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All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours in Big Island
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World Botanical Gardens & Waterfall Walking Tour [Open Soon]
Great Tour - nice People!
Reviewed by: Anne
I highly recommend the tour of the botanical garden. I opted for the in-person tour and it was well worth the cost. I got a private tour, with far more information than just being told about the plants. "Doc" was very knowledgeable about the plants and their origins. I learned a great deal and got to taste and smell many different varieties. As an added plus, your admission lets you come back for a week and walk around, see the waterfall, picnic, etc.
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| Packages: | Guided Tour with Expert Botanist |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/19 |
World Botanical Gardens & Waterfall Walking Tour [Open Soon]
Very beautiful place!
Reviewed by: David
We had the best tour ever, because we had the doctor himself give us the tour. We learned so much and tried every fruit you can eat as we toured the garden. As we enter acted with the Dr. We learned he was from where we lived and actually graduated at the same high school as my wife, twenty years before her though. We would recommend anyone to learn and tour this garden, it's well worth it.
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| Packages: | Guided Garden Tour 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/14 |
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
Volcanoes & Waterfalls Tour
Reviewed by: Clarice Jane Fisher
Top notch tour led by insightful and delightful Lee Michael Walczuk. Tour was well paced and every venue provided greater understanding of the natural events / wonders, past and present, that make the Big Island such a diverse, beautiful, and inviting destination.
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| Packages: | 6-Hour Private Van (8 to 14 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/21 |
Segway Off-Road Rain Forest Adventure at World Botanical Gardens [Open Soon]
Review of Segway Botanical Garden Tour
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 |
Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
Excellent Big Island Tour!
Reviewed by: James
We were out in Honolulu on our first trip to Hawaii. My girlfriend and I purchased the Small Group Circle Island, Waipio Valley & Volcanoes National Park out of quite a few similar guided tours around the Big island. It was a fun experience that helped us learn quite a lot about the Big Island, geographic facts, ancient legends, etc. This drive is about 10 hours or so and is on and off the beaten path. Different from Honolulu and Oahu, this mostly rural island has its own culture, farmers’ markets, tropical rain forests, and black, green, and white sand beaches. Our tour guide was awesome (and I totally forgot his name) and a great story teller. He was punctual in picking us up from the Kona airport. Although the weather didn't really cooperate that particular day, it was rain and cold, our tour guide made it fun with providing us all kinds of great information as well as a really smooth ride. It was obvious he loves what he does and where he lives. The sights and landscapes were incredible - black, green and white sand beaches, lava fields, waterfalls, etc. Our approximately 250 miles tour (long but fascinating) touched at first the Parker Ranch in Waimea the bay-side town of Hilo and an orchid nursery. We stopped at the Waipio Valley Lookout, a must see location. The lookout offers sweeping views of the valley, which is breathtakingly beautiful even though the weather was very cloudy and it probably took away from the experience. We stopped at the Mauna Loa a macadamia farm and packaging place for lunch and snacks. We stopped at the Rainbow Falls very close to Hilo. It is a shorter visit with great photo ops. An absolutely fabulous view and yes, we did see a rainbow. At the Volcano National Park we saw smoke but no lava flows from the viewing area but walked through a lava tube. The black sand beach is one that is different to anything else we saw so far. We counted 12 turtles resting on the beach. My girlfriend and I highly recommend this guided tour.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/19 |
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
VIP Volcano/waterfall tour
Reviewed by: Marsha
Highly recommend to do! Enjoyed the day with our fantastic guide and the knowledge he shared with us was exceptional. I thak you for recommending this tour!
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| Packages: | 6-Hour Private Van (8 to 14 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/28 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
practically Perfect in Paradise
Reviewed by: Vicki2West
Our tour guide Denis, (spelling?) was fabulous - I wanted to take him home with us. He is very knowledgeable and entertaining. This tour was more than we expected and would do it over and over again! Especially because of our guide! He is so patient and kind....the BEST!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/20 |
Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
Awesome experience
Reviewed by: Yim
I had Paul as my tour guide and had an amazing experience. Got to see a lot of cool places and Paul was very knowledgeable and very friendly. Will definitely book another tour when I come back to visit the big Island.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/21 |
Segway Off-Road Rain Forest Adventure at World Botanical Gardens [Open Soon]
Segway Tour Needs Improvement
Reviewed by: Rick
For the cost, more than $200 for two of us, this Segway event was not worth it. You only spend a short time on the Segway, and are not permitted to enter the rain forest, which is where we really hoped to go. It also felt like the guide was trying to "fill" the advertised time duration of the trip by over-staying at a simple waterfall site, and riding around the botanical grounds, which we could have easily walked. I would not do this again. Sorry for the negative remarks, but it's how we felt.
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| Packages: | Mala Pua Garden & Rain Forest Tour [90 minutes] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/27 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
Volcano tour
Reviewed by: Sindhu
The tour is very informative and enjoyable. The guide is very patient and expalined in detail.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/26 |
Hawaii Forest & Trail - Bird Watching Tour at Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge
I truly enjoyed the birdwatching trip.
Reviewed by: Ms Williams
I truly enjoyed the birdwatching trip. Our guide, Mark, was fantastic -- he educated us on the birds we would hopefully see and was helpful with questions about other wildlife in the area. I also enjoyed meeting the rest of the group on the tour -- wish I would have thought to exchange contact information to get some of the photos one couple was taking during the trip.
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| Packages: | Hakalau Forest Adventure |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/30 |
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 |
ハワイ島 バードウォッチングツアー ハカラウ・フォレスト国立野生動物保護区＜1日／朝・昼食付／英語ガイド＞
珍しい鳥が見れました
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
英語がわからないけど、ハワイ島の鳥をみたかったので参加しました。
参加者は１０名程度で行きの車の中で各自の自己紹介があって焦りました。
説明とかもすべて英語ですが、参加誓約書は日本語のものがあったので日本語での説明メモがあったらいいなあと思いました。
言葉は理解できませんでしたが、楽しんでもらおうというガイドさんや他の参加者の方の気遣いで楽しめましたし、鳥もちゃんと見れました。
参加する方は双眼鏡の使い方と簡単な英語は知っておいた方がいいと思います。
この度はバードウォッチングツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました。
お楽しみいただけたようで大変嬉しく思っております。
ガイドは英語で、ご参加いただく方も英語を話す方が多いですが、お客様のご意見を真摯に受け止め今後日本語の説明メモの準備も検討させていただきます。
またハワイ島にいらっしゃる際はご参加ください！
マハロ
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/26 |
Hawaii Forest & Trail - Bird Watching Tour at Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge
Went above my expectations
Reviewed by: Tanya W
This trip was worth every penny and more. The guide, Garry, was knowledgeable and went beyond to find all the birds on our list and spent extra time helping all see them. Guide, John, knew every native plant I asked about growing among the beautiful lava path. The tour was like being part of a scene from an Indiana Jones movie. Will be back to do the other NWR ecotour since I loved it so much.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/11/04 |
Hawaii Forest & Trail - Kona Volcano Hiking Tour & Hidden Craters Adventure
Well informed tour!
Reviewed by: irene
The excursion was extremely interesting and our tour guide Mavrick very knowledgeable also he was concered about the group safety. We where well informed about the history of the creater, lava tube and the coffee tour! The staff was wonderful and extremely polite, took their time for the guest to drink some of the delicious Hula Daddy Coffee while looking out at the beautiful view.
The only downside I had was the ***extremely*** bumping ride as we got closer to the crater, I feel if there was dirt road or pavement all would have been perfect... I also feel because of the rough road and the crater edge no kids should be taken on this tour. Overall, this was an experience I will always remember, Thanks.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/09/13 |
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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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2011/07/07 |
Hawaii Forest & Trail - Bird Watching Tour at Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge
surprisingly fun
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
My wife, who is an avid bird watcher, convinced me to come on this tour. Okay, she basically dragged me here...and I seriously thought I was going to be miserable and bored the whole time....but I was honestly amazed at how much fun I had!
It was an entire day, but it didn't feel too long at all...in fact, there were so many new birds that I had never seen before that we were learning the names of and all, that I felt like by day's end we were just skimming the surface of all these rare species!
My wife teases me now when we talk about it, that I might have had even more fun than her! Great tour.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/06/30 |
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
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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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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/03/24 |
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
thank you
Reviewed by: Betty Connors
Thank you for giving us a ‘local’ (shaka) tour. You live in a true abode where people smile and mean it. Growth is coming but with folks like you, ‘on guard”, we are assured that the beauty of “old Hawaii will continue to shine through.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/07/01 |
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
Untitled
Reviewed by: Jeremiah Wilson
I was absolutely stunned by the beauty of East Hawaii. Hilo can often be a victim of superficial judgments. I know it is the rainiest city in the USA and that it is routinely beset by tropical downpours but we saw rainbows, waterfalls and green, green, green… Thank you.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/07/01 |
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
Thank you so much
Reviewed by: Isaac Kroger
We are thankful for a well-informed guide who made our experience so eventful. Thank you for projecting your love and values for this “Healing Island” of Hawaii .We especially appreciate your preparing us for the beauty that lies ahead in all the other islands…
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/06/18 |
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
First Class!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Mahalo for your projection of your personal feelings and stories of hawai’i. It was like having the best waiter at a first class restaurant. Your care of us was wonderful. Our tour with you was an invaluable souvenir of the islands of Hawai’i. We learned a great deal on your tour- it was intense. Thanks for sharing your time, your perspective and your love for this corner of the world with us.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/05/27 |
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
Mahalo!
Reviewed by: The entire Bennington Fam
To tell you the truth we chose your tour because of your enthusiasm and a beautiful vehicle. We were then transformed, mesmerized and smitten with aloha and awe for Madame Pele and her friends who live at her feet.” Mahalo...
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/05/27 |
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
Picturesque Beauty
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We took some amazing pictures on this tour. You can tell that the tour operators are artists, because they take you to some very awe inspiring sights. The beauty I witnessed on this tour will stay with me for the rest of my life. The island has such drastic changes in it's beauty and scenery. I believe that everyone should come here and see this at least once in their life.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/05/18 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
Volcano Visit Disappointing
Reviewed by: Mary Liz
I flew from Honolulu to Hilo early for trip which was scheduled for 8:30 AM. We were delayed starting by about one hour for other guests who took a later flight. My main reason for this tour was to see the volcano. Because of air quality, the observation area was closed. Because of cloud cover, we could not see the top of the volcano. We were able to visit the National Park Visitors Center which was worthwhile.
The tour guide was just fair. We visited several commercial sites.
He tried to make up for the closing of the observation area by stopping at other volcanoes in the park & a lava tube.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2010/02/03 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
Good but could be better
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Overall the tour was enjoyable, but it could have been better. The driver forgot to pick me up at my hotel and I had to call to remind them. The driver/guide gave a great deal of information about everthing, so much so that the constant talk became a blur after a while. The sights we saw were great for a first timer to the island, but if I were to come back, I would stay on the west coast and drive over to see the volcano.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/04/11 |
Hawaii Forest & Trail - Bird Watching Tour at Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge
Great Birdwatching!
Reviewed by: Dusty
For you avid birdwatchers, this trip is a must do for the Big Island. You can't catch all the birds on the island without this tour. We only missed one native to Hawai'i! For this tour, we saw them all.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/17 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
Active Volcano!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was great! We could hear the earth's heart beat here. My five year old wanted to know more about the volcano after the trip, he didn't stop asking me questions!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/11 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
What a wonderful experience!!
Reviewed by: Beverly Quek
Our tour guide Sharon was wonderful!! She was very informative and knew the history and tour sites very well. She was also funny and entertaining even though our group was not very responsive at first. She made us laugh in the end.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/12/23 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
Great for First Timers!
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great way to see the highlights of Hilo and the volcano. Good price for it too.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/30 |
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Aloha folks. Mahalo for your continuous joy of our unique life here on the Island of Hawai'i. We shared a beautiful time together. Madame Pele and Mother Nature give us such delights that we will continue and hope to visit with you again. E Komo Mai!.......................