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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Easily the best tour guided experience we've ever done!

Reviewed by: Samantha Creamer

This tour was AMAZING from start to end. Yes this is a pricer tour to book; however, you truly get a ton for your money. This is a long event; we got picked up at 2pm and back around 10pm. The pickup location was very convenient right in Kona Town. You are provided a solid dinner, dessert, and hot beverages while stargazing. You get to sit back and relax during the drive and enjoy the wealth of knowledge from the tour guide. Speaking of, our tour guide Art was absolutely outstanding! He was knowledgeable, approachable, and entertaining. Also the star-gazing area is private to tours and had a high level telescope for easy viewing. We were fortunate enough to see a really big shooting star during our viewing. We were also provided super warm parkas which was great because it is quite chilly at the summit. I could go on and on about this tour but I would 100% book this again and personally recommend this specific tour to family and friends.

P.S. Did we say how amazing Art was?!

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/21
Activity Date: 2022/11/12

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Beautiful and informative

Reviewed by: Jared

We loved going on this tour! It was great to learn about the local traditions of Waipio Valley and to view it on the only tour available at the time. The group mentioned it as one of the highlights of our Big Island trip!

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/11/20
Activity Date: 2022/11/18

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

My wife and I summit in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Greg

The tour was everything we hoped for. Fernando was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable about Hawaiian history, religious significance of Mauna Kea and stargazing.

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/19
Activity Date: 2022/10/30

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

A MUST DO!!!!

Reviewed by: Desiree

I booked the Manta Ray Night Snorkel Canoe for my 12 year daughter & I. This totally exceeded my expectations! I still cannot believe how many mantas we saw & how close they were. Our crew took great care of us & had a great sense of humor.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/11/19
Activity Date: 2022/11/17

Paradise Helicopters - Volcano, Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo

Book this helicopter tour!

Reviewed by: Allyson

We had a group of 4 and knew we wanted to do a helicopter tour and this place knocked it out of the part the pilot (Wade) was amazing and all of the staff was great at communicating! They make it convenient by being able to call or text and ensure that you will be comfortable before going up in the air! Would definitely do this again if we ever return to the area! Mahalo!

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Packages: 60-min Flight
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/11/17
Activity Date: 2022/10/28

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Fantastic crew, amazing experience

Reviewed by: Erin

In addition to a wonderful manta ray sighting experience, we were also treated to a spinner dolphin show on the way. The crew were friendly, knowledgeable and great with our 7-year old. We really appreciated the smaller boat for a more intimate and personal experience. The hot chocolate on the way back was a really nice touch! Would absolutely recommend Iruka and we would go again with them next time we are back in Hawaii.

Just be patient with the sightings! We didn't get much activity with the mantas until right at the end and it was totally worth it.

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Aloha Erin,

Thank you for the positive comments about our team, we're glad your group felt safe and satisfied! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/11/17
Activity Date: 2022/11/15

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Well worth it

Reviewed by: Paul

Well worth the money since getting up to the site is nearly impossible logistically for a rental car. More importantly, our guide, Gage, was so exceptionally knowledgeable on everything from astronomy to Hawaii geography.

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/11/15
Activity Date: 2022/11/13

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

マウイ島まで見えて絶景でした。

Reviewed by: Rue

初めてのレンタカーで不安でしたが、迷わず到着できました。
快晴で見晴らしも最高でした。スタッフさんたちは皆明るく親切です。
グループごとに写真を撮ってくださいます。ところどころにいる牛さんたちも写ったりしていい思い出になりました。60代ですが全然大丈夫です。


  • 初心者にも経験者にも丁寧な対応のスタッフさん

  • 絶景でした。

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Packages: 1.5時間プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/15
Activity Date: 2022/10/17

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Stefan Was Amazing

Reviewed by: Kara

Stefan waited after others had left, and got us the most amazing photos and memories. Thank you to Stefan for caring for the guests.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/10
Activity Date: 2022/10/31

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Highly recommended!

Reviewed by: Laura Simmons

It was a fantastic tour! From the ease of meeting the guide at a local pick up point, the his knowledge of the islands, the geography, and of course the telescopes and sky, to the use of parkas, pants and gloves... it was a wonderful experience! We went on an almost full moon night so only the brightest of stars were visible, but we were still able to see Saturn and Jupiter through their telescopes. Dress warm... and have a great time!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/08
Activity Date: 2022/11/06

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Great experience, highly recommend.

Reviewed by: Jocelyn

Stefan was a great guide and we loved how he made a concerted effort to make sure that we got some amazing photos with the sunset and stars.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/07
Activity Date: 2022/10/31

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

雄大な景色を見ながら、乗馬最高でした

Reviewed by: ココママ

乗馬前の説明は英語で全くわからなく、不安でしたが、乗って歩きだしたらなんとかなりました
慣れてきたらすごい素敵な景色をみながら最高な時間を過ごすことができました。

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Packages: 2.5時間プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/06
Activity Date: 2022/11/04

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Manta Ray Ballet

Reviewed by: Pat

Seeing Mantra rays glide gracefully beneath you was a highlight of my trip to Hawaii. I highly recommend Iruka.

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Aloha Pat,

We are so happy the crew was able to provide a memorable experience for your group, and all returning customers receive a 20% repeater discount. We hope to see you again!

Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/05
Activity Date: 2022/10/12

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

First timers!!!

Reviewed by: Anna

First timers snorkeling, we have so much fun and our guides very friendly and helpful

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Packages: 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/05
Activity Date: 2022/10/16

Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

Well-rounded tour

Reviewed by: Cathy Barbieri

I must admit I almost didn’t book this tour because of the duration. I’m so glad we did though!! This tour was a fantastic blend experiences. Our guide was super knowledgeable and kept us engaged in conversation just enough. When we had stops to explore the coffee farm, black sand beach, lava tube, nighttime lava flow. None of the stops felt rushed or lingered too long. I would highly recommend this. It was one of the best experiences we had on our trip.

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Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/05
Activity Date: 2022/10/10

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Book with other tour group

Reviewed by: Hilohannah

Have done this tour 5 years ago with a different vendor. Was much better with other tour group but did not recall who it was when I booked this trip. Things I did not like about this tour:
1. Was not notified I could have been picked up in Kona. So we drove over an hour when we did not have to. Another couple drove all the way to the visitor center for the same reason 2. Dinner was marginal at best. 3. Star viewing from the visitor center parking lot?? Are you kidding me? Why? Light pollution, less clear skies..what a joke. I lay that blame on the tour guide, Maka. 4. Guide is not passionate about astronomy but he can be a good guide at times. Sadly, as the night wore on so did his personality. 5. Gloves were only proffered when a man complained. Hand them out with the coats.

Bottom line: do the tour but with a different group.

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/03
Activity Date: 2022/11/01

Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Anish

Dylan was a fantastic guide! He put an interesting spin on the whole tour, and he taught us a lot about the geology of the island as a whole. Every part of the tour was great. The coffee farm had a wonderful view, the bakery was great, the beach was very unique, and the volcano + hike were really cool. The fact that they'd brought a telescope made it even easier to see the laval.

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Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/02
Activity Date: 2022/10/14

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Do it!! You won’t regret it

Reviewed by: Lindsay

Very friendly staff and fun facts about manta rays throughout the snorkel trip. We got to see 4 different mantas throughout our trip and they come up so close to you it’s amazing. 10/10 would recommend.

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/10/27
Activity Date: 2022/10/24

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Magical!!

Reviewed by: Lea

Hands down a memorable experience. I absolutely loved it and want to go back ASAP. I went in September and I still can't stop thinking about it. The parking was right in front of the loading area. The crew was welcoming right away. They got us set up with gear and even let us use our own gear if we brought. They had snacks and beverages on board. We got to watch the sky light on fire for sunset as we sailed out to where the mantas were. Lots of other companies were around in the harbor as well but the crew made sure to stay a safe distance away without disrupting the other experiences. And !!for the main event!! we saw SIX manta rays! Maybe more. They were so beautiful and flipping right underneath us. The captain also shared some knowledge atop the floating mat while we snorkeled so we could hear her stories while appreciating the creatures. The mantas stuck around the whole time. When it was time to head back in, the crew treated us to hot chocolate. They were also happy to share footage they took during the experience. I fully appreciated their generosity. I would definitely go back and do this again with Iruka! And a BIG MAHALO to HawaiiActivities.com and the Hawaii Reef Hero contest for making this possible for me and my friends <3

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Aloha Lea,

Mahalo nui for sharing your kind words and amazing photos of your experience with us! We are so happy the crew was able to provide a memorable experience for your group, and all returning customers receive a 20% repeater discount. We hope to see you again!

Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii

  • Thank you Hawaii Activities and Hawaii Reef Hero!

  • this sunset was fire!

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/10/27
Activity Date: 2022/09/05

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Epic

Reviewed by: CLK

We had the greatest time on this tour! Ocean Encounters has the best crew and they made it so much fun! They were super nice and very knowledgeable! Not only that but the mantas put on a great show for us!! Highly recommend!! Mahalo Ocean Encounters!!!

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Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/10/27
Activity Date: 2022/10/25

Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Awesome tour

Reviewed by: Mari

The tour was so much fun. OMG, we even learn during our tour because the guys stop and talk to us about their culture. Our kids enjoy the tour so much.

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Packages: Four Riders Package (1 Driver + 3 Passengers)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/10/26
Activity Date: 2022/10/13

Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Life in the Ocean - Good Vibes Olly

Reviewed by: Alejandro Sanchez

This was an awesome first time experience for my wife and I. Brent and Jesse were great at having us engage with them in the activities and provided safety instructions to a tee that made it very clear and easy to understand and follow. Jesse provided us with some history along the way that made for fun facts. Brent did a great job at making me feel comfortable jumping off the cliff which was my very first time doing any type of cliff jumping and super glad I did! Snorkeling was super fun with clear and warm water. Would definitely do it again and highly recommend! Oh, and special shout out to the owner Mike for making the booking process swift and easy! Thank you guys!!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/25
Activity Date: 2022/10/01

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

beautiful clear night for magnificent sunset and breathtaking star gazing

Reviewed by: Sharon

Had a wonderful experience at the top of Mauna Kea watching the sunset, followed by star gazing at a private location.

Very accommodating, lots of pics taken for us and very informative about the dormant volcano as well as Hawaii and the observatories. Coats and mitts were available when the temp dropped with the sunset.

The choice was ours to make as to pics we wanted taken, where and when to have our dinner snack and what we wanted to see in the night sky.

A few improvements would be to have a more comfortable van. This van was not comfortable to ride in for the trip to the top and back. Additionally, the photography equipment and additional telescope equipment should be added and improved.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/25
Activity Date: 2022/10/14

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Had a blast!

Reviewed by: Jessica

It was a nice experience. The service was outstanding as the whole crew was very polite and always ready to assist. The ride itself was a bit rough.. not sure off it was just on that day due to the wind and current being strong or the captain was driving too fast lol.. but I did get a bit dizzy. The food Wass tasty and the views, info and music were also on point.

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo for joining us! We are glad that you enjoyed outstanding service! Thank you for the five star review and kind words! Best wishes to you and yours!

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Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/10/24
Activity Date: 2022/10/22

Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free

Great for kids

Reviewed by: Becca

We had a great time on the boat. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and it was the perfect activity for a group with kids and grandparents. Everyone got to see fish and turtles up close in a way that was easy and enjoyable for a group not up for snorkeling

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Packages: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/10/23
Activity Date: 2022/10/21

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

初!

Reviewed by: 西 脇

お天気も良く
初めての乗馬でしたが
利口な馬のおかげで安心・安全に楽しめました
乗馬時間は充分でした
説明は英語のみ!

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Packages: 1.5時間プラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/10/21
Activity Date: 2022/10/18

Paradise Helicopters - Volcano, Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Pauline

This is a must do. It was fantastic. Our pilot was Wade and he was very
informative

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Packages: 60-min Flight
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/10/20
Activity Date: 2022/10/11

Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Brent & Jesse are great!

Reviewed by: Boy Scout Mom

I was nervous because I hadn't kayaked on the ocean before, but Brent & Jesse kept us safe while making the day SO MUCH FUN! Brent even took my son up a 32 foot cliff to jump off! The sea cave was cool, but the snorkeling was fantastic. So beautiful and fun!! Thanks guys for a great day!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/10/19
Activity Date: 2022/10/15

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Ana

Such a beautiful ranch and the guides were very knowledgeable!

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/19
Activity Date: 2022/10/17

Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest

Well worth it!

Reviewed by: Naamador

The Manta Ray Night Snorkel by Sea Quest is well worth the expense for the unique opportunity to get up close to the beautiful rays. There are a lot of different companies doing this type of tour. Sea Quest really has the entire process dialed in to make the most of the experience and to maximize your viewing time. Very professional and just downright nice. They truly care about delivering. Would highly recommend.

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Packages: Swim with Mantas
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/18
Activity Date: 2022/10/16
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