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All Reviews for Akaka Falls State Park in Big Island

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105 reviews

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!

  • Drained lava dome atop Kilauea

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/06
Activity Date: 2024/10/04

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

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

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

AMAZING experience!!

Reviewed by: Kelly Michaelson

We had the most AMAZING time ziplining!! It was a little rainy/misty but that didn't take away from the experience at all! The crew was informative, funny and put our safety as their number one priority.

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/04/01
Activity Date: 2024/03/15

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

You'll Feel Like Mary Poppins but over a Waterfall

Reviewed by: LarryC

First timers will experience an exhilaration rush of amazing views. Even if you are afraid of heights don’t be, the crew are professional experts to ease your worries. They know what they are doing (with a flare of joking) to take your nerves from reminding you you’re going to be hundred of feet up in the air. It’s worth it! You’ll appreciate the picturesque palm trees, streams and lastly the huge waterfall. This took my breath away but in a good way. Bring your camera for all the unforgettable shot. What you show all your social media friends and family will surely make them jealous. Love the experience highly recommended!

  • Beautiful Waterfall in the background

  • The crew and me

  • My cousin and myself

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/02/29
Activity Date: 2024/02/14

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Excellent!

Reviewed by: Kara

I felt like I got to see all the best spots of Big Island on this 1 day tour!

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/01/28
Activity Date: 2023/10/24

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Second tour and still amazing

Reviewed by: Leah

Took this tour 6 years ago and had the most amazing experience. So I had to do it again. This tour offers the best of Big Island because you get to see Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls. We saw lots of turtles at black sand beach and an actual rainbow at Rainbow Falls! Our guide Brent was very informative and helpful.

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2023/12/24
Activity Date: 2023/12/23

Hawaii Waterfall Swim Adventure, Waipio Valley Lookout & Botanical Garden

Drew's the best!

Reviewed by: Tricia

The six if us had a great time with Drew who kept us entertained while ensuring we understood the historical and cultural importance of many of the sites we visited. The dad jokes were appreciated over the course of the day travelling from Kona to Hilo and points in-between. The consensus highlight was the swim in the waterfall pool. Even the weather cooperated. Fabulous day! Mahalo Drew!

  • Hawaii Bioreserve & Botanical Garden

  • Waipi'o Valley

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/11/08
Activity Date: 2023/11/06

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Best way to experience BI

Reviewed by: Kara

You hit it all and you do not need to drive and miss views along the way!

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/09/18
Activity Date: 2023/08/02

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Minhchau

The tour guides Vince and Kekoa was awesome! Kekoa was super witty and it mean the tour so fun! Definitely, would recommend this tour 100%

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/23
Activity Date: 2023/08/17

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Monique and Byron were awesome!!

Reviewed by: SoCalFam

It was a perfect day! The plantation was BEAUTIFUL and we learned so much about all the native and non-native agricultural while walking to the next platform. Byron and Monique were amazing and had our family laughing the whole time! Totally making everyone feel at ease. The tips they provided ensuring we got the most out of each ”zip”were a huge help and made the adventure just that much more fun. We would do it all again in a heartbeat!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/20
Activity Date: 2023/07/25

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Best Zipline ever!!

Reviewed by: GopiK

We had blasting time at the 7 Zipline tour!! It was an amazing experience to fly on top of the waterfalls, Our tour guides both Zoey and Emma were so fun and took care of us in every step of the Zipline with safety!! Me and my sons were able to experience the Zipline on top of the big waterfalls more than 500ft who was an amazing memory this summer!!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/08/14
Activity Date: 2023/07/22

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Hit all the events!

Reviewed by: Kara

So much goodies in 1 day- we loved the Kona coffe and cannot stop thinking about it!

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/13
Activity Date: 2023/06/19

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Loved this day

Reviewed by: Kara

Amazing experience! Lots of the island wrapped up in a day you can't go wrong.

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/07/31
Activity Date: 2023/06/09

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Best zip line adventure!

Reviewed by: Cathy and Steve

I liked how you start small for those who a less experienced and afraid of heights. Our guides were awesome in explaining everything and giving history of the area. The funniest part was when Angela hid behind some bushes and started making pig sounds, causing one of the participants to jump back! LOL! The guides really did a great job making it fun and relaxing my nerves.

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/07/22
Activity Date: 2023/07/20

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

One of the top ziplines Ive done

Reviewed by: Kara

A fantastic experience that I would recommend for anyone to experience.

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/07/07
Activity Date: 2023/05/22

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Zipling

Reviewed by: Leesa

Overall great experience. There was construction traveling to the location and they waited for the people that were stuck in traffic. The staff was very friendly and answered and questions we had. They helped take pictures at the end by the waterfall for everyone. I felt very comfortable with the safety equipment. Especially going over the waterfall and the other really far drop. I would definitely recommend this company.

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/03/22
Activity Date: 2023/03/15

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

The best tour you will ever take on the Big Island

Reviewed by: Dan&Renee

This tour was worth every penny. The sites and culture we experienced were beyond our expectations. The tour guide was so friendly and her knowledge of each and every site visited and of the Hawaiian culture and history was beyond outstanding. This tour has to be the highlight of our visit to the Big Island. If you want an exciting, exhilarating, beautiful, and culturally immersive experience this tour will meet your every expectation.

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/02/24
Activity Date: 2023/02/22

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Great tour guides, awesome view

Reviewed by: Gitika

Byron and Monique were awesome, they put at ease with their humourous banter. Great views of the 250ft waterfall, would highly recommend

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/01/07
Activity Date: 2023/01/05

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Spectacular!

Reviewed by: Kara

Really fun filled day, my whole family had a blast!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/21
Activity Date: 2022/11/11

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Great Adventure!

Reviewed by: Alex

This Zip-line Tour was off the hook! David and Josh, along with the other staff, were awesome and very good at what they do! They’re safety instructions were very friendly and clear that made it a really simple and fast process. They’re funny humor kept my wife and I engaged and laughing the whole time which helped break the ice and had everyone conversing. The Zip-Lines are short at the beginning but that’s ok because it was our first time doing this type of activity and helped ease into the longer ones. The grand finale is awesome and are still super stoked about doing it! You won’t be disappointed. Oh! And you have to try the different types of bananas while tracking through the different Zip-Lines and don’t forget to enjoy the views! Once again, thank you Josh and David for a great time and all the info provided! Until next time!

  • At one of the waterfalls

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/09
Activity Date: 2022/09/30

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Great trip!

Reviewed by: Zip lining couple

We had not been zip lining before. They walked us through everything and we had a great time. They were very knowledgeable of the area and it’s history. They were hilarious and made the trip a blast! I would highly recommend them!!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/06
Activity Date: 2022/10/04

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Fast and Fun!

Reviewed by: Michele W

My son and I had the BEST experience zip lining with your company! The scenery was beautiful! Our guides (Josh and David) were hilarious and professional! My favorite part about the tour was that the lines got progressively longer and faster! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun tour!!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/21
Activity Date: 2022/08/17

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Fun Fun Fun

Reviewed by: DZA

Great time! We were four - My two teenage kids, my wife, and I. We loved it! Great guides. Very Safe. Great Views and wonderful vegetation. My wife was a little nervous before we went, but absolutely loved it. There are 7 zip lines and each one gets a little more adventurous.

Would highly recommend.

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/12
Activity Date: 2022/07/09

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Great experience to remember overall!

Reviewed by: unknown

The zip team was great! They are confident with what they are doing. Location and the falls were awesome! Great job you guys!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/09
Activity Date: 2022/06/18

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Best Activity on The Big Island!

Reviewed by: Valerie

The whole experience was great from start to finish! The guides and driver were kind, hospitable, very funny and knowledgeable about the history of the area and most importantly, zip lining! The course lines get increasingly longer as you progress, so I felt very comfortable with zip lining by the time I was going for longer distances and higher heights. The views of the waterfalls were breathtaking and the absolute best way to see these beautiful sites. This was a 10/10 for me!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/08
Activity Date: 2022/07/06

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Wow what a wateefall!

Reviewed by: Ashton H

Emma and Riley were great guides. VERY funny and knowledgeable! Omg the waterfall is insane to zip over!!!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/01
Activity Date: 2022/06/29

Big Island Private Sightseeing Tour by KapohoKine - Customize Your Itinerary

Amazing tour

Reviewed by: Matthew Woods

Best tour on the island Marcus was extremely knowledgeable and knew every question we had about the island. Would highly recommend!!

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Packages: From Kona/Waikoloa/Kohala
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/24
Activity Date: 2022/06/22

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.

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

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Couldn't believe this was real!!

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
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