Reviewed by: Stefanie
Unforgettable ride through the valley. There were 7 of us + 2 guides (+ 4 dogs who tagged along for their morning walk!). Incredible views, and we lucked out with perfect weather. It felt like an adventure rather than a tour; our route took us through streams, and we saw many wild horses, including a couple of fouls! I came with my mom, who isn't keen on doing activities like this, but she loved it. Thank you!
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Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/05/06 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Carli M.
We had a wonderful time at this luau. Our 4 year old enjoyed it and we all loved the food and drinks. Would recommend this luau to anyone searching for a family friendly luau!
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/04/29 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Beth K
We had a great time with the family on this trip. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. The kids really enjoyed seeing the wild horses.
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/04/24 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/30 |
Reviewed by: M. and C. Lee
My niece came to visit from Pennsylvania and loved Waipio Valley.
Douglas was a great tour guide and told wonderful stories. We learned about Waipio vegetation, including the beautiful Gardenia he picked for us. Douglas shared a story about how his grandparents ate Nonni, smelly fruit but healthy for you. Loved hearing about the people of the valley who do not have electricity but are hard working taro farmers. Mahalo Nui Loa Douglas.
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/04/24 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/22 |
Reviewed by: brightangel804
Had a great time learning about Hawaii History, enjoying the food and show.
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Packages: | Standard Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/04/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/17 |
Reviewed by: RRS
Beautiful leis and a very kind lady who presented the leis and gave us guidance on where we'd find our luggage and car rental.
Mahalo
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Packages: | Deluxe Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/04/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Dave W
This is an amazing experience and it's so easy, you barely need to know how to swim. You just lay w/ your face in the water and the mantas come to you. Actually they come to feed on plankton which are attracted by the lights that the crew shine in the water. It's a super-cool experience and the crew on our boat were awesome. Highly recommended.
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Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/04/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Tiffany
Fabulous snorkel trip and sailing. Fantastic staff made it really special.
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Packages: | Kohala Snorkel Adventure Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor [Apr 15 - Dec 14] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/04/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/19 |
Reviewed by: tiger
Great Guide, great view, great trip.
We did it again after two days.
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Packages: | Afternoon Ride |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/04/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Anais
Our party of 4 had a fantastic Luau experience as 1st timers. Even with the COVID restrictions in place, they did an excellent job. Amazing food, amazing story telling and even more fantastic dances. Get your tickets before they sell out!
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Nature lover
The captain and crew were very welcoming and calm. They were big on everyone having a fun & safe time. The manarays were AMAZING. There were at least 5 that continued to do somersaults within inches of my face.
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/05 |
Reviewed by: tiger
Great trip, great Guide. Decided to do it again after two days.
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Packages: | Afternoon Ride |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/04/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Jen P
My family really enjoyed this excursion and it was one of the highlights of our trip! We learned about this sacred ground and were able to capture amazing photos along the way! Hawaii’s largest waterfall, wild horses coming up to our van, and great family pictures were taken. Our driver, Daniel, was focused on our safety including following Covid safety protocols. Highly recommend!
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Sandy and Phil
We were only on island for two days, so we had to make the most of it. Rich picked us up promptly and we set out with a total of nine passengers. The van was comfortable, and Rich had water and lunch ready for us, along with clean jackets and umbrellas for the chilly rainy segments of the trip. The drive was safe and pleasant, and Rich regaled us with information and stories. At each stop, he allowed us ample time and shared interesting information.
This was a wonderful day, and we not only saw the island but also learned a lot. Highly recommended, especially if you can get Rich as your driver/tour guide!
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Packages: | Pick-up from Waikoloa Hotels |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Island Hopper
Used Speedi Shuttle for 4 total transfers during my multi island trip. They were always on time, very responsive and communicative regarding my trips. Though I booked for the 'shared' option, 3 out of the 4 transfers I was the only rider, so it was a great value. Would definitely use again when I'm not renting a car in HI.
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Packages: | [Departure] Hotel to Airport - Shared Service |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/04/05 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Jen Gigliotti
This was our first time riding ATVs and i literally thpught we would get stuck...but these things can go thru anything! My sister rode the single, my daughter and i rode a double. We couldnt help smiling the whole time! We got myddy, but we planned to. The scenery was breathtaking and the falls were muddy from the recent rain, but we didnt care. I would definitely suggest if you are on the fence, dont be! 100,% worth it!!
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Packages: | 2-Seater ATV (1 Driver & 1 Passenger) [Original Package] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Heather
An incredible experience, had no idea they were that big and they’d get as close as they did. We took all four of our kids ages from 11 to 20 and they all loved it!
Mahalo Heather for the 5 star review! We really appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. We are so happy that you all had a fantastic time on our manta ray night snorkel. Please come see us again on your next visit!
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Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Wade
Our family had a ton of fun gazing at the stars. Our guide Krystal was amazing. Her background in astronomy provided a unique experience. She provided so much information about Hawaii, the importance of the stars for Hawaiian navagation, and any other science questions our family had.
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Packages: | From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/03/27 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Hannah
The Island Breeze luau was in a beautiful location next to the ocean and the dancers and musicians were excellent. The food was good and it was a fun atmosphere. They did a good job with everything with the COVID restrictions they had to follow.
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/03/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Lval
As a parent of 7 year old twins, who seeks out kid friendly activities, I’m so grateful I chose this show. This was their first show since COVID. They offered a selection of kid friendly food which I appreciated. The rest of the food was amazing and the drinks were delicious! Now to the entertainment. This group of performers were so enthusiastic that the captured my kids attention the whole time. The story they told was beautiful. My kids were doing their best to follow the dancers moves and the waitstaff were so kind to compliment them. The fire dancer at the end got a standing ovation! From the music and performers to the food and staff, they all exceeded any expectations! Well done!
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/03/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/14 |
Reviewed by: JC1
Awesome experience. Our tour guide Justin was the best!!
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Packages: | Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/03/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/02/19 |
Reviewed by: David Embrey
Awana was awesome. He did a great job from the start by getting out group of 20 together in one van. His knowledge of the island’s as well as the big island was extensive. Never a dull moment he kept us laughing and taught us a great deal. All stops were as promised. Would do the tour again
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Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/03/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Disappointed
I have been on a whale watching tour in the past and the captain took us directly to where the whales were and we were so close and able to get great pictures for the entire tour. That was not the case here; we were constantly looking for whales and all we ever saw was the “blow” and some splashing from quite a distance. It was very disappointing. I would think these guys would know where to go since they do this everyday. We were in the boat for several hours and never saw anything to identify this as a good trip! I would have expected them to take us somewhere to see the whales, we seemed to hang out in the same area just hoping a whale would show up!
The boat was very nice and the people were nice too but the whales were missing!! This was the beginning of February, isn’t that the best time?
Aloha and thank you for joining us on our tour.
Unfortunately whales are not stationary animals and try as we might, we have not gotten them to agree to be on payroll.
As whale watching is a gamble by nature, we offer a guarantee of whale sightings or come again free. We wish you would have taken us up on it so you could have come out on another day. We hope the rest of your vacation on the big island was great!
Mahalo
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Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/03/04 |
Activity Date: | 2021/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Kim
We saw a variety of humpback groups, including a mother with a very curious calf. We even saw one breech a few times! Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. Took a lot of questions from the group. We also saw a group of manta rays on our way back to shore! My 4 year old had as equally good time as his grandparents. Would definitely recommend!
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Packages: | [8:00 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Anaeho’omalu Bay |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/02/25 |
Activity Date: | 2021/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Tessa
We got to see lots of whales. We saw whales breach & fin slap. We saw a baby calf very closely & she looked right at us. Then, the calf swam under our boat as the mom followed & then the huge escort male whale followed. Definitely was a trip to remember! Both the captain Chuck & lifeguard aboard were excited to see the whales & were very excited to share their knowledge! Our captain took us north away from all of the other boats. Which made us feel very connected to the whales & not like tourists.
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Packages: | 8:00 AM Whale Watching Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/02/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Aaron
We knew that we wanted to visit the Waipio Valley and this was a great way to experience it. The hosts were great and very knowledgeable. We were both beginners at riding and the instruction was simple and easy. We had a great ride. Highly recommended!
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Packages: | Afternoon Ride |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/02/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Kaiya Cruz
This was one of the highlights when mt boyfriend and I visited Hawaii. The crew staff was amazing and very friendly. We ended up being the only two people on the sail boat so it was nice to have it all to ourselves. Would totally do it again!
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Packages: | Waikoloa Sunset Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/02/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Happy Customer
We had a great time, our guide was super-nice, and we learned a lot about the flora and fauna of the island, as well as farming in different micro-climates.
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Packages: | 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/01/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/01/08 |
Reviewed by: Mickie
This is a wonderful whale watching tour. The crew is super knowledgeable and entertaining. We spotted a bunch of whales and had a great time. We would highly recommend this tour! Sam and Ryan are awesome!
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to review your Whale Watch cruise for the Veltra Community (and us). We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and got to see so many Humpbacks. We also appreciate your comments about our crew (we have to agree, Captains Sam and Ryan are both great guys, and we're honored they choose to work with us).
We hope we'll get to share more adventures with you next time you're in "our neighborhood"!
Mahalo
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Packages: | [8:00 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Anaeho’omalu Bay |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/01/18 |
Activity Date: | 2021/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Carol
It was a unique experience. Rich, our tour guide was very informative. We learned a lot about the history of the island of Hawaii as he drove us to different must see locations like the cave, water falls, historic sites. We also learned about plants, volcanoes, fissures, and stars in a day! We saw nebula, galaxies, a couple of satellites, shooting stars and learned about so many other stars in our constellation! It was very educational! Really appreciated it a lot!
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Packages: | From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/01/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/01/12 |
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Thank you for joining our tour!
We are thrilled to know you enjoy it! The night was amazing and we were happy to host you guys.
Please come back in the future.
Mahalo!"