Reviewed by: Michelle
I was impressed with the safety measures taken by the staff for the ATV ride. The waterfall swim was very short, not nearly enough time given for this part of the activity. No safety measures taken for the swim. Rocks were slick - there should be a ladder or some way to enter and exit the water that does not put participants in danger of slipping. The trip down to the waterfall and then back up is somewhat physically taxing and should only be undertaken by physically fit persons.
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Packages: | 4-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + up to 3 Passengers |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Moma Jen
We really enjoyed our adventure with Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour. Our guide, Maka, was excellent: entertaining, polite, knowledgeable, etc. He was extremely quick and calm when responding to a high altitude emergency when we reached our high altitudes. I was impressed with the Veltra company with their constant updates, emails reminders, and phone call reminder. I gave "Good" review because it was very cloudy and the star gazing was limited. I would book through this company again and I would do this tour again too.
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Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/10 |
Reviewed by: Ryan R
This was our first trip to the Big Island, so of course we wanted to see the summit at Mauna Kea. Our tour guide was Justin- and he was tremendous. He met at pickup location a couple minutes early. He provided a clear outline of what the day would include- and he held to it very closely. On the way to our first stop, He provided a great narration of the volcanic and mythological history of the island. After dinner (and acclimating to elevation for a while) we headed further up the mountain- the safety discussion was very calming, but helpful. The view from the summit was SPECTACULAR. About 10-15 minutes before the actual sunset, sneak to the back side of the area up there, and the SHADOW of Mauna Kea on the clouds looks like another mountain. I am fairly well-travelled, and this was a first for me! After that, we went down to the Start gazing station, and got to see some really cool stuff. Justin's knowledge was superb, enough to engage with a couple college students in our group that studied Astronomy at school. Very impressive. Truly, a great way to see a unique and beautiful piece of the Big Island! Many thanks!
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Packages: | Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/04 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Polly
Stefan is a cool guide and got us safely up and down Mauna Kea. It was very cold so I appreciated the ski pants as I came with my own gear and it wasn't enough. The night we ascended was very cloudy so unfortunately no stargazing for us but I mainly wanted to see the telescopes and that was otherworldly. Stefan gave some interesting facts about the telescopes that was appreciated and we got lucky to speak with one of the NASA scientists while up there. There was no rush and we were allotted plenty of time to take pictures and take breaks as the altitude will creep up on you. We were told we'd be refunded $100 for the cloudy skies and I received the refund a couple days later. The sandwich wasn't the best but it was appreciated while up there.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/05/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Fonda
James is an awesome tour guide. Amazing views of the Milky Way and many many stars and celestial groups. They provided parkas and a ride. This exceeded all expectations. James is a wealth of knowledge and could have talked for days.
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Packages: | Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/05/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Adriana R
We had so much fun on the single riders. Our instructors were so amazing! They truly cared about our experience and making it fun for us. The customer service and overall experience was unforgettable and so worth it. Our favorite experience on the island!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Chet and Marge
Could not have been a better tour! Star gazing was phenomenal! Thanks Aaron for a tour to remember! Chet and Marge Sarasota Florida
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/05/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Nono
The tour guide is awesome, friendly, easygoing and very considerate.
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Packages: | Elite Volcano Hike from Kona Hotels |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/05/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Joyce and Rick
Julie was a great guide and we loved Scottie and Baby Bear were great.
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Packages: | 1:00 PM Afternoon Ride |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/05/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Joyce and Rick
There were several cancellations so we ended up with a private tour! Our guide was excellent in sharing the workings of the ranch and also of Hawaiian culture and history! We loved the time he took to tell us many stories of Hawaii and more.
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Packages: | 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/05/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/13 |
Reviewed by: LJLW
This was a fantastic tour to the Summit. Stephan, tour guide, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He even took pics for us on his own camera to share with us. This is not to be missed when you are on the Big Island. Highly recommend!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/05/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Shawn
Great tour with both farm and ocean view. Slow-paced UTV drive with great views. Our guide is helpful and made sure we are comfortable operating the UTV.
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Packages: | 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/05/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/25 |
Reviewed by: brooke
great guides, awesome views, all gear was provided.
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Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/05/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Ziplining right into a waterfall, couldn't get any more Hawaii then that!!
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Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Ibtihale
I had an incredible time discovering the beauty of Mauna Kea! Mr.Aoki and Wes were very nice and knowledgable. They made us feel so comfortable with the very warm jackets and their kind hospitality. I enjoyed seeing the stars ⭐️ and learning about the constellations and sipping on hot coco;) the best coco I’ve had♥️ Thank you!!!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Linda
This tour was magical. We highly recommend using Mauna Kea stargazing Tour and Sunset Adventure. The entire experience was incredible from start to finish. Our tour guide, Gage, was excellent, very knowledgable and had great energy. We learned all about Hawaii's history, landscape, and culture, this was much more than just watching an amazing sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea and stargazing. This tour should definitely make your list of things to do while visiting the Big Island!
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Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Bennie J.
My husband and I loved our ride at Waimea. Our guides Jamie and Julie were fun and made my husband (who was a first time rider) very comfortable on his horse. Jamie shared so much of his knowledge of the island with us while we were riding to and from the waterfall for which we were very grateful. The swim at the waterfall was gorgeous and refreshing. A wonderful experience overall and absolutely worth it! Highly recommend!
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Packages: | 1:00 PM Afternoon Ride |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Beth
We had such a great time on our stargazing tour! James was fantastic at engaging our kids and we learned so much. Our pictures are amazing.
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Packages: | Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Ali
This was so much fun. The guides were super knowledgeable about the ranch and willing to answer tons of questions. The staff were very helpful teaching us how to operate the UTV.
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Packages: | 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Robin
This was a fun experience. If you zipped before, you may find the first few lines not very exciting - they're shorter and mostly traveling over farm field without much in the way of scenery. But....the last 2 lines are really great and offer some fabulous views! The staff is also really great!
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Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Jaime
I’ll start off by saying our guide, Hiro, was excellent. From start to finish he showed that he was very knowledgeable about the subject at hand and proved to be very courteous towards everyone in the group. The veggie sandwiches that he brought along for us were surprisingly delicious.
The trip itself was amazing and truly a once in a lifetime experience. Naturally I was a little anxious at first considering the high altitude but our tour guide was sure to explain everything in detail and was very considerate. That helped ease my tension a bit.
The day that we left the weather proved to be in our favor and we managed to encapsulate all that this trip had set out to be from the start. The view from the summit was amazing and when we went down to s t a r g a z e once the sun fell the energy from the group was electric.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Oscareen
This trip was awesome! Beautiful scenery and lots of information from Dreu.
Dreu is a man of many hats, he’s hilarious and you have to hear it to believe the incredible lungs he has! (Have to join his tour to know what that means )
Many stops we made, random people would join us just to listen to Dreu. And they would remark how funny he is.
We had a coffee farm tour, saw many highlights of volcanoes National park, and did stargazing! It was amazing!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Oscareen
This was great! Well trained horses, beautiful scenery, and a swim in the waterfall!
Was very relaxing, and enjoyed seeing the pineapples, bananas and mangoes growing along the trail.
Great memories, thanks Jamie and Julie.
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Packages: | 9:00 AM Morning Ride |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Kecia
Best day ever! I've always wanted to go to a coffee farm and it was a delicious way to start the day. Driving around the island, stopping at the black sand beach and the bakery was super fun. By far the best part though was seeing the volcano at night and the stars. Highly recommend this trip. Our driver/guide was very knowledgeable and made a long day super fun.
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Packages: | Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Forrest Family
The tour was very nice and relaxing. Listening to the wind and the ocean views was wonderful. The guides were very helpful and told us about the land here and there while we rode. Over all experience was delightful.
Thank you! We are so happy you enjoyed the tour!
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Packages: | Morning Ride |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Sita
Views were amazing. Driving the jeep was very fun, even for a person that had never driven one before. Guides were very informative. Worth every penny!
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Packages: | Two Riders Package (1 Driver + 1 Passenger) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Mitchell Goff
Marcus was the best tour guide I’ve ever had. I usually don’t like this sort of activity, but he was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We all learned a lot about the forests and volcanoes of Hawaii and had a lot of laughs on the way. He modified appropriately between kids and adults. He was even training someone else and he still made everyone feel like a priority. There was a mixup with the food and he went way out of his way to make it right. I was very impressed. My whole family had a really great day.
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Packages: | Elite Volcano Hike from Kohala / Waikoloa Hotels |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Karen
A great day trip but a long day. I would recommend that this trip is done ex Hilo as opposed to ex Kona. The lava tube was excellent and exciting to get close to a live volcano. We had a great glow going on the evening we were there. Tour guide was informative and knowledgeable.
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Packages: | Twilight Standard Package with Night Lava Viewing [Temporarily Not Available] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Barbara Fleischman
I really enjoyed the tour. Aaron was very pleasant explained what we were seeing and gave sufficient time to enjoy the site. The best for me was the black sand. Prior to this trip I had never heard of black sand or even that it existed. To sum up the tour, I would go again. It was worth the money I paid for it. There is nothing negative that I could find.
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/03/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/01 |
Reviewed by: Bill
This tour is somewhat expensive, but worth the cost. The utv’s are in good shape, the trail is perfect and the guides demonstrate a high level knowledge of the islands. We very much enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to anyone visiting Hawaii.
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Packages: | Three Riders Package (1 Driver + 2 Passengers) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/25 |
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thank you so much. we look forward to seeing you again. mahalo nui, wailea horseback adventure.