Reviewed by: Angela B.
Our guide lived here and shared some stories and was extremely knowledgeable. We encountered wild horses. Before entering, pray and be respectful. Thank you for showing us this beautiful sacred land
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2024/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Gayla
Good food, good show. They kept things moving with no waiting. Still expensive though.
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2024/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Flavie
We had a wonderful time! We were super lucky to see a lot of dolphins and whales. It was for sure a once in a lifetime adventure. The entire crew was awesome! Thank you so much!
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Packages: | [Kawaihae Harbor Departure] Kohala Sunset Whale Watching Cruise |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2024/03/25 |
Activity Date: | 2024/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Diane
We had done a tour of Waipio decades ago when it was a horse drawn wagon tour. The van tour we did this year was many times better than that one, and our guide was actually a resident of Waipio and gave a lot of insight into the area.
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/03/23 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Darren Steffan
Wife and I attended the Luau on February 29th, which happens to be my wife's Birthday ( yes she is a leap year baby) The Hosts took time out to personally wish here happy Birthday and all attendees sang "happy Birthday to her. One of the Best birthday's she will have.
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/03/23 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/29 |
Reviewed by: Chris
We very were honored to be in the presence of such a beautiful and sacred place. The discussion of Waipi’o history and culture from someone who was raised in the valley was a special experience. Thank you for your hospitality!
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/03/18 |
Activity Date: | 2024/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Emily & Ben Beyer
We are so happy that we took this tour! It was one of our favorite days of the vacation. Our tour guide, Omar, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Hawaiian culture and the history of the valley itself. It was beautiful.
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/03/16 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Nlf
Fun,educational tour for the entire family. Thank you Omar for a great trip
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2024/03/16 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/22 |
Reviewed by: David F
For us it was a true Luau. Not just a Hawaiian show. From weaving headbands to teaching hula dancing. The show was very personable with audience interaction. Food was very good, brought out to the table instead of a buffet bar. It was an all day affair for us. Went to Waimea Falls first and spent some time there and then to the Luau. MC was great. Highly recommend. We stayed on the North Shore so it was very convenient!
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Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/03/09 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Lava Lava Girl
We were very lucky to sail on a lovely evening with lots of whales surrounding us and they were quite active. The crew were great, we enjoyed the snacks and drinks. It was just about perfect, loved the boat, could have stayed out on the water for hours if allowed. Definitely will do again and recommend this cruise.
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise and also for including that beautiful photo. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip, the onboard amenities, the whales, and your interactions with our crew!
We know there are a lot of ways to watch the sunset when you're in Hawaii and we're honored you chose to spend one of yours with us and that we've earned your recommendation.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
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Packages: | [A-Bay Departure] Waikoloa Sunset Whale Watching Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/03/04 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Paul H
Although this is now the only way that you can visit the Waipio Valley it is so worth taking the guided tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history and culture of the valley, and shared loads of local insights and stories which made this one of the best tours we have ever experienced
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/02/28 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Ayall
Decided to try this luau after researching luau options on the big island, and unfortunately it fell short of expectations.
There are three main areas I judge in a luau, and I'll expand on each category for this place; location/setting, food/drinks, and entertainment.
First the location setting. Although located at the Fairmont orchid resort, a beautiful and well kept property, the luau itself was "makeshift" utilizing cheap plastic chairs and tables and placed between the golf course and tennis courts, over a mile away from the coast with no sunset or real ocean view. Most other luau's I've been to are more like restaurants with permanent structures set right on the coast.
I had read rave reviews about the food, and while it too fell short of expectations - it wasn't all bad. I'll definitely give it credit for a large selection and variety, but the food was overall "meh." The poke, fish, shrimp and chicken were good but the beef and pork were awful. There was no actual hog roast; the pulled pork they served was clearly not from a recently dug up roasted pig - and it tasted disgusting; this was the biggest let down as you expect amazing pulled pork when you goto a luau. They lacked variety in drinks, so not much to choose from in terms of wine (only "red" or "white") or beers (a few cheap varieties in cans, no IPAs), and the mixed drinks were also limited in ingredients (for example, they couldn't make me an old fashion), but they had the basics to make most decent cocktails. My biggest complaint with the drinks is that the line was long and clearly a bottleneck only having 2 bartenders making drinks for the entire group. Other luaus I'd attended always had the basic drinks ready to go so you could grab a basic drink at anytime if you wanted.
As for the entertainment; also very meh. Not a big production (again, due to the "makeshift" nature of this luau), but it contained all the basic elements to not fall completely short.
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Packages: | Standard Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/02/27 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/24 |
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.
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: | 2024/02/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Really enjoyed the dinner, we were nervous but it was soooo delicious!!
Mahalo for joining us and taking the time to share a kind review! We are so happy that you enjoyed dinner! Best wishes to you and yours!
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Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/02/27 |
Activity Date: | 2023/09/10 |
Reviewed by: 胆石おやじ
以前にオアフ島でホエールウォッチングに参加しましたが、その時はほとんどクジラに会えなかったですが、今回は早い時間帯から次ぐから次に見ることができました。
帰りには、船の周りをイルカが来て、ジャンプまで見せてくれて、最高のホエールウォッチングになりました。
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Packages: | 10:30発/ワイコロア港 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/02/25 |
Activity Date: | 2024/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Phil
One of the best and most impressive tour we ever made!
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/02/25 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Natalie R.
Such an enjoyable experience!! Nearly all the food items were gluten free ( I have Celiac disease). The only suggestion I would make is to not put the gluten free dessert on the same plate as the glutinous items as there is chance of cross contamination. The wait staff were phenomenal. Our waiter Geno was on top of all our needs. The performers were out do this world and the musicians with equal talent. Loved the experience and encourage others to attend.
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Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/02 |
Reviewed by: JPA
We’ve been to Waipio Valley several times but have never taken a guide-led tour, and it made a huge difference. The guide was charming, knowledgeable and experienced. We saw parts of the valley that we wouldn’t have been able to in the past, and certainly now that the valley is closed to non-residents. Highly recommend!
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/01/27 |
Activity Date: | 2024/01/04 |
Reviewed by: サリー
早めに受付をして、席を確保し、マイタイを飲みながら、開演を待ちました。同じテーブルの人たちと和気藹々。とても楽しかったです。ハネムーンカップルや、お誕生日の人などをお祝いしたり、ステージに上がってダンスをレクチャーされたり、とても楽しい時間を過ごしました。ブッフェスタイルでしたが、取りに行く流れをちゃんとスタッフの方がコントロールしていて、スムーズでしたし、とても美味しかったです。ハワイアンダンスは優雅で素晴らしく、司会のトークも受けていたようです。ステージの向こうの海、そして夕陽が素晴らしかったです。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/01/20 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/29 |
Reviewed by: えんぞぉ
あいにくの雨でした。どんどん雨脚が強くなりレインコートが配られ、気温も下がり、食事もずぶ濡れでほとんど食べられず、飲み物も2杯飲んだ程度。円安料金が気になりつつもハワイ気分を盛り上げようと予約しましたがコスパの悪い結果となりました。悪天候については気が回っていなかった。予約される方は天気のチェックをお忘れなく。ファイアーショーは見応えありました。
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Packages: | 一般席 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/01/13 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Ateet Shah
My wife and I took this tour with our three young kids. We had a very knowledgeable guide for our tour—Ray. He is a native of Waipo Valley and he had a lot of good information to tell us both about Waipo Valley and Hawaiian history in general. Beyond this, the valley itself is breathtakingly beautiful! All of us thoroughly enjoyed this tour.
Overall, this was an excellent tour!
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2024/01/08 |
Activity Date: | 2024/01/05 |
Reviewed by: ヤス
英語のみの解説、鯨は潮吹きと背びれが数回遥か彼方にしか見えず、期待に反して満足度はもう一つでした。船上からの眺めは最高でした。
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Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/01/06 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Kristen
I HIGHLY recommend this experience to everyone. My crew enjoyed a shuttle ride down to Waipio Valley with the most knowledgeable and engaging guide. We learned so much about history, culture, farming, and geography of the valley.
Five Stars.
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2024/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Rebecca
We had a wonderful time on our Waipio Shuttle experience with an exceptional guide, timely service, and of course, incredible scenery. Looking back on our family vacation to the Big Island, this was one of my favorite activities we got to share! Highly recommend, and look forward to returning.
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/12/29 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/27 |
Reviewed by: EB
A must do experience on the big island. The tour guide did a great job of driving the very steep and very bumpy road and explaining the history of the valley. If you get car sick or can't handle a really bumpy ride, you may want to wait til a hiking trail is made. At this time, this is the only way to see the valley. We finished our tour with a Hawaiian lunch at the food truck down the road and a fruit stand. It was a perfect day.
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/12/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Leah
An absolute must see. The tour guides are from Waipio, so it's a great opportunity to really learn and experience the history and beauty of the land.
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2023/12/24 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/22 |
Reviewed by: Megan O
We had 6 adults and 2 toddlers, this was the perfect activity for all of us to do. Short enough, interesting and interactive.
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Packages: | Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/12/17 |
Activity Date: | 2023/11/26 |
Reviewed by: Shane
Amazing experience this is the best way to get into the vally and hear the story's from your guide I came back to the island to do just this and it did not disappoint.
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2023/12/15 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Brenda
Awesome trip down into the valley with incredible photo opportunities. Forest did an excellent job telling us the history and plant life even got to eat fresh passion fruit from a very nice local.
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/12/15 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Kim A
We had such a great time! The crew was so nice. We had a great snorkel day, saw lots of fish. The water activities were a great bonus. The slide and platform were fun too! We went as a couple but great for families/children also. Had pastries and yogurt for breakfast, burgers for lunch, and cash bar open the entire time. I do wish for the price at least 1 drink could be included, but it was still a great time. We even saw some dolphins following our boat shortly before docking at the end
Thank you for joining us! We are thrilled that you had a five star experience!
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Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/12/14 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/08 |
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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with our crew, and got a chance to see so many cetaceans!
We know there are a lot of of ways to watch a sunset when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend one of yours with us.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou