Reviewed by: Go Inoue
初めてホエールウォッチングに申し込みました。
英語のガイドでしたが、とても分かりやすく説明してくださって、クジラが見えるポイントまで飽きずに過ごせました。
たまたま親子のクジラにも遭遇出来て、船の真下にいたので、全体も見えてラッキーでした。
飲み物もアルコールがあって、とても良かったです。
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Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/12 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/08 |
Reviewed by: MsTravelGal
I wouldn't give this tour five stars...I give it as many stars as there are in the Mauna Kea sky! This tour was easily the highlight of our trip on the Big Island! We enjoyed every minute of it. The sunset was absolutely gorgeous, and to see it from such a high elevation was quite remarkable. I was glad that we had plenty of time before and after the sunset to walk around, take in the view, and get some good pictures.
The dinner was very good but if you don't like lasagna there's a microwave at VIS if you want to bring your own food.
The road to the summit is a bit bumpy, but that's to be expected since it's a volcano. So take motion sickness meds if you're prone to carsickness. And if you get cold easily, definitely bring layers! They provide parkas and gloves but you might also want to bring a hat or scarf and thick socks.
Throughout the tour, the guide provided a very entertaining and educational narrative. It's obvious that he's passionate about Mauna Kea and Hawaii. He's basically a walking encyclopedia of Hawaii and provided all kinds of interesting information about Mauna Kea's geology and history, and also talked about Hawaiian culture and why Mauna Kea is a sacred place. He also did an excellent job of guiding the stargazing and pointing out constellations, star clusters, and planets, most of which we got to see through a telescope. I think my favorite part of the stargazing was getting to see the Andromeda galaxy through the telescope.
If you're going to the Big Island, this tour is a must!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Michael
This Mauana Kea summit and stargazing tour was phenomenal. The first stop is at the visitor center around 9k feet elevation. Here you can look through a couple telescopes, walk through the museum, and you will be served your hot dinner (we had veggie lasagna and it was good). While you are here it is good to eat and drink alot of water so your body can acclimate to the higher altitudes ahead. Next stop is the summit up to almost 14k feet! The Vans they take up are heavy duty and they need to be because of the rocky road leading up the mountain. I would not reccomend taking a rental/personal vehicle up this mountain. The road is rocky, thin, and windy. The guides for this tour have been doing it for years and know the road well. On the way up the guides will give you some commentary about the mountain which is a cool little history lesson. At the top it is cold and the oxygen is thin, so be ready! They provide you with a winter coat and gloves but I recommend bringing your own hat. The views from the summit are outstanding. Watching the sun set from up there is really remarkable, and you can walk around to the 12 massive telescopes up there to take pictures. After the summit you will descend a couple thousand feet to the star gazing location. With no light pollution and at the high altitude it provides for the star gazing experience of a lifetime. I have never seen the sky lit up so brightly with constellations. The guides will break out a couple of heavy duty telescopes from the vans so you can get an even closer look. They will educate you about the constellations and give alot of really good information. Overall this is an impeccable tour and a must do if you are going to the Big Island!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Vickie
I booked Roberts Hawaii airport shuttle through Hawaii Activities, and, as always, their service was excellent. The wonderful driver provided answers to many of my questions about the area.
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Packages: | [Arrival] Airport to Hotel |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2020/02/08 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Vickie
After having to make a last-minute shuttle reservation from my hotel to the Kona airport, HawaiianActivities went out of their way to book me with Speedi Shuttle who went out of their way to provide me with shuttle service. The driver was prompt, efficient and was a pleasure to chat with about the area. I will definitely book with them in the future.
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Packages: | [Departure] Hotel to Airport - Shared Service |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2020/02/08 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Allie Bellinghauasen
This is one of the best horseback riding experiences my boyfriend and I have ever had! The instructions on how to get to the location were very well written out so it was a breeze to find! Our instructors were fantastic! They are the type of people who love what they do and are incredibly passionate and it shows! We were very excited, so it was great to have the energy matched! The ride was absolutely breathtaking! The high mountains that surround the area are a wonderful sight to take in, great for photo ops as well. All of the horses are well behaved and a joy to be around. When we find ourselves back in the area we will definitely be stopping by again. If you tend to get carsick, you may want to take some motion sickness medication before the drive down to the valley. Its quite bumpy but totally worth it!
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Packages: | Morning Ride |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/08 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Brenda
What a thrill it was to fly over the various lava fields and craters on this lovely island. The pilot was very informative and told us stories about some of the people who were affected by these lava flows. He also explained what had happened in the past and what is happening now to the changing landscape as we viewed from above. A highlight of our trip for sure!
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Packages: | Hilo Beauty Express Flight [15 Mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/08 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Tim
This is a great way to see Waipio Valley. This was out first time, so it was a great introduction. Hector, our guide, was very knowledgeable, polite, and really helped make the tour great. We only had a short time to see Waipio Valley, and this was a perfect introduction. The value was great. We got to see a large portion of the valley, made several stops along the way along with some interpretive explanations, and saw a lot. I highly recommend this tour, either as one time to see Waipio Valley, or as an introduction before venturing out on your own.
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/06 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: SamE
A trip into Waipi’o Valley with Douglas as your guide is a time travel to another time. His family is of this place so Douglas understands and shares the insiders perspective, with the added bonus of having access to the valley past the “End of Country Road” sign. Also if you aren’t up for the knee pounding descent and lung busting climb in and out of the valley this is the way to go. Worth mentioning this tour does not go to the beach, It instead works it’s way toward the back of the valley. Definitely a worth while event.
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Les
Awesome trip. The driver was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained. I would highly recommend booking the tour as you get the history along with the beautiful sights. We were given alfalfa to feed the wild horses as well as some fresh coconut to eat
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/31 |
Reviewed by: ワタシ
集合場所が分かりづらかった。ラストチャンスストアーの表示が車の中から分かりづらく、行き過ぎてしまった。ベルトラツアー受付表示がない。
ワゴンの集合場所への到着が20分遅れ開始が遅れた。
景色は素晴らしかったが、英語の説明が小声で早口で、聞きとりづらかった。米国人参加者も聞き返していた。
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Packages: | 混載ツアー |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Gerry M
Great time getting close to beautiful humpback whales ! The tour was well organized, the boat was comfortable and perfect for viewing whales, and the crew was very informative, knowledgeable, and very attentive to everyone’s needs. Really great job !! My wife and I loved it !
Aloha Gerry,
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 the service and information provided by our crew.
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the Big Island, and we're honored you chose to spend a morning with us.
We look forward to sharing more adventures with you both the 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: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Lynn S.
This tour was fun and informative. Hele, our guide, took the time to explain the history of the valley, what grows there and who lives there. He was friendly and personable. We didn’t feel rushed and enjoyed it very much! We are so glad we did it!
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/03 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Sherry
Punctual, friendly door to door service. Would't hesitate to use them again!
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Packages: | [Departure] Hotel to Airport - Shared Service |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2020/02/02 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/30 |
Reviewed by: 古希おっさん
集合場所は、ナビの案内で行けました。そんなに判りにくくはありません。集合時間15分前に着いたら1組が受付を済ませていました。その後、集まり12名のツアーでした。日本人は妻と2名。4駆でワイピオ渓谷まで移動しましたが、展望台から下の渓谷に降りる路は傾斜がきつく且つ路幅も狭く谷側にフェンスはあるものの、運転を間違えれば崖下へ落下の大事故になるリスクがあります。運転席後ろの席の年配おじさんは、後ろを見て解説する運転手に頭をかかえていました。少し怖いです。渓谷に降り、谷底から見るヒイラヴェ滝と渓谷は絶景です。約30分で厩舎のある場所に到着し、乗馬ツアー開始です。馬の乗り方について英語でレクチャーがあり、1人1人に馬をあてがわれます。馬の指示は手綱で行いますが、なんとか判りました。いよいよツアーです。馬もよく調教されていて、連なって進みます。乗馬初めての妻は河を渡る時、馬が水を飲み始め止まって困っていましたが、スタッフのフォローでことなし。渓谷の緑と渓流の中を馬で連なって進むのは気持ちよく、非日常の体験でした。1時間ほどの乗馬体験です。馬から降りたら膝が痛かった。妻はなんともないと言ってました。私は50年前に乗馬経験がありましたが、未経験者でも問題なく乗れるでしょう。おすすめです。
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Packages: | 午後プラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/02/02 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Felipe
Cavalos muito bem treinados para essa atividade. Lindos cenários pelo caminho.
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Packages: | Morning Ride |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/02 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Roderick & Debra
From the moment we took off to the theme song of Hawaii 50 (one of my highlights), this ride was sensational. From the front row, we soared over volcano craters, lava flows, waterfalls and macadamia nut farms. To miss out on seeing Big Island from the air in a helicopter is to miss out big time. Save money in every way you can before your holiday to include this in your Hawaiian itinerary. Sara our pilot was super friendly and very knowledgeable about everything we saw below us and very keen to answer all our questions. Although I wondered if the ride would be scary, it was not at all. We sat in comfortable chairs, safely buckled up, and soared through the sky as if on a magic carpet. This helicopter ride was one of the best activities I've ever done in my life and I will never forget it. Thank you to everyone who worked to make this a wonderful experience.
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Packages: | Standard Flight [50 mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/27 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Gill
What a privilege to be in the water with these magnificent, graceful creatures, the small group ( max 6) made for a very personalised tour, Keith and Cassie were so knowledgeable and passionate about the mantas, knowing them all by name! I would highly recommended this tour operator, they have a deep respect for ocean and the sea life in this beautiful part of the world while providing a fun and outstanding experience. Highly recommended.
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Packages: | Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/01/25 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Flow
We had a great time on this tour. We were able to see many different places on the island and our tour guide Awana had great knowledge of the island. The tour is a lot of driving but the van is decently comfortable and they have frequent stops to get out and stretch.
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Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/23 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Cathy W
If you want a once in a lifetime Hawaiian experience, you have got to plan on this tour...it's hair-raising, heart-stopping & the absolute best day of our vacation...our van driver, Bob, drove us down to the valley in his trusty van, then introduced us to Banjo & Jim who pulled his trusty wagon...we learned alot about the valley, the folks who have lived there & live there now...breath-taking views & fabulous memories...highly highly recommended!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/01/23 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Ping
Unforgettable experience. Amazing views. Excellent services.
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Packages: | From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2020/01/20 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/27 |
Reviewed by: ジャイ子
サーフィンを英語で教えてもらいながらしました。すぐ波に乗れて楽しかったです。写真も撮ってくれました。
ラッシュガードは長袖をおすすめします。私は半袖だったので、日焼けしてしまいました。
オフィスで誓約書にサインしたり、パドリングや立ち方を教わりました。
レッスン場所までの移動は各々でということだったので、TAXiを呼ぼうと思ったら、一緒にレッスンに参加していたLAのアメリカ人の御家族が乗せてくれました。日本のことが好きみたいで、パパさんは日本語が書かれていたTシャツを来てました。運が良かった!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Mary & Lloyd
My husband and I booked the Deluxe Circle Island Tour with Kailani Tours online @hawaiiactivities.com a few weeks before we left for our 20th anniversary on the Big Island. We loved our driver/tour guide Alana from the beginning...she was so personable, caring and knowledgeable (a former teacher). The Mercedes van was very comfortable for the 7 people on our tour and we were well provided for with plenty of water and snacks (even with my gluten free limitations). The tour was fabulous, from the Kona Joe coffee farm, lunch/tour at Volcanoes Natl Park, amazing Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, all the way to Rainbow Falls (yes, we saw a rainbow there) and beautiful Akaka Falls! It was great to see the highlights of the island at the beginning of our vacation to get the "lei" of the land so to speak, on the Big Island. This way the remainder of our trip could be spent leisurely exploring the Kohala Coast where we were staying. We highly recommend it to everyone!
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Packages: | Deluxe Tour - Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls & Volcanoes |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/19 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/27 |
Reviewed by: KIYO
魚があまりいなく、色もカラフルでなく若干残念でしたが、良い体験はできました。ありがとうございました・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
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Packages: | 基本プラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/18 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Tom and Holly
Disappointing. Few manta rays far away.
Arms were aching outstretched hanging onto raft. Crew was not very friendly. Snacks were unavailable and drinking water not there. Had to ask for a cup of water 2 or 3 times.
Regretable experience. Let down.
Aloha,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so sorry to hear your experience was less than stellar. We truly love sharing the beauty of Hawaii with guests and hate to hear when we don't live up to expectations. We would love to hear more about your experience and how we could've improved.
Mahalo,
Jamie Van Pham- Forth
General Manager
Sea Paradise Inc.
78-6831 Alii Drive Ste. 144
Kailua Kona.HI 96740
P. 808.322.2500
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/01/16 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Hoomaikaiana
Lovely time on a light board looking at Mantas. We saw three of these beautiful creatures and many other local fish. The underside of the ocean at night was amazing.
It is a bit chilly and the water can be choppy.
The mantas were not abundant or very close to us on the night we were out because of an anticipated swell the next day.
Great fun though and I will try again in the future.
Aloha,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and were able to some underwater life, despite the choppy water. We hope you'll adventure with us again soon
Mahalo and hope to Sea you soon,
Sea Paradise
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Packages: | Sunset Sail & Manta Ray Snorkel - Special Group Rate for 6+ Passengers |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/01/16 |
Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: TracyM
We did the ATV/waterfall Tour as a 4 rider with my husband and my 4 and 8 year old daughters. We wanted excitement and fully expected that to come with some dirt/mud. It did not disappoint! And thankfully they have warm showers available to clean up after. You have options to ride on a quad solo or in a Razor 4x4 vehicle with 2 or 4 passengers. There had been much rain which made challenges for the trails, but the guides worked it out and made sure it was a good time. Andres and Rudy (sorry if I didn’t spell that right) were great. They were very helpful with the small kids making sure they were safe. Due to the extensive and prolonged rain we weren’t able to play in the waterfall, which was a disappointment since that was something we were really looking forward too, but understandable. I wish we would have also done the zip lines and giant swing. Both Looked awesome! Next time for sure!
Tip: wear closed toed water shoes so they can be easily washed off and dried.
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Packages: | Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2020/01/13 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/10 |
Reviewed by: アラモはなこ
ガイドが親切で話しも上手。すごく楽しめました。イルカには出会えなかったけど、大きなマンタに遭遇しました。
Mahalo for your review! We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay here on the Big Island and hope to see you again!!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/01/11 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/12 |
Reviewed by: ぺこち
送迎なしのため、船着き場まではuberで$20で行きました。4人で申し込んだところ、船に乗るのは私達だけでした。他の参加者【全員英語圏】も家族ごとに別の船だったようです。ブロウホールを見学したあと、キャプテンクック岬でシュノーケリングしました。たくさんの熱帯魚が見られます。そのあとイルカを探しに行き、キャプテンホエールという体長5mの大きなイルカの群れに遭遇できました!イルカは船上からの観察です。
小さいボートで行くので以下をご参考に。
メリット:船が小さいので珊瑚礁の近くに停泊できる。したがってあまり泳がなくても魚エリアに近づける。少人数なのでプライベート感がある。
デメリット:背もたれのある座席は2席のみ。あとの2席は側面のベンチのような椅子に座るので、何かにつかまっていないと飛ばされそうで怖い。船のスタッフは運転手兼ガイドの1名のみ。かなりスピードを出すので酔い止めは必須。
Mahalo nui for taking the time to send us a review and your photos!! They are amazing! Wow Pilot Whales!!! What an experience. We hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island!! Follow our adventures on Instagram and Facebook #dolphindiscoverieshi
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Packages: | Wi-Fi無料特典付き!8:30出港 |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/01/11 |
Activity Date: | 2019/08/19 |
Reviewed by: ゆかりん
マイクさんのガイド最高でした。野生のイルカ、シュノーケル大満足でした。たまたまボートも貸し切りになり、良い思い出になりました。またハワイ島行きたいです
Mahalo nui for the 5 star review and joining us on your visit to the Big Island! We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay!
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Packages: | Wi-Fi無料特典付き!8:30出港 |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2020/01/11 |
Activity Date: | 2019/11/28 |
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Mahalo! We're so happy you were able to join us aboard!