Reviewed by: Martin
The woman who gave us the lei was extremely friendly ! She even guided us the way to the terminal and gate of our connecting flight ! This was really great of her. Thank you so much for this support and the beautiful fresh lei .
Mahalo
Martin Eitz
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/07/09 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/06 |
Reviewed by: cawesome
The luau itself was amazing. My family and I enjoyed participating in the pre show activities while learning about true polynesian culture and traditions. It's a smaller luau with only about 200 guests but with the smaller number of patrons you really get to interact and learn from everyone involved.
The host for the activities, Uncle Bob, has a great sense of humor as do the men that do the "cooking" and food prep demonstrations. These men are no joke, they even climbed up the coconut trees. They teach you about a traditional tribe welcoming and uses the guests to act as the tribes while explaining the rituals associated with welcoming guests to their community.
Not a huge selection of foods to sample but everything there was delicious. Kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, macaroni salad, green salad with macadamia nuts, rice, rolls, chantilly cake from Teds Bakery and a coconut type of jello dessert.
The family band that played music during dinner was Amazing. Those kids can really sing! The dancing was very traditional, not just girls in coconut bras and hula skirts, but real polynesian dancing showcasing dances from a variety of the polynesian islands. I was a VIP guest and we were right at eye level with the stage but it looked like most people would have quite a good view of the stage. We also got to go to the buffet first and got great souvenirs. My husband and I got hand fans, my son got a wooden Maui-type hook necklace and my daughter got a wood beaded bracelet that said Hawaii with hibiscus flowers printed on it. After dinner and show on your way out you were able to speak more with the staff and dancers and take pictures with them.
If it was your birthday we all sang happy birthday and you got an extra piece of cake, if it was your anniversary or honeymoon they brought you onstage for a slow dance and gave you a nut lei.
All this plus you get entry into the Waimea valley where you can swim in a waterfall and see beautiful trees and foliage!
Aloha, and mahalo mui for your review. We are review. We are pleased to know that you had the best time at the luau. It is with delight that we read your review of your luau, which we have planned to be an Interactive one. I by the way also hope the band played and sang Blue Bayou. That song, sang by an of the kids is a real tear jerker.
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Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] VIP Package: Front Row Seating + Three Drinks |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/07/09 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Kristi
What a great cultural experience. Ideal for all ages & families! A big day, but a great day learning about pacific cultures :)
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Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/05 |
Reviewed by: ちぇりー
ビショップミュージアムの庭でハワイ伝統の植物の話を聞くのは楽しかったし、全くの初心者でしたが歌の意味を習いながら、専門的な講師の資格を持つ先生からフラダンスのレッスンを受けることができ、貴重な体験ができました。フラレッスンの最後には、ガイドさんに自分たちの踊る様子をスマホで撮ってほしいとお願いしたところ、快く引き受けてくださいました。
フラレッスンの次に、レイメイキングをしました。レイの紐(輪っか)の部分も草で編み、最後に花を挿します。花は1日で萎れてしまうので、ホテルに戻るとすぐに一旦冷蔵庫で保存し、夜のお出かけ時に着けて出かけました。花は日本に持って帰れませんが、花を抜いて輪っかの部分だけなら日本に持ち込めます(税関大丈夫とのこと。使う前に電子レンジにかけてるみたいでした)。日本に持って帰ったら乾燥させ、ドライフラワー状態で保存することができます。
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Packages: | 現代フラレッスン+ティーリーフレイ作り体験付きプラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2019/04/19 |
Reviewed by: ぷーこ
多くの映画の撮影で使われた場所です。
映画ファンでなくてもそうでなくても楽しめます!
自然を満喫できますし、専用車での移動は楽しいです。ジェットコースターに乗っているような感じになります。
大人から子供まで飽きることなく楽しめます。
日本語が話せるガイドさんがユーモアを交えながら秘話を話してくれますよ。
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Packages: | 映画ロケ地巡り+ジャングル探検ツアー |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/07/06 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/03 |
Reviewed by: NVP
The Toa Luau was a great first luau for our family (30 to 60 year olds). Waimea Valley itself is beautiful; definitely come at least 2 hours early to be able to walk to the waterfall and enjoy the scenery. The pre-luau activities like weaving grass head bands, husking coconuts etc were fun. The show itself was fantastic too - they performed authentic ceremonies and dances from different Polynesian islands. The host was hilarious! Only slight downside was the food was only mediocre. We are all vegetarian and our main entree was bland quinoa; but we were happy there was even a vegetarian option (you have to request ahead of time though). Overall this luau is definitely worth it and we will recommend it to all of our family and friends!!
Aloha, and mahalo for your review! We are glad you had fun at the luau although it looks like we need to work on our menu. When you come back to do the luau please let us know beforehand so we could make preparations for you to have a better meal. We hope to see you soon!
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Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/07/05 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Happy Hiker
The trip to Diamond Head in the morning and Manoa Falls in the afternoon left plenty of time to do a round-trip and have time for a snack or rest. Bring water and your camera.
They plan on widening the path to Manoa Falls making it two-way. Can be very slippery and muddy, especially when it rains, which is most of the time. You'll see bare feet, flip-flops, nice sneakers, etc. Good walking shoes recommended. Enjoy the beautiful paintings of the Kings and Queens of Hawaii in the Manoa Falls visitors center.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Beauty Combo: Diamond Head Crater Trail & Manoa Falls Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/07/05 |
Activity Date: | 2019/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Mel
Greeter was on time, the lei's were beautiful. Greeter took a picture for us and gave us directions to baggage claim and to the car rental area. Highly recommended.
Aloha Mel! Thank you for providing us with your lei greeting experience! We are happy to have received that from you, and we hope it was a great kickstart to your vacation~ We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future!
Mahalo Nui!
-- Jesse I.
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/07/04 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/29 |
Reviewed by: yur
本当に素晴らしく、想い出に残る旅となりました。
標高3,000m以上のところまで車で上がれるとは!ガイドの山内さんは、これまで何度となく登っているはずのハレアカラなのに、毎回全力で楽しませて下さっているのだろうと感じました。気候、気象、歴史などプロフェッショナルの知識に私のような素人にもわかりやすいようエンタメ目線も交えて説明してくれました。
飽きることのない半日でした。非日常のシーンにふさわしいBGMのチョイスも素敵で、長い車移動の時間を無味乾燥なものにさせない気遣いも感じました。
木星の縞模様、土星の輪を見ることができるなんて。月並みですが、世界は広いなぁと感じます。
星ツア―をお楽しみ頂け、嬉しい体験談をお送り頂きまして、ありがとうございます。
又是非次回は東や西マウイツアーもご体験下さいね。
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Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Ruby
The Villages were very informational, enjoyable and entertaining. Wasn't able to visit all of them so we were very lucky to see the ones we did visit. The Cook Island show was outstanding!!! OH MY, it was awesome, can't say enough for the entertainment and talent of the dancers, drummers and singers. The water parade was so beautiful and the stories were so informational. The buffet, was delicious and it had all you could ever want to eat and drink. The best was left for last and that was the show. OMG, it was a delight, amazing, educational, talent abounded, a site you couldn't believe. It was the whole package. I'm so grateful we went.
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Packages: | [Open Spring 2021] General Admission & Show [12:00pm - 9:00pm] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/26 |
Reviewed by: marin
クリスマスに行かれた方は 是非体験してください
お子様連れは 特に
ハワイに慣れていない方は ツアーをお勧めします
特に夜は トロリーも走っていないので
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2018/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Ron
My wife and I did not have a car for the week but wanted to see the Island for what it had to offer. This tour came to our Hotel and picked us up as well as brought us back and gave a view of the Island most people would not be able to see. Our driver Nathan was excellent and gave us a relaxed and informed trip and even gave us some extra insights that a book would not give. The views were amazing and gave you an option if you wanted to come back and stay for more indepth viewing. I would recommend going with a tour to really get the flavor of the Island.
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Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/06/30 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Samantha Bellas
Easy and convenient way to get to and from the Waikele Outlets. Coupon booklet was a great bonus and added to the savings. Would highly recommend adding a 4:00pm shuttle to the service as I could have shopped for longer.
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Packages: | Round-Trip Shuttle |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/06/30 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/26 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ好き
雲海からのステキな御来光が臨めました。
バスが15台程登頂していて、真ん中位の到着だったので最前列は埋まっており、深夜の出発でしたがもっと早く出発できればよかったです。
防寒具が持参のため、荷物がかさばった点が残念でした。
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Packages: | 【無料特典付き】基本プラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/06/29 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/25 |
Reviewed by: わらびもち
◆映画ロケ地巡り
日本語ガイドのタスティンさんのグループになりました。
わかりやすい日本語の説明で、ジョークも交えつつのガイドはとても楽しかったです。
もちろんダイナミックな風景が一番の売りなのでしょうが、よりタスティンさんのガイドで一層楽しいツアーとなっていました。
ジュラシックパークの看板前ではどのガイドさんも恐竜人形を持っていて、看板前に普通に立って撮るバージョンと、人形を前景にして襲われているようなポーズの2バージョンを撮ってくれます。
他のグループの撮影風景も見る機会がありましたが、ガイドさんによって様々で、当たり外れがあるように感じました。
チップの事は一言も言われませんでしたが、すごく楽しかったのでバスを降りる時ちょっと多めに渡しました。
今回の滞在で一番気持ち良く、しかも払いたいと心から思って渡したと思います。
楽しめたお礼と、今後同じツアーに参加する人にもまた同じクオリティでガイドして欲しいな、という期待も込みです。
一番先に降車したので、後ろで思い出したようにチップの用意をしてる方も居ました。
払いたいと思えるサービスを受けたので、良い方法だったかなと。
ガイドさんを選べるツアーになれば良いのにな、と思います。
◆ジャングルツアー
一応日本語のガイドさんが居ましたが、声が小さく聞こえにくい。
ジュマンジのロケ地で降りた時のガイドは英語のみ、他の言語は写真つきのA4サイズのラミネートした説明書?をその場で見れます。
ただし、ロケ地で降りた時は英語のみとの説明も無かったので、日本語ガイドさんが再度説明してくれるかと思いきや何の説明もない。
せめて英語の説明しかないって言ってくれればもっと英語ガイドさんのそばに行って聞いたのに…。
でも、このツアーのメインはそういった目的地などではなく、荒れた道でのダイナミックなドライブです。
上りも割りと楽しかったですが、下りのスリル満点、ワイルドなドライブはきゃあきゃあと声を上げて楽しみました。
これはドライバーさんの腕で当たり外れがありそうです。
ガイドさんは外れ、ドライバーさんは当たりのツアーでした。
チップはそれぞれに、ドライバーさんへは普通に、ガイドさんへは少なめに渡しました。
◆昼食ブッフェ
次のツアーまで30分という短い時間でバタバタでした。
味は普通かな、お肉はおいしかった。
フルーツもおいしかったので、お肉とフルーツだけをいっぱい食べたいです。
◆シークレットガーデンツアー
植物を育てているエリアを、ゆっくりとした運転のドライバーさんと、日本語のガイドさんとでまわるツアー。
日本語ガイドはタスティンさんでしたが、映画ロケ地ツアーよりテンションは抑え目。落ち着いた解説と、映画ロケ地ツアーでの解説覚えてますか?と復習があり、楽しく聞きました。
木になってる状態の果物はあまり見る機会が無いので勉強になりました。
ちょっとだけ果物やマカダミアナッツを食べたり、昔のハワイ人が食べていたというタロイモのペーストをマグロのジャーキーにディップしたものを頂いたりしました。
小さい子供が楽しめるように話し掛けていたり、気遣いがあったな、と思います。
オマケ的なツアーなので、これだけへの参加はあまりオススメしません。抱き合わせなら楽しめるかな、と思いました。
マハロございます!
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Packages: | 映画ロケ地巡り+ジャングル探検ツアー |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/06/29 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/23 |
Reviewed by: リンゴ
夜中の出発、料金所付近の渋滞、日の出に間に合うか 心配でしたが、こんなに素敵な体感 涙が出ました 日の出ツアー 申し込んでよかった
チャント(祈りや感謝tシャツをハワイ語で唱える)も よかった
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/06/29 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Larry A
Our guide Keola was the best. He provided us with valuable information about the eco system, history about the North Shore and Hawai’i and safety information during the hike.
The area is absolutely stunning. If you want to do something away from the commercial and touristy stuff in Waikiki this is a great way to see Hawai’i in all its beauty.
I would ensure you wear good hiking shoes or trail running shoes. Also this hike is not a leisure walk. You will earn your lunch.
Mahalo Larry for taking the time to leave a testimonial. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Keola - he is one of the best! Yes, our hikes are definitely not leisure nature walks so weʻre glad that you folks were down for an adventure. Take care, safe travels, and we hope to see you again in the islands.
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Packages: | The Little Adventure (2-Mile Hike) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/06/28 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Diane T
This tour was wonderful. I’d been to Pearl Harbor years ago with family. The tour added an xtra touch - our tour guide, Marlon, was an added bonus. He spoke with reverence and compassion and gave us a lot of local information and history. Definitely recommend!
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Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/06/24 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Mama of 3
Everyone in my family really enjoyed the Polynesian culture center! The guide was amazing, Ian And everyone was so kind. They made a special effort to entertain my eight-year-old which was really nice.
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Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2019/06/22 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Hyun Kyung Lee
I enjoyed this event very much because of the beautiful view and interesting stories about the stars. At about 8 to 8:30 pm, the sky was getting darker and darker. I was able to many stars in the sky with my naked eyes. However, if your eyesight is not very good, I recommend you bring your glasses or wear contacts. I was able to see the cluster of stars, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars and more through the telescope. I really liked it, especially because it is such a rare opportunity to observe the stars through telescopes.
Mahalo and Aloha. Keep reaching for the stars!!
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Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Star Show at Four Seasons (Lagoon 1) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/06/20 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/18 |
Reviewed by: R. Turner
We were picked up at our resort within one minute of the scheduled time in a brand new very comfortable tour bus and the guide Henry immediately set a wonderful tone for the tour. Our entire time together his comedic delivery was flawless but he mixes it with very interesting facts about Maui history and culture which really kept our interest. His content and delivery was perfect and completed the tour rather than overpowered it; a perfect mix.
The tour stops were excellent in timing and again, Henry's information really made the difference. Of course, once we got towards the top his focus was on safety but not overpowering. He's also an excellent photographer!
The scenery of the tour by itself is breathtaking but combined with Henry's expertise it was truly memorable.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2019/06/17 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/14 |
Reviewed by: mmm
今まで参加したオプショナルツアーの中でNo.1です!
ガイドの山ピーさんが、参加者に楽しんでもらいたいと思う気持ちが伝わってきて、そのホスピタリティにも感動しました。きっと何回も行っているツアーだと思いますが、毎回最高のパフォーマンスをされているのだなと感じました。本当にすごいことだと思います。
ハレアカラは富士山とさほど変わらない標高で、高山病なと少し心配もしていましたが、少しずつ休憩しながら車で山を上がっていくので、体の負担も最小限で、全く問題なかったです。
大パノラマで見るサンセット、地球の影、満点の星空、写真では伝えるには限界があるほど、自分の目でみた景色は、これから一生忘れることはないと思います。
スターゲイジングの後に、温かいお茶を飲みながら、山ピーさんのお話を聞いて、心が洗われた気持ちになりました。人生の分岐点での旅だったので、ぐっと刺さるものがあり、また前を向いて頑張っていこうと思えました。
星の歴史からすると、瞬き3回ほどの人生を精一杯、悔いなく生きたいと思います!
いつか家族を連れて、またここに来たいです。
山ピーさん、本当にありがとうございました!
ハレアカラ山は何か凄いパワーを持っている気が致します。自分も毎日3000メートルの山頂に登りながら夕焼けと星を観ていて想うのは一生懸命生きて、少しでも人の力になれたらいいなぁと思っています。頑張ります!
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Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/06/17 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/11 |
Reviewed by: メロンソーダ
マウイ島に来たらハレアカラ山のサンライズを必ず経験すべきだと友人から言われたので参加しましたが、大正解でした。山頂まで案内するガイドさんは現地の方でずっと英語で説明されてましたしツアーに参加されたのはほぼアメリカの方だったので英語が苦手な方だと不安になると思いますが、英語が必要な場面は特になかったのでご安心を。6月の夏だったからかそこまで寒くなかったので、今度また参加したい場合もこちらの時期にしたいと思いました。
下山するときにいろんな展望スポットに寄ったのもすごく良かったです。添付した写真はこの展望スポットで撮りました。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/06/16 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/12 |
Reviewed by: まりまり
牧場も素敵で、ツアーの内容もかなり良かったですがなにより働いてる方1人1人がすごく温かく対応してくれます!!このツアーの後はガーリックシュリンプが食べたくなりますよ!そしてたくさんDVD借りたくなります!笑 子供が産まれて大きくなったらまた行きたいです!
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Packages: | 映画ロケ地巡り+ジャングル探検ツアー |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/06/14 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
I decided on this tour/adventure package because it’s something that really interests me. From the coffee, to the excellent bbq picnic, the solar view of the sun setting, and of course the stars! Todd was our guide and he was so professional and was beyond knowledgeable in each area of the tour. He made everyone feel comfortable and was very engaging. I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone wishing to do something that feels laid back, but covers a lot of ground.
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Packages: | From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/06/14 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/11 |
Reviewed by: クロカズ
ハレアカラ サンセットに行くのは初めてでしたので、
その夕陽はとても感動しました。
ガイドさんが英語オンリーでしたので、ちょっと分かりにくい
ところもありましたが、問題なく楽しめました。
食事も美味しかったです。
事前に自分で下調べしたらもっとよかったかと思いました。
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Packages: | 【無料特典付き】基本プラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/06/11 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Annie
This was purchased as a birthday gift for my sister. She has always been fascinated by volcanoes and it's been her lifelong dream to come to the island and see the volcano for herself. She was incredibly excited to have this tour. However, the day before it was scheduled, she received a call and was told that there had been a mistake when recording her reservation and they no longer had room for her on her scheduled date. They offered to move her reservation to a different day or to schedule her for the same day as her initial reservation for instead for the Epic Circle Island Volcano Journey. She chose to keep her originally scheduled day and do the Epic Circle Island Volcano Journey.
The woman who called was very apologetic and kind, let's face it, humans make mistakes sometimes, we've all done it. They did their very best to make it right. In the end, my sister said her experience was incredible and she was glad there had been a little bit of a mix up, because she thought the tour she went on was better (granted, that is based purely on the description of the originally scheduled tour).
Her guide was knowledgeable and told all kinds of stories about Pele and the island and recounted the history of the volcano. The lava tube they visited was unique and interesting and fascinated her.
Overall, it was a huge win and even in spite of the little problem I would definitely book again!
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Packages: | Daytime Standard package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2019/06/10 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Roger Ybarra
Outstanding service. This was a once in a lifetime experience for us. History is awesome.
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Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/06/09 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Pia
This tour is fantastic. We enjoyed every minut from start to the end. Beautiful views and the best guide ever.
Thank you so much Pia! We appreciate you taking the time to write a few words of recommendation. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with you too!! Warmest aloha ~ The Holo Holo Hui
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Packages: | West Maui Adventure with 'Iao Valley (7-8 Hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/06/08 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Pia
It was a very nice tour. We realy recommend it for everyone.
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Packages: | Haleakala Sunrise Tour with Breakfast |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/06/08 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/05 |
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Aloha Martin!
Thank you for providing that wonderful review! It was a pleasure for your greeter, Josie, to provide you utmost aloha. She definitely enjoyed having lei'd you both, and she will be notified of your feedback. We hope you had a wonderful trip to the island, and we hope to serve you again in the future!
Mahalo!
-- Jesse I.