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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
Fun Day!
Reviewed by: Kara
Great day to see all parts of the Volcano Park! Nice they have Hilo side tours as we were nervous when staying on Hilo side.
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| Packages: | Volcano Adventure Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/05 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Must Do!
Reviewed by: Kara
This experience was awesome and you dont even need to be a great snorkeler!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/24 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Fun!
Reviewed by: Kara
Jumped over to Bg Island for the day and this tour hit it all! Great experience
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/23 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Not great!
Reviewed by: Unknown
It was OK. Nothing was explained well. Water was cold and did not expect to be hanging by the side of board for half hour to watch them coming at you! Very inconvenient, cold and ill-explained activity. Although staff was helpful. Wished they listened to the individual difficulties to understand. Could have enjoyed better with help.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/15 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
All day volcano.
Reviewed by: David/Ofelia
I have to say, the the experience from the beginning was very impressive. Bruce, the tour guide reached out to everyone, he was very intelligent and very knowledgeable of all things we were doing. Bruce made sure everyone in the tour was taken care of, feed, and having a great time. At the volcano Brice made sure everyone in the group was safe and having a good time . We have been on many tours in the past and this by far was the most enjoyable tour we have ever taken. Thank you Brice for all you did.
David and Ofelia
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Aloha David and Ofelia,
Thank you for posting your review! We appreciate you taking the time to do so. Bryce is a special guide and we're lucky to have him on Team Kailani! We hope you enjoyed your time on the island!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/02 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Manta Ray Snorkel!
Reviewed by: Rob
The crew was fun, safe and respectful as well as extremely fun! We saw a minimum of 3 and a max of well… it was 7 or 8 at once. We were all so pleased with this even and I highly recommend going at sunset.
The rays were magnificent and gentle for such large creatures. They truly are a sight to see.
Will do this again on our next visit.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/05 |
Evening Volcano Tour from Hilo - Kalapana Village, Black Sand Beach & Dinner
Big island Tour
Reviewed by: Georgie
We had a great time on the tour. The description about black sand beacb was misleading we did t go there since it’s not anywhere near hilo but We got to see lava rocks, lava tubes and learned a lot about the National park and plants located on the island! Definitely recommend the tour
There is some hiking (up to 2 miles round trip) involved so definitely wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket
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| Packages: | Evening Volcano Explorer |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/06 |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Such a cool experience!
Reviewed by: Stephanie
The canoe was a very cool option and keeps the number of people in the group low. The boat sailed a very short distance to the manta viewing area- great for me as I tend to get motion sick. The water was warmer than I thought- again great for me bc I think I’m allergic to cold water. I wore my own wetsuit but they provided everyone with a proper wetsuit top. I wore both and was fine. Our 12yo said he was cold but didn’t complain.
We were all provided snorkels and masks. We all got into the water and held onto a floating device equipped with an underwater light. There we’re several mantas in the area and a few of them swam within inches of us! One touched my arm with its belly. We were in the water about 30 minutes at best guess which was plenty of time in my opinion. I specifically booked a shorter tour for fear of getting sick or freezing but none occurred.
Overall it was a very cool experience and our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! Definitely recommend this adventure!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/05 |
Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
A day in paradise
Reviewed by: Heather
Jasmine was our guide. She’s so fun and kind and the boats were great. We had plenty of time to snorkel, the coast was lovely, and it was all we could have wanted. We skipped the Cliff diving because the surf was rough. But the sunshine and company, fish and laughter made it all worthwhile.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/05 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Magic night
Reviewed by: Marie D
The journey was well organised and on time. The team was really cheerful and fun.
We could see Manta Rays swimming below us all along our time in the water. I liked to learn about Manta Rays while seeing them. It was one of the best moment on the island, Magic!
Aloha Marie D,
Mahalo for sharing your experience with us, repeating customers receive a 20% discount on all future bookings!
Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/05 |
Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Great way to see the sunset
Reviewed by: Lisa S
From the beginning, we were greeted with smiles and outstanding service. Captain Cindy and crew were wonderful! The snacks were great and a small dinner was a nice surprise. Full service bar was beyond expectations.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/04 |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Best excursion ever!
Reviewed by: Connie C
We had a great time. The Manta Rays gave us a great show! I was a little worried about getting in and out of the water but that was no problem with a little help from our guide. I highly recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/19 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Jammed Packed with Goodness
Reviewed by: Saunders 2022
This tour was jammed packed with fantastic activities and good information. Todd was our guide, and he was filled with lots of good information on the area and language. He is definitely the one you want around for star gazing as he has a formal education in astronomy. One word of caution--bring warm clothes and jacket! You are going to a higher elevation with trade winds, and it gets cold!! (even on the van)
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/28 |
Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls
Loved the ride!
Reviewed by: Peter
Great staff, gentle horses, and a fun adventure. We had our 9 year old granddaughter who had never ridden but they went out of their way to make sure she was comfortable and with a horse that she could ride safely.
I have lots of riding experience and was able to enjoy the ride as well; they shared much information about the plants and animals and Hawaiian history. Btw, the swim at the half way point was very refreshing.
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| Packages: | 1:00 PM Afternoon Ride |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/26 |
Big Island Volcano Express Sightseeing Tour & Rainbow Falls from Waikoloa
Would love to do it again. Great experience
Reviewed by: Lucy
The whole experience was amazing . Would love to do it again . Highly recommend.
Aloha Lucy,
So glad you had a good experience on the Volcano Express tour. We hope the experience lived up to your expectations, and that you enjoyed the rest of your time on the island as well!
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| Packages: | Evening Tour from Waikoloa (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/24 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Expert guide and attention to detail
Reviewed by: Bruce
We were going to see a volcano, and our guide went to the University of Hawaii with a degree in geology and volcanology. I didn't even know the latter existed!
Grant's knowledge was only exceeded by his enthusiasm. The tour provides everything you could think of - two types of jackets if you come unprepared, flashlights to make the short hike (really a walk) safe at night, glow lights to wear so we don't lose each other.
The meals were well prepared at our two stops for them. The van we rode in was luxurious.
Thanks to the sighting scope Grant set up, we had close-up views of the labs lake and spewing lava
A great tour, not to be missed!
Thank you for your review, Bruce. Grant is a wealth of information for sure! We're so happy you enjoyed your time on the Deluxe Volcano Experience. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time on the island as well!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/25 |
Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon
Fun time snorkeling, but we miss the boat.
Reviewed by: SJ Bass
We signed up for a snorkeling trip online. Mind you, we’ve done these trips before where they take us out on a catamaran and find some secluded bay where we can go and check out the tropical fish and coral reef and maybe a chance at a sea turtle.
Well, this trip was not quite the same. We did find a secluded bay that had a nice cool reef and tropical fish but we got there by use of a Ford expedition (which had no AC by the way). We then traveled to a second spot by car, where we did get a chance to see a sea turtle, but not much else.
Our snorkel guide was very kind and considerate and made sure that everybody in our small group of four was safe. But it seemed like he was working with one arm tied behind his back, because he had to hunt out the two places for us to dive.
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| Packages: | Hilo Beach Snorkel – Sea Turtle Lagoon and Black Sand Beach |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/22 |
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
初の長めの乗馬
Reviewed by: Bebelady
今回の旅で、ちゃんとした乗馬に挑戦したくてこちらのツアーを申し込みましたが、まず場所にビックリ！
説明通りの2000m標高の場所コハラコースト。
タクシーで往復したのですが、こんなに空気の薄い場所で大丈夫かなと思いましたが、そんな心配はご無用。気さくなハワイカウガール達の親切な説明で難なく馬に乗せていただき、１列になって高原の海原へと進んで行きました。
生憎天候は不純で、2時間の間に何度か雨に合いましたが、眼下に広がるコナ地域の海岸線を見下ろしたり、高原には沢山の牛と出会いました。
一生の宝物になる体験ができました。
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| Packages: | 2.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/13 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Best tour ever!
Reviewed by: KellyB
Our driver was mike and he was awesome! The bus was a luxury bus with limited passengers. Mike was funny and personable and treated us like royalty. Set us up for breakfast and lunch, provided snacks and drinks, cold cloths and hot cloths when needed. Made sure we all got our Portuguese donuts without having to wait in line. Just all around awesome! The back sand beach and the crater on the volcanoes were amazing as well as walking through the lava tube. I 100 percent recommend this tour to anyone
Aloha Kelly,
Thanks for posting a review, and we're thrilled you enjoyed your Big Island Circle Tour experience! Mike's awesome, so happy you thought so too. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time on the island as well!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/16 |
Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist
Family Fun!
Reviewed by: Robyn Molina
I chose this boat because my group had 2 little ones, 3yrs and almost 1yr old. This was perfect for them. We all enjoyed the lessons and the guide who was very attentive to everyone! I highly recommend this tour
Mahalo for the wonderful review, and for recommending us. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you again soon.
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| Packages: | Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/16 |
Exclusive Mauna Loa Volcano & Off-Road Adventure Private Guided Tour with Lunch
One Incredible Night!
Reviewed by: Cindy W
One of the most fun nights! Shawn was an awesome host. We laughed, hung out in lava tubes and enjoyed the stars! So fun that it was just us... not a big group. We created a memory that we will have for a life time!
Aloha Cindy and Family, mahalo for the review and the kind words! I am very glad that you all had such a great time! I too enjoyed taking you all on our adventure and still get a big smile thinking about the laughs we had. Thanks again and looking forward to our next adventure together! A hui hou, Shawn
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| Packages: | Private Afternoon Tour with Dinner & Stargazing (up to 7 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/23 |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Great experience!!
Reviewed by: Nin
Amazing experience for the four of us (mum, dad & two teenage boys!). The crew has the right balance of humour, sensitivity & business like manner! The snorkelling experience was just phenomenal, one of the best experiences of our lives! Captured on go-pro, so a memory we can re-live time & time again!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/26 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Awesome Day
Reviewed by: Kara
Filled with amazing views and places along the way. It really hits so many must dos on Big Island- worth every penny!
Aloha Kara,
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and hope you had a wonderful time on the island!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/08 |
Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet
Fun Day
Reviewed by: Kara
I liked this tour, but I would say its a one and done!
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/13 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Awesome
Reviewed by: Chelsea
This was an amazing once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend going on this tour. The moonlight tour would be my recommendation because there are less boats in the cove. The crew on this trip were great and very helpful the entire trip. They had drinks and snacks available when on the boat. The mantas were constant the entire time we were in the water and I was able to get great footage on my GoPro!
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/03 |
4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch
Really great trip
Reviewed by: Andy
Everything is as promised. Great and professional crew. Catamaran was very clean and safe. Beverages always available at no additional cost (except alcoholic). Good continental breakfast and lunch with extra snacks available. We always felt safe and secure both onboard and while snorkeling. Crew added historical info throughout the trip. I highly recommend this trip.
Aloha Andy,
Mahalo for choosing Sea Paradise for your snorkeling adventures! We are happy to hear of your feedback and recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us in the near future!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/11 |
Aloha Kona Tours Private Boat Charter - Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Watch
Two fantastic private cruises! Thank you Aloha Kona Tours!
Reviewed by: Jim Nicholl
We prefer private charters and snorkeling trips and Aloha Kona Tours did not disappoint. We had such a good time on our Sept 9th cruise we booked a night time Manta Ray cruise the very next day!
On our first cruise we got to see turtles and dolphins and actually got to snorkel with a 25 foot whale shark. It was outstanding! The Captain is excellent and the Crew is very friendly and knowledgeable! The Captain was accommodating to our request for our outing to make the trip very personalized.
On our second night Manta Ray cruise we enjoyed a stunning sunset cruise and tour of the city from the water. Then we snorkeled with the Manta Rays for about 30 minutes. They have all the gear and the Crew was so accommodating. Three of us got in the water and swam with the Rays and our fourth person was a little shy but the Crew made sure she got to see the Rays up close without leaving the boat.
Both trips were truly unforgettable and amazing! The boat is beautiful and comfortable.
Thanks Aloha Kona Tours,
Jim, Jodi, Debye and Larry
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| Packages: | 4-Hour Private Morning Snorkel Charter (up to 6 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/09 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Amazing experience for young and old
Reviewed by: familytour2022
We had an amazing time on this tour, the guides were knowledgeable, funny and accommodating. My 3 year old got to ride on the party pit and loved seeing the mantas up close. Really appreciated all the extra care the staff took to make sure everyone was supported and felt comfortable. We saw at least half a dozen different rays and our biggest challenge was not touching them when they swam right up to us! Can not recommend this tour enough
Aloha!
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: | 2022/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/06 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Well Worth Experience
Reviewed by: Kara
Really gives you the full island experience you would wish for while on Big Island!
Thank you so much for your review Kara! The aim is to show guests a bit of each district, since it's so diverse from region to region.We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/30 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
One of the Best Experiences on Big Island
Reviewed by: Kara
These ginaromous creaters are as sweet as puppies! So fun
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/31 |
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Aloha Kara,
Mahalo for sharing your experience with us, repeating customers receive a 20% discount on all future bookings!
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