fantastic!
Reviewed by: Mr. Ritter
I can tell you that we were totally satisfied and happy with the helicopter tour. The weather was great and so the pilot could show us fantastic views. The pilot and the whole crew was friendly and helpful and we felt safe and happy. Five stars for everything. Thank you again
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/06/05 |
Bike to Pele - Hawaii Volcano Biking Tour at Puna Lava Fields [Open Soon]
Great way to see the park
Reviewed by: Liz & Marco
We had a great time. The ride is relatively easy and mostly downhill. We enjoyed the views during lunch along the shoreline. The wine at the winery was certainly "different."
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/04/30 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Worth the money
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I did this helicopter ride with my husband and 12 yr old son. It was fantastic! We got lucky and had a sunny day, and the views of the island were amazing. We saw some lava flows, we saw waterfalls, and the pilot shared lots of information. We saw a house that had recently been destroyed by lava flow, and all that was left was a bit of roof. We had never done a helicopter ride, and I was a bit nervous about it. We rode with the doors on. It was very smooth, and the views made me forget to be nervous. I felt very safe actually. Our pilot (Aaron) was completely competent and friendly and knowledgeable. I got to sit in the front, next to the pilot. My husband and son sat behind us and they had a great time. Its expensive, but its worth doing at least once. You'll get a view of the island that you can't see any other way.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/04/07 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Fantastic
Reviewed by: Christine P.
It was phenominal. Incredible views and good commentary from the pilot. I would definitely recommend a wind breaker if going with the doors off.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/25 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Excellent Tour
Reviewed by: John Johnson
I took the doors off flight and I was totally amazed.
This is the best experience you could even imagine.
Ranks equal to or even better than riding my Harley through the Rocky mountains in Colorado.
Of coarse you can tell that I highly recommend this flight and especially with the doors off.
The pilot on my flight (Dillon) (hope I spelled your name right) was skilled and competent and ready to answer all questions with knowledge and completness.
Just do it!!! A. L. (John) Johnson Englewood CO
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2011/10/26 |
ダウンヒル（自転車）ツアー 世界遺産キラウエア火山の山頂から駆け降りる爽快サイクリング！＜半日・1日／食事付／ヒロ地区送迎付＞
爽快でした
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
家族３人で参加。他２人の外国人と計５名のパーティでした。自転車案内兼ガイドさんはカルフォルニア出身の地質学専門家で、とても説明がわかりやすかったです（ただし英語）。車で並走の付き添いスタッフのフォローもとても親切で優しかったです。水、スナックの補充はこまめにしてくださいました。オフロードあり、オンロードの長い走行ありでとても楽しめました。車や歩きでは味わえない爽快な気分は自転車ならではですね。基本的に下りのラン。あれほどの距離を一機に走行したのは初めての経験でした。
最後にワイナリーでの試飲。これまた美味しく、お店のマダムとの会話も楽しませていただきました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/08/23 |
Bike to Pele - Hawaii Volcano Biking Tour at Puna Lava Fields [Open Soon]
BEAUTIFUL BIKE RIDE!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
THIS WAS A BEAUTIFUL BIKE RIDE! I CAN'T IMAGINE A BETTER WAY TO SEE THE BEAUTY OF THIS NATIONAL PARK AND ITS VOLCANO! I ABSOLUTELY WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TOUR FOR ANYONE WHO LOVES TO REALLY GET CLOSE TO THE ACTION AND WHO ALSO LOVES TO EXPERIENCE ISLAND BEAUTY AND EVERYTHING FIRSTHAND. BIKING DOWN THE RIM, WITH THE WIND IN MY HAIR, IS A MEMORY I WILL NEVER FORGET. REALLY ENJOYED LEARNING THE HISTORY AND INFO ABOUT THE VOLCANO AND PARK ITSELF TOO
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2011/08/07 |
World Botanical Gardens 8-line Zipline Canopy Adventure with Free Photos
YES.
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Just go on this tour! So freaking fun!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2011/07/19 |
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
a great big MAHALO!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Just wanted to offer up a great big MAHALO for the amazing hospitality that you showed us....the fantastic pictures that we were able to take....and the island aloha that you so generously shared with us! I really can't thank you enough...this is sure to be one Hawaiian adventure that I will never ever forget...especially since I have all my snapshots to remind me too! Again, MAHALO (which YOU taught me means thank you!)
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2011/07/07 |
Bike to Pele - Hawaii Volcano Biking Tour at Puna Lava Fields [Open Soon]
Great time!
Reviewed by: Alexander
We did the Volcano Bike Tour in late May 2011. We had a great time. Fred, our tour guide, was very knowledgable about volcanos, the land, and history of what we toured. The ride was very doable with a few inclines to be challenging and make one feel like they accomplished something. We had a nice deli lunch by the ocean when we finished riding. I suggest you bring a jacket or sweatshirt as it is cooler at that altitude. Also, check out driving time to the meeting point. We stayed on the Kona side and it took 1 1/2 hr. to get to the general store.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/06/12 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Awesome adventure
Reviewed by: Tom & Mindy
Totally awesome! Mark was full of interesting information and the trip was beautiful and amazing! We would highly recommend this adventure to anyone!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/06/06 |
World Botanical Gardens 8-line Zipline Canopy Adventure with Free Photos
Fun, fun fun!!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was our first experience ziplining and we had an absolute blast! Staff was very well informed not only about what we were doing but also about the ecology of the area we were in. Can't wait to do it again!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/04/14 |
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
family activity planner
Reviewed by: hbell
Well spent time with Wild Orchid Tours. They are knowledgable about the geology and plant life of the island. Enjoyed visiting a small local plantation and sampling the chocolate and coffee wares. Would recommend to those visiting the island wanting a comfortable 'sit down' tour. Very personable hosts.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/03/24 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
helicopter tour
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We loved our helicopter tour! Our first time in a helicopter and we both had a few hesitations, but the ground crew was very helpful and supportive and Koji, our pilot, was wonderful. He made an effort to circle around each area so that everyone would have a great view of the area. The tour was awesome, we felt like we saw all the highlights on the island and really got a feeling of how the lava flows and how the island has changed over the years. We would definitely recommend this tour. The highlight of our trip to the Big Island.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/03/02 |
Hilo Bay Private Afternoon Sailing Cruise (from Hilo Bay)
Beyond expectations!!!
Reviewed by: Pat & Jerri
Capt Dan is very knowledgable of not only his sailing but of the waters in which he sails. We received not only a great day of sailing but some great whale photo opportunities.
Thanks Dan
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/24 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Highly recommend!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was an extremely unique experience. Some of the views can only be experienced from a helicopter. Waterfalls, lava flows, flights deep into the valley are just some of the sights on this tour. The pilot/guide is extremely knowledgeable and makes the trip fun as well. Well worth the cost and would highly recommend for any individual or group. I can only imagine that each trip would be different due to environmental conditions such as lava flows and rainfall so it is perfect for first timers and repeat guests.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/21 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Be Aware!!
Reviewed by: crfolgate
This would be a great trip IF you don't get stuck in the backwards seats. These seats are a total rip off since you don't get to see where you are headed and when there is something cool to see well too bad it's already past. Pilot does a good job of trying to circle around so everyone see's but there's no way for the backward seat folks to see anything really well. If you decide to go I STRONGLY recommend that you get guarantee's that you get a front seat or front looking seats only. My wife and Mom had great seats and enjoyed the views I'm happy about that but I wish I had saved the money and sent them up without me since it was two hours of flying backwards and barely seeing anything. You have been warned. :O
**** Also you should also be aware that the photo's of all the cool lava flows are really old. We saw very little lava and after the flight we found out they use old photo's for advertising. Pretty views are to be had but not much lava.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/04 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Best bang for buck of heli tours
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The staff was fantastic - friendly, helpful, and safe. Let alone the views and vistas you get to see - this is the best bang-for-the-buck of helicopter tours, with a full 2 hours in the air. The pilot, Koji, was very knowledgeable of the area and led an incredibly informative and fun talk over the intercom. Koji also provided a very comfortable ride that was much more mellow and safe than I was expecting (I'm afraid of heights and I LOVED IT, so don't let your fear of heights worry you, you'll be fine with these guys). Excellent work from everyone and I'll be back soon : )
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2011/01/19 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Helicopter
Reviewed by: Jerald Fox
Everyone shoud do this tour in the first few days of vacation. Fantastic experience and the best way to see the island!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/12/31 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Great experience with one caution
Reviewed by: Dawn
Had a fantastic time! Our guide, Jesse, grew up on the island and was a wealth of information about not just what we saw on the tour, but also about other activities on the island. Word of caution: if you book through a third party like we did, after you receive confirmation, call Paradise to verify your group size. We showed up as scheduled to discover that someone (don't know if it was Paradise or Hawaii Activities) incorrectly entered the size of our group as two instead of three. We couldn't take the tour on our scheduled day because the group was overbooked. Luckily we were able to go the next day and Paradise had availability. They took great care of us once the error was discovered, but if you're on a tight schedule, don't risk missing out. Call ahead! Inconvenience aside, this is something you should do and was well worth the cost!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/11/26 |
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Bike Volcano guided bicycle tours take place on paved roads and trails. There are 2 off road paved trails that we cover on our bicycle tours. Yes, you could have chosen to hike or drive your car around the National Park. However, you would not have had the full sensory experience of exploring the points of interest by bike, while exercising, and exploring a large area with an Interpretive Guide and a support van to return you to your point of origin. Safety is our highest priority. All of our bicycles undergo a daily and regular maintenance tune-up schedule with a Profession Bicycle Mechanic. We always carry spare bikes in case a bike problem develops on tour or in transit. You or your partner could have alerted our Bike Guide or Driver that you were having a bike issue so that we could have issued you another bicycle. Lastly, Bike Volcano offers the lowest priced guided bicycle tours of the National Park. We appreciate your comments and strive to approve our service.