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All Reviews for Waipio in Big Island

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358 reviews

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Highly recommend the trip - there's no way someone could get all of this on their own

Reviewed by: M & J ( :-) )

Our guide, who was born & raised in the valley and still lives there, was amazing. We learned a lot about the day-to-day lives and history of the people in the valley. He was so friendly, welcoming & willing to answer any and all questions. He pointed out local birds & stopped to grab & show us a chameleon from a tree & paused again when a group of wild horses joined on the road. Also, the parking & check-in process were super easy plus the shop had bathrooms, several cute gift options and snacks/coffee available for purchase.

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/28
Activity Date: 2024/04/26

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Fantastic Tour Into A Most Special Valley

Reviewed by: Volcam

My wife and I were treated to a magnificent drive down the unusually steep road into Waipio Valley in the early afternoon of Thursday, 4/18/24. Our tour guide Kaleo is a great young man who has lived in this unique place for most of his life; he grew up here. Kaleo was friendly, very knowledgeable, and very hospitable. He led us to several spectacular sites including waterfalls, lush foliage, and flowing streams. One could readily sense the tremendous power and majesty of this valley. We will treasure the opportunity we had to visit here. Our tour was for 1.75 hours. We HIGHLY recommend taking time to experience this great tour!

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/21
Activity Date: 2024/04/18

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Unforgettable trip to a beautiful place

Reviewed by: Jon A

This tour is wonderful. Waipio Valley is an incredible place, and the tour guide (who grew up in the Valley and lives there still) was phenomenal.

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/07
Activity Date: 2024/03/29

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Fantastic finds and Majestic Views

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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Great insight

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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Amazing Experience!!

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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

We loved it!

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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Great for the entire family.

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

Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Helicopter tour is always a wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Girls trip

I’ve done this more than 5 times and every trip is different and wonderful. Great way to see more of the island without driving. Love all of the employees. It’s a great experience. Last time in March 2022 we took three grandsons and son in law. Very fun trip. They have a fantastic time. This time I took a friend who had never been to island. We again had a fabulous trip. Thank you ❣️

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Packages: Big Island Spectacular (1 hr 45 mins)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/03/08
Activity Date: 2024/03/06

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Wonderful guided tour

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

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Fun experience

Reviewed by: Veronica

My family did this experience. It’s quite a drive to get to this place. I did this with my husband and 2 kids (ages 12 & 9). The tour guides were really friendly and informative. They chose our horses for us based on weight and experience. The horses know where they’re going so there’s little for the rider to do. The waterfall was very cold, deep, and there’s quite a current! Be prepared if you want to swim (we did!). They have kayaks and paddle boards if you prefer not to swim. My kids loved this experience and have been asking for horseback lessons since we got back. Bring a long sleeve shirt or light jacket just in case- we were chilly!

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo for sharing your experience. We appreciate your positive experience with us. Please come again next time you visit the island. A hui hou! Wailea Horseback adventure

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Packages: 9:00 AM Morning Ride
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/02/25
Activity Date: 2024/02/05

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Very impressive and stunning tour! 5 stars

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

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

Excellent!

Reviewed by: Kara

I felt like I got to see all the best spots of Big Island on this 1 day tour!

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/01/28
Activity Date: 2023/10/24

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Waipio Valley Tour

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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Very informative tour

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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

A must do!

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.

  • OMG! What an experience.

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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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Memorable Experience

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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Beautiful views!

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.

  • Can't take a bad photo here!

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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

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

Second tour and still amazing

Reviewed by: Leah

Took this tour 6 years ago and had the most amazing experience. So I had to do it again. This tour offers the best of Big Island because you get to see Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls. We saw lots of turtles at black sand beach and an actual rainbow at Rainbow Falls! Our guide Brent was very informative and helpful.

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2023/12/24
Activity Date: 2023/12/23

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Waipio is unreal. So beautiful

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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Waipio vally

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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Waipi’o Valley Van Tour

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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

There and back again!

Reviewed by: Robert S.

It was almost magical, definitely a fun tour to a place you cannot go on your own. Waipoi valley is like going to a hidden paradise that only a few outsiders get to visit and I feel envigorated that I was one of them. I saw many people in regular vehicles at the view point over looking the valley but only residents and tour groups are allowed to enter the valley and if you request it you can get off the 4x4 van and walk to the beach and catch the next vehicle back for a small fee. Overall I very nice experience.

  • Waiopoi Valley floor

  • View of the valley from observation deck

  • From van on the way down

  • In the valley wild horses

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2023/12/02
Activity Date: 2023/11/11

Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Great tour!

Reviewed by: Mpy14

The tour was very well organized and very well planned. I felt I saw so much and learned a lot about the culture and history of the island. Jim was full of interesting information and made the trip memorable Fun group.

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2023/11/21
Activity Date: 2023/11/19

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

The best way to go through the valley.

Reviewed by: Amy S

After hiking this trail years ago and taking the van trip this time (2023), I would never choose another way to go other than the van ride. Pleasant driver and informative. Felt safe.

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/11/09
Activity Date: 2023/11/07

Hawaii Waterfall Swim Adventure, Waipio Valley Lookout & Botanical Garden

Drew's the best!

Reviewed by: Tricia

The six if us had a great time with Drew who kept us entertained while ensuring we understood the historical and cultural importance of many of the sites we visited. The dad jokes were appreciated over the course of the day travelling from Kona to Hilo and points in-between. The consensus highlight was the swim in the waterfall pool. Even the weather cooperated. Fabulous day! Mahalo Drew!

  • Hawaii Bioreserve & Botanical Garden

  • Waipi'o Valley

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/11/08
Activity Date: 2023/11/06

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Excellent Tour With Extremely Knowledgeable Driver Guide Forest

Reviewed by: Peggy H

- Hawaiian History, Flowers, Trees, Birds, Fish & Tame Wild Horses - Fabulous Scenic Views
- Enjoyed The Delightful Pick Up Spot

  • Had a great time

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/10/04
Activity Date: 2023/10/02

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

Best way to experience BI

Reviewed by: Kara

You hit it all and you do not need to drive and miss views along the way!

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/09/18
Activity Date: 2023/08/02

Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Wonderful Tour

Reviewed by: Barbara

We had a lot of fun on the tour Ridge was amazing and gave us a lot of good local history and knowledge. If he didn't know the answer to a question he found it out for us. We'd highly recommend this tour to anybody looking for a great day on the island.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha, Barbara!
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! Ridge is indeed a fantastic guide, always eager to provide local history and insights. We're thrilled to hear you had a lot of fun and enjoyed the tour. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another great day on the island in the future! Mahalo again!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/09/18
Activity Date: 2023/09/05

Kohala Mountains, Sea Cliffs & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour with Landing Option

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: HFI

Highly recommended tour! The staff was really kind and helpful. The pilot was also really kind and funny as well! The tour was the best thing we ever did!

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Packages: Kohala Coast Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/09/17
Activity Date: 2023/08/23
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