Reviewed by: Robin
This was a great tour - really educational and fun. Be prepared for rain, you are in the rainforest and it rains a lot. Our guide cam prepared with umbrellas and rain jackets, which was really appreciated.
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Packages: | Evening Volcano Explorer |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Robin
This was a fun experience. If you zipped before, you may find the first few lines not very exciting - they're shorter and mostly traveling over farm field without much in the way of scenery. But....the last 2 lines are really great and offer some fabulous views! The staff is also really great!
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Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Chad
Wow! What a day! We booked a private tour for our family and it was worth every penny. Our guide Kapena was amazing! He would tell us stories about ancient Hawaiian legends that made the already beautiful views come alive in a different way. Kapena would give us the history of all the sights we saw and really tailored our tour to what we wanted! 20/10 would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the sights and learn the history behind it! Thank you Kapena - the kontra family
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Packages: | Private Van Charter (up to 13 passengers) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Jerry
The day with the Trilogy people was amazing. We had great weather with little wind for the trip over to the island. We were able to pick a pod of dolphins along the south shore of Lanai. Captain Raquel and her crew on April 8 onboard Trilogy IV took care of everything. They were active to check on everyone to be sure that all were doing well. Beach time on Lanai was incredible. Snorkel time over the reef in the middle of the bay allowed lots of fish viewing time. Crew was active to assist everyone into the water and was watchful as we were in the water to stay safe. Plantation lunch was excellent and was served comfortably in the Pavilion. Our return trip was comfortable in spite of the waves being more vigorous.
We have been to Lanai with other companies. Captain Raquel and her crew delivered incredible service and made the day very enjoyable.
Leave early to avoid traffic issues even if arriving for the 6:00AM check in. We parked in the Republic lot on Dickenson and had a short walk to the check in area.
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Packages: | Maalaea Harbor Departure [6:30 AM - 2:30 PM] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Collette
Our guides were friendly and provided great information about the sharks local to the area. Totally recommend taking Dramamine the night before and the day of the dive as the water was a little choppy. We got to see about a dozen Galapagos sharks during our dive and even got to see a whale.
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Leanna
We went on this near the end of our trip and wish we had booked it earlier. Chris was our tour guide and he was *chef’s kiss*! He was knowledgeable and personable and entertaining for the whole 9 hour day. This was a great experience seeing what the island has to offer and would be so helpful in figuring out the spots to go to for a longer amount of time.
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Packages: | The Ultimate Circle Island from Waikiki |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Jaime
I’ll start off by saying our guide, Hiro, was excellent. From start to finish he showed that he was very knowledgeable about the subject at hand and proved to be very courteous towards everyone in the group. The veggie sandwiches that he brought along for us were surprisingly delicious.
The trip itself was amazing and truly a once in a lifetime experience. Naturally I was a little anxious at first considering the high altitude but our tour guide was sure to explain everything in detail and was very considerate. That helped ease my tension a bit.
The day that we left the weather proved to be in our favor and we managed to encapsulate all that this trip had set out to be from the start. The view from the summit was amazing and when we went down to s t a r g a z e once the sun fell the energy from the group was electric.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Elvy He
The rides are super fun and we enjoy it very much. The horses are very kind to people. We feel very different when riding a house in Hawaii beach, it’s so enjoyable & fun.
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Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Janet
This was one of the best tours! There were 8 of us and the driver Alan was very attentive to our needs and explained everything in detail to all our questions. He was awesome! Would highly recommend this tour to everybody.
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Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Oscareen
This trip was awesome! Beautiful scenery and lots of information from Dreu.
Dreu is a man of many hats, he’s hilarious and you have to hear it to believe the incredible lungs he has! (Have to join his tour to know what that means )
Many stops we made, random people would join us just to listen to Dreu. And they would remark how funny he is.
We had a coffee farm tour, saw many highlights of volcanoes National park, and did stargazing! It was amazing!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Oscareen
This trip was nice, not too many vehicles going counter clockwise. We saw such a long line of cars towards the end. Glad we went backwards, and skipped the traffic.
There were some narrow squeezes and even had to back up once. But the views were great (just look quickly!) the rainbow trees are beautiful.
Time constraints didn’t allow us to swim under the waterfall, which I would have liked to do (colder water needed to get used to it and dry off..,)
Hana town looks quaint and cute.
The black sand beach and swimming was great!
Thank you so much for your review and images!
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Packages: | Standard Group Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Oscareen
This was great! Well trained horses, beautiful scenery, and a swim in the waterfall!
Was very relaxing, and enjoyed seeing the pineapples, bananas and mangoes growing along the trail.
Great memories, thanks Jamie and Julie.
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Packages: | 9:00 AM Morning Ride |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Kecia
Best day ever! I've always wanted to go to a coffee farm and it was a delicious way to start the day. Driving around the island, stopping at the black sand beach and the bakery was super fun. By far the best part though was seeing the volcano at night and the stars. Highly recommend this trip. Our driver/guide was very knowledgeable and made a long day super fun.
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Packages: | Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Payal
The experience was really good. The guide was very kind.
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Packages: | Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/04 |
Reviewed by: SueZQue22
Our driver was amazing, very nice and knowledgeable First stop was the sunrise at Diamond Head, we had just enough time to hike to the top and get back down. So many stops along our North Shore experience, even got to see sea turtles. Definitely recommend this experience.
Thank you so much for the review. We are glad you had a good time on the tour. I hope you guys enjoyed your stay in Hawaii. I hope one day you guys can visit again. Thank you once again for the review.
Mahalo
Jonah
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Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Angelina23
Preston has to be the most amazing tour guide I've ever had the privilege of touring with! From being knowledgeable, to witty, he's got it all. He wants to ensure that EVERYONE no matter what season it is layers up, wears clothes toed shoes (toe warmers like the ones used in Tahoe would be the best idea ever!) and BRING A BLANKET! Whatever size you want, fluffy, non fluffy donuts matter. But, this awesome tour guide lets you leave you items safely on the bus so all your have to comfortable carry the very few far steps you actually have to walk, is the blanket and your camera for beautiful views. Keep your positive attitude when waking early, plan ahead with an energy drink or snack to keep you going until you reach to Kula Lodge (TRY THE LOCO MOCO JUST TRUST ME) and you'll be good to go!
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Packages: | Haleakala Sunrise Tour with Breakfast |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii 2022
Ikaika was a fabulous tour guide. We saw quite a few turtles. Definitely would do it again. Mahalo!
Aloha Juliana
Thank you so much for your awesome review, It was a pleasure to meet you all and hopefully see you all again soon
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Packages: | Semi-Private Tour for 2 Guests |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Edgar Marroquin
The activity claims to stop at all island tour locations before being dropped off at the the Polynesian Cultural Center, however, the tour does not include 5 of the advertised stops; Diamond Head and Black Point Lookout, Hanauma Bay Lookout, Dole Plantation, all the north shore beaches and the Laie Hawaii Temple. Also, the driver rushes the crowd and threatens to leave within 10 minutes on each stop. Very disappointed with this activity.
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Packages: | Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Skylar and Kelsey
Great crew. Great time! Even with choppy waters, we felt safe and enjoyed every minute of it!
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Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/03 |
Reviewed by: Donna McCurdy-Wolke
It is a long day but that is due to the distance of volcano from hotel. PJ was a great host and VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. Loved the volcano area. Something I have never experienced!
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Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/04 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Mike
A great day of fun in the sun. The captain and crew were great, The captain stopped for whale watching on the cruise to the island. The snorkeling was awesome and the crew went over the equipment thourghly. I would recommend this trip to anyone headed to Maui.
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Packages: | Maalaea Harbor Departure [6:30 AM - 2:30 PM] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Bob M
Had a great sunset cruise with Trilogy. Was great from the crew to the Captain to the food and drinks! I highly recommend this company!
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Packages: | Sunset Sail from Kaanapali Beach |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Rosanna
This was a fun day. We saw a lot of nice sights. I wish we could have had more time at each location, though. We ended up going back to a couple sights on our own the next day. Jonna was friendly and answered our questions. The lunch wasn't very good by the time we got to eat it. (We picked it up to eat later) Maybe it depended on what you ordered. All in all a nice day and some fun sights.
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Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Luis C
My expectations were met well above advertised. The staff was extremely friendly and extremely informative about this history of the farm. I would highly recommend anyone to go here if you want to go ziplining in Hawaii.
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Packages: | Zipline Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Mitchell Goff
Marcus was the best tour guide I’ve ever had. I usually don’t like this sort of activity, but he was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We all learned a lot about the forests and volcanoes of Hawaii and had a lot of laughs on the way. He modified appropriately between kids and adults. He was even training someone else and he still made everyone feel like a priority. There was a mixup with the food and he went way out of his way to make it right. I was very impressed. My whole family had a really great day.
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Packages: | Elite Volcano Hike from Kohala / Waikoloa Hotels |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Mitch
I've been to the island dozens of times over the last 50 years and this tour was one of the highlights of all the visits.
Our pickup time was 6:40am from the Ala Moana Hotel. This is right next to a major shopping mall with ample parking. After a few more pickup locations, at various hotels, we were on our way.
Our driver, Danny (Driver of the year), was outstanding. He not only provided us with island history, but his own personal experiences growing up on the island, while pointing out many points of interest as we spent the day traveling around the island. As we approached each of the stops throughout the day, Danny played a brief video describing the highlights of the next destination.
The bus was clean and comfortable, with an onboard restroom. Bottled water was available throughout our entire tour.
We made our way out of Waikiki, traveling east through the neighborhoods to our first stop at the Halona Blowhole where Danny provided us with a tasty taro poi malasada (a purplish colored glazed donut that was outstanding). We spent about 15-20 minutes taking in the sights, before heading off to our next stop.
We arrived at our next stop, the Pali Lookout, about 20 minutes later. The views down to Kaneohe Bay were amazing. Again we had 15-20 minutes to enjoy the view and take photos.
A short time later we arrived at the Byodo-In Temple. After ringing the bell for luck, you can walk thru the Temple and around the grounds and koi ponds.
After leaving the Temple, we enjoyed an hour long drive along the coast, including amazing views of the North Shore, before arriving in Haleiwa town.
Here you'll have 90 minutes to enjoy lunch from one of the many food establishments.
The final stop in the tour was the Dole Pineapple Plantation, before returning to Honolulu where we got to view the Iolani Palace, and the King Kamehameha Statue.
The nine and a half hours flew by and was time well spent.
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Karen
A great day trip but a long day. I would recommend that this trip is done ex Hilo as opposed to ex Kona. The lava tube was excellent and exciting to get close to a live volcano. We had a great glow going on the evening we were there. Tour guide was informative and knowledgeable.
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Packages: | Twilight Standard Package with Night Lava Viewing [Temporarily Not Available] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Cindy C.
We were so impressed with how friendly everyone was! We loved the history lessons! The buffet was wonderful! And the breath of life show was great. I can see why everyone tells you to have the whole experience!! It was so convenient to have the tour bus pick us close to our hotel.
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Packages: | Premium Package: Sightseeing Tour, Islands of Polynesia Admission, Dinner & Show |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Elizabeth
We were lucky to be the first pick up of the day and got front row seats! The views out the windshield and side windows really enhanced the experience. We were also lucky to get Driver of the Year “Danny”. Danny shared personal stories, island folklore, history and lots of other informational tidbits that kept the passengers interested and engaged in between stops. Although it was overcast most of the day and we did get rained on, the stops and views did not disappoint. I would recommend this tour for those wanting to get a good overview of the island, take in the sights and to help plan where to visit or explore for a longer period of time. Our 15 year old son and friend also really liked it.
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/27 |
Reviewed by: yifamily
The overall trip was good. The driver was on time to pick us up and very nice and accommodating. We started with the early hiking at the diamond head hike which is great because it gets quite hot after 9am at the top and by the time we got back, there was a large crowd waiting to get the tickets to start the hike. The view at the top of the crater was very nice. You can see all the high rise buildings in the waikiki area. It does take about 45min one way with 0.8 miles to climb up to the top. You will climb through a small tunnel which was cool.
Then he drove us around the island and we stopped at a few different beaches. We saw the area with very expensive houses which was very interesting. We also stopped to see the koko trail and the blowhole. We then stopped at a few additional places including the place where they sell macadamia nuts. That was a very nice place where we get free coffee and can taste all different kinds of macadamia nuts before we decide to buy them. We then stopped at the food truck place for lunch and the food was not that good. The garlic shrimp has too much garlic and the butter and lemon shrimp was too blend. What is worse is there was a lot of flies, so we have to constantly worry about the flies going to our food! The kids had a great time chasing the the chickens though.
We then stopped at another fruit stand and the sunset beach. We were supposed to stop at another beach but we decided to skip as there were too many stops along the way and mostly are shops for tourists. The last stop was the Dole plantation which was a big disappointment. I did not even get a chance to see even one pineapple! The place was so crowded with fancy stores selling tourist merchandises and the ice cream was ok. We were not able to get on the train to see the pineapple fields as the tickets were sold out. The maze was ok, but no pineapple there. I personally do not recommend going to dole plantation.
Hello Yi Family,
Thank you for the review. The tour can be a long day. I am glad you got to enjoy some parts of the tour. I am sorry you did not get to enjoy the garlic shrimp. There are a lot of options out there so some of them are hit or miss. Dole Plantation is another one. During the busy season, it can get really packed out there. But I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip out here.
Mahalo
Jonah
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/27 |
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Hello Janet,
Thank you for your review. I am glad you had a good time with Alan. He is a very interesting guy and am glad he is with us. Thank you for booking our tour and hope you all enjoy the rest of your trip in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii