Reviewed by: SUZ
Absolutely incredible tour that was tailored to those on the boat...not a canned presentation. I highly recommend this tour. The captain and the whale expert (Denver) were exceptional. I never thought that I would learn this much about whales and be so close to them!
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Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/01/10 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Michael
Our family of six (6) spent ten days on the Big Island. On Friday morning, one of our three boys told us how cool it would be to learn how to surf. That was all the incentive his mother needed to commence her Google search for the best firm to school her three sons (ages 22, 26 and 29) on surfing. She started calling on Friday morning at 8:00 o’clock with all of the places informing her that it would be Monday before they would have a spot for the three boys. The lone exception was Life Guard Surf Instructors. This family owned surf instruction firm took the information about our three (3) sons and arranged to have another instructor come in to give our sons a group lesson, which occurred within three (3) hours of when we initially called.
When we arrived they receive a thorough briefing about what was in store for everyone when they got into the water. This was extremely important since one of our sons has some learning difficulties and is very uncomfortable if there are things that he will be expected to do and he is not warned about them in advance. When we reached the place where the water instruction was to take place, to our surprise, our son who has the learning difficulty was given one on one instruction from one of the Owner family members. He thoroughly enjoyed himself. Our other sons also had a great time. We would highly recommend Life Guard Surf Instructors to everyone who wants their children to be instructed by highly trained and caring instructors.
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Packages: | Group Lesson 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/01/10 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Marzi
it is easy to book oline,good price, very on time.
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Packages: | [Arrival] Airport to Hotel |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2015/01/08 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/04 |
Reviewed by: ルミケケ
以前ホノルルでみましたが、こちらの方がよかったです。
場所も広くないので後ろでも見えると思います。
言葉はあまりわかりませんでしたがそれなりに楽しめました。
ルミケケ様
この度はアイランドブリーズルアウショーにお越し頂きありがとうございます。
お楽しみ頂けましたこと大変嬉しく思っております。
Alohaを込めたおもてなしでいつでもお迎えできますよう、私たちも心待ちにしておりますので、
またハワイ島にお越しの際は是非お立寄りくださいませ。
素敵な旅となりますように。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/01/08 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/04 |
Reviewed by: She-huang Wu
Good service with reasonable charge. They were very patient to waiting for my baggage.
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Packages: | [Arrival] Airport to Hotel |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2015/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Nick Wu
Someone was already there waiting for me when I arrived. The shuttle car was new and very comfortable. I actually took a very nice nap for half an hour in the car on my way to the hotel. I am vey happy with the quality of the service.
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Packages: | [Arrival] Airport to Hotel |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2015/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/04 |
Reviewed by: soie
高齢の母が一緒だったため、こちらの馬車ツアーでワイピオ渓谷へ―。
他の方も書かれている通り、馬車から景色を眺めるだけなので、ゆっくりと散策したい方にはオススメできませんが、渓谷に降りるには相当急こう配の坂を上り下りする必要があるので、お子さん連れやシニア連れの方にはこちらがオススメです!
馬で川を渡るのは本当に楽しかったですし、ずっとワンちゃんが一緒に着いてきてくれたのがとても可愛かった❤念願のワイピオ渓谷はやはり神秘のヴェールに包まれた秘境でした。
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Packages: | 混載ツアー |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/17 |
Reviewed by: 三色ぱん
年末の12月24日、家内と二人で参加してきました。
集合場所が分かり難く、遅れてしまったため、電話をすると国立公園内のビジターセンターに集合で構わないとのこと。
行ってみると、他の参加者(家族連れ2組と夫婦1組、いずれも日本人ではありませんでした)が集まっていて、合計13人+ガイド2人でのツアーでした。
ツアーは全て英語でしたが、ガイドの説明は丁寧で分かりやすく、また火山に対する知識も非常に豊富で、参加していたキッズからの質問攻めにも難なく応えていました。
ダウンヒルツアーでは、多少の雨天ではレインジャケットの貸し出しがあるため催行されます。今回も前半は雨がぱらついていました(自分たちはゴアテックスのジャケットを持っていたので借りませんでしたが)。ただ、ジャケットのみなので、気になる方は防水のパンツを持参するとよいかもしれません。
それなりの速度で火山公園内を疾走し、非常に爽快な気分でした。坂登りは特になく、体力的な心配は不要かと思います。また自転車は3×7段変速のマウンテンバイクで、乗り心地も非常にいいです(海外の自転車って、サドルが固くてお尻が痛くなるものもありますが、今回は大丈夫でした)。
途中からはバンに乗り、チェーン・オブ・クレーターズ・ロードの終点まで移動し、そこで昼食でした。壮大な自然を満喫しながらのサンドイッチは格別でした。
コナ地区に宿泊していると、現地まで2時間以上かかりますのでそこは難点ですが、ハワイ島といえば火山です。火山公園の見学だけではなく、実際に体験できるという意味で、大変おすすめのツアーです。
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Packages: | 【現在催行停止】1日<現地集合>プラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/24 |
Reviewed by: セサミ
家族5人で利用させて頂きましたとても感動しました。価格以上の経験感動を味会えます。是非お勧め致します。
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Packages: | ワイピオ渓谷とキラウエア火山遊覧(コナ、ワイコロア地区プラン) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/29 |
Reviewed by: kato
シングルフライトを希望したいたのですが、順番が最後で桟橋へ戻る時間が迫っていたせいか聞き入れられずタンデムフライトにされてしまった。時間もタンデムの12分より短かった気がします、、、。
高所からのコナの景色は爽快かつすごく静かで良かったが、366メートルの割に高さは思った程ではなかった様な、、、? だけどやっぱり良い体験になりました!
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Packages: | 高度150メートル!デラックスプラン(~2018/12/31) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Kal J
This was our first ever helicopter ride, so obviously we had goosebumps....our pilot, Nate, was a pro & the entire 50 mins tour was v nice. He went as close to the volcanoes/steam geysers as legally allowed. At the end, since we had spare time, he even took us over the ocean to do whale spotting....and spotted 2 whales too! We even purchased a $30 DVD of all our views & cockpit videos...
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Packages: | Circle of Fire [A-Star] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/01/03 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
Reviewed by: CSwrites
Run by Robert's Hawaii this airport pick up and drop off service was terrific. Both trips were confirmed by telephone the day prior. On arrival at Kona the driver was waiting--even bearing a shell lei to greet me. This was also a very cost effective way of getting to and from the airport as taxis are quite expensive. I highly recommend if you don't want to rent a car while on the island. Both drivers were total sweethearts as well. Big Mahola.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/12/31 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/20 |
Reviewed by: DG from Mill Valley
I have been to Hawaii many times, but never needed shuttle transportation. I was hesitant to use a shuttle service, but decided to give it a try based on reviews from others. The experience exceeded my expectations. There was a greeter at the baggage claim and my shuttle arrived quickly to take me to my hotel. It was very pleasant, efficient and reasonable priced. I will use them again the next time I need a shuttle.
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Packages: | [Arrival] Airport to Hotel |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/12/30 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/02 |
Reviewed by: shrikant jalukar
There was no lava erupting nor flowing. We had Door closed Ride. What Open Door Tour will experience ? Prior to our arrival at Hilo, I was told , " YES " you can see Lava , etc. Your office should give real truthful information. Some tourists come from too far away, like we came to Hawaii from Michigan, ( Main Land ) ... ... 1 ! !.
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Packages: | Doors-On Flight [45 mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/28 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/04 |
Reviewed by: Stephen
It rains a lot on the mountain so it was postponed twice. We were looking for a more relaxed, free ride which they intimated but it was not quite what we were looking for. There were four other people, most of whom didn't know what they were doing. So maybe if it was just my daughter and I, it would have been better. The ranch is nice and if you're inexperienced and just looking for a mostly plodding experience, it's a good activity. Using VELTRA was a good experience. They have a very good system.
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Packages: | 1.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/12/27 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Ota
It's a amazing experience!!!
We really recommend!!
Thank you for reviewing your trip.
A Hui Hou!!
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Packages: | Standard |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/27 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/02 |
Reviewed by: Sarah and Marc
Marc and I have never surfed before, so we were slightly scaptical of how much you could learn in 45min theory and one hour in the water. As it turned out, it was totally enough to get the basics and make you feel exhausted (you will be sore the next day, but it is really worth it!). The teachers are awesome, they are very encouraging and positive. It is a really great hawaiian family run company - they just have the natural aloha attitude.They help you picking the right waves and show you how to stand up on the board right away. Of course you will also fall in the water, but eveyone does, so it is just so much fun! We recommend taking a surf lesson with them 100% and would do it again immeadiatly!
Aloha Sarah and Marc,
Thank you guys for joining us out on the water and for taking the time to share your experience with the world. We appreciate your feedback and enjoy reading your first hand encounter with surfing and our Hawaiian surf school, it reminds us why we do what we do everyday! We look forward to surfing with you guys again on your next visit to Kona. Happy Holidays from Team HLSI
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/26 |
Reviewed by: とぴこ
1時間半みっちり乗馬ができます。見渡す限りの草原!説明は英語なので英語がわからない人は事前に壁にかけてある説明書きを読んでから参加した方がよいです。坂があったりでスリル満天。自分のお馬さんが草を食べている間に他のお馬さんがどんどん進んでいくと、その群れに追いつこうと走り出したりするので、乗馬初心者の私は終わるころにはぐったり。まだ歩くのか・・・というぐらい満喫できます!
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Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/12/25 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/17 |
Reviewed by: とぴこ
60歳オーバーの両親のために手配しました。迎えに来てもらってから乗るまでに1時間の待ち時間があったそうです。散策の時間でしょうか?海中の説明は全て英語で英語がわからない両親でもそれなりに楽しめたそうです。
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Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/12/25 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Sandra
This was not my first doors off helicopter experience in the Hawaiian islands but definitely the worst. First, you should know that even though you pay full money for doors off you may get stuck in a cramped little seat between another passenger and the pilot in the front. You have no choice where you sit as you are assigned your seat. Good luck trying to get any pictures from that spot. The pilot takes you out the same way as he returns....over flat nothing. There is a tiny spec of lava (maybe) but it sure no spouting red flowing lava as advertised. You do not fly over the ocean at all so you dont see any ocean lava flow. There is definitely NO NO heat. There are fly zone restrictions so you cant get near the pahoa town they talk about to respect the privacy of the residents. You see a couple waterfalls from so far away... It is riduculous. Save your money... Go to Kauai..... Those doors off tours are true.... Everyone gets a doors off spot. Everyone can see. You fly right into the waterfall areas. You see things you will never forget. This was a wasted day of our vacation not to mention the huge cost..... To see nothing. At least they could have flown back another way over the coastline or something. I would not recommend this to anyone. Very disappointed and wasted money.
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Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2014/12/23 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Alyssa
We had a great time zip lining! This was my second time zip lining (first time in Sonoma) and my husband's first time. Our amazing guides Brian and Nainoa helped make our day memorable and zip lining easy for everyone. One recommendation for anyone prone to mosquito bites: bring mosquito gel or something for your exposed arms/legs! I sprayed two layers of OFF on my legs and came out of the first two lines with about 14 bites on my legs. The company provides OFF spray for you to use before you head up the bumpy road to the first line, but it doesn't quite work. I recommend wearing pants/long sleeve clothes that breathes as well as using bug spray as it is very humid there. If you bring your smart phone, I'd recommend bringing something to wrap around your wrist. If you have a regular camera, you can strap it around your neck or wrist. They have water to drink as you go through the course, so no need to bring a bottle along.
The course has seven lines for you to travel on, with the first two being very beginner friendly through the banana trees. As you progress throughout the zip lines, they get longer and the terrain clears up a bit. The guides find wild fruit that is growing on the course and pick it for you to eat. We had apple bananas, two types of guava (one pink and one small, sweet yellow guava), tomatoes, and a sip of white ginger flower nectar. The last two lines are by far the best. Second to last, you travel over the river before the waterfall and is the last line where you can practice your "steering". The last line you just let gravity take you down as you take a nice long ride, with an amazing view of the waterfall, to the end of the course. When you reach the bottom of the line, they have more fresh fruit and sugar cane all cut up, ready to enjoy! We would definitely go back!
One thing is the equipment can get a little smelly. Not sure how much it gets wiped down (my harness smelled sour and helmet left me sweating brown stuff).
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/22 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Stephanie C.
This is the best hawaiian experience ever…I have done this twice! Not the typical tour, a local hawaiian Mika, takes you on a personal tour, with local folklore about the menehunas, he shows the local fruit, plants, how the hawaiian grew the taro plant..and then we can eat and taste the local fruit. I ride horses, and have ridden many a tourist rides, all over my travels, but this my favorite, the spiritual Waipio Valley with a local guide. Local horses (and you ride by wild mustangs in the valley) amazing to see.! ,Even my co-worker, from NY who has never been on a horse, loved it and feeling so close to nature and the culture. I will go on this ride every time I come to Big Island!
My favorite Hawaiian experience..you feel very connected with the culture, and nature.
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Packages: | Morning Ride |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2014/12/19 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Ramya
This was our first time zip-lining and we were little nervous. We ended up having a blast! The 2 zip line guides were so much fun. They knew all about the environment around us. We were able to try apple bananas right from the trees. They were delicious!The view from the last 2 lines were amazing. It is the best way to see the falls. We would definitely recommend the zip lining from skyline adventures.
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Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/12/19 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Donald Owen
I'm afraid the whales were very shy during our particular trip. We did see two on 4/5 occasions but only briefly from a distance. In these circumstances I think it's best to look upon the trip as a pleasure cruise because we were treated to great views of the Western side of Big Island. The crew deserve a mention...always polite and courteous...they looked after everyone with complimentary soft drinks.
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Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/12/18 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Kurtis Pratt
Absolutely fantastic experience. I would totally recommend this. Tim and Nainoa were great, they made everyone feel at ease and were really personable. The ziplines were wicked and the views were awesome. Both Tim and Nainoa provided a lot of interesting facts and information about Hawaii's history, climate, geography and botany during the tours. With seven lines, each successively bigger, you get to experience the thrill of gliding through the air at incredible speeds. The last one is the best, as you zip along a line for a km and could reach 50 miles an hour (if you weigh a little bit ;)). But as I said, it's awesome. Totally recommend this experience.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/16 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/11 |
Reviewed by: Eric
We had a great time doing this zip line.... The guides Tim and Nainoa were great... not just for the zip line but for all the extra knowledge they shared with us about the surrounding area. The first couple zips got you warmed up for the rest of them... the last one was awesome and the view of the falls was just amazing... we got lots of great pictures and really enjoyed this zipline... we have been on zip lines in New Zealand and Costa Rica and this one was really nicely set up... and was very beautiful and well maintained with neat flowers and plants to see along the way.... Highly recommend this to all who want to try a zip line and this is a great way to see some amazing sceenery and the fresh fruit after wards was just what we needed... Tks Guys for a great time
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/12/14 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/11 |
Reviewed by: Richard Sol
Fantastic Tour. Our Guide was excellent, trained us well and the tour of the gardens went very well. She was very knowledgeable and informative. Looking forward to a return visit soon.
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Packages: | Mala Pua Garden & Rain Forest Tour [90 minutes] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/11 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Mysti Berry
The crew took very good care of us, and over two hours of snorkeling in the protected-marine-life bay was a delight!!!! Bring sunblock, your swimsuit, and your sense of adventure! Even folks with accessibility issues were able to float in the water with viewers and see the coral, fish, and other marine life.
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Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/11 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Matt
The driver was right on time and at the right place--he was friendly and courteous and provided lots of info on the way to my destination.
This was 1/2 the price of a cab !
I highly recommend it and we will use it every time we come back to the island
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Packages: | [Departure] Hotel to Airport |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/12/09 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Sonia
That was fantastic experience, I really recommend it to everyone no matter what age are you.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/09 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/25 |
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On behalf of our entire team here at HLSI. Thank you taking the time t write a review and share your families surfing experience with others. We pride our family owned and operated surf school on our customer care and satisfaction and number 1- their safety. Sharing our love for the ocean with others is what our surf school is all about!
Thank you guys for choosing HLSI for your surfing adventure here in Kona. Aloha!