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380 reviews

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Wonderful ride into Waipio Valley

Reviewed by: Kathy

My husband and I really enjoyed our ride down into the valley. We learned a great deal of history from our guide as well as trivia like the fact they used Waipio Valley as the "Dry Land" in the movie Waterworld.
It's a beautiful and magical place.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

The at Art gallery/gift shoppe where you meet has wonderful Hawaiian made products!

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/03/29
Activity Date: 2025/03/07

Big Island Horseback Ride - Hamakua Coast Trail from Mountain to Ocean

Wonderful!

Reviewed by: Kara

My daughter had a blast. She rides horses and the guides worked so splendid to give her a day she will certainly remember!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 9:30AM - Morning Hamakua Coast Horseback Ride
Attended as: Others
Posted on: 2025/03/27
Activity Date: 2025/03/19

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Incredible

Reviewed by: Kara

Such an experience to go into the valley, you can feel the spirit of Hawaii in places like Waipio Valley.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2025/03/27
Activity Date: 2025/02/22

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

Great route

Reviewed by: Kara

Gorgeous scenery, the provider has a great route for this excursion! I could dream of these views.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2025/03/19
Activity Date: 2025/02/14

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

A must experience for visitors to The Big Island

Reviewed by: Cindy

Omar was a remarkable, knowledgeable, and personable guide. He grew up in this sacred valley and his relatives still live there. This shuttle tour is the only way tourists can visit Wai'ipo Valley, which is an absolute must-see. So book your trip and ask for Omar as your guide!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/03/13
Activity Date: 2025/03/11

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Do it!

Reviewed by: Awesome!

We had a wonderful time! Great information and an experience everyone will benefit from.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Take a light jacket or sweatshirt because the weather can be unpredictable.

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/03/13
Activity Date: 2025/03/10

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Outstanding!!

Reviewed by: born in Oregon

We had an excellent guide. A safe driver! He knew exactly what to do when the transmission went out. He made sure we were all safe! I loved the knowledge he shared of the valley, people and history.
He was very personable and he made the tour very enjoyable.

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

Tips and suggestions

My GPS didn't recognize some if the turns but we fumbled our way in!

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/03/12
Activity Date: 2025/03/06

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

Awesome and fun way to see this small corner of the island!

Reviewed by: Sunrise

We had a blast exploring the WOH ranch on our ATVs. Be prepared to get covered in dust but the amazing views make it worth it! Our guides were amazing - making sure the whole group was comfortable and having fun. They shared info about the ranch as well as the island. In addition to being great tour guides they had a lot of great suggestions for places to eat and things to see while on the big island.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Bring a change of clothes and your camera!

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/03/10
Activity Date: 2025/03/08

キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 水~土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能<フライト100分/英語パイロット/ワイコロアヘリポート>

貴重な体験

Reviewed by: なお

ヘリコプターの初搭乗なこともありますが、エキサイティングでした。パイロットさんが日本語でも解説してくれたので、助かりました。まあ、火山活動なので仕方ないですが、キラウエアの赤い溶岩は見られませんでした。あと、滝への着陸ツアーではありませんが、見られると思っていたので少し残念です。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 4

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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やはり助手席だったらと思います。グループ外の人がパイロット助手席に同乗した場合、その人の服装、振る舞いで、後席の人は快適性、外の見易さに影響アリです。ガイダンス通り暗めの服装をして欲しいです。

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Packages: 基本プラン
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/03/05
Activity Date: 2025/02/28

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Amazing and educational!

Reviewed by: Chris

This is a must-do experience while on the Big Island. Local knowledge and passion for the history and importance of this amazing valley makes this guided tour an incredible experience for all ages.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/26
Activity Date: 2025/02/24

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

dream trip

Reviewed by: Jing

An unexpected and surprising journey of elves. We are tourists from China, attracted by the original vegetation, wild horses, and clear streams in the valley. The travelogue written upon returning to China has attracted a lot of attention from friends.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Pay attention to the weather forecast and choose sunny days for viewing.

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/23
Activity Date: 2025/01/27

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Wonderful

Reviewed by: Kara

immersive experience in the big island waterfalls on horseback, unbeatable!

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Packages: 9:00 AM Morning Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/02/15
Activity Date: 2025/01/06

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

The Tour to Take

Reviewed by: Cole

Great experience and insight into Waipi'o. I have hiked it many times but never went back into the valley--well worth it, especially given the circumstances. I am glad our driver has had an authentic experience with the valley; that made a big difference.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/11
Activity Date: 2025/02/03

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Gorgeous, hidden gem experience

Reviewed by: Christine

Waipio Valley was such a gorgeous find - rich with history and a unique ecological place. Highly recommend! We loved our tour guide, Seanery - so personable and knowledgeable! We were fortunate to have a smaller group in the van, which was a huge plus. :)

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

Tips and suggestions

The road down is bumpy, but most seniors could probably handle since you mostly stay in the car.

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/02/08
Activity Date: 2025/02/06

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Amazing tour

Reviewed by: Ted Ramirez

This was one of my favorite things we have done on the big island the guide was fun and extremely informative this is a must do for anyone visiting.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/07
Activity Date: 2025/02/05

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

Excellent day tour!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by: DJW

Brett was an excellent tour guide. Funny engaging and informative. It is a long day as the island is rather large. Greenwell Farms (coffee farm) was our first stop. Excellent coffee! Brett explained the growing and harvesting process, followed by tasting and souvenir purchases. Then on to the Punalu'u sweetbread bakery for treats. I lived the Lilikoi flavored pastry. Nice gift shop also. Next stop was Punalu'u black sand beach with a bonus sleeping turtle. Quick provided tasty lunch at a shady state park. Next into Volcano National Park. Brett has fantastic volcano pics. Kilauea was steeming and erupted hours later. Traveled down a large lava tube, very cool. Huge old lava fields. Next on to Rainbow falls and majestic Akaka falls on the East side of the island. On the North end, we visited Waipi'o lookout for sunset. It was along day, but excellent. Strongly recommend. Brett made the trip very enjoyable.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

It is a long day, lots to see.

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/11
Activity Date: 2024/12/22

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Cool off-the-grid experience!

Reviewed by: C Holland

Small group experience with a great guide! He was very informative and wanted us to understand about the area! Would recommend this to newcomers!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/01/10
Activity Date: 2025/01/08

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Waipio Valley Shuttle

Reviewed by: Shuttle

Exceptional experience!!!! AAA+++!!!! Highly recommended, we loved it!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Book early

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/05
Activity Date: 2025/01/02

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Amazing authentic experience

Reviewed by: Sourya

I don't think too many people know about this, but it is an excellent experience. Our driver was a Waipio local who drove us down into the valley - a sacred place in Hawaiian culture - and showed us the beauty, the self-sufficient culture, and the hydroponics. We also got to see horses extremely up close on the way back (this is not guaranteed though). Most of all, I appreciated the commitment to preserving nature and living in harmony with it. Do go and check it out!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2024/12/15
Activity Date: 2024/12/13

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

K transports us to his world

Reviewed by: QP

The best decision on Big Island
I enjoyed every moment of the ride with K who has so much knowledge about Waipio being from the valley
100% recommend

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/15
Activity Date: 2024/12/13

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Beautiful valley!

Reviewed by: Chandfam

We loved the Waipio valley tour and our guide was awesome! He grew up and lives in the valley and we learned so much! We are glad we did the tour down into the valley instead of just visiting the lookout.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/14
Activity Date: 2024/11/22

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Amazing time and experience that even my 18month old enjoyed

Reviewed by: Trout

Had an incredible time. Our guide was local and new everyone in the valley. HE sang to us, played music and really showed us the best views. Highly recommend.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/01
Activity Date: 2024/11/25

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Wonderful experience with a terrific guide, Forest!

Reviewed by: Lhs

We had an outstanding tour with Forest. He was incredibly knowledgeable about this amazing valley. The entire experience was well worth the cost!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/11/16
Activity Date: 2024/11/12

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Linda

Enrich your life by learning sustainability by a local resident living in the valley of the kings. The all terrain vehicle takes you steeply down to the valley to your taro fields and exotic tropical homesteads that only locals reside. This experience is a must!

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/11/09
Activity Date: 2024/10/18

キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 水~土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能<フライト100分/英語パイロット/ワイコロアヘリポート>

ハワイ島の広さを実感しました!

Reviewed by: Kurt

ハワイ島の広大な上空をフライトしている時は、風景の変化も乏しく、少し期待外れのところもありましたが、キラウエア火山、海岸線等では、楽しめました。キラウエア火山周辺では、溶岩等が見えることも期待していましたが、残念でした。

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Packages: 基本プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/11/03
Activity Date: 2024/10/11

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Great horses and beautiful country!

Reviewed by: Peggy

The horses were well taken care of and the guides are great!! All of our group had a great time! I would highly recommend!!

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Packages: 1:00 PM Afternoon Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/19
Activity Date: 2024/10/17

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Waipea valley

Reviewed by: Rebecca Mettert

We had a wonderful time. Our guide was knowledgeable about the history of the valley. The views were stunning.
I am so glad we decided to go in this tour. Great photos.

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/19
Activity Date: 2024/10/17

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Incredible experience

Reviewed by: Nick

Great experience, a must.

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/19
Activity Date: 2024/10/17

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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

10/10 experience!

Reviewed by: Heather

We had the best tour down into the Waipio Valley!
Our driver was Forrest and he was funny, informative and was passionate about Hawaii and the region.
I would recommend this tour to anyone!

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/10/05
Activity Date: 2024/10/03
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