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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
Excellent day tour!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed by: DJW
Brett was an excellent tour guide. Funny engaging and informative. It is a long day as the island is rather large. Greenwell Farms (coffee farm) was our first stop. Excellent coffee! Brett explained the growing and harvesting process, followed by tasting and souvenir purchases. Then on to the Punalu'u sweetbread bakery for treats. I lived the Lilikoi flavored pastry. Nice gift shop also. Next stop was Punalu'u black sand beach with a bonus sleeping turtle. Quick provided tasty lunch at a shady state park. Next into Volcano National Park. Brett has fantastic volcano pics. Kilauea was steeming and erupted hours later. Traveled down a large lava tube, very cool. Huge old lava fields. Next on to Rainbow falls and majestic Akaka falls on the East side of the island. On the North end, we visited Waipi'o lookout for sunset. It was along day, but excellent. Strongly recommend. Brett made the trip very enjoyable.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/22 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Amazing stargazing!
Reviewed by: Joe
My tour guide, James, was great! He was informative, kind, patient and made the experience fun. Seeing the sunset on a volcano summit and then stargazing afterwards is a bucket list thing that everyone should do! Unforgettable!!!
The altitude is a bit much. I felt dizziness several times, but it was manageable.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/22 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Outstanding experience!
Reviewed by: Seema
We had a wonderful time with James! He explained things thoroughly! He did not try to rush us in any way, and took lots of nice pictures! I would highly recommend taking stargazing tour with Hawaiian eyes!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/25 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Breathtaking sunset and star gaze!
Reviewed by: Ziying C
We took the tour on 12/24/2024. It was a full car but very friendly and nice guests together! The eruption was very stunning and the star gaze - wow!
Our guide James is very helpful patient and good at photo shooting as well. He can also speak a little Japanese. Parka jackets saved our lives for sure.
The overall trip experience was excellent. The sandwich was surprisingly good as well.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/24 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Awesome experience
Reviewed by: Swapped
Host was really good, very polite and understanding.
The sandwiches were good, and the hot coco while stargazing, was delicious cherry on top of the whole experience.
The only issue I would complain about is the vehicle, because the space was really cramped up and it was a struggle to get in and out of the vehicle. Many from the back of the vehicle complained about the air conditioning, but I didn’t feel any discomfort, even though I was in the last row
I would recommend adding details of the vehicle, and leg space availability.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/21 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Great Memories!!!
Reviewed by: An amazing time!
My husband and I had a great time in the tour. We were picked up on time and the guide made the trip to the summit entertaining and we learned many different things about Hawaii during that time.
The sunset at the summit is breathtaking and our guide was prepared to take pictures that he later shared with all of us!
It got cold after the sunset…. so be ready. The hot chocolate while stargazing was a very nice addition!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/30 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Excellent Tour Guide James
Reviewed by: Eric M.
James who was the tour guide was very nice and thoughtful in providing anything we needed and gave a very informative details about Mauna Kea and the surrounding areas. He was also very helpful in pointing out specific constellations during the star gazing tour. He offered and took pictures of us with our phones. I really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend anyone who comes to The Big Island of Hawaii to take this tour and hopefully James will be assigned as your tour guide.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/02 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Stunning and otherworldly views
Reviewed by: Briza Del Villar
This was such an amazing experience. I felt like I was on another planet and our guide James was such an awesome guy. I’m hoping to experience this again in the future soon
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/27 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Excellent Guide - knowledgeable and helpful
Reviewed by: Ravinder
The best part is the guide took excellent pictures of everyone with the sunset and stars.
Very knowledgeable and answered all questions. Was very considerate and made sure all were ok during the trip.
Setup the telescope very well - we could see the rings of Saturn very clearly.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/12 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset Stargazing Tour
Reviewed by: Joan
Our guide, Koki, did a fabulous job with the Sunset photos for each of us at the summit and also a great job getting everyone's photo with the stars. He was an excellent driver and went slowly on the bumpy gravel part of the drive.
Because Koki's Japanese dialect is not something most English speaking people understand, he needs to speak more slowly and distinctly. I had a great deal of trouble understanding him - seems like I could only catch 4 out of every 10 words, and that is not something I expected on this tour. Granted, out of the 10 people, there were 2 Japanese men and Koki spent a lot of time on the way home speaking only to them in Japanese.
So, I had very mixed feelings about this tour. I come to Hawaii at least a couple times a year and I would definitely ask more questions about the guide and his speaking and understanding ability before I take my nest tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/11/09 |
Hawaii Forest & Trail - Kona Volcano Hiking Tour & Hidden Craters Adventure
Amazing hike!
Reviewed by: Kathleen
This hike adventure was awesome! The views at different stops along the way were just amazing. Our Guide Jon was great! He was a knowledgeable about so many things such as the local birds, plants and history of the area. Entering a lava tube that was hundreds of years old was interesting, and fun. Jon made sure our group remained safe and also had fun along the way. One has to experience this activity to really appreciate it! I would definitely recommend this activity.
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| Packages: | Hidden Craters Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/21 |
Volcanoes National Park & Rainbow Falls Tour from Hilo and Cruise Ship Pier
Great event
Reviewed by: Kara
Came over from Oahu, and loved every ounce of what we saw. Def coming to BI next!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/01 |
Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
It's a great way the experience the island in one day
Reviewed by: Sand under foot
The Grand Circle Island tour is a great way to have a compact adventure all in one day. It was full of beautiful scenic views of cliffsides, beaches, cooled lava formations, waterfalls, volanic crater, and so much more. You experience a hike through a rainforest with some inclines at times, volcanic steam vents that feel like you're in a sauna, turtle viewing at Black Sand beach, cliffsides overlooking crashing waves, a coffee harvesting & processing walkthrough, a lava tube cave, and much more. Some hikes can be a bit challenging if you have mobility problems but our tour guide Brent is so accommodating and on the HNP Kilauea hike, you can ride along with him to the top of the viewing area if you're not able to do the short walk. Additionally, Brent is not just a tour guide, he will transport you to another time. He wove an amazing storytelling of Native Hawaiin history into the scenic mountains, beaches, historical battleground sites, trees, buildings, fantastical stories, and rich cultural backdrop. I walked away with a deep appreciation for how the Hawaiian island and culture came to be. This was an amazing way to experience the island!
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/04 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Lots to see
Reviewed by: Kara
Your in the bus for a long rides but the sights are all beautiful!
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| Packages: | Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/12 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
All day event
Reviewed by: Kara
A really well planned day, we really wanted to stargaze so was super happy we got the day tour + the evening
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| Packages: | Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/07 |
Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
Fabulously Done
Reviewed by: Kara
Really easy way to get to see so many fabulous spots around the Big Island without needing to drive and look at directions all day!!
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/21 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Unforgettable experience
Reviewed by: David D
Todd, our guide, was great. Great driving up the steep dirt road. Great info about the geology, topography, observatories, constellations and more. Engaging, informative. All the other details too - nice sandwich, hot beverage and clothing for the cold. Did I forget to mention the views? Fantastic views of the sun setting into the Pacific and a clear night sky.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/09 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Nice experience
Reviewed by: Rahul
Guide was very informative and friendly. I recommend this trip.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/09 |
GPS Audio E-Bike Tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Fun
Reviewed by: Kara
We expected a better guide around the park then just an app but the bikes were in good condition
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| Packages: | GPS Self-Guided E-Bike Tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & the Lava Viewing |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/10 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
Papa Henry the best
Reviewed by: Catbear
Wonderful small tour with great guide Henry ✨️ lots of fantastic information and lovely attractions. Lunch was awesome too by Millies! Yum great value and excellent tour guide Henry
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| Packages: | Volcano Adventure Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/30 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Wonderful experience
Reviewed by: cj
The Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour was amazing. It is a must do and the pictures are a treasure. Our guide was great, took picture that we downloaded and twas very informative.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/09 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Great tour.. highly recommend
Reviewed by: Tyler W
We Embarked on a magical family stargazing tour in Hawaii! Marvel at the breathtaking night sky, where countless stars twinkle above. We Learned about constellations and celestial wonders from knowledgeable guides. We Created unforgettable memories together as we connected with the universe and each other under the enchanting Hawaiian night. A must-experience adventure! Awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/29 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
All in One!
Reviewed by: Kara
This day may be long, but you get to see all the island and find spots you want to go back and see more! The stargazing was unreal!!
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| Packages: | Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/26 |
Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Sharda
We thoroughly enjoyed the Grand Circle Island Tour. We had the opportunity to visit so many different parts of the island and experience the true beauty of the Big Island. The tour was well planned and Neil was an amazing host!
I definitely recommend that all visitors try this tour at least once!
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/05 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Absolutely amazing!
Reviewed by: Phil
Francis was a really fun guide and took care of us really well, making sure we were all doing okay with the high elevation. Sunset was gorgeous, seeing the moon through an 80x telescope was really cool, watching the stars come out was great. If you have a choice, go during a new moon, we had about 70% moon and it created a lot of light pollution in the sky. The other guide (Tom?) was really good at pointing out all the main constellations, even naming some of them in various different languages since we had a mixed ethnic group. Very knowledgeable. Phenomenal, phenomenal tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/16 |
Elite Volcano Hiking Tour - Explore Kilauea’s Most Recent Eruption & Lava Flows
Amazing Experience!
Reviewed by: Jody
This was such an amazing experience that I hardly know where to begin.
I can't say enough about Jen, who was our guide. From the moment we met her at 7:30 am (she was early to pick up near our residence) until she dropped us back home ~12 hours later, she made the trip such a positive experience. She was very personable and easy for my husband and I to chat with us as we made the ~1.5 hr drive to pick up the rest of the passengers in Hilo.
She was constantly pointing out areas of interest and sharing background information and context so that we could fully appreciate the sights of the Volcano park.
The 3 mile hike was great, and it was so interesting to spend time on the caldera floor, although I will admit that the trek back up truly tested my stamina!
All in all, an amazing day!
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| Packages: | Elite Volcano Hike from Kona Hotels |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/18 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Excellent Tour and wonderful tour guide
Reviewed by: Sarah & Scott
Great experience. Our tour guide Grant is top notch. His knowledge on the everything the big island and particularly the volcanoes was impressive and he makes it so much fun. Highly recommend if never have explored the big island before.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/24 |
Big Island Shore Excursion - Historic Kona Town, Place of Refuge & Coffee Farm
Informative Half Day Tour
Reviewed by: CMJ
Cousin Dave from Roberts Hawaii our tour guide was great, has an awesome sense of humour.
Visiting a Kona Coffee house, trying the different types of Kona coffee was educational. Also the macadamia fruit cake samples yummy .
The sacred refuge of Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park so peaceful. Standing on the black sand beachfront beautiful.
Next stop was St Benedict’s Painted Church dating back to 1899, still standing and used for mass. Stunning.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Pride of America Cruise Ship |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/01 |
Big Island Hilo Shore Excursion - Volcanoes National Park Tour & Rainbow Falls
Impressive Hilo Volcano
Reviewed by: CMJ
Our guide for the tour was Grover. What a wonderful, knowledgeable kind man.
Volcano National Park is beautiful and lush with an abundance of plant life. Stunning scenery of the volcano and caldera.
Learnt so much about volcanoes, how they have formed, how they behave with earth tremors/quakes, eruptions and the that island continues to grow because of them.
Grover spoiled us by taking us to a couple unplanned locations such as the Lava Tubes, Rainbow Falls and Steam Vents
Highly recommend this tour and especially if you’re lucky enough to have Grover as your tour guide.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Pride of America Cruise Ship |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/30 |
Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner
Great tour
Reviewed by: Elena M
Henry is a wonderful tour guide. He told us so many interesting things about Big Island culture, history, plants, geology, stars. He was great with the kids and took a good care of us all. The Rainbow fall was beautiful and the banyan tree nearby was insane! The star gazing was great even though the conditions were not the best (bright moon). For me the best experience of the tour was getting deep inside the cave - it was amazing, I had never seen anything like it.
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| Packages: | From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/22 |
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